Lady Helen Owie, wife of Sir Rowland Owie, former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has passed away at the age of 71. She died peacefully in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, following a brief illness, according to a statement personally signed by Senator Owie. Reflecting on their more than five decades together, Owie described his late wife as a unifying force in his life and family. “When Helen came into my life over 50 years ago, she lovingly made our home a place of peace. She brought unity to my family and showed my late mother, Aghatise Owie—who…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Army has condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, describing the incident as a disturbing example of rising jungle justice and the urgent need for reform in Nigeria’s internal security system. Chairman of the Committee, Babajimi Benson, who represents Ikorodu Federal Constituency, spoke exclusively to The PUNCH in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasized the importance of professional training and regulation of vigilante groups across the country to prevent lawlessness in communities. “The killing of 16 hunters in Edo is tragic and deeply concerning,” Benson said. “It highlights the need for a…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit against the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarret Tenebe, over what it describes as a forceful and unlawful takeover of its secretariat on Airport Road in Benin City. In the suit lodged at the Edo State High Court, the PDP is requesting a perpetual injunction to bar Tenebe and his associates from entering or conducting any activities at the property located at No. 49 Airport Road. The writ of summons, dated February 14, 2025, and made public on Wednesday, also…
Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, the Ward Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Arogbo Ward 1, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, has officially resigned from the party, citing frustrations with the leadership’s failure to prioritize electoral success. In a harshly worded resignation letter, Peretei accused the party’s leadership of lacking any real intent to win elections, both now and in the future. He criticized those at the helm for their self-serving actions, which he believes have hindered the party’s ability to secure victories in recent elections. “Those in charge of the party have no plans to win any elections, now or…
Nearly 40 international students in the United States have had their visas revoked, reportedly over minor traffic violations—an action that has sparked fear and confusion within the academic community. Immigration advocates and legal experts suggest the move may be part of a broader effort by former President Donald Trump’s administration to tighten immigration controls and increase scrutiny of international students. One affected student, Lisa, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was just weeks away from graduation when she received an unexpected email informing her that her SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) record had been terminated. Initially believing the email…
Authorities in Ondo State have confirmed the discovery of three headless bodies found floating in a river between the Ore and Odigbo communities in Odigbo Local Government Area. Residents made the disturbing find on Sunday and promptly alerted law enforcement. The positioning of the corpses raised suspicions of ritualistic killings, though investigations are still ongoing. According to the Ondo State Police spokesperson, Olayinka Alayande, the incident was reported to the Ore Police Division. Officers were dispatched to the scene, and local leaders were engaged in an effort to identify the victims. “So far, no one has come forward to identify…
A man identified as Ogoro Miffy has accused the Delta State Police Command of converting his stolen vehicle into a patrol car. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Miffy recounted that his car was stolen in 2015 while he was attending a church program. He said he reported the theft at the Ekpan Division Police Station and distributed flyers to aid the search. According to Miffy, two years later in 2017, he spotted the same vehicle being used by officers at the Ekpan Division. He claimed the car had been repurposed as a police vehicle and…
The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, has cleared the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations made by a senior lecturer, Mrs. Folasade Adebayo. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Mufutau Ibrahim, in Oye-Ekiti. Following the allegations and persistent calls for an investigation by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), FUOYE chapter, the council in February established a committee to examine the claims. During the council’s recent meeting, Professor Fasina recused himself to allow open deliberation on the…
The National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Labour Party’s National Caretaker Committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has commenced in Abuja. The meeting, taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is being attended by notable party figures, including the 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti. In her welcome address, Senator Usman called for unity within the party. She urged all members, particularly those from the former National Working Committee (NWC) led by Julius Abure, to put aside their differences and join efforts to rebuild the party.
Inspector Stephen Enang of the Nigerian Police Force tragically passed away on Tuesday night while watching the UEFA Champions League clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a viewing centre in Calabar. Enang, a dedicated Arsenal fan, was attached to the Akim Police Division along IBB Way, Calabar, until his sudden death. He was a familiar face at the football viewing centre on Abang-Asang Street in the Calabar Municipality Local Government Area, where the incident occurred. Witnesses say the late officer showed no signs of illness before the match began. In fact, he joined other fans in celebrating enthusiastically as…