The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday paid tribute to Nigeria’s fallen military heroes and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare and empowerment of their widows. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2026 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration, held at the Government Cenotaph, Alagbaka, Akure, the Governor emphasised that the nationwide celebration represented the highest form of respect for fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice, while also honouring living veterans and serving military personnel dedicated to defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity. He stressed that the ceremony was not merely about remembrance but also…
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Dozens of artisans from the Egbeda–Idimu mechanic village in Lagos, on Wednesday, marched to the state House of Assembly to protest what they described as persistent harassment and displacement from their workshops by the community leadership. The protesters, operating under the Egbeda–Idimu CDA, accused the community chairman of attempting to forcefully eject them from the site despite a court judgment which, they claimed, affirmed their right to operate on the land. According to them, repeated invasions by thugs acting on the chairman’s orders have disrupted daily business activities, leaving many mechanics stranded. The artisans, who brandished placards and copies of…
An Abuja High Court has struck out criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing to a close a case that ignited nationwide conversations on free speech and political rights. The lawmaker, who represents Kogi Central, secured relief on Thursday after the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation entered a notice of discontinuance, prompting the court to terminate the proceedings. The charges arose from comments attributed to Akpoti-Uduaghan during a television appearance, a development that triggered fierce public debate over the scope of political commentary and the boundaries of prosecutorial authority in a democracy. In…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has applauded the judiciary after the Federal Government formally withdrew criminal defamation charges levelled against her. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, broke her silence on Wednesday shortly after an Abuja High Court terminated the suit. In her reaction, the lawmaker described the decision as a triumph for due process and a validation of her long-held position. “Today’s outcome affirms my belief in the rule of law. I remain committed to serving my constituents and defending the democratic rights of all Nigerians,” she said. She also thanked her legal team…
The lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon. Festus Akingbaso, has asked a former member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefioye, to retract an allegation made against him or present evidence to support it. Akingbaso, through a statement on Wednesday, described the claim credited to Adefioye as false and malicious, alleging that it was aimed at attracting public sympathy after the former lawmaker’s loss of political relevance in the constituency. Adefioye was accused of posting a WhatsApp status on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, alleging that Akingbaso made inflammatory remarks during the last governorship campaign in Idanre. The statement said…
A filling station along the busy Bukuru Expressway in Jos, Plateau State, went up in flames on Thursday morning, sparking fear among residents and motorists. The facility, located close to the Jos South Local Government Secretariat, erupted in fire around the area of its underground fuel storage, prompting concerns that the inferno could escalate into a major disaster. Witnesses said firefighters were not immediately on the ground when the incident began, forcing workers at the station to attempt to hold back the flames with improvised measures. “We just saw smoke and suddenly fire at the station people call Chill Cherry,”…
Operatives of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kano have arrested a 20-year-old man alleged to have attempted to sneak illicit drugs into a custodial facility using a loaf of bread. A statement issued on Thursday revealed that the suspect, who resides in Tishama Hotoro Quarters, was apprehended at the premises of the Kano High Court by officers attached to the Goron Dutse Custodial Centre. The arrest was made while inmates were being escorted to the court for their routine appearances. During a search, personnel reportedly uncovered a substance suspected to be Indian hemp hidden inside a loaf the suspect allegedly…
A medical doctor abducted in Auchi, Edo State, has regained freedom two weeks after he and his younger brother were seized at the entrance of their residence. Dr Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, a house officer at Edo University Teaching Hospital, was taken hostage on January 1 alongside his brother, Tahir Abu, a newly qualified doctor from Ambrose Alli University. The pair were ambushed moments after closing from work at Igbira Camp in Etsako West Local Government Area. Their captors reportedly demanded a ransom of N200m shortly after the abduction. However, negotiations took a tragic turn on January 6 when Tahir was…
The Bauchi State Police Command has taken two teenagers into custody for allegedly abusing several minors in the Tilden Fulani community of Toro Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday, noting that the arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by a parent of one of the victims. According to Habib, the distraught father reported to the Tilden Fulani Divisional Police Headquarters on January 8, alleging that his eight-year-old son had been lured with snacks by a 16-year-old boy who subsequently assaulted him. Following the report, detectives from the division apprehended…
The Adamawa State Police Command says it has apprehended a man suspected of carrying out an acid attack on a 17-year-old resident of Yola South. Spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, revealing that the attack was reported at the Shagari Divisional Headquarters on January 14. According to Nguroje, the victim, identified as Walid Kassim Mohammed, dashed into the station in distress, alleging that he was attacked with a corrosive substance while heading to a mosque. Police operatives immediately rushed the teenager to a medical facility, where he is currently receiving…