The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted sunny and hazy conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to the weather outlook released by NiMet on Sunday in Abuja, the northern and North Central regions will experience sunny skies with hazy conditions throughout the forecast period. The southern regions are expected to face hazy weather with occasional cloud cover during the same period. On Tuesday, NiMet predicts similar sunny and hazy weather for the North and North Central states. The southern region will continue to experience hazy conditions with intermittent cloud patches. There is also a chance of localized…
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The Oyo State Police have confirmed the death of an unidentified man, believed to have been killed by suspected cultists, in the early hours of Sunday in Ibadan. The incident occurred near a well-known lounge in the Bodija area, where the victim was reportedly pursued before being shot. CSP Adewale Osifeso, the police public relations officer, stated in a report that initial investigations indicate the murder is connected to cult-related activities. “The Oyo State Police Command has launched an immediate investigation into the incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Bodija. Preliminary findings show that the victim was chased and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to resist any efforts by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to regain power, warning that such a shift would lead to severe consequences for the country. Bala Ibrahim, the APC’s National Publicity Director, made the statement while speaking to journalists, emphasizing that the lasting effects of the PDP’s 16 years in power are still visible across the nation. Ibrahim highlighted that the APC has demonstrated better leadership and has been more capable in addressing Nigeria’s challenges than the opposition party. “Nigeria continues to face the aftermath of the PDP’s misrule…
Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, has called on former Governor Rauf Aregbesola to reconcile with President Bola Tinubu, advising him to “go, beg, prostrate, and make peace” with his former political ally. Oke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this plea in a social media post on Sunday, emphasizing that if he were in Aregbesola’s position, he would prioritize mending his relationship with Tinubu. This call for reconciliation comes amid rising political tensions in Osun State, following Aregbesola’s faction, the Omoluabi Progressives, announcing their departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three family members in Owoyale Village, located along the Oro-Agbamu Road in Irepodun Local Government Area. In a statement released on Sunday, the police revealed that armed assailants stormed the village and forcefully abducted the victims. The individuals taken are Alhaji Moshood Owoyale, his brother, Alhaji Abdulkazeem Owoyale, and Alhaji Moshood’s wife. The police, working in coordination with local vigilante and hunter groups, have launched an extensive search operation in nearby forests, aiming to rescue the victims unharmed and apprehend the perpetrators. The Police assured the public that updates on…
A fatal accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday morning, claiming the lives of two individuals, including a staff member from Babcock University. The crash, which happened around 7:15 a.m. near Danco Filling Station, also left five others with serious injuries. The Ogun State Police Command reported that the incident involved a Toyota Sienna space bus, with registration number EPE 430 HT, driven by Adewale Yusuf, and a stationary luxury bus (KTU 835 XY) owned by Young Shall Grow Transport Company. The luxury bus had halted in traffic due to a minor accident ahead when the speeding Toyota Sienna…
Associates of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have cautioned governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to refrain from actions that could worsen the party’s internal crisis. Their warning follows the PDP governors’ recent endorsement of Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary, despite an ongoing legal battle over the position. Wike’s camp maintains that Samuel Anyanwu remains the rightful National Secretary, citing a restraining order issued by the Court of Appeal, which they argue prevents any changes until the Supreme Court delivers a final verdict. Several PDP National Executive Committee members, including Deputy National…
The Presidency has urged opposition politicians to set aside their electoral ambitions until the 2027 general elections, cautioning against attempts to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This statement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) late Saturday. Dare’s comments come amid growing tensions between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties, particularly in light of allegations of political interference. Recently, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Tinubu of allegedly disbursing N50 million to certain opposition figures in an effort to create…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued a young woman from the clutches of a suspected ritualist and armed robber in Abuja. The Police have since launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter). According to the statement, the incident occurred at a hotel in Wuse, Abuja, where 25-year-old Promise Eze, from Ebonyi State, was discovered bound to a small chair with her mouth sealed with adhesive tape. She was found unconscious and in distress…
A deadly accident has claimed several lives in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The tragic crash occurred this evening at Mile 49 along the Lagos Expressway, involving two vehicles. Eyewitnesses at the scene linked the accident to excessive speeding, which may have contributed to the collision. A police source confirmed the incident to Weekend Hope, noting that further information will be released as investigations begins. READ ALSO: