Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and representative of Ebonyi North, has condemned the reported assault of an Ebonyi man, Mr. Michael Eje, by youths in Nkpor, Anambra State, over the killing of a snake regarded as sacred. A viral video showed Eje being beaten, mocked, and paraded through the community after killing the reptile while working at a construction site. He later said the snake had lunged at him, forcing him to act in self-defense. Expressing outrage, Senator Nwebonyi described the incident as “barbaric” and urged Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra to publicly denounce the…
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two suspected members of the notorious Lakurawa terror group during an operation in Sokoto State. The incident occurred on Saturday in Mano community, Tangaza Local Government Area, where the bandits had reportedly gone to buy food items before soldiers laid an ambush. Confirming the development, Major Chukuma, Army Operations Officer for Tangaza, Gudu, Binji and Silame LGAs, said the troops intercepted the criminals at the market. “After a brief exchange of fire, two of them were neutralised, and we recovered three rifles and five motorcycles. The others escaped into the forest, and our…
The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested a nine-man robbery gang allegedly responsible for terrorising communities in parts of Delta and neighbouring Edo State. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe, in a statement on Saturday, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended between August 11 and 16 at different locations by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team, following credible intelligence. According to him, the syndicate specialised in hypnotising unsuspecting victims before dispossessing them of valuables, including mobile phones, motorcycles, jewellery and funds withdrawn from bank accounts. “The suspects operate mainly in Warri, Ughelli and other parts of Delta…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed recent comments by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate. The ADC described Datti’s criticism of the opposition coalition as a personal opinion that does not represent the party’s stance. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Jackie Wayas, the ADC reiterated its commitment to uniting opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. Baba-Ahmed, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, had accused the opposition coalition of “deceiving Nigerians” and claimed it lacked the capacity to rescue the country from underdevelopment. He also declared his intention to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has eliminated more than 35 terrorists near the Nigeria–Cameroon border and rescued 76 abductees, including children, during coordinated operations across the country. Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strikes were part of intensified efforts under Operation Hadin Kai to weaken terrorist strongholds in the North East. He explained that the air raids, conducted in the early hours of Saturday, targeted terrorists gathered near Kumshe to launch attacks on ground troops. “Acting on multiple intelligence reports, the Air Component executed precision strikes in successive passes, neutralising more than…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to cultists and kidnappers, ordering them to leave the state or face the full weight of the law. The governor’s declaration came on the heels of the demolition of a building in Egbaen Community, along Upper Siluko Road in Egor Local Government Area, allegedly used as a base for cult initiation and ritual practices. The operation, codenamed “Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” was carried out by the Edo State Special Security Squad in collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders. Coordinator of the squad, Idemudia Noah, disclosed that the…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says economic empowerment of women in the country will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals( SDGs) targets. Mrs Tinubu stated this on Saturday at the distribution of deep freezers, grinding machines and gas cookers to 500 women in Akure. The First Lady who was represented by the wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, said that the beneficiaries were drawn from the 18 local government areas. She explained that the distributed items were to empower the beneficiaries with the necessary tools and the resources they needed. According to her, the tools will enable them…
Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Olamide Oladiji, on Saturday, added another feather to his cap as he was honoured with the Legion of Excellence in Public Service Award by The Chronicle Media Ventures. The dual ceremony, held in Akure, attracted top government officials, captains of industry, media professionals, and members of the public. The event, which marked the 50th birthday of the Chief Executive Officer of the media outfit, Mr. Olaseeni Oyesusi, and the organisation’s 12th anniversary, had as its theme: “Accountability and Transparency: Keys to Fulfilling Election Promises in Public Service.” Presenting the…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested members of a suspected robbery and fraud syndicate said to have swindled victims of cash, mobile phones, motorcycles, jewellery, and other valuables. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe, in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba, said operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, acting on credible intelligence, carried out the arrests between August 11 and 16, 2025. According to him, the suspects usually approach unsuspecting victims under the guise of seeking directions, after which they hypnotise and defraud them. Items recovered from the gang include two Toyota Camry cars, 16 suspected stolen iPhones,…
The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has dismissed a report alleging that its Senate was plotting to remove the Governing Council Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina. In a statement issued on Saturday, the University Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mufutau Ibrahim, described the report, published by an online medium, as fake and unfounded. He stressed that the document on which the publication was based did not originate from the institution. “The management of FUOYE wishes to dissociate itself from the content of a publication mischievously attempting to disparage the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator…