A joyous wedding ceremony in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State took a tragic turn after the bride allegedly poisoned food served at her wedding reception. The incident reportedly left the groom in critical condition and claimed the life of one guest. Eyewitnesses speculated that the bride’s actions may have been driven by a personal vendetta, though details remain unclear. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Jigawa State, Shi’isu Adam, disclosed that an investigation is ongoing. “We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving…
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The Osun State Police Command has arrested Wale Ogunsanmi, 43, for allegedly stabbing an Osogbo-based cleric, Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, to death. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at about 11:25 pm, when Ogunsanmi reportedly broke into the residence of his estranged wife and found her with the 52-year-old cleric. In a fit of rage, he allegedly stabbed the pastor with a knife, leading to his death. Confirming the arrest in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, said officers from the Dugbe Division responded swiftly to…
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chukwu stated that such a move would immortalize Tinubu’s name in the annals of Nigerian history. Chukwu made this statement on Friday while welcoming Tinubu to the South-East ahead of his official visit to Enugu State scheduled for Saturday. He expressed optimism over what he described as the Federal Government’s gradual change in attitude towards the Igbo nation under Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued by Ohanaeze spokesman…
The Accord Party has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to prioritize addressing insecurity, economic challenges, and power supply issues in 2025. In a goodwill message to Nigerians, signed by the party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, Accord emphasized the need for prayers, peace, tolerance, and patriotism among citizens. The party urged collective efforts toward achieving good governance and progressive leadership. Reflecting on the hardships of the previous year, Mgbudem highlighted the impact of policies such as the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira, which led to a significant rise in…
There are indications that two governorship aspirants of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State, George Moghalu and John Nwosu, may meet to harmonize their interests before the party’s primaries for the 2025 gubernatorial election. Both aspirants, who hail from Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area, are vying for the LP ticket for the election scheduled to hold in November this year. Speaking during a press conference at his residence on Wednesday, Moghalu, the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), described Nwosu as a close ally and in-law. He hinted at the possibility of…
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, the founder of Rapture Empowerment International Church in Osogbo. The Command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, revealed that Bishop Olaribigbe was stabbed to death while mediating in a domestic dispute between a couple. Incident Details According to Opalola, the husband, who suspected the cleric of having an affair with his estranged wife, attacked Olaribigbe during a visit to the woman’s residence. “The couple were not living together, though they were not legally separated. The pastor had been intervening in their quarrels, and on this occasion, he was at the…
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has alleged that it had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for his release before the 2023 presidential election. Kanu’s brother, Kanunta Kanu, disclosed that the pact was reached during a meeting with Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, which reportedly had the blessing of the president. In a statement on Thursday, Kanunta claimed that the agreement centered on IPOB’s commitment not to boycott the 2023 elections, in exchange for the release of Nnamdi Kanu if Tinubu won the presidency. The statement reads: “Before the last election,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message, describing it as lacking a concrete plan to tackle the issues of unemployment and hunger facing Nigerians. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party labeled the president’s speech as self-satisfying and devoid of hope for Nigerians. Ologunagba accused the Tinubu-led administration of being disconnected from the economic hardship confronting the nation. “Nigerians were appalled that despite the prodding by the PDP and well-meaning citizens, President Tinubu’s New Year speech did not articulate any specific direction for the nation or…
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has clarified that there is no merger agreement with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other political party. Obi made this known during a press conference on Thursday morning in Abuja, where he addressed the state of the nation. The former Anambra State governor emphasized that no formal agreement has been reached with other parties, while calling on patriotic Nigerians in the political space to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which…
A former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has urged Nigerians to ensure the defeat of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Lukman argued that achieving this would require Nigerians to focus on establishing a functional political party distinct from the APC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and other existing political parties. He emphasized that such a party must respect internal democracy and its own rules, enabling the emergence of credible leaders through transparent…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example by cutting the cost of governance and addressing the nation’s pressing challenges. Obi made this call during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, where he spoke on the state of the nation. He advised the President to prioritize local healthcare by seeking medical treatment within the country and visiting educational institutions to assess the state of development in the sectors. “The level of corruption in the country remains alarmingly high, as does the cost of governance, which…
