A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at the Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who reported the incident on X (formerly Twitter), said the tragedy occurred on September 22, 2025. According to him, the deceased officer, who was also a medical doctor and served as the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) with the 6 Battalion, had an argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, which turned violent. “The officer sustained severe burns and was immediately stabilised at…
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Two persons have been confirmed dead and one injured in a trailer accident that occurred at Idi Ayunre, along the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan Road, on Saturday. Eyewitnesses said the trailer, reportedly owned by Kulum Quarry located at Olohunde Ige Village, lost control and crushed three people. One of the victims died on the spot, while two others were rushed to the hospital. The second victim was said to have died while receiving treatment, and the third had one of his limbs amputated. The incident sparked outrage among residents, as angry youths barricaded the road in protest, demanding justice and the arrest of…
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has severed spiritual ties with the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. The Nigerian Church described Mullally’s elevation the first woman to hold the position and her support for same-sex marriage as evidence of a deepening moral crisis within the Anglican Communion. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Primate, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, the Church said the announcement, made on October 3, 2025, was both “devastating” and “insensitive,” accusing the Church of England of disregarding the longstanding divisions…
A fire outbreak on Monday evening gutted a section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, damaging several offices and property within the facility. The incident, which occurred after office hours, reportedly started on the ground floor of the Podium Block and affected portions of the nine-storey building before it was brought under control. The fire came barely a week after Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board, whose office—located close to the scene—escaped destruction. Confirming the incident, the State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyinge Brown, attributed the fire to an electrical fault, adding that…
The Osun State Police Command has appealed to members of the public to help identify a speech-impaired man found wandering in the Modakeke area of the state. In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the man was discovered on October 3, 2025, around the Adelola area of Modakeke. According to Ojelabi, the man is dark in complexion, about 3.4 feet tall, and has an oval-shaped face without any tribal marks. He was reportedly dressed in a kampala outfit when he was found. “The male individual was found at Adelola Area, Modakeke, Osun State, on…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential election. According to Daily Post, in a suit filed on Monday, a legal practitioner, Mr. Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi, urged the court to issue a perpetual injunction restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party for nomination as a presidential candidate. The plaintiff also sought an order barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name as a candidate in the forthcoming election. The former president was named as the first defendant in the suit…
Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has denied reports claiming he was appointed to lead a consultation team in the South West for a yet-to-be-announced campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan. A statement reacting to the publication described the report, which appeared in one of the national dailies, as false and baseless, noting that it failed to indicate who made the alleged appointment or when and where it was made. The statement also faulted the newspaper for publishing the story without verifying the claim or reaching out to Dr. Mimiko for confirmation. “The falsehood in the report is obvious…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has appealed for forgiveness from anyone he may have offended during his years in public service and leadership. In a heartfelt message posted on his official Facebook page on Monday to commemorate his 67th birthday, the governor expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for His mercy, guidance, and sustenance throughout his political and leadership journey. “As I mark my 67th birthday, I am filled with deep gratitude to Almighty Allah for His mercy and guidance throughout my years in leadership and public service,” Mohammed wrote. He noted that the day was not one for…
Two suspected kidnappers have been killed following a fierce gun battle with operatives of the Delta State Police Command. The suspects reportedly sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire and later died while receiving treatment at a hospital. Two police officers also suffered gunshot injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. Spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday. According to him, the clash followed an operation launched by the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, to curb the rising cases of kidnapping and armed robbery around the Upper-Agbarho axis of…
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have cleared multiple bandits’ hideouts in Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State. The successful operation was part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Nakowa, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Muhammad. Muhammad explained that the clearance operation followed credible intelligence reports about bandits’ activities in the Tarhembe, Tornyi, TY Farm, and Kando areas of Takum, as well as parts of Ussa LGA where farmlands had been destroyed. He…