The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. Police spokesperson SP Shiisu Adam confirmed in a statement from Dutse on Saturday that the suspects—Mallam Adamu Aliyu, 30; Mallam Mukhtar Abdulmumin, 37; and Mallam Nafiu Ibrahim, 80—were apprehended on February 8, 2025, in Illela town, Sokoto State. Investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to deceive and extort N400,000 from 19-year-old Ahmad Abdullahi. When the victim demanded his money, they allegedly lured him to a river in Hadejia town, strangled him, and disposed of his body in the water before fleeing…
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Rofiat Lawal, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was abducted along the Benin-Ore Expressway, has shared her harrowing experience, revealing that her captors threatened to force her into marriage and relocate her to Sokoto if her family failed to pay a ransom. She also disclosed that one of the kidnappers took her NYSC uniform and wore it. Promptnews reported thy Rofiat was traveling to her place of primary assignment in Oyo State from Edo when she was taken. The abductors initially demanded N20 million but later reduced the amount to N5 million after negotiations. A friend, identified as…
By Tom Garba, Yola The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions has declared an impending strike, effective from March 10, 2025, unless the state government addresses a series of unresolved demands. The announcement, made in a communiqué released on February 27, 2025, at the ASUP Secretariat, Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, follows the expiration of an ultimatum issued to the government. The JAC, chaired by Comrade Maryam Abdullahi, PhD, and co-led by Secretary Comrade Musa Yakubu, represents staff from institutions such as Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola; Adamawa State College of Health Sciences…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has instructed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to organize new local government elections following recent Supreme Court rulings on the state’s political dispute. In a statewide address on Sunday, Fubara acknowledged that while his administration does not agree with the court’s decision, it remains committed to upholding the rule of law. He stated that once the official copies of the judgment are received—anticipated by Friday, March 7, 2025—the government will review and implement them as required. As a temporary measure, the governor directed the Heads of Local Government Administration to take over…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), celebrated his 83rd birthday on Sunday, receiving heartfelt tributes from notable figures, including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Osun State First Lady Titilola Adeleke. A Life of Impact and Devotion Marking the occasion, Pastor Adeboye expressed gratitude on X, writing: “Thank You, Jesus, for 83 Years of Great Grace. #EAA83.” His message resonated with millions of followers worldwide. Governor Abiodun described Adeboye as a beacon of humility and spiritual dedication. “On behalf of the government and people of Ogun State,…
Residents of Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, were thrown into panic following the assassination of a well-known building materials merchant, Ismaila Awoyinka, by unidentified gunmen. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at his residence, located opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area of Ore. Eyewitnesses recounted that Awoyinka was ambushed shortly after leaving the mosque following the Taraweeh prayer, a voluntary prayer observed during Ramadan. “He was attacked just moments after he left the mosque, around 8:35 p.m., near his house,” a source revealed. “The assailants, dressed in white, arrived…
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff hike agreed upon with the Government as against the 50 per cent earlier approved through the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC. NLC, in a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, said members of NEC unequivocally rejected “the ongoing sham reclassification of…
A Nigerian man, Jonathan Biodun, who was imprisoned over an unpaid debt of ₦1,137,000, has regained his freedom thanks to the generosity of compassionate individuals who raised funds to clear his debt. The case gained public attention when a group of social media influencers visited a correctional facility for a friendly football match with inmates. During the visit, an inmate discreetly handed a letter to one of the influencers, pleading for help. The letter was later shared online, sparking widespread support. In the letter, Jonathan expressed his desperation, addressing popular Twitter users he had seen assisting others online. He explained…
The Ogun State Police Command said on Sunday that it has taken into custody 25-year-old Muniru Haruna for allegedly defiling a three-year-old (name withheld) at Orile-Ilugun in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The spokesperson of the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday. The mother of the victim, 20-year-old Alaba Abdullahi, was said to have reported the disturbing incident to the police at about 11 am on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Odutola said, “Alaba reported that Muniru Haruna, a 25-year-old man residing in the same area, allegedly committed…
Idanre, Ondo State – March 1, 2025The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Idanre Local Government convened a productive meeting on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to deliberate on critical issues and chart a course for the party and the community. The gathering in Idanre resulted in a series of resolutions focused on development and political unity. At the forefront of the meeting was a heartfelt congratulatory message to the Governor of Ondo State, recently inaugurated for a fresh four-year term. The stakeholders wished him a successful tenure marked by impactful governance. They also felicitated the newly inaugurated Executive Chairman and…