The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has condemned the attack carried out by Nigerian Air Force personnel on the headquarters and facilities of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), which resulted in injuries and damage to critical infrastructure. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications, Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu described the incident as deeply concerning, emphasizing that disputes should be resolved through established democratic channels rather than acts of aggression. He expressed alarm over the assault on Ikeja Electric, a key player in Nigeria’s power distribution network, stressing that such attacks threaten national development and economic stability.…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a combination of sunshine and hazy conditions across various parts of the country from Saturday to Monday. According to the weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja, the North and North Central regions will experience mostly sunny and hazy conditions on Saturday. In contrast, the southern part of the country is expected to have cloudy skies in the morning, with intervals of sunshine. However, later in the day, thunderstorms are likely to develop over states such as Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Edo, and Delta. For Sunday, NiMet…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Mapo, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of Raphael Francis, a 40-year-old security guard, in a correctional facility over allegations of stealing two inverter batteries worth N2.4 million. Francis pleaded not guilty to the charge of theft. However, Magistrate O.O. Latunji remanded him at the Agodi Correctional Facility after he failed to meet the bail conditions set at N500,000 with two reliable sureties. The case was adjourned until April 9 for further hearing. Prosecutor Oluseye Akinola informed the court that the defendant allegedly committed the crime on March 1 in the Yemetu area of Ibadan. He…
A Grade A Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of two men, Asimiyu Ajimoti and Sulaimon Adetunji, at a correctional center over allegations of stealing iron rods worth N202,000. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and theft. The court’s president, S.M. Akintayo, granted them bail at N200,000 each, requiring two reliable sureties who must present valid identity cards and proof of two years’ tax payment to the Oyo State government. The prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Ayeni, informed the court that the incident occurred on March 1 around 5:00 p.m. at the University College Hospital (UCH)…
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspected car thieves and recovered two stolen vehicles from them. In a statement shared on its X handle, the command revealed that its Special Intervention Squad (SIS) intercepted the suspects and retrieved the stolen cars. During interrogation, the suspects admitted to stealing the vehicles from Nassarawa State. The police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing, and the recovered vehicles will be returned to their rightful owners. The stolen cars include a Honda Jazz with plate number SUL-173MQ (Niger State) and a Pontiac Vibe with plate number SUL-156SM (Niger State). According to the…
A notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu, has been killed in an operation carried out by security forces and vigilantes in Kebbi State. The Director of Security at the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji Abdulrahman Zagga, confirmed in a statement on Friday that Maigemu was neutralized on Thursday in Kuncin Baba, a remote area in Arewa Local Government, following an intense gun battle. “He was taken down by a combined team of security agents and local vigilantes, acting on intelligence,” Zagga stated. The operation occurred just a week after Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, visited Bagiza and Rausa Kade communities…
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed her visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja to clarify financial matters related to her tenure. According to PUNCH Online, EFCC investigators questioned the former minister over allegations of a N138 million fraud. In a series of posts on her official X handle on Friday, Kennedy-Ohanenye provided details of her visit, stating that she arrived at 2:15 p.m., engaged in discussions from 2:50 p.m., and departed at 6:50 p.m. She said she offered “comprehensive clarifications” regarding her actions while in office. The former minister commended the…
The Governor of Ondo State and the Vistor to the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a Visitation Panel for the institution. The panel will be chaired by Prof. Gbenga Olumekun. Other members of the panel are Elder Idowu Benjamin, Mr. Olumide Ogidan, Mr. Anthony Akala and Mr. Richard Adeyinka Arifalo (Secretary). The terms and references of the panel include the following: The panel has six weeks to submit its report. Meanwhile, following the expiration of the tenure of Prof. Adesegun Fatusi as the Vice Chancellor of the University, Governor Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of Dr. Doyin Okupe, acknowledging his role as a fearless and articulate figure in Nigeria’s political sphere. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu extended his sympathies to Okupe’s family and loved ones following his demise on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. The president noted that Okupe’s passing was a great loss, especially at a time when his vast knowledge and experience remained invaluable to the nation. “President Tinubu remembers Dr. Okupe as a courageous…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to undergo a lie detector test following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Omokri, in a video posted on social media, claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously made similar accusations against him in 2021, which he later debunked with concrete evidence. He recounted the incident, stating: “On October 12, 2021, Natasha Akpoti had a disagreement with me. Following that, she went on social media and accused me of sexual harassment, alleging that it took place during a state banquet hosted by then-President Goodluck Jonathan for Kenya’s President Uhuru…