A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, on Tuesday obtained the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The forms, pegged at ₦100 million, were formally handed over to the lawmaker at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. The development signals an early move within the ruling party towards Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, as political activities gradually begin to gather momentum ahead of the next general elections. Earlier in April, the APC had announced…
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The Ondo State Government has dissolved the boards of several parastatals and commissions in the state following the expiration of their tenures, with immediate effect. The affected institutions include the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), the Local Government Service Commission, the Muslim Welfare Board, and the Christian Welfare Board. Also affected are the Education Secretaries across the 18 local government areas of the state, whose tenures have equally come to an end. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the government, all chairmen,…
The Kano State Police Command has thwarted a violent clash between suspected rival ‘Yan Daba groups in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano, arresting six suspects in the process. The command said its swift intervention restored calm and prevented further breakdown of law and order in the community. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, who said the incident occurred around 1:20pm following a distress call about an impending clash in Gyadi-Gyadi Quarters. According to him, patrol teams were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they encountered hoodlums engaged in a…
Residents of the Igando area of Lagos have been thrown into shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, allegedly beat their 10-year-old adopted daughter, Faith, to death. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, followed weeks of alleged abuse inflicted on the child. Findings revealed that the couple, who resided on Jemesi Papa Street, had allegedly subjected the girl to repeated assaults and strenuous errands despite her age. A resident, Adekunle Taofeek, told journalists that the situation worsened when the child, who had reportedly been ill for about two weeks, was allegedly beaten severely by the couple, leading…
Tragedy struck in the Ajah area of Lagos following the killing of a 67-year-old man, Augustine Nwalieze, allegedly by his gateman under circumstances yet to be fully determined. The deceased, said to be a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked in his residence on Saturday morning shortly after preparing to leave home. A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the incident has left relatives devastated. According to the source, Nwalieze had gone downstairs to the car park area of the house, where vehicle spare parts and a solar panel were kept, when the attack occurred. Concern…
The mother of a slain National Youth Service Corps member, Habiba Abubakar, has recounted the harrowing moments she learnt of her son’s death, describing a chain of confusion, fear and unanswered questions surrounding the incident in Dei-Dei, Abuja. Her son, Abdulsamad Jamiu, 24, was killed in the early hours of April 25 at the family’s residence in the Shagari Quarters while his parents were away. Speaking in an interview with TheCable, Abubakar said she had travelled with her husband for a burial when a neighbour alerted her to gunshots in their area in the early hours of the day. She…
A Nigerian marriage counsellor, Bisi Adewale, has advised women against travelling abroad for prolonged childcare duties, popularly known as omugwo, without their husbands, warning that such absences could strain marriages and leave elderly spouses neglected. Adewale, founder of Family Booster Ministry International and the College of Marital Success, gave the warning in a video shared on his Facebook page on Monday. He criticised the growing trend of women relocating overseas for extended periods to care for grandchildren, describing it as detrimental to family stability. According to him, leaving an elderly husband behind for years exposes the man to hardship and…
Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, has refuted reports that $13 million was recovered from her residence during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, insisting that only $50,000 and N13 million were found. Achimugu made the clarification on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television, where she described the widely circulated figure as inaccurate. The anti-graft agency had earlier declared her wanted over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Subsequently, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to her firm, Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Ltd, to the Federal Government…
Traders and customers at the popular mobile phone market in Kano were thrown into panic on Monday after suspected hoodlums stormed the area and unleashed violence. The incident occurred at the bustling Farm Centre market, particularly around Yoyo Plaza, a section widely known for phone trading activities. Eyewitnesses said the attackers, believed to be youths, invaded the market in broad daylight, assaulting traders and passersby while brandishing sharp weapons to intimidate victims. During the attack, the assailants reportedly carted away mobile phones and other valuables, leaving many victims injured and properties lost. A witness told The PUNCH that the attackers…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a Lagos-based woman, Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. In a notice issued on Monday, the agency said the 41-year-old suspect is being sought in connection with the alleged fraud. The statement, signed by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, called on members of the public to assist with credible information that could lead to her arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an…