Four members of the House of Representatives Nigeria on Wednesday announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party Nigeria to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers include Inuwa Garuba, representing Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency of Gombe State; Abdullahi El-Rasheed, who represents Dakku/Nafada Federal Constituency, also in Gombe; and Mohammed Audu, representing Karim Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola Federal Constituency of Taraba State. The trio defected from the PDP to the APC. Similarly, Obika Chinedu, who represents Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, also left the LP for the APC. In a related development, Adewale Adebayo, lawmaker representing Irepodun/Olorunda/Osogbo/Orolu…
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The Ondo State Government has announced strict enforcement of a ban on motorcycle operations across the state from 7:00pm to 6:00am in a renewed effort to tackle growing security concerns. The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, made the disclosure on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa while parading over 70 suspected criminals arrested in different parts of the state. Adeleye said the governor also directed that all commercial motorcycle operators must undergo registration with the Amotekun Corps and obtain official clearance to continue operating within the state. He explained that…
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan on Wednesday adjourned indefinitely the case challenging the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) elective convention in the city. In its ruling, the court gave the disputing parties the option to resolve the matter amicably outside the courtroom. It further stated that if the parties fail to reach a settlement, they may return to court for continuation of proceedings. The panel of justices advised legal representatives to guide their clients carefully to promote a peaceful resolution and avoid further legal entanglements. They also urged lawyers to be conscious of time, particularly in light of the recently…
Ghanaian authorities have arrested 93 Nigerians allegedly linked to cybercrime and human trafficking, while rescuing 73 others reportedly subjected to abuse and forced confinement. According to a report by ABC News GH on Tuesday, citing the Ghana Immigration Service, 91 men and two women were taken into custody on charges including cybercrime and immigration violations. The 73 rescued victims have since been repatriated to Nigeria. The arrests followed coordinated raids on six properties at the DEVTRACO Estate, reportedly targeting a network involved in internet fraud and the unlawful detention of individuals. Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Newman Akuffo, who led the…
A young man reportedly under the influence of drugs allegedly set his family house on fire following a dispute with relatives in Lagos. A video circulating on social media early Wednesday showed family members struggling to escape as flames engulfed parts of the building. In the footage, occupants could be heard screaming and calling for help while trying to flee the blaze. The person who recorded the video claimed the suspect, estimated to be between 21 and 25 years old, had earlier engaged in a heated argument with family members. The individual, described as a suspected drug user, was reportedly…
Residents of an apartment building in Banana Island, Lagos State, were on Wednesday rescued after being trapped in an elevator for more than an hour. The occupants were freed following the intervention of officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. The incident drew attention on social media after a video surfaced online showing the distressed residents raising the alarm while stuck inside the lift. In the clip, the occupants appeared visibly uncomfortable and sweating as they called for urgent help. A social media user who posted the video claimed the incident occurred in an apartment complex located near the…
An Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered the remand of four police officers accused of fatally shooting traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market in 2025. The Chief Magistrate, Ejiro Kubeinje, directed that the officers, Manu Bala, 41; Jibrin Samaila, 47; Ibrahim Garuba, 29; and Ibrahim Kashimu, 26, be kept at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre pending legal advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions. The defendants are standing trial on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy and murder. During the proceedings, the police prosecutor, O.W. Ologun, told the court that the accused officers allegedly conspired…
The family of a 42-year-old man, Kehinde Albert, has appealed to the public for assistance in locating him after he reportedly went missing shortly after leaving the General Hospital Gbagada. PUNCH Metro learnt that Albert has not been seen since February 27, when he disappeared from the hospital where he had been taken for medical examinations. Speaking with our correspondent on Tuesday, the missing man’s elder brother, Olatunde Albert, said Kehinde had struggled with alcoholism for several years and was being prepared for admission into a rehabilitation programme that required preliminary medical tests. According to him, Kehinde was taken to…
An unidentified young man accused of vandalising an electricity transformer in Calabar, Cross River State, has reportedly been lynched and burnt by an angry mob. The incident marks the second case of mob justice linked to alleged transformer vandalism in the area within one month. On February 10, 2026, another unidentified man was reportedly set ablaze after being accused of committing a similar offence in the same neighbourhood. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday at Palm Street, near Target Junction in Calabar. Eyewitnesses said the suspect was apprehended by residents, with members of a local vigilante group reportedly joining the…
The Governor of Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has removed the state Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, from office with immediate effect. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Tofa. According to the statement, the move is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen the state civil service to enhance efficiency, discipline and service delivery across government institutions. The statement noted that the action formed part of broader measures aimed at repositioning the civil service to better meet the needs of the state. Governor Yusuf also expressed…