The Ondo State Government has urged members of the All Progressives Congress to maintain peace and order during the party’s forthcoming primaries for the National and State Assembly elections. The government said the APC primaries, scheduled for May 15, 18 and 20, 2026, would be conducted through direct primaries in line with the directive of the party’s National Working Committee. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government called on aspirants, party leaders and supporters to ensure a violence-free exercise across the state. According to the statement, the direct primary option…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged involvement in a massive money laundering scheme reportedly linked to about N500bn. Findings gathered on Wednesday revealed that Abdullahi was apprehended in Abuja and is currently being held by the anti-graft agency for questioning. A senior source within the commission, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly on the matter, confirmed the arrest and disclosed that investigations were ongoing. The source alleged that the case involved financial transactions running into…
The Ondo State Police Command has rolled out a statewide show-of-force operation as part of heightened security preparations ahead of upcoming political activities in the state. The exercise, led on Tuesday by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, involved senior officers, tactical commanders and other security formations deployed across key locations. The patrol covered Idanre and Owo Local Government Areas, with the deployment of conventional personnel, Mobile Police units, intelligence operatives and other specialised squads. The Command said the operation is intended to demonstrate operational readiness, reassure residents and deter individuals or groups who may attempt to disrupt public order…
The Ondo State Government has declared its full support for the directive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee mandating the use of direct primaries in constituencies where consensus candidates cannot be reached, ahead of the party’s forthcoming primary elections. The government also urged party members across the state to ensure that the exercise is conducted peacefully and in strict adherence to internal democratic guidelines. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the state government said it is fully aligned with the APC national leadership’s position on strengthening internal democracy…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a United States-based medical doctor from an angry mob after he was falsely accused of kidnapping in Ibadan, the state capital. The police said the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Monday at the 2nd Powerline area in Ologuneru along the Eleyele-Ido Road. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command disclosed that officers swiftly responded to a distress call indicating that a suspected kidnapper was about to be lynched by residents. According to the statement, a combined team of patrol and detective officers…
Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eliana. The excited mother announced the arrival of the newborn in an Instagram post on Wednesday, revealing that the child was born on May 2, 2026. Sharing photos of the baby and family moments, the celebrity designer wrote, “She’s here. #elianaatere. 02-May-26. Eliana Adeife Atere.” Veekee James also explained the inspiration behind the baby’s name, stating that “El” means God, while “Ana” means He has answered. According to her, the name signifies, “My God has answered.” Quoting from the Bible, she…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested 24 suspected cultists during an alleged initiation ceremony in Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of the state. The command said the suspects, believed to be members of the notorious Aiye confraternity, were apprehended during a coordinated operation by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to him, the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that suspected cult members had gathered in a secluded bush area in Ile-Oluji town for secret initiation activities. Jimoh explained that the raid was…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over a N33.8bn fraud and money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court convicted the former minister on all 12 counts brought against him by the anti-graft agency, ruling that the prosecution successfully proved the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. Justice Omotosho ordered that the prison terms run consecutively, resulting in a cumulative sentence of 75 years. The judge sentenced Mamman to seven years imprisonment each on counts one, two, three, six, seven, eight,…
A domestic dispute turned tragic in Kano after a woman allegedly set her co-wife, two children and their husband ablaze in the Hotoro area of the metropolis. The incident, which occurred late Monday night in the Mai Allo area of Hotoro quarters, left residents in shock as the suspect, identified as Maryam Muhammad, was taken into custody by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The victims, Firdausi Musa, 28, and her two children, Khadija Ya’u, 7, and Ismail Ya’u, 3, reportedly sustained severe burns during the attack. They are currently receiving medical treatment at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala and Murtala…
The Federal Government has said the number of Nigerians travelling abroad for studies has dropped significantly, attributing the development to improved standards and uninterrupted academic activities in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, where he dismissed claims that Nigeria was still witnessing a massive wave of students leaving the country for foreign education. Responding to statistics showing that Nigeria ranked among the countries with the highest outbound student mobility in 2023, Alausa described the figures as outdated and no longer reflective of the current reality. He…