Investigation has reportedly commenced into the mysterious death of a Customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, who was found lifeless in a hotel room in Katsina metropolis. According to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the incident occurred on October 15. Hotel staff were said to have discovered the officer’s body around 8:30 a.m. and immediately alerted the police. “Sources said some empty sachets of suspected substances were recovered from the waste basket in the room. Three women were also said…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised successive administrations in Bayelsa State for abandoning key development projects he initiated during his tenure as governor. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Jonathan expressed disappointment that several initiatives designed to boost tourism and investment in the state were left incomplete after he left office in 2007. He recalled that his administration had embarked on multiple hotel projects to enhance the state’s hospitality sector and attract visitors, especially during the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which Bayelsa hosted at the time. “During the first AMAA event,…
Four men accused of involvement in the killing of the late Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Osun State, Hon. Remi Abass, were on Wednesday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants — Abubakar Kabiru (also known as Jeje, 38), Tajudeen Opeyemi (30), Akeem Agbomojo (28), and Akintoye Olayemi (40) — all from Ikire and Apomu in Osun State, appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. They were charged with terrorism, unlawful possession of firearms, and murder. Prosecuting counsel A. S. Oyeyemi represented the Inspector-General of Police, while Sunday Adebayo appeared for the defendants. Muhydeen Adeoye held a watching…
The Department of State Services has apprehended two dismissed officers, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, for allegedly impersonating the agency to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, confirming that the two former operatives, who had earlier been declared wanted in separate public notices, have been arrested and will be prosecuted. “The Department of State Services recently issued disclaimers on two dismissed personnel of the Service, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin. These individuals were alleged to be cloaking under the Service to engage in fraudulent activities. “The public is hereby notified that…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who has reportedly been unwell, has been spotted at the O’DA Art Gallery stand during the 1-54 London Art Fair. A short clip posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday showed Edun alongside two other individuals at the event, marking his first public outing since reports of his illness emerged. Earlier reports by The Punch indicated that the minister was receiving treatment in Nigeria, a situation later confirmed by Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga. But a follow-up report by Western Post, cited by The Punch, revealed that Edun had…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been reduced to seven governors following the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The latest defections mark another major setback for the opposition party, which had controlled 11 states after the 2023 general elections. With the new alignments, the APC now holds 26 states, while the PDP retains seven. The Labour Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) govern one state each, Lagos, Anambra, and Kano, respectively. Governor Mbah announced his defection on Tuesday, describing…
Two people were killed and several others injured after armed men, suspected to be Fulani militias, attacked Wereng community in Riyom Local Government Area on Tuesday night. Eyewitnesses said over 100 heavily armed gunmen stormed the village, opening fire indiscriminately. One victim, Joshua Monday, reportedly died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries on the way to the General Hospital in Riyom. Residents said others fled into nearby bushes to escape the violence. Security forces, including army troops, reportedly arrived shortly after the attack to restore order. Attempts to reach Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alabo Alfred,…
Bauchi—The Bauchi State Police Command has successfully arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three victims who were abducted from Euga village in Toro Local Government Area. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakil. According to him, the rescue operation followed a distress call received on September 29, 2025, reporting that unknown gunmen had abducted three men identified as Idi Umar, Idi Lawan, and Musa Lawal. “Upon receiving the report, a coordinated response involving the Toro Area Command, Toro Division, and Nabordo Division, alongside local security partners, was immediately activated,” SP Wakil said.…
The Chairman of Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State, Hon. Tope Omolayo, has been suspended indefinitely by the Legislative Council over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was one of the key resolutions reached by the Owo Legislative Council during its sitting on Wednesday in Owo, under the leadership of the House Leader, Hon. Doyin Adebayo. According to a resolution signed by a two-thirds majority of the 11 councillors, the council said the decision was taken “to ensure good governance and accountability” within the local government. The councillors accused Hon. Omolayo of financial impropriety, violation…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reportedly resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports by Arise Television, Diri defected alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The development comes less than 24 hours after Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, also left the PDP for the APC. While official confirmation from the governor or his media team is still awaited, sources suggest that a formal declaration of the move may take place in the coming days. “The governor joined the ruling APC alongside 23 members of…