Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that his principal will work against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition in 2027. Olayinka made the statement in response to Atiku’s recent remark that he had no regrets about not selecting Wike as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the last election, revealed that a committee had recommended three possible running mates—former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Wike, and ex-Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel. He ultimately chose Okowa. Reacting on…
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Police in Rivers State have confirmed the death of a couple in Port Harcourt, reportedly due to inhaling generator fumes inside their apartment. The unidentified man and his partner had placed a generator in the passage of their home during a power outage and heavy rainfall, believing it would not affect them in their bedroom. However, the fumes proved fatal, Prompt News reports. A resident, Mr. James, recounted that neighbors became worried when the couple failed to emerge from their room by late Saturday morning. After repeated knocks went unanswered, they forced entry and discovered the lifeless bodies. The matter…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested two suspects linked to the killing of Sylvester Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna State. According to a statement by military spokesperson Samson Zhakom on Wednesday in Jos, Mr. Okechukwu was abducted from his residence in Tachira, Kaura LGA, on March 4 at around 9:15 p.m. His body was discovered the following day, March 5. The arrests followed a raid on Tuesday at a Ruga settlement in the Warsa-Piti community of Lere LGA, Kaduna State. During the operation, a 33-year-old suspect confessed to being hired by another man who…
A commercial two-storey building on Iweka Road, near Ochanja Main Market in Onitsha South LGA, Anambra, was engulfed in flames on Tuesday evening. Chukwudi Chiketa, the chief of the Anambra Fire Service, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. He stated that firefighters were alerted at around 9:35 p.m. and promptly responded. While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, the swift intervention of the fire service helped contain the damage. Four shops in the building, stocked with furniture materials like leather and foam, were affected. However, many other shops were saved. Firefighters worked through the night, finally withdrawing at about…
A large number of Kogi Central residents have reiterated their support for the ongoing recall of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, asserting that no amount of misinformation will derail the process. Operating under the Kogi Central Grassroots Movement, the constituents described her tenure in the Senate as a mistake they are determined to rectify. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group’s Coordinator, AbdulHameed Jimoh, and Secretary, Mohammed Abdullahi, accused Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters of spreading misleading narratives about the recall. The movement stated that even her former loyalists had distanced themselves from her, claiming she prioritized personal ambitions over the progress of…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has voiced strong concerns over the deteriorating ethical standards at Imo State University (IMSU), urging the institution’s governing board to implement meaningful reforms. During a meeting with the board at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday, the governor lamented the high level of corruption and the apparent lack of dedication among staff. He insisted that immediate action was necessary to reverse the trend, stating, “Corruption and lack of staff commitment are major issues.” He also raised concerns about irregularities in the admission process, particularly cases where students struggle to graduate within the standard…
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of suspected vandals attempting to destroy a pipeline in the Aluu and Rumuekpe communities. Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, stating that the suspects died on the spot. He explained that the operation was part of ongoing efforts with other security agencies to protect critical infrastructure. “The joint security forces successfully prevented an attempt to vandalize a pipeline. The suspects were neutralized before they could detonate explosives,” Adepoju said. The swift intervention took place on March 16p in Ikwerre Local Government Area. P Following this…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s ability to address the nation’s evolving security threats. Speaking at the opening of the Senior Command and Leadership Seminar in Lafia on Tuesday, Oluyede, represented by Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Sadiq-Ndalolo, Chief of Training at Army Headquarters, stressed the importance of equipping senior officers with advanced leadership and operational skills. The seminar was hosted by the Army 4 Special Forces in Doma, Nasarawa State. He acknowledged the dedication of troops in maintaining security across the country and assured them that their welfare would remain a priority. He also…
The federal government has announced that it will begin a strict crackdown on irregular migrants across the country starting August 1. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that irregular migrants would be given a three-month grace period, beginning May 1, to regularize their status in line with established immigration laws. “From August 1, there will be full enforcement against irregular migrants. We urge affected individuals to use this window of opportunity to comply with immigration regulations,” he said. Tunji-Ojo also announced that…
A 31-year-old Nigerian, Adimabua Chukwuka, is facing a potential life sentence after being charged with the first-degree murder of a 60-year-old homeless man, Mario Ferreira, in Toronto, Canada. Chukwuka was arrested last Friday by the Toronto Police Service’s 52 Division following a public tip. Authorities allege he attacked Ferreira without provocation, leading to the victim’s death. On March 20, University of Toronto Campus Safety officers discovered an unconscious man near 144 College Street. Emergency responders arrived, but Ferreira was pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Trevor Grieve reaffirmed the department’s dedication to justice, urging anyone with relevant information to come…