A High Court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced Abubakar Muhammad-Buba to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murdering his father. The convict was arraigned on October 9, 2023, on charges of murder, theft, and other related offenses. According to court proceedings, Muhammad-Buba was arrested by officers of the Korokpa Police Unit in Chanchaga village while attempting to collect money from the sale of his late father’s land. The prosecution revealed that Muhammad-Buba stabbed his father to death with a knife, dismembered his body, and hid the remains in a bush before dumping them near the Tagwai Dam water…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has retrieved the unconscious body of a suspected vandal found near a transformer in the state capital, Yola. In a statement issued on Sunday, the command disclosed that the man was discovered early in the morning around Ribadu Square while allegedly attempting to vandalize electrical cables. “The Adamawa State Police Command today, 19/1/2025, found a yet-to-be-identified person at an electric transformer along Ribadu Square around 0600hrs while trying to vandalize some electrical cables,” the statement, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, read. According to the police, the man suffered severe electric shock…
The Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Joseph Aremo, has expressed disappointment over the low voter turnout during Saturday’s local government election in the state. Describing the turnout as unencouraging, Aremo urged political parties to intensify efforts to educate and mobilize the electorate ahead of future elections. Speaking after monitoring the electoral process in Akure South, Akure North, and Ifedore local government areas, Aremo disclosed that the commission took proactive measures to ensure a smooth election. “We ensured the prompt and early deployment of both sensitive and non-sensitive materials to avoid any logistical issues. However, despite our…
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed attempts by Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa to reconcile former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and APC leader Abdullahi Ganduje, describing the move as politically deceptive. In an interview with Hikima Radio in Kano, APC spokesperson Ahmad S. Aruwa alleged that Kwankwaso’s push for reconciliation was motivated by his desire to return to the APC and wrest control of the party from its current leadership. Aruwa accused Kwankwaso of betraying political allies in the past, citing his actions against Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, which led to a shift from the APC to…
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Benin City, on Saturday admitted more documents submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. InfoStride News reports that the PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The tribunal had earlier, on Friday, January 17, 2025, provisionally admitted 1,004 documents from the PDP and Ighodalo as exhibits. At the continuation of the hearing over the weekend, the petitioners, through their counsel, Ken Mozia (SAN),…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a couple, Lukman Isiaka and Abosede Olanipekun, for allegedly abducting children in Ondo and Osun states. According to The Nation, the police recovered 10 children reportedly stolen by the couple. However, several distressed parents who visited the police command headquarters lamented that their children were still unaccounted for. The couple allegedly used various methods to kidnap children and sold each child for N1 million to a 62-year-old woman, Sabina Izuorah, from Ihiala in Anambra State. Reports indicate that the couple’s arrest followed an investigation into the disappearance of a child reported…
A 54-year-old prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ, Eagle Parish, Yomi Adetula, was shot dead by unknown gunmen during a church service in the Odo Eran, Idiroko area of Ogun State. The incident, which occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, left the victim fatally injured as his head was severely damaged with an axe. According to eyewitnesses, three assailants entered the church, drew a long double-barrel gun, and shot the victim before fleeing the scene. Confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the prophet’s lifeless body was discovered in a pool of…
The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a suspect and recovered a jackknife and a stolen mobile phone as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle violent crime in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sulaiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday. According to the statement, the incident occurred on January 8, 2025, when operatives from the Hong Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly responded to a distress call about an armed robbery. The suspects, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Mrs. Laraba Akanawaya, a staff member of the College of Education in Hong, stealing…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 16 out of the 18 local government chairmanship seats contested during the council elections in Ondo State. The Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Joseph Aeemo, announced the results on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Akure. Aeemo noted that the election in Ondo West Local Government Area was rescheduled, while results from Owo Local Government Area were still being awaited. Reports revealed that 12 political parties participated in Saturday’s election, including the Action Alliance (AA), Action Democratic Party (ADP), Action People’s Party (APP), All Progressives Congress…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, is reportedly set to officially leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to alleged marginalization by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and frustration within the PDP. Speaking on Arise TV, Nwoko’s Director of Communications, Gloria Okolugbo, disclosed that the senator had informed Delta North stakeholders, his supporters, and constituents about his intention to defect from the PDP. According to Okolugbo, “Senator Nwoko came prepared to serve and deliver the dividends of good governance to Anioma people, but regrettably, he has not enjoyed the cooperation…
Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has clarified his recent comments on President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, stating that his words were taken out of context and sensationalized. Sanusi’s remarks, made during an event in Lagos honoring the late Gani Fawehinmi on Wednesday, sparked widespread reactions after he appeared to criticize the government. During his speech, Sanusi acknowledged the administration’s reforms but noted he had decided “not to help the government.” “If I explained [the reforms], it would only benefit this government, and I don’t want to aid this government. They’re my friends. If they don’t behave like friends, I…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has justified his regular trips to Abuja, emphasizing that they are in the best interest of the state. The governor made the remarks during a thanksgiving service marking the first anniversary of his second term in office at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri. His comments were in response to advice from the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Revd Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, who urged him to spend more time in the state. Responding to the Archbishop, Uzodinma explained that Imo is an integral part of Nigeria, and for the state to benefit fully from federal…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled a new security initiative, Operation Udo Ga Achi (Peace Shall Reign), to address rising cases of kidnappings, killings, car snatching, and other criminal activities in the state. As part of the initiative, Soludo announced a whistleblower reward of up to ₦5 million for anyone providing information that leads to the arrest of kidnappers. The governor also inaugurated the state’s new security agency, Agunechemba, comprising over 2,000 operatives drawn from various security agencies. To strengthen operations, Soludo distributed 200 vehicles to security agencies earlier in the day. Speaking at the launch at the…
Voter apathy characterized the local government elections held on Saturday across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State, with polling units witnessing scant participation from residents. Our correspondent observed that polling units in Akure South and Akure North Local Government Areas were largely deserted, with electoral officials and security personnel idle, waiting for voters. At Ward 4, Unit 7, Ojumu, Akure South, where 922 voters were registered, only 96 had cast their votes by 11:00 am, with no other voters in sight. Similarly, many other polling units recorded minimal turnout. However, Ward 9, Unit 3, Oba-Ile, saw slightly higher…
Justice M.A. Hassan of the Federal High Court, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Division, has issued an interim injunction barring the Boniface Aneibonam-led faction of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) from organizing local, state, and zonal congresses or state conventions under the party’s name. The ruling came in response to an ex parte motion filed by the NNPP, led by National Chairman Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, and 19 members of its National Working Committee against Aneibonam, 19 others, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In suit number FCT/HC/CV/5518/2024, Justice Hassan ordered Aneibonam and his associates to cease all official activities…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that parts of the Presidential Villa and over 60 percent of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are experiencing power outages following the vandalization of a 132-kilovolt underground cable. In a statement released on Friday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, TCN revealed that the incident occurred around the Millennium Park axis of Abuja. The vandals reportedly stole 40 meters of 1×500 mm² XLPE conductors from two 132-kV transmission lines. “The vandalised 132kV underground cable transports bulk electricity to TCN’s 132kV Central Area Transmission Substation, which supplies power through eight distribution feeders to…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has cautioned personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces to avoid causing harm to innocent citizens during operations. General Musa issued the warning on Friday during an official visit to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State, where he inaugurated several completed projects aimed at enhancing cadet welfare and training. “We must understand that the Armed Forces of Nigeria exist to serve Nigeria and its citizens. Our duty is to protect the country and its sovereignty, whether within or outside, not to harm innocent people. This is a responsibility that must be…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the new Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, to prioritize addressing cultism and kidnapping, which have plagued the state. The governor gave the directive during a courtesy visit by Adepoju and senior officers of the State Police Command to the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara stressed the need for the new Commissioner to leverage his extensive knowledge of the state’s terrain to combat crime effectively. He also advised Adepoju to steer clear of nocturnal meetings that could escalate political tensions within the state. The governor’s charge follows a tragic incident in Eleme Local…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, reiterating that its earlier judgment recognizing his leadership remains valid. In a judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Hamma Barka, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that its decision of November 13, 2024, affirming Abure as the party’s chairman, has not been overturned by any court. The ruling was made while delivering judgments in two separate appeals filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman and the caretaker committee, as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Leadership Issue Not Justiciable…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to comply with an Appeal Court order restraining it from appointing anyone as acting National Secretary in place of Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This was disclosed by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, during a press conference titled “Just so the PDP may have a breather” on Friday in Abuja. Abdullahi explained that the party had received two separate court orders in recent days concerning the position of the National Secretary. According to him, the first order, issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama on Wednesday in a…