Two years after the brutal killing of Lambata village head, Mohammed Abdulsafur, police in Niger State have apprehended another suspect, Dauda Umar Sarki, in connection with the crime. Sarki was arrested by officers attached to the Gawu Babangida division in Gurara Local Government Area, following an order from Justice A’isha Wodu Bawa of High Court 3, Suleja. He will be remanded in a correctional facility alongside other suspects. The murder, which occurred on January 14, 2023, saw a group of irate youths storm Abdulsafur’s residence, attacking him and his younger brother, Ibrahim Mohammed. While Mohammed sustained severe injuries, Abdulsafur succumbed…
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The Anambra State government has announced plans to arraign native doctors currently in custody as soon as investigations are concluded. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this over the weekend in Awka while speaking on the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS). He emphasized that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration is committed to restoring law and order in the state. “The state government is serious about its commitment to eradicating criminal activities in Anambra,” Mefor stated. “If the native doctors are convicted, they will be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of the new Anambra Homeland Security Law.” He clarified that the…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against actions that could threaten Nigeria’s democratic process, particularly in Osun State’s local government administration. Makinde issued the warning on Sunday while speaking in Osogbo at the swearing-in ceremony of the 30 newly elected local government chairmen. The election, held on Saturday across all 30 local government areas of Osun State, was won by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the gathering, Makinde urged APC not to exploit federal power to subvert democratic institutions. He emphasized that any legal disputes should follow due process rather than resorting…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the Senate, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for prioritizing power retention over the state’s development, declaring that its 25-year dominance in Delta will end in the 2027 general elections. Nwoko made this statement over the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He accused PDP leaders of focusing on personal interests rather than the well-being of the people, describing the party’s long rule as holding Delta “hostage” and stifling political competition. “Delta State has failed to experience the necessary…
A 50-year-old farmer, Alfa Mustapha, has been shot dead on his farmland in Ageri Village, near Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Mustapha’s lifeless body was discovered lying face-up with his cutlass beside him. Discovery of the Body Reports indicate that the deceased left for his farm on Saturday morning but failed to return home. Concerned about his whereabouts, the Chief Imam of Ageri Mosque, Moshood Mustapha, went in search of him at about 6:02 p.m. and found his body. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the Imam reported…
The Biu Police Area Command in Borno State has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old woman, Hajara Saleh, who was accused of practising witchcraft. Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawan, stated that Saleh was killed on February 21 in the Bantine community, Biu Local Government Area. Suspects and Allegations The suspects—Ja’o Muhammad, Idrisa Muhammad, and Ya’u Muhammad—aged between 20 and 30, allegedly conspired to kill Saleh, accusing her of bringing misfortune to the community. Lawan revealed that the victim sustained fatal injuries to her neck, legs, and hands.…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued one Nasiru Idris, a resident of Farin-Ruwa via Bena in Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, who was found chained with padlocks on his neck and hands by his abductors in Mariga Forest. Confirming the rescue on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said Idris was freed during a routine patrol by police operatives on February 16, 2025. According to Abiodun, a tactical squad led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘A’ Division Kontagora discovered the victim while conducting a confidence-building patrol along the Bangi-Kontagora…
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…
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…