The Ondo State Government has announced plans to amend the state’s chieftaincy declaration as part of efforts to address crises arising from obaship tussles. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, who revealed that the government had received no fewer than 50 proposals and 70 petitions from communities seeking a review of the existing chieftaincy declaration. Takuro stated that public hearings would commence on Monday to allow stakeholders to voice their concerns and agitations regarding the amendments. He emphasized that only communities with monarchs would be eligible to amend their chieftaincy…
Former Abia State governor and serving senator, Orji Uzor-Kalu, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is aware of the current hunger in the country and is making bold decisions to reverse the situation. Uzor-Kalu made this statement on Thursday during a New Year visit to the Ebonyi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Stanley Okoro-Emegha, at Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to Uzor-Kalu, President Tinubu is focused on implementing measures aimed at fostering economic development, despite the challenges involved. “The President is currently taking hard decisions centered on economic development. The President is…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State. In a statement released on Thursday, NNPCL said the visit would enable the former president to verify the operational status of the refinery, which recently resumed operations. This follows Obasanjo’s comments during an interview with Channels Television, where he questioned the refinery’s operational capacity. NNPCL, in its response, highlighted the progress made under its leadership and emphasized the importance of the visit. “We extend an invitation to our esteemed former president to join…
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has directed Primary Health Care (PHC) managers to ensure that no one in the state suffers or dies due to inability to pay medical bills. The governor’s Technical Adviser on Health, Alhaji Isa Surajo, conveyed this directive while distributing medicines and consumables to PHC managers from the state’s 27 local government areas. The distribution event took place at the Ministry for Local Government, State Secretariat in Dutse. Surajo emphasized that the initiative aligns with the governor’s commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare for all residents. “Under Governor Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda, there is a provision…
The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has called on Nigerians to prioritize seeking God in 2025 while staying vigilant against false prophets. Speaking during the crossover service at his church in Akure, Pastor Giwa encouraged his congregation to remain steadfast in their faith and avoid preachers who discourage devotion to God. “God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Nigerians should seek God; He wants us to be closer to Him now more than ever,” Giwa said. The cleric referenced the biblical story of Hannah, who entrusted her son Samuel to God,…
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the arrest of 575 suspects for various crimes and the recovery of 142 items, including weapons, in 2024. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Sokoto. Musa revealed that the suspects were apprehended for crimes including culpable homicide, rape, vandalism, drug abuse, theft, fraud, rustling, and robbery. He added that the recovered items included a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) with six rounds of live ammunition, nine AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 341 rounds of live ammunition. “Today, I can confidently say that we have made…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has emphasized that politics should not breed enmity but foster collaboration for the common good. Governor Nwifuru made this remark on Monday during an empowerment programme in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, organized by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, the Labour Party (LP) legislator representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The governor explained his presence at the event, despite political differences, as a demonstration of his belief in unity and teamwork for the state’s progress. “Kama is supposed to be my enemy as he belongs to another party, but he has turned out to…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has credited former President Muhammadu Buhari with laying a solid foundation for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Igbokwe urged Nigerians to disregard claims that Buhari was a failure, stating that the former president’s achievements are evident. In a post on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “Let nobody living or dead run away with the thinking that PMB is a failure. Perish the thought. He laid the solid foundation for PBAT to build on. We are seeing the footprints and the gains today.” Igbokwe’s remarks come amid criticism of Buhari’s leadership by…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over the alleged abduction of councillors in the state, accusing the government of orchestrating the acts to enforce illegal impeachments of council chairmen. The party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, made this known at a press briefing in Benin City on Tuesday. Aziegbemi alleged that five councillors from Orhionmwon and Akoko-Edo local government areas were abducted by suspected agents of the state government. According to him, two councillors from Orhionmwon Ward 1 and Ward 2 were abducted on Monday, while three others were taken from Akoko-Edo.…