Tragedy struck in the Yovoyan community of Badagry, Lagos, on Tuesday morning as an ex-police officer allegedly shot and killed three people, including two family members, over a lingering land dispute. The victims, identified as Mr. Richard Atideka, Mrs. Latevi Atideka—both from Yovoyan—and Mr. Muji Onilude from the neighboring Gberefu community, were reportedly killed by the ex-police officer and an accomplice. Survivor Recounts Horrific Attack A survivor, Mr. David Atideka, narrated the chilling incident, which occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. in the Atideka compound. “I was inside my room discussing with my wife when I stepped out to…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and other opposition parties, urging them to work together for the progress of the state. Okpebholo made the appeal on Tuesday after the election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja upheld his victory. Speaking on the ruling, the governor emphasized the need to move beyond partisan politics and focus on the collective goal of building a better Edo State. “I wish to express my profound gratitude to the tribunal for their diligence and…
The United Nations on Tuesday dismissed Israel’s assertion that there is sufficient food in the Gaza Strip, despite the closure of all 25 bakeries in the enclave supported by the World Food Programme (WFP). No humanitarian aid has entered the Palestinian enclave since March 2, following Israel’s decision to halt deliveries until Hamas releases all remaining hostages. The Israeli military agency coordinating aid deliveries, COGAT, stated that during a previous truce, approximately 25,200 trucks transported nearly 450,000 tonnes of aid into Gaza. “That’s nearly a third of the total lorries that entered Gaza during the entire war, in just over…
The Abia State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ngozi Ezeoma, has confirmed the death of a security personnel in a single-vehicle crash involving a patrol van from the joint task force, Operation Crush. The accident occurred on March 30, 2025, at Isieke along the Umuahia-Bende Road and was attributed to brake failure. In a press release, Ezeoma disclosed that eight officers sustained varying degrees of injury when the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ditch at Ahiaeke Junction on Sunday night. She stated that the injured officers were evacuated to the Federal Medical…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges faced by contributory pensioners across the country. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye lamented the hardships endured by pensioners due to delayed or non-payment of pensions, inadequate funding, and corruption within the pension scheme. The former lawmaker noted that since the enactment of the Pensions Reform Act (PRA) in 2004, which introduced the contributory pension scheme, many pensioners have been unfairly treated by previous administrations. He decried the fact that, years after retirement, many pensioners…
A group, the Ondo South Youths Forum (OSYF), has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus on governance and development rather than political battles that could derail his administration. In a statement on Monday, OSYF Coordinator, Kingsley Omogbehin, emphasized that Aiyedatiwa has only four years in office and must prioritize legacy projects over political distractions. The group criticized some members of the governor’s cabinet for engaging in political fights at the expense of the state’s progress. “Dear Mr. Governor, it is time to hit the ground running and distance yourself from distractions,” Omogbehin stated. “Your impact on the lives of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has admitted to experiencing emotional distress amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara made this disclosure while addressing Muslim faithful who paid him a Sallah homage at his private residence. His remarks follow the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu, which led to his six-month suspension and the appointment of a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. The crisis in Rivers State stems from a prolonged power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reflecting on the situation, Fubara said, “We…
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a manhunt for their abductors following an attack in the Ijede area of Ikorodu. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Hundeyin, the victims were abducted on Wednesday, March 27, when suspected kidnappers invaded the Ijede community. “The command received information that some kidnappers invaded the Ijede community and kidnapped two people,” he stated. Investigations revealed that the criminals forcefully entered the home of a 40-year-old man, killed his dog, and abducted him. They then broke…
The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has impounded a long caravan truck with an in-built tank fully loaded with stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, CSC Afolabi Babawale, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, disclosing that the truck was intercepted in transit around Eleme Flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt, following an intelligence tip-off. According to the CG’S SIS Commander, Commandant AS Dandaura, operatives were swiftly deployed to the crime scene, where they impounded a red-head navy blue container…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Abakaliki, the state capital, rescuing the victim and recovering two vehicles used in the operation. Police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the incident occurred on March 30, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m. when the command received a distress call about a kidnapping near Mile 50, Abakaliki. Following the alert, operatives were swiftly deployed to track down the suspects. According to the statement, the kidnappers were traced to Tina Nweze Street, Mile 50, Abakaliki, where they were using an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the recent killing of northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, on the alleged inaction of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. In a statement on Monday, the party accused the government of failing to address security concerns in the state, which it claimed led to the tragic incident. The PDP recalled that on February 5, just a month before the attack, operatives of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) staged a public protest in Benin City. During the protest, they passed a vote of no confidence in their commander, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin,…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis will ultimately strengthen them rather than weaken them. Fubara made this remark while hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Addressing the delegation, he encouraged them and his supporters to remain steadfast and trust in God’s plan. “This season represents love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made great sacrifices through your prayers,” he said. “As Christians, we believe…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have called for the immediate resignation of Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo, citing incompetence and failure to resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis. In a joint statement issued on Sunday by James Ezema, CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, and Alhaji Ali Abacha, CNCSOs’ National Secretary, the groups described Minister Adelabu as “a round peg in a square hole,” arguing that he lacks the capacity to manage the nation’s power sector effectively. They pointed to the worsening electricity supply, noting that over 40% of Nigerians remain…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). A statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that the former Senator representing Kwara Central will serve an initial four-year term. According to Onanuga, the appointment took effect on March 11, 2025. Dr. Oloriegbe, who represented Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, holds a Master’s in Coaching and Consultation from the University of Oxford, UK, and HEC, Paris. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, for his alleged involvement in the importation of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old suspect was apprehended on Monday at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki, where he was expecting to receive the latest drug consignment. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja. Babafemi stated that the suspect’s cargo, which arrived in seven large cartons at a logistics company…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on all levels of government to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians, emphasizing the need to alleviate citizens’ suffering in line with Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The appeal was made in a statement by IPAC National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, on Sunday, as the nation marked the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, which signifies the end of the Ramadan fast. Dantalle congratulated Muslims across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and urged them to uphold the virtues of piety, love, tolerance, generosity, and unity in their quest for a…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has declared that the upcoming Anambra State governorship election in November will serve as a test run for the party’s anticipated victory in the 2027 presidential election. Abure made this known on Sunday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, during a forum organized by the party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI) for aspirants to meet with delegates ahead of the party’s primary election on Saturday. Represented by the party’s National Women Leader, Mrs. Dudu Manuga, Abure emphasized LP’s nationwide growth and readiness for future elections. “We want to use…
A tragic accident involving a petrol tanker has claimed the lives of a woman and her child in Delta State. The incident, which also left several others injured and destroyed properties worth millions of naira, occurred Thursday evening along Ubeji/Egbokodo Road by Ayiri Junction. According to eyewitnesses, the woman was returning home after picking up her child from school when the speeding tanker lost its brakes and veered off the road. The vehicle struck the victims as they stood at a corner, waiting to cross. When contacted, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in…
A 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo, who went to bail his friend from police detention in Asaba, has allegedly died in the custody of the Delta State Police Command. Reports indicate that Obukohwo succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by the police and was pronounced dead on Saturday morning at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, where he was taken for treatment. At the time of filing this report, his remains are still at the hospital, while the policemen who transported him there reportedly fled upon confirmation of his death. Arrest and Alleged Assault Sources claim that operatives of the Rapid…
The Kano State Police Command has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, urged the public to disregard the viral news and refrain from spreading unverified information, misinformation, and hate speech that could incite panic or unrest. “The Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining law and order in the state and ensuring the safety and security of all residents, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds,”…