Dr. Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, who was the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections in Cross River State, has officially resigned from the party. In a resignation letter dated March 28, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of Edem Odo Ward in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, she announced that her departure was with immediate effect. Ambrose-Amawhe expressed appreciation for the opportunities she had within the party but cited recent developments as the reason for her decision to move on. “This was not an easy choice,” she stated. “I am grateful for the platform the PDP…
Author: Adeboye
The Benue State House of Assembly has decided to approach the Supreme Court for an interpretation of Section 292 (1) A (ii) of the Nigerian Constitution regarding the process for removing a Chief Judge. During Friday’s plenary session, the House Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, defended the Assembly’s decision to secure a two-thirds majority vote for the removal of Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ikpambese on February 18, 2025. He described the criticism that followed as unjustified. The Assembly had recommended the Chief Judge’s removal over alleged misconduct and abuse of office. However, the move was met with opposition from the Senate,…
The tragic death of Adetunji Opayele, popularly known as Teejay, has ignited widespread outrage, with calls for justice intensifying over claims of negligence and an alleged cover-up. Teejay, co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of the Nigerian tech startup Bumpa, lost his life in a road accident on March 4 along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. Reports indicate that the 32-year-old software engineer was riding his power bike when he was struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by Biola Adams-Odutayo, a healthcare professional. In response, a petition demanding accountability has been launched on Change.org, urging authorities, including the Inspector-General of…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the recent arrest of two journalists in Kano State and called on Governor Abba Yusuf to intervene in securing their release. In a letter dated March 27, 2025, and signed by the union’s National Secretary, Achike Chude, the NUJ expressed concern over the detention of Buhari Abba, an online publisher, and Ismail Auwal, a freelance journalist. According to the letter, their arrests were allegedly ordered by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, following a report deemed critical of him. The NUJ maintained that the journalists had not violated any law and…
Gunmen have attacked Rubi community in Butura District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing 11 people, according to the state police command. In a statement issued on Friday in Jos, the police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the attack, citing Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Adesina, who condemned the violence. The Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) also verified the death toll. The incident occurred on March 27 at about 9:20 p.m. when armed assailants stormed Ruwi village and opened fire indiscriminately. Several residents attending a wake were killed, while others sustained injuries. Following the attack, the Commissioner of Police ordered…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of hunters allegedly intercepted by local vigilantes in Uromi, Esan North Local Government Area of Edo State. Expressing shock over the incident on Thursday, Tinubu directed the police and other security agencies to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. In a statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the President extended his condolences to the victims’ families and assured them that those responsible would be held accountable. “The President emphasized that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria and reaffirmed the right of all citizens to move freely…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Alongside this, he also named Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State as the Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council. A statement from presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed the appointments and outlined additional key placements across federal institutions. Among them, Mallam Muhammad Massan, the APC Chairman in Bauchi State, will head the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute in Ilorin, while Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, the party’s Kano State Chairman, has been…
A fire broke out early Friday morning, engulfing a two-storey building stocked with textile materials on Ifejika Street, near Main Market on Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. The Anambra State Fire Service Chief, Chukwudi Chiketa, confirmed the incident, stating that a distress call was received at 6:20 a.m. Firefighters and four firefighting trucks were immediately dispatched to the scene. Chiketa assured the public that efforts were underway to control the blaze, which had spread to nearby residential buildings. He urged residents to remain calm while firefighters worked to contain the situation. He also expressed gratitude to security agencies and members…
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a housewife, Fadila Adamu, to death by hanging for kidnapping an eight-year-old girl and throwing her into a well, leading to her death. Justice Yusuf Muhammad-Ubale, delivering the judgment on Friday, ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. He convicted Adamu of kidnapping and culpable homicide. “I hereby sentence the defendant to death by hanging for kidnapping and throwing the victim into a well, which caused her death,” the judge declared. The prosecution, led by Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, told the court that Adamu committed the crime on July 14,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a socialite and known associate of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wanted over alleged involvement in money laundering. In a statement issued on Thursday, the EFCC announced that Achimugu is wanted in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy and financial misconduct. This development follows a report by Peoples Gazette, which alleged that Governor Sanwo-Olu, through Achimugu, funneled public funds to opposition politicians Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party. Sources revealed that investigators widened their probe to examine how Achimugu…