The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, demanding that he withdraw his remarks concerning the party’s ongoing crisis. El-Rufai had alleged during a visit to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) headquarters that the federal government was behind the internal issues within the NNPP. In response, the party dismissed his claims, stating that he lacked an understanding of its internal affairs. In a statement released on Wednesday, NNPP’s factional National Chairman, Oginni Olaposi, described El-Rufai’s comments as misleading and called for an immediate retraction and apology. He warned that failure…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured traders affected by the Alesinloye Market fire in Ibadan that they will receive prompt assistance. During a visit to assess the damage on Wednesday, the governor, represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal, stated that the government would act swiftly once it receives a comprehensive report on the incident. The fire, which broke out around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, destroyed numerous shops and goods valued at millions of naira. Makinde expressed sympathy for the affected traders and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing immediate relief through the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA).…
A middle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, has taken three of her neighbours to a Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, accusing them of defamation. Isma’il alleged that Halima Umar and her daughters, Aisha Umar and Bilkisu Umar, called her a prostitute and made derogatory remarks about her marital status. “They said I live alone even though I’m a married woman,” she told the court. She further claimed that the defendants harassed her nine-year-old son, often scaring and beating him whenever he plays outside. “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this…
Three sales ladies — Olamide Efuntade, Nofisat Hammed, and Aliyat Adio — have been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos, over the alleged theft of N24.5 million. The trio was brought before the court by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (ForceCID), Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to the prosecutor, Morufu Animashaun, from the Legal and Prosecution Department of the Force CID, the offences were committed between 2024 and March 9, 2025, at 27 Nollah Street, Abaranje Road, Ikotun, Lagos. The funds allegedly stolen belonged to Mrs. Adenike Adelanwa, the employer of the three defendants. READ…
The Nigeria Police Force has officially removed regulations that mandated the dismissal of unmarried female officers who became pregnant while in active service. This was revealed by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Aishatu Baju, during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Baju, currently the most senior female officer in the Force, said all gender-discriminatory provisions in police regulations have been deleted. Referencing the 2021 case of Corporal Omolola Olajide, who was dismissed in Ekiti State for being pregnant while unmarried, the AIG confirmed that such dismissals no longer occur. “That Section 127 and any other parts of the Police…
Security forces escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum successfully thwarted an attempted Boko Haram attack along the Buni Gari-Buni Yadi road on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the troops engaged the insurgents in a fierce gunfight, eliminating an unspecified number of them. In the process, seven kidnapped travelers were freed. Intelligence reports indicated that the convoy consisted of personnel from Operation Hadin Kai, a Police Crack Team, and senior government officials. The group was returning from Biu Local Government Area when the terrorists tried to seize travelers from a Volkswagen vehicle.…
The trial of 20 former leaders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) union was stalled at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court due to the absence of one of the defendants, Adamu Ibrahim. Ibrahim was reported to be in custody at a prison facility in Calabar, Cross River State. The defendants, including former PTD chairman Lucky Osesua, are standing trial on charges of attempted murder, breach of public peace, and assault. The case, marked FCT/HC/CR/042/2023, is being heard before Justice Yusuf Halilu. Other defendants in the case include Dayyabu Garga, Humble Obinna, Akinolu Olabisi, Godwin Nwaka, Tiamiu Sikiru, Abdulmimin…
The population of inmates on death row in Nigerian correctional facilities has risen from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 as of March 2025, marking an increase of 98 prisoners within six months. This was revealed by the Acting Controller-General of Prisons, Sylvester Nwakuche, during his screening before the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. Accompanied by senior officials, Nwakuche outlined the major challenges facing the prison system, particularly the growing number of inmates awaiting trial. He pointed out that overcrowding is most severe in urban facilities, making it a critical issue that requires urgent attention. He…
Popular American actor and comedian Kevin Hart has opened up about the reason behind his evolving fashion choices, revealing why he no longer wears jeans. The 45-year-old entertainer made the revelation during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, attributing the change to aging and a growing preference for comfort over style. “I don’t wear jeans anymore because I’m getting older. It’s all pants, all slacks now. I’m over 40, and I feel like a good pair of pants is necessary,” he said. Hart explained that jeans no longer feel comfortable for him, noting that they cause discomfort in areas…
Wunmi Aloba, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has publicly appealed to her father-in-law to allow her husband to be laid to rest, months after his body was exhumed for a forensic investigation. Following the singer’s controversial death in 2023, his remains were exhumed to aid ongoing investigations and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. However, despite the completion of the examination, Mohbad’s body remains in the morgue, and Wunmi is now urging that he be buried. In an emotional appeal, Wunmi expressed frustration over the prolonged delay and…