Security was intensified at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday as lawmakers prepared for a crucial plenary session. Journalists attempting to gain access to the assembly complex were denied entry. Around 11 a.m., security operatives stopped a correspondent and a journalist from The Cable at the entrance. When questioned about the restriction, a policeman simply responded, “You’re not allowed to enter.” He further insisted that the directive was clear, despite claims that journalists had been invited to cover the session. A strong security presence was observed both inside and outside the assembly complex, with a combined team of…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour deadline to present the 2025 budget, warning that failure to do so would violate the nation’s appropriation laws. The directive was issued on Monday during a plenary session in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers emphasized the importance of following legal procedures in the state’s budgetary process. This development follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that reinstated over 20 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, further shifting the political dynamics within the assembly. The legislators maintained that the governor must adhere to the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with immediate effect. Prior to this appointment, Brig. Gen. Nafiu was the Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, and previously held the same position under the late Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja. A seasoned Artillery Officer and a member of the 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. His military career includes a tenure as…
In fulfilment of his promise to solve the perennial problem of shortage of teachers in public schools in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the employment of a total of 1,010 (one thousand and ten) new teachers for secondary schools in the State. The Governor’s approval came after the completion of the recruitment process by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) which screened thousands of applicants last year. The list of successful candidates will be made public today online and will be displayed at the premises of TESCOM headquarters and zonal offices across the State from tomorrow (Tuesday). The…
Youth members of the Assemblies of God Church, Zion Family, located at 134B Wethedral Road, Owerri, Imo State, staged a protest on Sunday over a petition filed against their pastor. In a dramatic move, they locked the church premises, preventing anyone from entering and effectively shutting down the day’s service. The protest centered around a petition against Reverend Obinna Nwoko, submitted by the Odionyenma family, who accused him of incorporating traditional practices, specifically the use of the Ofo staff, in his ministry. The protesting youths dismissed the allegation as false, arguing that the family was attempting to interfere in church…
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Kabir Sani-Giant, the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Power and Politics, with immediate effect. In a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the party’s state secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, said the decision followed an incident on February 8, 2025, when Sani-Giant brought a snake to Government House, causing fear among dignitaries, statesmen, and officials. Muhammad-Kimba described the act as embarrassing and a violation of the APC’s constitution, adding that such behavior could discredit the party. He stated that the suspension would remain in effect while…
Community leaders in Oko-Addo, located in the Ajah area of Lagos State, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to step in and halt the demolition of properties allegedly carried out by land grabbers. They expressed concern over the frequent invasions by armed individuals, who reportedly force residents out of their homes using threats and intimidation. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the Baale of Oko-Addo, Najeem Agunbiade, claimed that an army officer led the demolition exercise, accompanied by security operatives and state officials. “This issue has been in court for years, and we were instructed to maintain the status quo,” Agunbiade…
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into claims of harassment made by popular On-Air Personality, Omotunde Adebowale-David, widely known as Lolo1, against police officers attached to a government official’s convoy. On February 26, 2025, Lolo1 took to Instagram Live to share what she described as an unfair and distressing encounter with law enforcement officers in Lagos. She alleged that police escorts stopped her vehicle, seized her car keys, and accused her of causing damage to a government official’s car after his convoy forced her off the road—an accusation she strongly denied. According to her, the officers were…
Residents of Gbolomotin in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State have refuted claims that they were responsible for the recent violent clash that led to multiple deaths involving migrant cocoa farmers. While the Edo State Police Command confirmed seven casualties, a statement from the state government placed the number at 22. However, no arrests have been made, but the police have assured that investigations are ongoing to bring those responsible to justice. In a statement released on Sunday, a community representative, Karaem Ebimobobowei, explained that the conflict stemmed from land disputes. He stated that for years, migrant…
The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a businessman, Nuru Isah, for allegedly assaulting his 24-year-old wife, Wasila Abdullahi, leading to her death after a disagreement over meal preparations for breaking the Ramadan fast. According to a statement released on Sunday by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, the incident took place on Saturday night in the Fadamam Mada area. Investigations revealed that Isah, a 50-year-old trader at Bauchi Central Market, got into an argument with his second wife over the management of food ingredients and fruits for iftar. The disagreement escalated, resulting in him allegedly flogging her…