The Adamawa State Government and the state Police Command have launched an investigation into the alleged torture of a secondary school student, Jaafar Bashiru, by his teacher. Jaafar, a student of Aliyu Mustafa Academy, Jimeta, was reportedly inflicted with injuries for eating a mango within the school premises. Victim’s Father Speaks Out The boy’s father, Bashiru Haman, told reporters on Saturday that he had visited the school to verify his son’s online school fees payment when he coincidentally witnessed his son being flogged. Police Assure Thorough Investigation The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed that an investigation is underway. Commissioner…
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The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the recently concluded local government elections across the state. OSSIEC Chairman, Hashim Abioye, made the announcement on Saturday evening via a Facebook Live broadcast, confirming that PDP candidates secured victories in all 332 wards and 30 local government areas. Security Concerns Amid Election The local government election commenced as scheduled on Saturday morning, but the process was not without challenges. Abioye raised concerns over security personnel sealing off OSSIEC’s headquarters, which hindered the timely distribution of…
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Saturday as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, conducted the South-South PDP Zonal Congress in Calabar, Cross River State, despite a court order halting the exercise. The PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) has, however, disowned the congress, stating that the party has not conducted the South-South Zonal Congress and has yet to announce a date for it. Court Order Against Congress Ignored The development comes amid a restraining order from a High Court in Port Harcourt, which issued an…
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended several suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists in a series of operations across the state. According to the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested some notorious kidnappers who had been terrorizing Abraka, Obiaruku, and Umutu areas on January 30, 2025. Further investigations led to the arrest of the gang leader, identified as Emeka (surname unknown), at Evwokenren Layout, off Ughelli Road, Agbarho, in Ughelli North Local Government Area on February 2, 2025. “During the raid, officers recovered a fabricated semi-automatic Beretta…
The Osun State High Court in Ilesa has ordered the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to proceed with local government elections across the state on Saturday, despite opposition from the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice A. Aderigbigbe declared that there were vacancies in all 30 local government areas and area offices in the state, as previously established by a Federal High Court judgment. The order followed a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), one of the political parties contesting in the election. The court further directed security agencies, including the Nigeria…
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election, despite Donalds not yet declaring his candidacy. Trump made the endorsement on Thursday via his Truth Social platform, stating that Donalds would be a strong leader and a key ally in advancing his “America First Agenda.” “As governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda,” Trump wrote. The U.S. President praised Donalds’ political record, saying, “I have seen Byron tested at the highest, most difficult levels, and he is a total winner!”…
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the reported commissioning of a new party secretariat in Lessel, Ushongo Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the PDP Zonal Chairman for Zone A, Hon. Abraham Waroh, the party described the event as illegal and clarified that it had no involvement in the purported office inauguration. “It has come to our attention that Mr. Dan Boor has claimed to be the Chairman of the PDP in Ushongo Local Government, a position officially held by Hon. Gaav Tsua,” the statement read. The party emphasized that…
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a legitimate leader, emphasizing that he was democratically elected through a free and fair process, unlike Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron made the remarks on Thursday in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Zelensky is a dictator for not holding elections. Zelensky’s five-year term was set to expire in 2024, but elections were postponed due to the martial law imposed by Kyiv in February 2022 following Russia’s full-scale invasion. Speaking during a social media Q&A session aimed at raising public awareness about the war in…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, accusing him of plotting to destabilize the state and assassinate Governor Ademola Adeleke. Egbetokun, speaking during the decoration of senior officers in Abuja on Thursday, described the accusations as baseless and unworthy of a response. “I read about the allegations, but I refuse to dignify such absurdity with a response. We will not allow the distortion of facts against us to go unchallenged,” he said. Osun PDP had earlier accused the IGP of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared its ambition to become Nigeria’s ruling party in 2027, with its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, emerging as the next President. NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, made this declaration on Thursday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Despite internal challenges within the party, Ahmad maintained that the NNPP remains stable across its branches, dismissing concerns over divisions. “Our party is witnessing only a minor challenge, which is not insurmountable. Unlike other parties facing existential crises, our challenges are negligible. Those who chose to break away lack the…
