An explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa area of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, comes just hours after a similar explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline operated by Shell in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area. According to sources, the latest explosion happened at a manifold connected to a federal pipeline located deep inside the forest. The affected pipeline is responsible for transporting crude oil to Brass in Bayelsa State. While there has been no official confirmation, witnesses reported seeing huge flames and thick smoke rising from the…
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A former member of the House of Representatives for Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency, Hon. Albert Sylvanus Atirwurcha, and Sabo Mohammed Jimeta have been remanded in Abuja prison over an alleged N800 million fraud. Another suspect, Ezekiel Namda, remains at large. Two years ago, Atirwurcha, along with property agents Msheilia Julius Silas and Sabo Mohammed Jimeta, was arraigned by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police Force before a Federal High Court in Lagos. They were accused of defrauding a politician and businessman, Abubakar Baba Zango, of N800 million. Babazango, currently representing Yola North, Yola South, and Girei Federal Constituency…
Ondo State House of Assembly has expressed its dissatisfaction over the incessant kidnapping in the State. The House, at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji noted that the incessant kidnapping could be linking to an inferno drawing both the old and the young, the rich and the poor, to itself, stressing that it is a direct attack on the safety and livelihoods of hardworking citizen. “As lawmakers, we will not allow Ondo State to become a haven for criminals, while we welcome all law abiding Nigerians who wish to live and conduct legitimate business here,…
After spending nearly a week in captivity, a well-known businessman in Owo, Mr. Tope Faji, popularly called Jaja, has been released along with his wife, Faji Nireti, and their youngest daughter, Zainab. The family was abducted by unidentified gunmen in front of their home along Ipele Road, in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Their release comes after days of uncertainty and negotiations with the kidnappers. According to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, the abductors collected a ransom of N17 million before setting the family free. “They collected N17 million before releasing Jaja, his wife,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has withdrawn the land rights of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja due to non-payment of statutory fees. This decision was communicated in an official letter dated March 13, 2025, titled “Notice of Right of Occupancy with File No: MISC 81346 in Respect of Plot No: 243 within Central Area District, Abuja.” The document, issued on Tuesday, was signed by Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration in the FCT. According to the notice, the PDP had failed to meet its financial obligations on the property for two…
A 14-year-old mechanic has been sentenced to two years in prison by a Jos Magistrates’ Court for burglary and theft. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos on Tuesday. The convict had pleaded guilty to the charges and was given an alternative of paying a N100,000 fine. Additionally, he was ordered to compensate the complainant with N300,000. Prosecutor Inspector Ibrahim Gokwat informed the court that the case was reported on February 18 at the Nasarawa-Gwom Police Station by the complainant, Nasiru Abdullahi. According to Gokwat, the convict, along with two accomplices who remain at large, gained entry into the…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as part of Operation Hadin Kai, carried out a strategic nighttime airstrike on a known terrorist command center located in the Mandara Mountains, specifically in the Chikide and Degbewa areas of Borno State. In a statement released on Tuesday, NAF confirmed that the operation targeted insurgents’ hideouts deep within the rugged terrain, dealing a major blow to their activities. According to intelligence reports, the location was a key gathering point for insurgents, including a notorious terrorist leader, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters, who were reportedly planning a high-level meeting. Surveillance data further revealed heavily fortified…
A Magistrates’ Court in Jos has sentenced a 43-year-old trader, Pam Dung, to 18 months in prison for housebreaking and theft. The conviction followed Dung’s guilty plea. Presiding Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos gave the convict an option of paying a fine of N30,000 in place of serving the full jail term. She also ordered Dung to pay N300,000 in compensation to the victim. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Daniel Longwant, the case was reported on January 30 at the Anglo-Jos Police Station by the complainant, Samilla Nuhu. The court heard that Dung broke into the complainant’s house and stole various household…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed strong confidence ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election, saying he does not see any formidable opposition to his re-election. Speaking on the upcoming poll, Soludo said he is yet to identify any candidate capable of posing a serious challenge. According to him, the people of Anambra widely acknowledge the performance of his administration under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), which he believes positions the party for another term in office. He noted that although voters in Anambra may support different parties during national elections, they consistently return to APGA when…
Women from Yenizue-Gene and Okutukutu communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State took to the streets yesterday, blocking the Melford Okilo Road to protest against alleged attacks by herdsmen. The demonstrators, expressing frustration over reported cases of rape, harassment, and destruction of their farmlands, disrupted traffic for hours. They set up canopies and displayed cassava tubers and crops they claimed were ruined by cattle. With the road obstructed, motorists were forced to find alternative routes. Despite police attempts to persuade them to clear the road, the protesters insisted that the state’s anti-open grazing law be fully enforced and…