The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday rejected claims that it plans to attack American citizens or institutions in the country, maintaining that its activities are peaceful and lawful. The group also disclosed that it would hold its annual Quds Day procession on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Abuja to commemorate the day and mourn the death of Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The announcement followed a security advisory issued by the United States Embassy in Nigeria warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American diplomatic facilities and schools affiliated with the US government in Nigeria.…
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Fresh divisions have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party following the Court of Appeal judgment on the party’s leadership crisis, with Seyi Makinde and the party’s Board of Trustees supporting a reconciliation initiative with the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. However, the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, was said to have rejected the proposed peace arrangement, insisting he was unwilling to work with the Wike faction. Senior figures within the party disclosed that Makinde and several leaders at an expanded meeting of the party’s Board of…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and defected to the African Democratic Congress. Tambuwal said his decision was prompted by the prolonged internal crisis, leadership tussles and deepening divisions within the opposition party. The former governor made the announcement in a statement shared on his X handle in the early hours of Thursday, noting that he had already submitted a formal resignation letter to his ward chairman before officially joining the ADC with his supporters and political allies. He stated, “After deep reflection and wide…
A High Court sitting in Gombe on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Hassan Mohammed, to death by hanging for the murder of his former wife, Halimatu Sadiya-Adamu. The convict, a resident of Falangaya village in Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, was found guilty of culpable homicide by Justice Abdulhamid Mohammed-Yakubu of High Court No. 2. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on March 25, 2025, at about 1 p.m., when Mohammed allegedly attacked the victim with a knife after she declined his request that they remarry. The prosecution told the court that the attack resulted in a…
A truck accident involving two 20-foot containers caused severe traffic congestion around the Otedola Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident involved a Mack articulated truck transporting two containers, which reportedly developed a battery-related mechanical fault while moving along the bridge. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, the situation escalated after an attempt by private individuals to recover the broken-down truck resulted in the vehicle overturning, causing the containers to fall onto the roadway. He said the failed recovery attempt led to the…
……Gov Aiyedatiwa hails party unity …….Babatunde promises inclusive leadership The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Wednesday successfully concluded its 2026 state congress, culminating in the swearing-in of its newly elected executives, in a demonstration of unity, organisation and democratic discipline. The event, held at the International Culture and Event Centre, The Dome, in Akure, attracted a large turnout of party members, leaders, security agencies and INEC observers, reflecting the party’s cohesion and resilience. Representing Governor Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, described the congress as a significant moment for the party, noting that the orderly…
The Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in the Ikeja Magisterial District of Lagos has ordered the remand of seven persons in a correctional facility over the alleged assault of enforcement officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority during an environmental enforcement exercise. The suspects — Olamilekan Abdullahi, 21; Akeem Olamilekan, 24; Frank Tom, 25; Sakiru Jamiu, 20; Emmanuel Abiodun, 41; Olarewanju Onyowale, 35; and Taiwo Yusuf, 30 — were reportedly arrested on March 8, 2026, at Moshalashi Jimoh area of Lagos Island while officials were conducting routine inspections to curb indiscriminate dumping of refuse. The defendants were subsequently arraigned on…
The Senate has approved the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared Oyedele through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session. Reports indicate that Oyedele is set to take over from Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance. His nomination followed a formal request from President Tinubu, who submitted Oyedele’s name to the Senate for confirmation shortly after announcing the list of ministerial nominees. The approval marks another key step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to fill cabinet positions and…
Kolawole Babatunde, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been elected as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State during a rescheduled state congress held on Wednesday in Akure. The congress was hosted at the International Cultural and Events Centre, also known as The Dome, where party members gathered to elect the new state executive. The exercise followed the cancellation of the initial congress on March 3, which was suspended due to a court injunction from the Federal High Court in Akure. The APC national leadership intervened to reconcile aggrieved members and resolve internal…
A Nigerian socialite, Elena Jessica, has reportedly died following complications from a cosmetic procedure popularly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift. Her death was made public by her sister, Nelli, in a TikTok post in which she narrated the circumstances leading to the incident. Nelli alleged that the surgery was carried out at Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Hospital in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, claiming that the use of unsterilised instruments may have contributed to the complications that eventually led to Jessica’s death. In a WhatsApp message shared by the sister, Jessica was said to have undergone liposuction and fat…