The African Democratic Congress has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his movement across polling centres in Abuja during the ongoing area council elections, describing it as undue interference disguised as “monitoring.” In a statement issued on Saturday, the opposition party faulted the minister’s presence at various voting locations, alleging that his actions amounted to meddling in an electoral process in which he holds no constitutional responsibility. The ADC argued that Wike, who it claimed is not a registered voter in the FCT, had no official role in the conduct of the elections. It maintained…
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Pandemonium broke out on Thursday in Ovade, Oghara, in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State after gunmen reportedly invaded the venue of the All Progressives Congress local government congress, forcing a federal lawmaker, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, to flee under tight security. Ibori-Suenu, who represents Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was said to have just arrived at the venue when armed men allegedly stormed the area, firing shots and preventing delegates from accessing the field designated for the exercise. The lawmaker is the daughter of former Delta State governor, James Ibori. Eyewitnesses told journalists that tension had…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three children kidnapped about two months ago and eliminated five suspected terrorists during a fierce encounter in Borno State. The development was disclosed on Saturday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, in a statement detailing recent military operations across the theatre. Uba said the insurgents were neutralised when troops on a fighting patrol under Sector 1 engaged suspected members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad and the Islamic State West Africa Province around Sabsawa village in Borno State. According to him,…
An Abuja-based ministry, Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide, has expelled a newly married woman, identified as Oyiza, from its fold for allegedly declining to consummate her marriage with her husband, Isaac. The couple, who resided in Ibadan, Oyo State, were wedded on September 6, 2025, after completing traditional rites in Okene, Kogi State, and a court ceremony in Ibadan. Oyiza hails from Kogi State. Trouble, however, reportedly set in shortly after the wedding as the bride allegedly resisted her husband’s advances, insisting she had no affection for him. She was also said to have accused her mother of compelling her into…
The Lagos State Police Command on Friday confirmed the arrest of officers allegedly linked to the fatal shooting of two residents in the AIT area of Alagbado. Findings indicated that the incident occurred when a team of policemen reportedly chased suspected internet fraudsters, commonly referred to as “Yahoo boys,” within the neighbourhood. In the course of the pursuit, gunshots were said to have been discharged, leading to the death of two passersby. Spokesperson for the command, Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the development, disclosed that the officers involved had been taken into custody. In a statement shared via her X handle…
Nigerian social media personality, Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has accused a police officer of physically assaulting her during a late-night encounter in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The influencer made the allegation during an emotional live session on TikTok on Friday, claiming the incired while she was returning home from a movie shoot. According to her, what initially appeared to be a cordial interaction with the officer after her vehicle was stopped later escalated into a confrontation. She alleged that the officer struck her in the face with a gun and also assaulted her driver. Papaya…
A 26-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Adewale, has been extradited to the United States to stand trial over alleged sexual extortion that prosecutors say contributed to the death of a young American in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The disclosure was made on Wednesday by the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, David Metcalf, in a statement issued by the United States Department of Justice. According to the statement, Adewale is facing charges bordering on wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He made his initial appearance on Tuesday before US Magistrate Judge Lynne Sitarski…
The lawyer representing Mirabel, the TikTok content creator embroiled in a controversial sexual assault allegation, has urged members of the public to exercise restraint while the police conclude their investigation into the matter. The legal practitioner, Taofeek Akinbo, made the appeal in a series of posts shared on X on Friday, confirming his involvement in the case and calling for patience amid heightened reactions on social media. Akinbo stated that the case was being treated with due diligence and professionalism, assuring the public that due process was being followed. “Please be assured that this matter is being handled with the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as imperfect, yet still a better option for Nigeria compared to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Keyamo made the remark in a video shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, clarifying comments from a 2017 interview that had recently been taken out of context. In the post, he said, “This is the unedited part of the interview I granted a blog in 2017, emphasising that APC may not be a party of saints, which is a matter of fact. However, it…
Nigerian social media influencer and TikTok sensation, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, narrowly escaped a fire at his Lagos residence on Saturday. In an Instagram post, Peller shared a video showing flames engulfing his generator in the early hours of the morning. The influencer, visibly distressed in the footage, called for help as he and others tried to extinguish the blaze using buckets of water. The fire was eventually brought under control, leaving the house and its occupants unharmed. However, the generator was completely destroyed. Fans and followers took to social media to express relief, praising the quick response…