The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, has confirmed the death of Channels Television cameraman, Kani Ben, nine days after he was involved in a road accident. Umar Said, the NUJ State Chairman, made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking with journalists, describing the incident as tragic. “Mr Ben was a committed professional who sustained serious injuries while on duty during a motor accident in Bauchi,” Said said. The accident occurred as Ben was covering the commissioning and handover of projects by the North-East Development Commission, in the company of the Minister of State for…
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will back only candidates who align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision in the upcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, regardless of their political party. Wike made the statement on Saturday during the 60th birthday celebration of Senator Sandy Onor, describing the event as a tribute to six decades of leadership, scholarship, and public service. “I have a duty to support any candidate that supports President Tinubu to win the FCT election,” Wike said. “Likewise, I will ensure that any candidate opposing Tinubu does not succeed.…
Amid rising insecurity in Kwara, the State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is facing widespread criticism after a video of him promising to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory Council elections went viral, raising concerns over priorities amid worsening insecurity in parts of the state. In the clip from a recent political gathering, AbdulRazaq assured party leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, of his commitment to rally local stakeholders and community influencers to deliver the FCT to the ruling “On party behalf of our committee, we will work with local stakeholders to ensure the good people…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised an alert to Nigerians following the discovery of illicit drugs concealed in children’s toys and cassava granules, popularly called garri. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, said the seizure underscores the increasingly cunning methods traffickers use to move illegal substances. According to Babafemi, operatives recently intercepted consignments of methamphetamine hidden inside Hollandia yoghurt packs and MP3 players. Sharing videos of the seizures, he wrote, “Narco-trends: FYI, children’s toys and our popular cassava granules (garri) are not spared in their desperation…
Operatives of Operation Puff Adder, a tactical squad of the Bayelsa State Police Command, have apprehended a 38-year-old man, Iliasu Mohammed, in connection with the 2022 shooting of a police inspector in Yenagoa. The suspect was arrested over his alleged role in the attack on Inspector Ekperi Edwin Osuo, who was shot on August 21, 2022, along Akenfa Street in the state capital. The incident was previously described by the police as an attempted armed robbery and assassination. Inspector Osuo sustained severe gunshot injuries to the stomach and was rushed for emergency medical treatment. Sources disclosed that although he survived…
At least three United States military aircraft reportedly landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, delivering ammunition and other logistics to support ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East. As reported by PUNCH, findings indicated that the aircraft touched down at military facilities in Borno State and other parts of the region. Senior officers at the Defence Headquarters, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the planes conveyed ammunition supplied by the American government as part of bilateral security cooperation between both countries. One of the officers explained that the development followed recent Nigeria–US security engagements aimed at strengthening the…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has come under heavy criticism following his claim that the telephone conversation of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was intercepted. As reported by PUNCH, Presidential aides, senior politicians and security experts have urged relevant authorities to investigate the former governor, arguing that his remarks on national television amount to a direct admission of involvement in unlawful surveillance. El-Rufai, who featured on Arise Television on Friday, alleged that he became aware of a plan to arrest him upon his return to Nigeria through information obtained from a monitored call allegedly made by the…
A commercial bus driver has allegedly stabbed an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority during an enforcement operation at Ojota Interchange in Lagos. The agency, in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq, said the incident occurred over the weekend after its officers stopped a painted Caravelle GL Volkswagen bus with registration number EKY 693 YK for violating traffic regulations. According to the statement, the vehicle was intercepted along the Ojota–Ketu corridor for conveying passengers with its door left open, an act the authority described as a serious safety risk to commuters…
The Akoko North West Student’s Union Government (ANWSUG) has commended the Senator representing Ondo North, Olajide Ipinsagba, for providing free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration slots to students in the area. In a statement issued on Saturday, the student body said the initiative had significantly eased the financial burden on beneficiaries while creating opportunities for higher education for many deserving youths. “On behalf of the Akoko North West Student’s Union, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous sponsorship and distribution of JAMB slots to our ‘jambites’,” the statement read. “Your support has opened doors for countless students…
A trending video has shown the moment an ambulance allegedly knocked down an individual during the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held in Lagos on Saturday. The clip, which surfaced on X, captured participants running along one of the designated routes when an ambulance drove up from behind and appeared to strike a person on the course. The footage was posted by a user identified as #Mrolaoluwa, who expressed concern over the victim’s safety. “I hope that guy the ambulance just hit at the Lagos City Marathon now is safe,” the user wrote. As of the…