The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and the Department of State Services, accusing Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi of intimidation and threats following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the petition dated September 5 and acknowledged by the police on September 8, the PDP leadership, including state chairman Sunday Bisi and director of administration Mustapha Sikiru, alleged that the senator threatened them for challenging his defection in court. The petition, signed by the party’s counsel Raphael Oyewole, claimed Fadahunsi placed a threatening call to one of the officials, speaking in…
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Fear gripped Matazu town in Katsina State on Thursday night as armed bandits attacked a mosque during Isha prayers, leaving several worshippers dead and others injured. A security analyst, Bakatsine, confirmed the incident in a post on X on Friday, warning that assaults on places of worship in the North-West were becoming alarmingly frequent. “Bandits attacked Matazu town in Katsina State during Isha prayer, killing and injuring worshippers. Government must act urgently because these attacks are becoming too frequent,” he wrote. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen stormed the mosque in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately before fleeing the scene. The exact number…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has indicted an Air Peace captain and first officer for testing positive for alcohol and hard drugs after a runway incursion involving their aircraft at Port Harcourt International Airport. The incident, which occurred on July 13, 2025, involved a Boeing 737 aircraft operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt with 103 passengers on board. Although the plane veered off the runway after an unstabilised approach, all passengers and crew disembarked safely without injuries. According to the NSIB preliminary report released on Friday and signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Family…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday hosted the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in a closed-door meeting in Abuja. Mr Obi confirmed the meeting in a post on his official X handle, where he described Dr Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader.” He noted that their discussions centred on national concerns and the state of the country. “Today in Abuja, I met with my very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader, former President Goodluck Jonathan. We had a fruitful closed-door meeting and discussed the state of our dear nation,” Mr Obi wrote. Details of the discussions…
Former Ondo State Head of Service, Barrister Toyin Akinkuotu, has died. He passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Akinkuotu, a respected administrator, was also the founder of Lujama Heritage, an initiative dedicated to cultural preservation and community development. In a tribute confirming his passing, Alhaji Akinkunmi M.A. (Ph.D), Secretary to the Chairman, described him as a devoted public servant whose impact on the Ondo State Government and its people would remain enduring. “With a heavy heart, we announce the demise of our beloved brother, the brain behind Lujama Heritage, the former Head of Service, Barrister Toyin Akinkuotu. His legacy…
Panic has enveloped Gbugbu community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after gunmen stormed the area and whisked away the owner of Yashashi Pure Water Company in broad daylight on Thursday. The attack, which occurred while residents were engaged in their daily activities, has heightened concerns over the spread of banditry into the state. “The gunshots scattered everywhere. People ran for safety; some even abandoned their shops,” an eyewitness said. “The bandits did not touch anyone else. They came only for the factory owner and took him away.” The incident has left villagers unsettled, with many expressing frustration…
The Delta State Government has announced a review of the dress code for public servants, warning that inappropriate dressing will no longer be tolerated in the state civil service. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service and released by the Governor’s New Media Office on Thursday. It said the new rules were aimed at “upholding decency in the appearance of Public Servants across the State.” The circular recalled the earlier dress code of March 12, 2009, but stressed that “in an effort to address the unpleasant practice of improper dressing that…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, on Thursday arraigned a 29-year-old printer, Francis Ekonesie, for allegedly assaulting a customer, Charles Aigbomian, during a dispute over a printing job. The police charged Ekonesie with criminal breach of trust, cheating, joint act, and causing hurt. Prosecuting counsel, Simpa Ibrahim, told the court that the complainant reported the matter at Garki Police Station on August 22. He alleged that Aigbomian had contracted Ekonesie for a printing job on August 18, which the defendant failed to deliver. When the complainant demanded a refund of ₦10,000, the defendant, along with his elder sister and…
The Anambra State High Court in Awka has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting the Bishop of Awka Diocese (Anglican Communion), Alexander Ibezim, over an alleged unauthorised sale of church land. Justice F.I. Aniukwu issued the interim order after considering a motion ex parte dated September 4, filed by Ibezim through his counsel, B.E.I. Nwofor (SAN). The application, brought under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, sought to protect the cleric from arrest or detention pending the determination of the substantive suit. In the ruling, the court held that the EFCC, its agents or representatives must…
Panic spread through Ajipowo community in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday after a commercial motorcyclist, Tunde Ilesanmi, popularly known as “Dudu,” was beaten to death by a mob. Eyewitnesses alleged that Ilesanmi, a middle-aged rider, was linked to an overnight robbery carried out by three men, two of whom reportedly escaped. Residents claimed he was part of the gang and descended on him in anger, killing him on the spot. The situation took a dramatic turn when his relatives arrived, insisting he was innocent and a well-known rider in the area. Their claims sparked outrage among fellow motorcyclists, who quickly…