Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has reaffirmed her intention to visit her constituency for the upcoming Sallah celebrations, dismissing rumors that her trip was canceled due to restrictions imposed by the Kogi State Government. In a statement released on Tuesday, her office confirmed that the visit would proceed as planned and urged supporters to ignore any false claims about its cancellation. “Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s visit to Kogi Central for the Sallah celebrations will go ahead as scheduled,” the statement read. “There has been no official communication from our office indicating any changes to the plans.” The statement further highlighted…
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A Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) officer has died, while five policemen and a soldier sustained injuries in an accident along the Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia federal highway in Abia State. The crash occurred at Ibeku when a vehicle carrying members of the state’s joint security task force—comprising Police, Army, and NSCDC personnel—lost control and veered into a ditch. The highway, known for its poor condition and narrow structure, may have contributed to the accident. Local residents and motorists at Ihie Ibeku quickly responded, helping to rescue the victims and transporting them to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, before security…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River has declared Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, as the party’s candidates for the 2027 general election. During a meeting at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s chairman, Alphonsus Eba, encouraged other aspirants to begin consultations with their constituents. He emphasized that apart from the governor and his deputy, no other aspirant had been granted an automatic ticket. Eba explained that the decision was made in line with the party’s commitment to continuity, stating that “a winning team should not be changed.” He confirmed that both the State Working…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has pledged compensation for the families of 16 hunters who lost their lives in Uromi. PROMPTNEWS reports that the hunters were attacked by a vigilante group while traveling to Kano. During a condolence visit to the victims’ families in Torankawa, Kano State, Okpebholo, accompanied by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, expressed sympathy and reassured them of his administration’s commitment to ensuring justice. “We are working on arrangements to provide compensation to all affected families,” he said. He commended Kano residents for maintaining peace despite the tragic loss. “I appreciate the people of Kano and…
Abakaliki—The Ebonyi State Police Command has successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt at Mile 50 Layout in Abakaliki. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, officers also recovered two vehicles, including one belonging to the victim, Nneka Onyibe. Ukandu stated that on March 30, at about 8:30 p.m., the police received a report of a kidnapping in the area. “Operatives were immediately deployed to track the suspects. They pursued an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration number SKA 828 AA to Tina Nweze Street,” he said. Faced with mounting pressure, the kidnappers abandoned the victim along with the Toyota Corolla and…
Dr. Kelvin Alaneme, a Nigerian medical doctor, has denied accusations of defrauding vulnerable citizens by charging exorbitant fees for fraudulent UK work visas, insisting that he is only helping Nigerians find legitimate job opportunities overseas. An investigation by the BBC’s Africa Eye alleged that Alaneme, through his agency CareerEdu, charged up to $13,000 for fake job placements in the UK care sector. The investigation revealed secretly recorded footage of Alaneme attempting to recruit an undercover journalist as an agent, promising substantial financial rewards in return. The alleged scam reportedly took advantage of the UK’s Health and Care Worker visa program,…
A lightning strike has tragically killed a young herder and 12 cows in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that the herder was seeking shelter from the rain with his cattle when the lightning struck, killing them instantly. “The herder, along with 12 cows, died on the spot. It was a devastating incident that has left the community in shock,” Ayuba said. The Ardo of Bondon District, Tanko Isiyaka, also confirmed the tragedy, identifying the deceased as a native…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned that traditional rulers who fail to maintain peace in their communities will face removal from office. In a statement issued by his media aide, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, the governor indicated that this action would apply to traditional rulers in Ifon and Ilobu/Erin-Osun communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas if they fail to prevent further violence and manage the existing crises effectively. The governor’s warning followed reports of plans by unidentified groups in the conflict-prone areas to incite more violence. “During the Sallah celebrations, I received reports of fresh plans…
Three employees of the Lagos State House of Assembly have apologised to the Department of State Services (DSS) after being arrested for assaulting its officers during the recent leadership crisis at the legislative house. The Assembly had initially invited the DSS to enhance security at the premises through a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by Acting Clerk Babatunde Ottun. The letter, referenced as LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, requested DSS protection from February 15 onward. However, when DSS operatives arrived, some Assembly workers clashed with them, leading to the arrest of three individuals based on CCTV footage. The DSS subsequently filed assault…
The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Saka Adewale, has directed the State Investigations Department (SID) to take over the investigation into the murder of a graduate, John Johnson, allegedly by suspected herdsmen in Zhayidna, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, Abuja. The victim, a member of the Boys Brigade, was reported to have been brutally killed on Saturday night, with his body dismembered following the attack. In a statement issued by the police command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, Commissioner Adewale confirmed the details of the tragic incident and emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation. The attack…