Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign from office or risk impeachment. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, Okocha criticized the governor’s recent invitation to 27 lawmakers for a meeting, describing it as a “Greek gift.” He accused Fubara of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu and disregarding the rule of law. “The invitation to the lawmakers is a Greek gift,” Okocha stated. “The Supreme Court judgment is final and cannot be changed. The only option left for the governor is to resign or be…
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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged security agencies to launch an investigation into the killing of its Kwara State chairman, Idrissu Abubakar. MACBAN’s national president, Baba Ngelzarma, made this appeal in a statement on Sunday, following confirmation of the incident by the Kwara State Police Command. According to the police, Abubakar was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday in front of his home in Oke Ose, Ilorin East Local Government Area. Officers recovered five spent 7.62mm shells from the crime scene, and his remains were taken to the University of Ilorin…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a member of an anti-cult volunteer corps following the death of a 19-year-old auxiliary nurse, Isioma Nwayalani, who was killed by a stray bullet in Okpanam Community, near Asaba. According to police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the incident occurred on Saturday and the suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue. “Yes, the unfortunate incident is confirmed, and we are investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Updates will be provided upon conclusion of the investigation,” Edafe said on Sunday in Asaba. Eyewitnesses alleged that the operative was shooting sporadically with his…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to comply with the Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated the party’s local government chairpersons and councillors. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, APC’s Osun State spokesman, Kola Olabisi, urged the governor to respect the rule of law and end what he described as political vendetta. Olabisi stressed that governance should focus on delivering democratic dividends, upholding due process, and maintaining truth, rather than engaging in political conflict. He criticised the ongoing rift between Governor Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, now Minister of…
The Federal Government has initiated discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to address challenges Nigerians face in obtaining UAE visas, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this development after meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Salem Alshamsi. She acknowledged that despite the strong diplomatic ties and economic collaborations between both countries, many Nigerians still struggle to secure visas, particularly for tourism. “Nigeria values its relationship with the UAE. Dubai has become a popular destination for Nigerians, and officially, about 12,000 Nigerians live and work in the UAE,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a new case of Lassa fever involving a 31-year-old medical doctor who recently traveled to the United Kingdom. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris confirmed that the patient, diagnosed in Ondo State, passed away before his test results confirmed the infection. He stressed the importance of increased surveillance and preventive measures, noting that the case underscores the ongoing risk of Lassa fever in Nigeria and its potential to spread beyond the country’s borders. According to NCDC’s latest data, there have been 2,728 suspected Lassa fever cases…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that funds recovered from fraud-related cases in 2024 were directed into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In its annual report released on Sunday in Abuja, the anti-graft agency stated that over N50 billion was invested into the loan fund, which was established under the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, signed by President Bola Tinubu. According to the EFCC, the total recoveries for the year included N364.6 billion, $214.51 million, 54,319 euros, 31,265 pounds, CAD 2,990, and AUD 740. Additionally, the commission recovered CFA 7,821,375, AED 170, SAR…
Produce Hudu by March 27 or Face Contempt Charges, IG Warned for contempt The High Court of Justice of Adamawa State, sitting in the Yola Judicial Division, has issued a significant court order directing the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to arrest and produce Mr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, before the court. The order, issued on May 15, 2024, by Hon. Justice Benjamin L. Manji, stems from an ex parte application filed by the State in the ongoing case numbered HC/ADSY/9C/2024. The legal proceedings against Mr. Hudu…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a fatal altercation that led to the death of a man on Victoria Island. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. According to him, the incident occurred on Saturday along NPA Road, Victoria Island. Hundeyin said the case was reported at the Victoria Island Police Division by a concerned individual. “The suspects and the victim were involved in a fight over an undisclosed issue. During the altercation, the victim sustained serious injuries,” he stated. The injured man was…
The political standoff in Rivers State took a new dimension on Sunday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara extended an invitation to the faction of the House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule for a meeting. The invitation was conveyed through a letter issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and shared with the press in Port Harcourt. The letter, titled “Meeting Between the Governor of Rivers State and the Honourable Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly”, was addressed to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule. It stated that the meeting, scheduled for Monday, March 10,…