The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to deliver more developmental projects for the benefit of residents of Kuje Area Council. Wike made the promise in Kuje on Thursday, while addressing stakeholders during a thank-you visit over the positive outcome of the February 21, 2026, FCT Area Council Elections. The pledge followed a request by the council’s Chairman-elect, Mr Danjuma Shekwolo, for the minister to consider the execution of three key road projects in the area. Wike, who acknowledged the request, promised that he would sit with the Chairman-elect and traditional leaders to decide which…
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The Olatunji Disu-led Nigeria Police Force has removed ACP Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as Force Public Relations Officer, six months after his appointment. Approval for Hundeyin’s removal was reportedly granted on Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Inspector-General of Police, though the reasons for the decision were not immediately disclosed. The development comes amid a broader restructuring at the Force Headquarters following the installation of Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police last week. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the removal, stating, “The Force Public Relations Officer has been relieved of his duties this morning.” Hundeyin had…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has placed Mr Ovat Agbor, representative of Obubra I State Constituency, on indefinite suspension following allegations of violent conduct. Although the Assembly did not provide full details, reports suggest that Agbor allegedly manhandled his wife on multiple occasions, reportedly linked to excessive drinking and late-night habits. The House condemned the behaviour as unbecoming of a legislator. The decision was reached during plenary on Thursday after a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo. Members described the actions as contrary to the ethical standards expected of lawmakers. Following deliberations, Agbor…
The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday sentenced two bandits, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery. The convicts were arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms. In addition to the death sentence, the court imposed life imprisonment for kidnapping and a 10-year jail term for illegal possession of firearms. During the trial, the victim, Alhaji Saheed Arowasi of Boniya community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, told the court that his abductors initially demanded a…
The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, announced his defection during a press conference held on Thursday at his residence in Abuja. The lawmaker said his decision followed what he described as the steady decline of the party that once dominated Nigeria’s political space. Speaking to journalists, Dickson lamented that the PDP, which he said once inspired hope among Nigerians, had deteriorated significantly. “The PDP is sick and presently in the ICU,” he said. He further accused some…
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations bordering on gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary on Thursday by the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action was taken in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Dala told lawmakers that the notice contained several allegations linked to Gwarzo’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government between 2023 and 2024, as well…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a case brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his two younger brothers, Mohammed and Ali Kyari, over allegations of failure to declare assets. Justice James Omotosho discharged and acquitted the defendants, ruling that the NDLEA had not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. He described the prosecution’s effort as falling short of the legal standard and referred to the case as “persecution.” The suit, filed by the anti-narcotics agency, had accused Kyari and his brothers of failing to…
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, popularly known as cooking gas, has surged sharply across Nigeria, rising to about N1,400 per kilogramme amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Findings showed that the ex-depot price of LPG increased by about 13 per cent week-on-week to N18m per 20 metric tonnes, up from N15.95m recorded last week. The development translates to roughly N1,400 per kilogramme at retail outlets, representing about a 40 per cent increase from the N1,000 per kilogramme price recorded in the previous week. Industry operators attributed the price hike to disruptions in global oil production and supply…
The Senate of Federal University Dutse in Jigawa State has approved the expulsion of 20 students and the suspension of 15 others for their involvement in examination malpractice. The decision was disclosed in a statement signed by the institution’s Director of Academic Affairs, Nora Dannatta, and made available in Dutse on Wednesday by the Director of Public Affairs, Abdullahi Yahaya-Bello. According to the statement, the disciplinary measures followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct relating to the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session. The statement further revealed that the Senate cleared two students of wrongdoing after…
The Lagos State Government has began the trial of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, popularly known as “Killaboi,” over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe. Nnayereugo was earlier arraigned on November 17, 2025, before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere, where he pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge bordering on murder and alleged interference with the corpse of the deceased. The charges alleged that he stabbed Augusta to death and later mutilated her body by cutting open her stomach and removing some body parts, offences said to be contrary to Sections 165 and 222 of the Criminal…