Hundreds of angry youths from Mgbakwu community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday staged a protest over the alleged killing of a 26-year-old man, Chinyeaka Ike, reportedly shot by operatives of the state’s Special Anti-Touting Squad. The incident, said to have occurred around 8pm on Thursday, sparked widespread outrage among residents, particularly young people, who accused enforcement agencies of persistent harassment and extrajudicial conduct. The deceased, described by community members as the only son of his parents, was recently married, with his wife said to be expecting their first child in the coming…
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The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Olajide Ipinsagba, has congratulated the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Friday, Ipinsagba described Tunji-Ojo as a visionary leader whose contributions to national development have continued to earn him admiration across the country. The lawmaker commended the minister for his commitment to public service, particularly in the area of internal security and administrative reforms, noting that his leadership has brought renewed energy to the Ministry of Interior. He said, “I heartily congratulate my brother and a distinguished…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election, in a move aimed at strengthening internal unity ahead of the polls. The decision was taken during a strategic meeting of party stakeholders held in the Samonda area of Ibadan, where discussions focused on the party’s readiness and long-term electoral strategy. Speaking at the gathering, a party chieftain, Hamzat Ayo Adeseun, said the emergence of Alli followed extensive consultations among key stakeholders and was also shaped by the position of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted…
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured candidates affected by irregularities in last year’s primary school recruitment exercise conducted by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) that their appointments will be regularised and that they will be formally captured into the system. Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance on Friday during the May Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Arcade, Akure, where he acknowledged the complaints of candidates who were issued fake employment letters and those not captured and reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing the anomaly. He said the affected applicants would be duly absorbed, stressing that the process…
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has paraded three suspected criminals over alleged involvement in motorcycle theft and violent attacks. The command disclosed this in a statement on Friday by its Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Corps Umar Mohammad, noting that the suspects were arrested at different locations following credible intelligence. According to the statement, two of the suspects, Bashir Hassan, 20, and Taminu Muhammed, 25, were apprehended at Nassarawa Burkullu Market for allegedly stealing a Boxer motorcycle. The duo were said to have forcefully dispossessed the rider of the motorcycle while threatening…
Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, in what has been described as one of the most heartwarming celebrity developments of the moment. The actor made the revelation on Friday via his official Instagram page, where he shared an emotional note reflecting gratitude and fulfilment over the new additions to his family. In the post, Adedimeji hinted that he had been away from the public eye while focusing on what he described as his greatest blessing, noting that his wife had given…
A group of aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat has dissociated itself from any alleged endorsement arrangement ahead of the party’s primary election. The aspirants, in a communiqué jointly signed by Hon. Ade Adeniyi, Otunba Bola Fisayo, Dr Michael Ajilo and Dr Hon. Jibayo Adeyeye, declared that none of them was part of any consensus deal purportedly reached to endorse a candidate for the constituency. They stated that all the signatories were bonafide members of the APC who had duly obtained expression of interest and nomination forms to…
A contractor has died in an industrial accident during underwater maintenance at the Egbin Power Plc facility in Lagos State, prompting an investigation and disruption to electricity generation. As reported by Daily Post, the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, reportedly led to a partial shutdown of operations at the plant and its temporary disconnection from the national grid. Sources familiar with the development said the deceased, engaged as a diver, was carrying out maintenance work at the plant’s lagoon-based pump house when a pump allegedly activated unexpectedly. He was said to have been trapped in the impeller,…
The Attorney-General of the Federation has declared support for a suit seeking the deregistration of several political parties, including the African Democratic Congress and Accord Party, over alleged violations of constitutional provisions. The position of the AGF was contained in a notice filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026. Parties listed as defendants in the case include the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Attorney-General of the Federation, African Democratic Congress, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, Accord Party, and Zenith Labour Party. In the notice filed pursuant to Order 15 Rule 1 of the Federal High…
A late-night fire on Wednesday destroyed a vehicle at E-Phoenix Hotel, Tanke Junction, in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, with authorities suspecting an electrical fault as the cause. The Kwara State Fire Service said its operatives swiftly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles and parts of the hotel. Speaking on the incident, the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle, said firefighters responded to a distress call at about 11:38pm on April 29, 2026. According to him, the fire involved a Honda Accord with registration number DTH 753 AA, with the flames largely confined…