Author: Ado Oyeyemi

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspected car thieves and recovered two stolen vehicles from them. In a statement shared on its X handle, the command revealed that its Special Intervention Squad (SIS) intercepted the suspects and retrieved the stolen cars. During interrogation, the suspects admitted to stealing the vehicles from Nassarawa State. The police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing, and the recovered vehicles will be returned to their rightful owners. The stolen cars include a Honda Jazz with plate number SUL-173MQ (Niger State) and a Pontiac Vibe with plate number SUL-156SM (Niger State). According to the…

A Grade A Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of two men, Asimiyu Ajimoti and Sulaimon Adetunji, at a correctional center over allegations of stealing iron rods worth N202,000. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and theft. The court’s president, S.M. Akintayo, granted them bail at N200,000 each, requiring two reliable sureties who must present valid identity cards and proof of two years’ tax payment to the Oyo State government. The prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Ayeni, informed the court that the incident occurred on March 1 around 5:00 p.m. at the University College Hospital (UCH)…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of Dr. Doyin Okupe, acknowledging his role as a fearless and articulate figure in Nigeria’s political sphere. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu extended his sympathies to Okupe’s family and loved ones following his demise on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. The president noted that Okupe’s passing was a great loss, especially at a time when his vast knowledge and experience remained invaluable to the nation. “President Tinubu remembers Dr. Okupe as a courageous…

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to undergo a lie detector test following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Omokri, in a video posted on social media, claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously made similar accusations against him in 2021, which he later debunked with concrete evidence. He recounted the incident, stating: “On October 12, 2021, Natasha Akpoti had a disagreement with me. Following that, she went on social media and accused me of sexual harassment, alleging that it took place during a state banquet hosted by then-President Goodluck Jonathan for Kenya’s President Uhuru…

The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has urged the federal government to take action against Ijaw leaders allegedly threatening to disrupt oil production if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is removed from office. In a statement released on Friday, the group’s Director-General, Johnson Georgewill, called for the arrest of former militant leader Asari Dokubo, Ijaw National Congress President Benjamin Okaba, and Pan Niger Delta Forum National Publicity Secretary Anabs Sara-Igbe. He accused them of making statements that could destabilize the country and pose a risk to national security. Georgewill criticized their remarks as reckless and inflammatory, warning that such threats endanger both the…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 to rule on whether a judgment from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court can be admitted as evidence in the case involving Mr. Ali Bello and the Incorporated Trustees of American International School. During the proceedings, the defense counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), sought to introduce the FCT court judgment before cross-examining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) third witness, Nicholas Ohehomon, who represents the school. The document reportedly addresses matters related to the payment and possible refund of school fees, which are central to the ongoing trial of…

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has passed away. According to reports from Sahara Reporters, his death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, who once served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, stepped down from the role after being convicted of money laundering. Following the 2023 general elections, he resigned from the Labour Party and later became a strong advocate for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. READ ALSO:

The Edo State Police Command has detained eight individuals in connection with the killing of a site engineer, Efe Ogbeide, during a leadership dispute in the Obazagbon community of Benin. Confirming the arrests on Thursday, police spokesperson Moses Yamu identified Joshua Edo, the chairman of the community youths, as the prime suspect. The other suspects include Obayuwana Happy, Uhunwangho Everest, Chidera Umeh, Simon Benjamin, Odion Adagbonyin, Kennedy Ohro, and Osayi Adagbonyin. He stated that officers from the Iyekogba Division’s Operation Rescue and Anti-Kidnapping Unit apprehended the suspects at various locations. According to Yamu, the crisis stemmed from a power struggle…

Former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, has revealed that he narrowly escaped a six-month suspension from the Senate in 2018 after disclosing details of lawmakers’ salaries and allowances. In a post on X on Thursday, Sani stated that the intervention of then-Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, prevented what could have been a severe penalty for making the information public. During his time in the Senate, Sani had disclosed in March 2018 that each senator received N13.5 million monthly as running costs, in addition to N200 million set aside for constituency projects. His revelation sparked criticism from fellow…

The Edo State Government has demolished structures linked to suspected kidnappers in Illeh, Esan West Local Government Area, and Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area. Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Akhere Paul, stated that the demolition was carried out in line with state laws aimed at tackling criminal activities. Reaffirming the government’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property, Paul stressed that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration would not permit any structure to serve as a hideout for criminals. He urged landlords to properly screen tenants before leasing their properties. “This building was being used for criminal operations, including…