Nine children remain unaccounted for following a violent attack on Ndito Eka Iba village in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The assault, which occurred on Christmas Eve in 2024, was reportedly carried out by individuals from the neighboring Esit Eket and Eket LGAs over a longstanding boundary dispute. Speaking with journalists, community youths and affected parents expressed deep concern over the continued disappearance of the children. The Youth President of the community, Ukot Robert, revealed that some families fear the worst, believing their children may have been killed during the incident since they have not been seen…
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The Senate is expected to pass President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills today (Tuesday), sources have confirmed. Two senators, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that the approval was initially delayed due to discussions on the Rivers State political crisis but is now set to proceed. “This should have been concluded last week, but the Rivers State issue took priority. The four bills will be approved tomorrow,” one of the sources stated. Attempts to reach the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity Chairman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, for confirmation were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls or messages. The expected approval…
Three people were ambushed and killed in Dundu, a community in Kwall District, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack occurred amid ongoing destruction of dry-season farms in the area. Authorities have yet to confirm the incident. The Plateau State Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier-General Gakji Shipi (retd), stated he was unaware of the attack, while attempts to reach the state police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful. Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom, said investigations were ongoing. Joseph Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, identified the victims as John Avia…
A thunderstorm-induced fire on Sunday destroyed five classroom blocks at Saint Peter’s Primary School in Igbemo Ekiti, prompting the relocation of pupils to AUD Pilot Nursery and Primary School nearby to continue their education. The fire broke out during a heavy downpour that lasted over an hour. Although the school building was severely damaged, no lives were lost as the incident occurred outside school hours. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, represented by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, visited the scene on Monday. He assured the affected community that the government would rebuild the structure promptly. “I am saddened by the fire…
The government of Ondo State under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has concluded arrangements to deploy a digital platform to streamline the collection of taxes and other government-related payments. This is coming on the heels of a working agreement between the state government (through the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service) and a consulting firm, BBA Consult Ltd. Speaking after a demonstration meeting with the firm at the Governor’s office in Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving revenue collection through innovation. He stated that the new platform would not only make tax payment easier but also significantly enhance…
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has dismissed reports suggesting she apologized to the Senate regarding the issue that led to her suspension. In a statement issued on Monday, she described the reports as “false and misleading,” reaffirming her position and insisting she had not retracted any of her statements. “The claims that I have apologized to the Senate or changed my stance are completely untrue. I stand firmly by my words and have not offered any apology to the Senate or anyone concerning this matter,” she declared. She accused those spreading the misinformation of attempting to mislead the…
The Federal Government has confirmed the recapture of five out of 12 inmates who escaped during a jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. According to a statement by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman, DCC Abubakar Umar, the incident happened in the early hours of Monday, March 24, 2024. He said the escape occurred after some inmates tampered with padlocks in a section of the facility, enabling 12 inmates to flee. In response, the Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, along with security agencies and the Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi…
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Ejemekwuru, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. The Owerri Catholic Archdiocese confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah. According to the statement, Fr. Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, was abducted on Sunday while traveling to attend the Priests’ annual retreat. The Chancellor disclosed that the attack happened along the Ejemekwuru road in Oguta and urged the faithful to pray for the priest’s swift and safe return. “We deeply regret to inform…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally received a petition calling for the commencement of a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The petition was submitted on Monday and was received by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony
Twelve inmates have escaped from the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, in an early morning jailbreak on Monday. The Kogi State Government confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He commended the swift response of security agencies and described the escape as unfortunate. Fanwo emphasized that the state government is working closely with security operatives to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. He noted that the theory suggesting the inmates escaped through the tower without any structural damage raises serious concerns and warrants a thorough probe. “This calls…