Nineteen suspects have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command in connection with the violent cult clashes that rocked Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area, on Monday. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on Tuesday, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, assured that those found culpable would face the full weight of the law. The clashes, which claimed five lives, prompted Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the ancient town to restore order. Providing an update to journalists, Commissioner Afolabi stated that the arrests were part of efforts to curb…
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Governor Okpebholo Accuses Suspended LG Chairmen of Diverting N12 Billion, Calls for Transparenc Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has asserted that impeaching corrupt elected officials is neither wrong nor a sin, especially when public funds are misused. Speaking on Tuesday while hosting the acting Chairmen and Councilors of the 18 Local Government Areas at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo alleged that the suspended council chairmen remitted approximately N12 billion to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over a 15-month period. The chairmen, elected on the PDP platform on September 2, 2023, were accused of channeling N800…
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has criticized the political situation in Rivers State, describing it as uniquely complex and unpredictable compared to other states in Nigeria. In a post shared on his verified Facebook page, Sani remarked that Rivers State stands out among the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as having a political climate that defies conventional political theories and practices. “Rivers State is the only state in Nigeria with a complex political climate that defies all the known and unknown laws of political thought and science,” the former senator wrote. He further highlighted the state’s…
The Obidient Movement has expressed grave concern over what it described as a reckless verbal attack on Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. The movement, in a statement signed by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, highlighted recent comments made by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during an interview on Arise TV on January 5, 2025. Morka had remarked that Obi had “crossed the line so many times” and that “whatever he gets, he should manage it.” Dr. Tanko described Morka’s statement as a direct threat to Peter Obi’s life…
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed Fisayo Oladipupo, a former youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. Four other people, including a mother and her child, were also reportedly killed in the violence, which erupted in the community on Sunday and continued into Monday. Sources revealed that the clash stemmed from a decade-long feud among rival cult groups, which has claimed several lives over the years. “We heard in the morning that Oladipupo was killed around 2:00 am. As the community…
Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has reiterated his readiness to stand as a guarantor for Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Abaribe made this declaration while addressing journalists after a visit to Enugu State Governor, Alex Otti. He also called on President Bola Tinubu to heed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and other stakeholders advocating for Kanu’s release. The senator emphasized that releasing Kanu would help address the escalating criminal activities in the Southeast region. “I expect that the President will listen to his Attorney General and all…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 of its personnel for offenses related to fraudulent activities and misconduct. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in Abuja. According to the statement, the dismissals followed recommendations by the Staff Disciplinary Committee and were ratified by the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede . Oyewale stated, “Every modicum of allegation against any staff of the Commission would always be investigated, including a trending $400,000 claim of a yet-to-be-identified supposed staff of the EFCC against a Sectional Head. The core values of the…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that his life is under threat due to his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi made the allegation in a post on his official X account on Monday, following comments from the National Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka. Morka had reportedly stated that Obi had “crossed the line so many times and has it coming to him whatever he gets.” The former Anambra State governor expressed concern that Nigeria is increasingly transforming into an authoritarian and repressive regime where freedom of expression…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law, approving a total budget of N615.86 billion. Governor Zulum had earlier presented a proposed budget of N584.76 billion to the State House of Assembly on December 9, 2024. However, following deliberations, the Assembly increased the budget by N31 billion and passed it on December 24. Speaking during the brief signing ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Government House on Monday, Governor Zulum described the budget as the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity.” He emphasized his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises made during the…
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command successfully rescued four kidnap victims on Saturday in a coordinated operation, according to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday. The operation followed a distress call reporting the abduction of four persons in Umuokanne, Ohaji Local Government Area of Imo State. Adejobi stated that police operatives swiftly located the kidnappers’ hideout and engaged them in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the neutralization of two suspects. “The success of the operation led to the rescue of the four victims and the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47…
A communal clash in Jigawa State on Friday has claimed nine lives, with four others injured, according to the state police command. The incident occurred in Miga Local Government Area and has left several others hospitalized. Police spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the clashes in a statement, explaining that the violence stemmed from a confrontation between communities in Miga and Jahun Local Government Areas. According to Adam, the conflict began on January 3, 2025, when a group of suspected miscreants, believed to be Fulani, allegedly broke into a shop in Gululu village, Miga LGA, and stole hibiscus and other provisions.…
The APC Christian Forum has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address what it described as the ongoing marginalization of Christians in Kano State by some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emmanuel Agbakoba, and Secretary, Benjamin Aman, the group accused party officials in Kano of excluding the Christian community from the distribution of Christmas palliatives. The Forum noted that while palliatives were reportedly distributed to Christian communities across 35 states, Kano State was conspicuously left out. “We supported the APC at all levels and played our part during elections. Yet, it…
The Bauchi State Chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly criticized the allocation of over N3.4 billion for fueling vehicles, generators, and travel expenses in the 2025 budget by the Bauchi State Government and the State House of Assembly. The party described the allocation as a “shameful display of mismanagement and greed.” In a statement issued on Friday by the PRP State Secretary, Wada Abdullahi, the party expressed deep concern over what it termed “misplaced priorities” by the government, especially in light of the economic hardships faced by Bauchi residents. The party called for accountability and a reevaluation…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has maintained that he owes no apology to former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, over his recent comments. Speaking during a luncheon at his residence in Old GRA, Port Harcourt, on Friday, Wike clarified that his remarks were not intended to insult Odili but to remind the public of statements the former governor had made in the past. Wike, who is also the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, stated that his comments on Sunday merely echoed Odili’s own words. He further accused Odili of influencing Governor Siminalayi Fubara…
Tragedy struck Odo-Ape community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Friday as two farmers were brutally killed by suspected kidnappers. The victims, identified as Mr. Black, a Tiv man, and Sunday Aiyedero, were reportedly attacked while working on their farms. The incident has left the community in confusion and fear of further attacks by the unknown assailants. Sources in Odo-Ape confirmed that the killings have sparked widespread unrest, with youths in the community staging a massive protest on Saturday to decry the deteriorating security situation. The protesters blocked the Odo-Ape to Obajana-Lokoja highway, disrupting vehicular movement for…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused certain Northern leaders of spreading falsehoods and interfering in the selection of candidates for the 2027 general elections, particularly the presidential race. Kwankwaso, who was the NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, expressed concerns about the actions of these leaders, stating that their claims of representing the region were divisive and detrimental to democracy. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso emphasized that the role of leaders should not involve manipulating the democratic process or endorsing unqualified…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that while people may insult him, he is determined to build the country and knows what it takes to govern effectively. The president made this remark during a meeting with stakeholders from the South-East geopolitical zone on Saturday in Enugu. Commissioning of Key Projects The president was in the state to commission key infrastructure projects initiated by Governor Peter Mbah, including: 30 smart green schools 60 completed Type 2 primary health centres 19-kilometre Airport-New Haven–Bisalla and Okpara Square roads Addressing South-East Stakeholders At the meeting, Tinubu highlighted the necessity of removing the petrol subsidy as…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, with batch number C5290S20. The alert, contained in Public Alert No. 051/2024 on the agency’s website, followed a complaint from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA). The doctor reported a suspected counterfeit Phesgo product brought in by a patient for administration. According to NAFDAC, the drug had not been administered at the time of the report. However, it matched the characteristics of a previously reported counterfeit batch, C3809C51, which…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. The announcement was made by WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during a press conference in Geneva on Thursday. The decision followed a meeting of WHO’s emergency committee on the epidemic, which reportedly reached an “almost unanimous” consensus to designate the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). “The main reason for this declaration is not because of what is happening in China, but because of what is happening in other countries,” Tedros stated. “Our greatest concern is the potential…
Oba Yusuf Jelili Olaiya, the Ajeniju of Halleluyah community in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, was reportedly beaten unconscious on Friday during a dispute over a Jummat service. According to reports, youths from the Ido-Osun community allegedly attacked the monarch for appointing Hammed Tijani as the Chief Imam of Halleluyah community, located on Ido-Osun land. The attack occurred when the newly appointed Chief Imam attempted to conduct a Jummat service. The monarch sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a government hospital in Osogbo for medical treatment. A security source revealed that the situation escalated into violence, leading…