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yusuf Galambi, has officially defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises within his former party. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, read Galambi’s defection letter during Thursday’s plenary session in Abuja and welcomed the lawmaker, who represents Gwaram Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, into the APC. Abbas also urged ruling party members to embrace their new colleague. The National Assembly has witnessed a wave of defections in recent times, with several lawmakers shifting allegiance to the APC from opposition parties. Among…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed allegations that he was handpicked by political godfathers to be remotely controlled as the state’s leader. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Okpebholo rejected claims that he was a puppet of any political figures, asserting that his rise to office was guided by divine intervention. “Can you even point out one godfather who was pushing me?” he questioned. According to the governor, it was Almighty God who used certain individuals to support his governorship ambition. “God was using people to help me, to support me, to get to where…
Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has given an update on the health of Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized with pneumonia. The 88-year-old Pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last Friday with a respiratory infection affecting both lungs. Pneumonia, a serious infection, can inflame and scar the lungs, causing chest pain and difficulty breathing. Providing reassurance about his condition, Meloni stated on Wednesday that Pope Francis was “alert and responsive.” “We joked as always. He hasn’t lost his proverbial sense of humor,” she said, adding that she was “very happy” with his recovery progress. Meloni also extended her best wishes…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against allegedly whipping up sentiments to gain undue public sympathy amid the ongoing local government crisis in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the APC, through its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, insisted that its members were only acting in line with the landmark judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, which reinstated elected APC chairmen and councillors. The statement accused the PDP, led by its state chairman, Sunday Bisi, and Governor Ademola Adeleke, of…
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has dismissed claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, emphasizing that he remains a democratically elected leader resisting Russia’s illegal invasion. Badenoch made the statement via her X handle on Wednesday in response to accusations from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had criticized Zelensky for allegedly refusing to organize elections. Reaffirming the Conservative Party’s unwavering support for Ukraine, Badenoch stated, “Zelensky is not a dictator. He is the democratically elected leader of Ukraine who bravely stood up to Putin’s illegal invasion. Under my leadership, and under successive Conservative prime ministers, we have…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that it sponsored thugs to attack members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The PDP challenged the APC to present concrete evidence to support its claims, urging the opposition party to convince the people of Zamfara that the ruling party was responsible for the attack. In response to the allegations, PDP Publicity Secretary, Haliru Andi, stated via a WhatsApp message that the APC must prove its claims beyond a reasonable doubt by revealing the names of the alleged PDP sponsors and providing…
Former Anambra State governorship aspirant, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP), fueling speculation about his next political move. Ozigbo, who remains determined in his quest to govern Anambra State, cited his “unwavering commitment to a greater vision” for the state as the reason for his departure. While he has not disclosed his next steps, sources suggest he may be headed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to pursue his ambition. In a statement he personally signed, the former Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) CEO confirmed his resignation at a State Executive Committee meeting of the Labour…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects for various crimes, including culpable homicide, kidnapping, burglary, and cattle rustling. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests were made between February 6 and 17, 2025, across different parts of the state. Among those apprehended is Ibrahim Umar, 33, of Maitumbi, who was arrested for allegedly breaking into a sports center in Minna and stealing items worth over ₦5 million. Also in custody are Mohammed Sani Bauche, 24, and Abdulkareem Hassan, 24, both of Beji, who were arrested for cattle rustling and kidnapping. They reportedly confessed…
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, on Tuesday, asked an FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage over an alleged attempt by her husband to set her on fire. In her divorce petition, Ella accused her husband of violent behavior, claiming that he often overreacts to minor issues and has, on several occasions, chased her with dangerous objects, including a screwdriver and a knife. “It got to a point that he poured petrol on me to set me on fire. It was my neighbors who saved my life that day,” she told the court. She further stated that her…
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation to retain power through what he described as political brigandage and subversion of democracy. Atiku’s statement was in reaction to the recent political crises in Osun and Lagos states, which resulted in the death of one person in Osun and the invasion of the Lagos State House of Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police. In a statement he personally signed, the former Vice President urged Nigerians to resist any…