An aspirant for the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Ilaje Constituency 1, Fadeshola Ojamomi, has paid tribute to mothers in Ilaje and across Ondo State, describing them as the backbone of families and the driving force behind community development. In a statement issued to commemorate Mother’s Day, Ojamomi praised the resilience, sacrifices and dedication of mothers, noting that their contributions continued to shape the future of children and the progress of society. He stated that every thriving community was built on the strength and commitment of caring mothers who nurture their homes and guide the younger generation towards responsible…
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The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims of poor distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Dandi Local Government Area, describing a viral video circulating on social media as a staged attempt by political opponents to discredit the administration. The video shows a man identified as Abduljalal Usman alleging that he received only one mudu (plate) of rice and one mudu of maize from palliatives distributed to workers of the Dandi Local Government Education Authority. However, the state government said the allegation was false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the governor,…
A Nigerian businessman and social media personality, Isaac Fayose, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will struggle to secure up to 20 per cent of votes in the South-East during the 2027 general elections. Fayose made the claim in a post shared on his Facebook page while reacting to the recent activities of the City Boys Movement in Imo State. The group, a campaign organisation reportedly initiated by Seyi Tinubu, had visited the state earlier in the week as part of efforts to rally support for the President ahead of the next election cycle. However, the outing drew criticism on…
The African Democratic Congress has announced the schedule for its 2026 nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention. The timetable was disclosed in a public notice jointly signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, the exercise will commence with polling unit and ward congresses on April 7, 2026, while Local Government Area congresses are scheduled for April 9. The party stated that state congresses would follow on April 11, while the process would culminate in the National Convention fixed for April 14, 2026. The ADC explained…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued a cleric in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident was disclosed on Saturday by a security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared on X. According to the post, the attempted abduction occurred in the early hours of March 14 when suspected kidnappers reportedly stormed the residence of a cleric, Rev. Nuhu Anche, in Ningishe Village with the intention of abducting him. Makama stated that troops stationed at Ungwan Gora swiftly responded after receiving a distress call over the attack. The troops were said to…
The Kanam Development Association of Plateau State has raised the alarm over the killing of at least 20 security operatives, including soldiers and local vigilantes, during an attack by bandits in Kanam Local Government Area of the state. The association said the victims were members of a patrol team ambushed in the Garga area on Friday. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 4 p.m. when a joint team of military personnel and vigilante members, travelling in two vehicles on a routine patrol across Garga, Kyaram, Gyambau and nearby communities, came under heavy attack from armed bandits near Wanka.…
A native doctor based in Nnewi, Ikechukwu John Paul, widely known as Aka Mmuo, has appealed to the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, to show him mercy after he was arrested by local security operatives over alleged ritual practices. The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit who accused him of carrying out rituals believed to assist internet fraudsters in deceiving their victims. Reports indicated that the operatives on Friday took the native doctor to a river in the area where he was alleged to have been performing ritual activities connected to his operations. According to the…
An Ibadan-based cleric, Kayode Amusan, popularly known as Agbala Gabriel, has come under fire following allegations of sexual misconduct and the alleged mismanagement of donations meant for individuals battling health challenges. For several years, the cleric built a strong online following, presenting himself as a compassionate pastor whose ministry mobilised support for the sick and vulnerable. Videos showing him praying for struggling families and soliciting financial assistance for those in need frequently circulated on social media, earning him praise from many Nigerians who viewed his ministry as devoted to humanitarian causes. However, his reputation has recently been thrown into controversy…
The Edo State Police Command has asked the parents of a student of Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City, who was allegedly attacked by fellow students in a viral video, to come forward and file an official complaint. The police said the move would help authorities properly identify the victim and begin a full investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, the management of the private secondary school has expelled two students accused of carrying out the assault. The decision followed widespread outrage after a video circulated online showing two male students attacking a classmate while another student recorded the incident. In…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced three men to death by hanging for the killing of a pharmacist, Muenalo Sunday, in Khana Local Government Area of the state. The convicts, Confidence Kirinee, popularly known as General Ilia, Precious Mona, and Soniabari Sagha, were convicted on charges bordering on conspiracy, cultism, kidnapping and murder. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Augusta Chukwu held that the prosecution proved its case against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt. The court also sentenced another defendant, Loveday Legah, to life imprisonment for his involvement in cult-related activities connected to the crime. According…