Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted five women, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and are demanding a ransom of ₦100 million for their release. The victims were reportedly seized on Saturday evening when the assailants stormed a family residence in the community, which shares a boundary with Kwara State. Speaking on Tuesday, the head of the affected family, Muhammad Saliu Okanlawon, said the attackers arrived at about 7 p.m., firing gunshots to create panic before whisking away five female members of his household. Okanlawon, a 60-year-old cattle…
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The Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, set out a clear policy direction for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-west, declaring that the party must embrace inclusive reforms, strengthen internal democracy and entrench merit-based leadership, as he led proceedings at the APC South-west Zonal Public Hearing on constitutional amendments. Speaking at the Government House Banquet Hall, Akure, venue of the hearing, Governor Aiyedatiwa welcomed participants with what he described as profound honour and personal satisfaction, characterising the gathering as “a South-west Zonal Public Hearing of historic gravitas and enduring institutional value”. He said the forum…
The Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday announced the arrest of 44 suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations that yielded the recovery of 558 rustled cattle, several stolen vehicles and other incriminating items. The Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo, speaking at a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, said the arrests arose from sustained investigations aimed at preserving the peaceful atmosphere in the state. He described the operation as a major operational breakthrough for the command. Eribo said the detained suspects face various allegations, including armed robbery, cattle rustling, burglary, child exploitation and stealing. He disclosed that…
No fewer than three persons were killed on Monday night when suspected bandits launched coordinated attacks on two villages in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The assailants were also said to have ransacked several homes during the attacks, which threw the affected communities into grief. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on Tuesday by a security analyst known as Bakatsine on X (formerly Twitter). According to the post, the attackers first invaded Dan Kura village, where they reportedly shot dead two residents before carting away valuables from houses in the community. The bandits were said…
Tension gripped the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State on Tuesday as traders clashed with security operatives enforcing the closure of the commercial hub, leading to sporadic gunshots and panic within the area. The unrest followed a directive by the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, who ordered the shutdown of the market on Monday after traders continued to observe the sit-at-home directive linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. The governor had questioned why trading activities remained suspended despite what he described as a return of peace and stability across the state, insisting that economic life must resume…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested four suspected drug peddlers in separate intelligence-led operations across the state, recovering cash and substances believed to be illicit drugs. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team and the Anti-Cultism Squad as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and curb related criminal activities within the Enugu metropolis. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, said the operations yielded a cash sum of N1.8m, large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis and other hard drugs, as…
Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State and the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the last election, Agboola Ajayi, has returned to the All Progressives Congress. Ajayi, who previously served under the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, formally rejoined the ruling party on Tuesday at Apoi Ward 2, Kiribo, in Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state. Speaking shortly after his return, Ajayi said the decision was motivated by his desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the APC and to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He also said his move…
Nigeria’s electricity grid suffered another system failure on Tuesday morning, throwing many parts of the country into darkness and worsening concerns over the fragility of the power sector. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator showed that power generation to the 11 electricity distribution companies dropped to zero megawatts at about 11am, following the collapse of the grid. As of 11:44am, gradual restoration had commenced, with Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company receiving about 50 megawatts, while Ikeja Electric was allocated roughly 40 megawatts. The incident marked the second collapse of the national grid within five days. The previous outage in…
Suspected terrorists have abducted six members of a family during an early-morning attack on a community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Gare Village in the Pallam District of Madagali, according to the state Police Command. Confirming the attack in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the assailants also rustled livestock during the operation. Nguroje disclosed that a joint team of security operatives has been deployed to the area to rescue the victims and restore calm. He said, “The Adamawa State…
The Anambra State chapter of the African Action Congress has criticised Governor Chukwuma Soludo over the closure of the Onitsha Main Market, describing the decision as insensitive to the plight of traders and residents. The party, in a statement issued on Monday by its state Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Anthony, said the directive was taken without sufficient consideration for the welfare and safety of those who depend on the market for survival. According to the AAC, shutting down commercial activities in the name of enforcing order was illogical at a time when the state should be strengthening security to protect lives…