The South-South zonal leadership of the African Democratic Congress has refuted claims that it endorsed former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. The clarification followed remarks by John Odigie-Oyegun, who recently stated that leaders from the region had unanimously resolved to back Amaechi’s presidential aspiration after a consultative meeting. Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and now a chieftain of the ADC, had said the meeting provided an opportunity for Amaechi to formally intimate regional stakeholders of his ambition. “We are glad that our son, Rotimi Amaechi, took advantage of this…
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A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has lost her life after she was struck by a patrol vehicle during a simulation exercise in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred in the course of a coordinated show-of-force drill in the nation’s capital, drawing shock from colleagues and onlookers. Confirming the development on Saturday, the Corps Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale, described the occurrence as an unfortunate accident. Video footage that later circulated on social media captured the moment the officer was hit as the operational vehicle negotiated a turn during the exercise. The vehicle reportedly halted immediately…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Inter-Party Affairs, Hon. Fadeshola Ojamomi, has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration, saying the government’s first year in office has delivered measurable progress across critical sectors of the state. Ojamomi, in a statement issued on Saturday to mark the administration’s one-year anniversary, said the government had translated its development agenda into tangible results, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and security. He noted that under the administration’s OUR EASE agenda, infrastructure development had been prioritised through the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and commissioning of roads across urban and rural communities, aimed at…
The defection of Ahmadu Fintiri to the All Progressives Congress on Friday encountered an early hitch as Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, refused to join the ruling party. Fintiri had announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party during a statewide broadcast, disclosing that 22 of the 24 commissioners in his cabinet moved with him to the APC. However, Adamu, who serves as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, and the Commissioner for Livestock, Maksha Atiku, were absent at the Government House when the governor unveiled his decision to switch parties. Findings indicated that a handwritten…
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress in the South-South zone have thrown their weight behind the presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of other hopefuls, including ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. The endorsement was disclosed on Friday by former Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, during a consultative meeting of ADC stakeholders in Benin City. Odigie-Oyegun said Amaechi used the forum to formally intimate leaders of the zone of his intention to contest the presidency, a move he noted was warmly received by party stakeholders across the region. According to him, the gathering appreciated Amaechi for briefing…
Israel on Saturday confirmed it had carried out what it described as a preemptive military strike against Iran, as explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran. In a statement, the Israeli Defence Ministry announced the operation and declared a nationwide state of emergency amid fears of possible retaliation. “The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran,” the ministry said, adding that Defence Minister Israel Katz had ordered a special and immediate state of emergency across the country. Air raid sirens reportedly sounded in Jerusalem shortly after the announcement, while residents across Israel received emergency alerts on…
Osun APC lawmakers petition Members of the All Progressives Congress caucus in the National Assembly from Osun State have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate alleged irregularities in the state’s payroll. In a joint statement issued on Friday by the lawmakers representing Obokun/Oriade, Ijesa South and Ife federal constituencies, Oluwole Oke, Olusanya Omirin and Abimbola Ajilesoro, the caucus described reports of widespread payroll fraud and the alleged discovery of 15,000 ghost workers as disturbing. The legislators said the claims stemmed from an audit reportedly conducted by Sally…
Osun State Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a panic that gripped residents of Ila-Orangun following a threatening inscription in the community. The suspects, identified as 16-year-old Idris Abubakar, Abubakar Audu, 19-year-old Ahmed Abubakar, and 16-year-old Mohammed Omotayo, were taken into custody for alleged conspiracy and acts likely to disturb public peace. Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests formed part of proactive measures to forestall any breakdown of law and order. “In line with our preventive strategy, the Osun State Police Command has apprehended the suspects involved in conspiracy and conduct likely to cause breach…
Tragedy struck the Agulu Lake–Nanka stretch of the Awka–Ekwulobia Road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday night, as four women lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle collision. Eyewitnesses said the victims were returning from a burial ceremony when the vehicle conveying them lost control while descending a narrow bridge, triggering a chain collision involving three other vehicles. One witness said, “The driver was coming down the hill when the brakes failed. “The vehicle veered off, hitting other cars and instantly killing some of the passengers, mostly women. Community members carried out…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama on Friday granted bail in the sum of N10m each to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, following their arraignment on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged forgery. The charge was instituted by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation over claims that the defendants forged documents, including an international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney, purportedly used to assert ownership of a London property said to have been unlawfully acquired by the late Jeremiah Useni. Both defendants pleaded not…