Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The new entrants were received on Sunday by Senator Abubakar Gada, a prominent leader in the ADC coalition, who described the move as a reflection of growing public discontent with the APC-led government. Gada said insecurity and economic hardship had worsened in Sokoto East and across the country, leaving farmers and youths struggling with unemployment, poverty, and food shortages. “Our people are facing serious security threats that have crippled farming, which is our main source…
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The family of Hon. Aondona Dajoh, the immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his elder brother, Elder Gwamile Dajoh. Elder Dajoh reportedly collapsed and died on Sunday, just hours after his younger brother tendered his resignation as Speaker. Although details of the incident remain sketchy, family sources said the deceased had expressed deep worry over the political crisis rocking the state legislature before his sudden passing. His death came shortly after Hon. Alfred Berger was elected as the new Speaker of the Assembly during an emergency…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a dreaded kidnap and armed robbery kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as “Zomo,” in a major operation at Doka Forest, Doma Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, described it as a significant breakthrough in the fight against violent crime in the state. Zomo, who narrowly escaped capture last month when some of his gang members were apprehended, was overpowered after he attempted to attack operatives with a knife during the raid. During interrogation, he led detectives to the gang’s hideout in Alagye…
The Federal Government has closed down 22 illegal Colleges of Education across the country as part of a renewed crackdown on unaccredited institutions. The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), in a report obtained by our correspondent, confirmed that the affected schools were identified and sealed off during nationwide enforcement operations. The commission also disclosed that it carried out a personnel audit and financial monitoring across the 21 federal colleges of education. President Bola Tinubu had earlier directed regulatory agencies in the education sector to intensify efforts in eliminating illegal tertiary institutions. Speaking at the 14th convocation of the…
Hon. Alfred Emberga has been sworn in as the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted on Sunday after the resignation of the former Speaker earlier in the day. Emberga, who until now was a principal member of the Assembly, pledged to provide purposeful leadership and work in harmony with his colleagues to advance the legislative agenda of the House. Details of the circumstances surrounding the former Speaker’s resignation remain sketchy as of press time.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for holding a political gathering in Zamfara State shortly after gunmen killed and abducted scores of residents in a string of violent attacks. Gunmen recently raided communities across several local government areas in Zamfara, leaving 24 people dead, 16 injured and 144 others kidnapped. The incident has continued to draw outrage across the country. Despite the tragedy, PDP governors convened a meeting in the state on Saturday, August 23, a move the ADC described as “insensitive” and disrespectful to the victims. In a statement on Sunday,…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed that six people lost their lives in a boat mishap at Faji community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. NIWA’s Area Manager in the state, Bala Bello, told journalists on Sunday that 19 passengers were rescued while three others remain missing. He said the incident, which occurred on August 22, was caused by negligence, overloading of the canoe, and violations of safety rules. According to him, a joint inspection team comprising officials of NIWA, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and the Red…
The Osun State Police Command has commenced investigations into the death of a young woman, identified as Bidemi Omole, who died shortly after arriving at her boyfriend’s residence in Esa-Oke, Osun State. Sources in the community said the incident occurred on Friday night around 9:30 p.m. at the home of her boyfriend, simply identified as Yinka, in the Oke Esa area. Omole was said to have taken ill not long after she arrived at the house and reportedly began vomiting before collapsing. She was rushed to a hospital but died on the way, according to police accounts. The development threw…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a notorious kidnap and armed robbery kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo, along with five other suspected members of kidnapping syndicates in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying Zomo was apprehended during a clearance operation at Doka forest in Doma Local Government Area. Nansel explained that the suspect, who had escaped police arrest last month when some of his gang members were captured, attempted to attack officers with a knife before he was subdued. Following his arrest, the police said the suspect led…
The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to Beijing after his arrest in Abuja. Qisheng, a gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province for violent organised crimes, fled China in 2024 after the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County issued a warrant for his arrest. He was tracked and apprehended in the Federal Capital Territory on August 8, 2025, by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja. Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday, said the suspect was repatriated to China on August 15 under the framework of police-to-police cooperation coordinated…