Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday declared that he is the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu. The Rivers State-born politician made the remark in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area, during a gathering of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in the area. The meeting coincided with an end-of-year thanksgiving service organised by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, in his hometown. Wike attributed the attacks against him to his insistence on enforcing agreements that ensure the inclusion of his followers in political arrangements. He said: “After Tinubu,…
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Several travellers are feared dead following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday afternoon, throwing the area into panic and disrupting movement along the busy route. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar, said security operatives were aware of the blast but noted that full details were still sketchy as of press time. “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area but the incident just happened. I can’t tell you details yet. I will…
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have presented a brand new car to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in what they described as a Christmas gesture. As reported by Daily Post, the presentation was made on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, where the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, handed over the keys of the vehicle to the former governor. The lawmakers, who described Wike as a benefactor and political leader, said the gift was meant to appreciate his continued support and leadership. During the brief ceremony, Amaewhule asked…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old casual worker over the alleged killing of a fellow employee at the Government House, Gombe. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2025, involved two casual staff members attached to the Government House, according to a statement issued by the police on Saturday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the command received a distress call around 3:50 p.m. indicating that a male adult, later identified as Mallam Umar, popularly known as “Baba Usama,” had been found unresponsive within the premises. “Upon receipt of the report, operatives…
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola. As reported by The Nation, Ademola was reported to have died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43. Although details surrounding her death remain sketchy, reports suggest she suffered a heart attack at her residence. As of the time of filing this report, the news of her passing was being discussed quietly among her friends and colleagues in the industry, with many still coming to terms with the sudden loss. Allwell Ademola, a granddaughter of the late Sir…
The United States has resumed intelligence and surveillance operations over parts of Nigeria, barely 48 hours after carrying out airstrikes on suspected Islamic State terrorists in Sokoto State. Flight tracking data indicated that an American aircraft was sighted over Borno State on Saturday as part of renewed monitoring of insurgent activity in the North-East. A Sahel-focused terrorism analyst, Brant Philip, disclosed the development on Saturday, noting that the operation was aimed at tracking activities of the Islamic State West Africa Province in the region. The aircraft involved in the operation was identified as a Gulfstream V jet, a long-range aircraft…
The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a man abducted by armed assailants in Owo, following swift inter-agency operations involving the police and the military. The victim, identified as Ali Kolade of Ijelu Quarters, Owo, was reportedly kidnapped from his residence by armed men who also robbed him and fled with his unregistered black Toyota Corolla. Police sources said the incident was reported to the A’ Division Police Headquarters in Owo by one Major Tajudeen, who raised the alarm after the attackers struck. Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised a response team in collaboration with…
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has paid glowing tribute to the late former Governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, describing him as a true statesman, visionary leader and a foremost champion of progressive governance. In a tribute marking the second anniversary of Akeredolu’s passing, Aiyedatiwa said the former governor’s death was a painful loss to Ondo State and the nation, noting, however, that his legacy continues to inspire, motivate and challenge leaders and the people. The governor recalled Akeredolu’s strong advocacy for state policing, which drove his initiative to mobilise South-West governors to establish…
Residents of Adanla community, a suburb of Igbaja in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, were thrown into panic on Friday evening following a reported invasion by suspected bandits, with no fewer than seven persons allegedly kidnapped. The attack, which occurred around 7pm on Friday, December 26, 2025, shattered the calm of the otherwise peaceful agrarian settlement as the assailants reportedly operated unhindered for several minutes. A community leader in Igbaja and Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Community Security Watch Network, Elder Olaitan Oyin-Zubair, confirmed the incident on Saturday, saying the attackers stormed the community in large numbers,…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a robbery suspect and recovered a motorcycle stolen during an attack on two residents in the Olorunda Aba area of the state. The arrest followed a distress call received at about 10:30 p.m. on December 25, 2025, which prompted operatives of the Olorunda Aba Division to swiftly mobilise to the scene, the command said in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka. According to the police, two armed men riding an unregistered motorcycle and wielding machetes attacked the victims, identified as Mutiu Adeyemo and Akinpelu Ojo, at Adanla…