Operatives of the Department of State Services on Wednesday took former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. El-Rufai, who is facing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded hearing on his bail application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission when DSS operatives whisked him into a waiting vehicle and drove off, reportedly towards Abuja. The heavy deployment of security personnel around the court ahead of the sitting had earlier sparked speculation that the former governor might be arrested, with security vehicles seen strategically stationed…
Author: Adeboye
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday morning arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the resumed hearing of his bail application. El-Rufai drove into the court premises around 9:00 a.m. and stepped out of his vehicle at 9:05 a.m., drawing the attention of security operatives and a small group of onlookers stationed nearby. The hearing resumed following Tuesday’s proceedings, which were disrupted after a series of legal maneuvers by the defence introduced fresh twists to the case. The earlier session was interrupted when the defence filed a motion seeking the recusal of Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday shut down the offices of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Abuja and parts of Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger states, following the controversial dismissal of more than 900 workers. AEDC’s headquarters in Abuja, along with its regional offices in Minna, Lokoja, and Lafia, were locked as staff stayed away in protest. The move came a day after NLC members, led by President Joe Ajaero, picketed the company’s headquarters over the mass sacking. Addressing the crisis, Ajaero explained that the dispute began about six months ago when AEDC management claimed that the retrenchments would…
Eight charcoal burners were abducted by gunmen on Tuesday evening in the Nyalun community, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State. The victims were reportedly returning home after processing charcoal when their vehicle was intercepted by the attackers around 7:30 p.m. A youth leader in Wase, Shapi’i Sambo, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, noting that 10 people were initially taken but two were later released in Garga, Kanam Local Government Area, to deliver a ransom demand. “The perpetrators stopped the vehicle and seized the occupants. It is a shocking incident because these victims were simply struggling to make…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has extended the service year for 12 corps members over various infractions, while 1,808 others successfully completed their service, the state coordinator, Ekang Ita Kubiangha, announced on Tuesday. Speaking during the passing-out ceremony for the 2025 Batch A Stream I corps members in Osogbo, Kubiangha said the extensions were carried out in line with NYSC bye-laws. He also disclosed that 13 corps members absconded during the service year. The low-key ceremony, held simultaneously across all local government areas of the state in compliance with directives from the NYSC National Directorate in…
The leadership of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Osun State has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged invasion and desecration of a shrine at the Osun-Osogbo Grove by some Christian clerics. The group, in a petition submitted to the Osun State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo late Monday, urged authorities to probe the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The development comes amid rising tension following reports that some pastors reportedly entered the sacred grove and tampered with one of its shrines. To calm the situation, the Osun State Government on Tuesday convened a…
Operatives of the Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency have apprehended a 42-year-old man, Sunday Nomen, over alleged involvement in child trafficking. The suspect, said to be a native of Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, was arrested on Sunday at Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State following intelligence-driven operations. Parading the suspect at the agency’s headquarters in Onitsha on Monday, the spokesperson, Karen James, disclosed that Nomen is believed to be part of an inter-state syndicate engaged in trafficking and selling children as young as six months to prospective buyers. She revealed that two children, aged three…
A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Saheed Owolabi, to 15 years’ imprisonment for defrauding victims and laundering about $1.5m. The judgment was delivered by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Myers II, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice. Details from the statement indicated that Owolabi operated under a false female identity to establish online relationships with unsuspecting American men, whom he subsequently deceived into parting with money and sensitive personal information. Authorities disclosed that he and his accomplices also utilised bank accounts belonging to victims to facilitate the movement of illicit…
Amid growing concerns over defections in the North-West, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday held separate closed-door meetings with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, and former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level consultations came against the backdrop of increasing political realignments within the region. The development followed the recent defection of former Kano State governor and chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress, alongside key allies, including former deputy governor Nasiru Gawuna, ex-deputy governor Aminu Gwarzo, and numerous supporters. There are also indications…
Residents of the Bukuru Lowcost community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State were on Tuesday gripped by shock following the discovery of a woman’s lifeless body in a river within the area. It was gathered that the corpse was spotted by locals, who trooped to the riverbank in disbelief as the incident unfolded. A viral video seen captured residents retrieving the body from the water amid expressions of grief and outrage. Speaking on the development, a resident, Tina Gabriel, alleged that the victim might have been killed and dumped in the river by unidentified persons. “This is…