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The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State, Ardo Muhammad and another man identified as Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which occurred on Friday, has reportedly heightened tension in parts of Otukpo and neighbouring Ohinmini Local Government Area. It was gathered that the MACBAN chairman had earlier attended a peace meeting convened by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ohinmini Local Government Area with Fulani leaders and representatives of the Ayunne community following recent security concerns in the area. According to…
Nigerian activist and entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has admitted that he was involved in crime during his younger years in the United States. Charly Boy made this confession on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. The vocal social commentator said he made several poor decisions in his younger years and engaged in activities he now looks back on with regret. “I’ve made mistakes in my life. I’ve been a thief. I’ve done very risky things. I’ve done very stupid things, very foolish things. In fact, I have…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for his role in the 2015 terrorist attacks on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice James Omotosho convicted Yarima on a seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the Federal Government. The court sentenced the convict to death by hanging on the count relating to his participation in the 2015 Maiduguri attack. Justice Omotosho also imposed a life sentence on count six after finding him guilty of receiving arms and weapons training in…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), held what was described as “constructive discussions” in Kano on Thursday. Saifullahi Hassan, Kwankwaso’s media aide, shared this in a post on Friday, saying the meeting took place during Obasanjo’s official visit to the state. According to Hassan, Kwankwaso was accompanied by Aminu Gwarzo, former deputy governor of Kano and the NDC’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election. His Excellency, Sen. @KwankwasoRM, PhD, FNSE, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the NDC, last night paid a courtesy visit to elder statesman and former President of…
Adeniyi Adeyemi, convener of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has challenged the presidency’s disclaimer distancing itself from the body, while calling on President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent panel to investigate the controversy. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Adeyemi questioned the June 11 statement by Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president, which said the PFIPC does not exist under the Tinubu administration. It has come to the notice of the Federal Government of Nigeria and specifically the Office of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Cross River State Command, has confirmed the arrest of at least 262 assorted drug suspects in Cross River State. In an interview, the state commander, John Anteyi, explained that they were arrested between January and June, adding that this figure comprised 207 males and 55 females. He disclosed that out of this figure, 28 drug-related convictions have been secured and 61 cases filed in court. He added that 132 cases were currently pending at various stages before the state high court. Anteyi noted that the arrests were linked to the seizure of 6,575…
The death toll from the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex in the Alakija area of Lagos has risen to nine. Earlier, Margaret Adeseye, controller-general of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, had said two people died in the incident and 16 people were pulled alive from the debris. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said on Friday that 26 persons have been rescued alive from the rubble, while search-and-rescue operations are ongoing. The building, located along Old Ojo Road in the Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), collapsed on Thursday, trapping several occupants. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, permanent secretary…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday advanced the move towards state policing by passing the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026. While most Nigerians agree that the establishment of State Police in Nigeria is long overdue, there have been concerns about its effectiveness and possible abuse by state governors. The bill, which was sent to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu, was expedited, just like every other bill from the executive since the inception of this administration. Also central to the proposed constitutional amendment is the reformed Federal Police Service that would take the place…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has vowed that the commission under his leadership will take stronger measures to tackle election rigging, vote-buying and other practices capable of undermining Nigeria’s democratic process, Peak Newspaper reports. Amupitan made the commitment during the swearing-in ceremony of Professor Adeniran Tella as the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Oyo State, where he described the responsibility of conducting elections as a sacred duty that requires transparency, professionalism and strict adherence to electoral laws. The INEC chairman said the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral system remains the foundation of democracy, stressing that…
Fresh comments by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, have reignited debate over what critics describe as inconsistent messaging among prominent figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the treatment of bandits, terrorists and other violent criminal groups operating across Nigeria. The controversy followed the governor’s strong declaration that armed bandits responsible for killings, kidnappings and attacks on communities should not be granted a second chance, insisting that terrorists deserve no form of mercy. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Sani expressed outrage over the scale of devastation inflicted on innocent Nigerians by criminal gangs operating in various parts…