A 45-year-old Quranic teacher, Musa Wada, has been taken into custody by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his student, Bashir Adamu, over repeated absences from class. State police spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest, stating that Wada, a resident of Jikas-Dabaja village, was apprehended on March 13 following a tip-off. Investigations revealed that the teacher disciplined Adamu for frequently missing lessons, but the punishment led to the boy losing consciousness and ultimately dying. To hide the crime, Wada allegedly dismembered the child’s body, severing his head and genitalia before dumping the remains by the roadside. He…
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As part of efforts to enhance governance and policy implementation in various sectors, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated a Steering Committee for the e-HEART initiative. The Scheme, which is in partnership with the Federal Government and the private sector, aims to enhance the use of electricity in various sectors, including health, education, agriculture and transport to drive development. The acronym stands for:e – Electricity forH – HealthE – EducationA – AgricultureR – Rural DevelopmentT – Transportation Speaking at the inauguration, which took place at the Governor’s office on Friday, Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that the committee is…
A Grade A Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has issued a fresh hearing notice to a woman, Safiyah, following allegations made against her by her husband, Hamzat (surname withheld). Hamzat accused his wife of being troublesome, disobedient, and constantly engaging in conflicts with him. He further alleged that she practiced witchcraft, with the support of her mother, to manipulate and control him. According to him, Safiyah would wash her private parts and use the water to prepare his meals. He also claimed that she was a habitual thief who frequently stole his money and valuables, severely affecting his…
…. Chidama says it’s now Adamawa United’s Home Ground Adamawa State, Makwada Square in Numan has been officially greenlit by the Nigerian National League (NNL) to serve as the home venue for Adamawa United’s matches. This exhilarating development marks a significant milestone, igniting pride not only in Numan but across the entire state, as it signals a bold step forward for sports and community spirit. Dr. Yusuf Chidama, a key figure on the board of Adamawa United, captured the essence of this achievement: “This is more than just about football; it’s about community, progress, and putting Adamawa on the map.”…
In a scathing yet optimistic assessment of Nigeria’s political landscape, Hon Yusuf Amos, a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former deputy governorship candidate in Adamawa State during the 2023 elections, has declared the SDP as the “new bride” of Nigerian politics. Speaking exclusively to Tgnews correspondent, Amos emphasized the party’s growing appeal amid widespread disillusionment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He also weighed in on the controversial inclusion of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, into the SDP fold, calling him both an asset and a…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) following the tragic death of a two-year-old girl during an altercation between the team and a bus driver. The suspension, which took effect on Friday, March 14, was in response to the public outcry over the incident. Reports indicate that the unfortunate event occurred when a bus went out of control and crashed into a Point of Sale (PoS) kiosk where the child and her mother were standing. Eyewitnesses stated that the accident happened as PSRT operatives struggled with the driver for control of the steering…
The Kano State Government has maintained that Muhammadu Sanusi II remains the 16th Emir of Kano, despite a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, clarified that the court’s decision does not overturn Sanusi’s reinstatement. He emphasized that the Court of Appeal had already affirmed the state government’s authority to restore Sanusi as Emir in a ruling issued on January 10, 2025. Dederi pointed out that the same court cannot nullify its previous ruling, stating that only the Supreme Court has…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has refuted claims made by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo accusing him of promoting corruption during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. In his recently released book titled Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo alleged that corruption reached unprecedented levels under Buhari, with Malami playing a major role. He described Malami as a “devil’s workshop” and accused him of enabling corrupt practices and discouraging anti-corruption efforts. Obasanjo also cited the controversial pardons granted to two former governors—Joshua Dariye of Plateau State and Jolly Nyame of Taraba State—who were serving jail terms for…
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged soldiers to brace up in order to secure Nigerians better and tackle insurgency in the South-West. Oluyede made this known on Friday while addressing soldiers during his maiden operational visit to 32 Artillery Brigade Owena Cantonment, Akure. The COAS, who said that Nigeria was facing with different security challenges, said there was need for all personnel and officers to rise up collectively and stop the menace. “We are doing our best with other sister agencies and other security agencies to bring these challenges to the bare minimum. “I want…
The legal dispute over the Kano Emirate leadership has taken a new turn as the Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State Government’s decision to repeal the 2019 Emirate Council Law. This suspension will remain in effect until the Supreme Court delivers a final ruling on the matter. Earlier, the appellate court in Kano had overturned a Federal High Court ruling from June 20, 2024, which had declared the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024 invalid. This law had led to the dissolution of the five emirates…