The suspended Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Edo State, Samson Osagie, has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct leveled against him, maintaining that he is innocent. Governor Monday Okpehbolo suspended Osagie, along with the Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, on Wednesday over alleged financial and official misconduct. The suspension was officially confirmed in a letter dated February 5, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor. Following the decision, the governor also directed the establishment of a committee to investigate the allegations and make recommendations. Reacting to the development…
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Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Tsiga community in the Bakori local government area of Katsina State. According to Leadership Newspapers, the assailants are said to have abducted several residents, including retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga. General Tsiga, who served as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from January 2009 to September 2011, is among those taken by the gunmen. Community sources revealed that the attack occurred around 12:30 AM on Wednesday, February 5, sparking fear and confusion among locals. Authorities have been alerted, and efforts are underway by security agencies to rescue the kidnapped individuals and bring…
Newcastle United have secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over Arsenal, extending their lead to 4-0 on aggregate and inching closer to ending a 56-year trophy drought. With a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, Eddie Howe’s side completed the job at St. James’ Park, setting up a final showdown with either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley. Newcastle were off to a fast start, with Alexander Isak having a goal ruled out for offside. In the 19th minute, Jacob Murphy opened the scoring, pouncing on a rebound after Isak’s shot hit the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially welcomed Senator Ned Nwoko into the party after his defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North, cited the ongoing crisis within the PDP leadership and the lack of a conducive working environment provided by Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as reasons for his departure. Prompt News reports that Nwoko emphasized that the infighting within the PDP hindered his ability to function effectively. During a welcome ceremony on Wednesday, Ganduje assured Nwoko and his delegation that…
The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, due to allegations of serious official and financial misconduct. In a statement released on Thursday morning in Benin, the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, confirmed that the suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation. Ikhilor stated, “Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension of both officials over grave allegations of financial and official misconduct. The suspension takes immediate effect.” He further…
A 40-year-old Nollywood filmmaker, Mbadiwe Emeka, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos for trafficking 17.30 kilograms of Canada Loud Cannabis Sativa, a narcotic similar to cocaine, heroin, and LSD. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa handed down the sentence after Emeka pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful importation of the drug, as charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Emeka, who was educated in the United States, was arrested on December 24, 2024, during an inspection of incoming cargo at the National Handling Company Import Shed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
A man, Ifeanyi Chukwu, has died following an altercation with Onu Simeon at Utako Market in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Simeon in connection with the incident. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the fight occurred on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. Police received a distress call about the altercation and swiftly dispatched officers to the scene. Upon arrival, they found Chukwu unconscious on the ground and rushed him to the NNPC Hospital in Utako, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor. Adeh stated, “At about 09:30…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. The announcement was made by the BoT Chairman, former Senate President Adulphus Wabara, during the ongoing 80th trustees’ meeting in Abuja. The Board also distanced itself from Senator Samuel Anyanwu, reaffirming Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary following a meeting held in Asaba, Delta State. Wabara stated that the decision was reached after a comprehensive review of the documents and matters presented by both Ude-Okoye and Anyanwu. This comes after PDP governors, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed,…
A man has publicly shared his experience of alleged domestic abuse at the hands of his wife during a counseling session at the Zion Prayer Movement, led by Ebuka Obi. In an emotional revelation, the man, his wife, and their children attended the session, where he explained to the congregation that whenever he disciplined their children by spanking them, his wife responded by physically attacking him in front of their children. He mentioned that he had asked his wife to wait until they were alone to retaliate, as doing so in front of the children was damaging. However, his request…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval for the dismissal of the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto states. The affected RECs are Ike Uzochukwu of Abia, Hudu Yunusa-Ari of Adamawa, and Nura Ali of Sokoto, all of whom were suspended due to alleged misconduct during the 2023 general elections. Tinubu’s request was outlined in a letter read by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary session on Wednesday. The letter, referencing Section 157, Subsection 1 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), urged the Senate to consider and vote on the termination of the…