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A Court Order for APC and INEC to Submit Their Defense in a Lawsuit Seeking Aiyedatiwa’s Removal as Candidate in Ondo Governorship Election

14May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

A Court Order for APC and INEC to Submit Their Defense in a Lawsuit Seeking Aiyedatiwa’s Removal as Candidate in Ondo Governorship Election

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to present their defense in a lawsuit that seeks to disqualify Aiyedatiwa as the APC's gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming November election. In a time-sensitive matter, the judge ordered the three defendants to submit their respective defenses within the legally stipulated timeframe. This directive came after the APC claimed to have requested the transfer of the case from Abuja to Ondo State by writing to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. During the proceedings on Tuesday, APC's lead counsel Tayo Oyetibo informed the court about the request for the case to be move...

Debate Ensues: Neville and Carragher at Odds over Premier League Player of the Season

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

Debate Ensues: Neville and Carragher at Odds over Premier League Player of the Season

In a recent discussion, former England national team stars Gary Neville and Jamie Caragher found themselves on opposite sides regarding who should be crowned the 2023/24 Premier League Player of the Season. The ongoing Premier League season is set to wrap up this Sunday, with a tight title race between Manchester City and Arsenal. Neville put forward Arsenal's skipper Martin Odegaard as his choice for Player of the Season, citing his impressive performances. On the other hand, Carragher leaned towards Manchester City's Phil Foden. Reflecting on Odegaard's impact, Neville shared his view during a Sky Sports session, acknowledging the midfielder's exceptional skills and influence on Arsenal's game plan. Meanwhile, Carragher deliberated on his decision, mentioning both Foden and Pa...

Attempted Bombing Incident Thwarted at Plateau Bank

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Attempted Bombing Incident Thwarted at Plateau Bank

Reports indicate that an unidentified individual was apprehended while attempting to plant an explosive device at a bank in Plateau State. The incident took place on Monday in Dadin Kowa town, Jos South region, where the suspect was discovered with a Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) attached to his body. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details through his official X handle on Tuesday, the bank's vigilante security personnel effectively prevented the potential attack by identifying the suspect. Following the discovery, an enraged crowd surrounded the suspect, demanding immediate justice. The motive behind the attempted bombing remains unclear, with no confirmed links to any known terrorist groups in the region at this time. Makama added that the...

Bello El-Rufai: No Involvement in Contracts During Father’s Administration

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Bello El-Rufai: No Involvement in Contracts During Father’s Administration

Dismissing any association with contract awards during his father, Nasir El-Rufai's, tenure as the governor of Kaduna State, Bello El-Rufai, the House of Representatives member for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, made this known during an interview with Yaya Abba on the show 'With Shuraim'. Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State who also served as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 2003 to 2007, held the position of Kaduna State governor for two terms from 2015 to 2023. Recent accusations claim that Nasir El-Rufai left significant debts amounting to $587 million, N85 billion, and N115 billion in contract liabilities for his successor, Uba Sani, leading to insufficient funds to pay salaries in t...

Police in Lagos Make Arrests of 428 Suspects from Black Spots

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Police in Lagos Make Arrests of 428 Suspects from Black Spots

Recently, the Lagos State Police Command reported the apprehension of approximately 428 suspects from various black spots scattered across the region. In a statement issued on Monday, the State Police's Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this information. These arrests took place in hotspots like Fagba, Orile, Mile-2, Oshodi, Dopemu, Alausa, and Ijora Badia. Following a screening process, individuals who were not involved in any criminal activities were promptly released, while others are set to face legal charges. Over the past four months, the police have arrested over 2,500 suspects believed to be involved in criminal activities during extensive raids on black spots throughout Lagos State.

Bello El-Rufai Denies Involvement in Contracts During His Father’s Administration

14May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

Bello El-Rufai Denies Involvement in Contracts During His Father’s Administration

During a recent interview on ‘With Shuraim’ hosted by Yaya Abba, Bello El-Rufai, the current House of Representatives member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, refuted claims that he had any role in the awarding of contracts while his father, Nasir El-Rufai, served as the governor of Kaduna State. Nasir El-Rufai, who held the governorship position for two terms from 2016 to 2023, has come under fire for allegedly leaving behind a heavy debt burden amounting to $587 million, N85 billion, and N115 billion in contract obligations for his successor, Uba Sani. Uba Sani revealed that the state is now struggling with limited funds, making it difficult to meet salary obligations. Sharing his thoughts on his father’s leadership, Bello stated, “I believe he (Nasir) is an exceptional...

Informant aiding terrorists, Hamisu Abdullahi, captured in Zamfara

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Informant aiding terrorists, Hamisu Abdullahi, captured in Zamfara

In Zamfara State, a vigilante group known as Askarawa has successfully apprehended an individual named Hamisu Abdullahi, who was assisting bandits in coordinating attacks. Hamisu was taken into custody on Monday in Kabrawa within the Farfaru emirate, located in Maru Local Government Area of the state. Following his apprehension, he was handed over to security operatives. Providing this information was Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert operating in the Lake Chad region. He shared these details through a post on his X handle on Tuesday. Makama disclosed that Hamisu's involvement in espionage, alongside his partners in crime, was a key factor in the attacks carried out on troops and communities within Maru and other Local Government Areas in Zamfara. "Duri...

Police arrest five robbery suspects terrorising passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Police arrest five robbery suspects terrorising passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway

Five robbery suspects causing fear among passengers along Numan-Jalingo highway apprehended by police Authorities have captured five individuals believed to be behind a spate of armed robberies and abductions on the Numan-Jalingo route. In a statement released on Tuesday morning, the Adamawa State Police Command announced the arrests which were made on May 10, 2024, in collaboration with local hunters. "Following distress calls reporting an armed robbery incident on the Numan-Jalingo road in Adamawa and Taraba States, our team swiftly responded resulting in the apprehension of the suspects," the police revealed. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the timely intervention led to the arrest of five out of the seven suspects involved in the criminal...

Thirteen dead in Zamfara due to outbreak of mysterious illness

14May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Thirteen dead in Zamfara due to outbreak of mysterious illness

In Zamfara State, a strange disease has caused the death of thirteen individuals. The affected individuals are mostly children and women as reported by NewsNow. Reports from hospitals and government sources indicate a total of 505 cases recorded in Maradun, Shinkafi, and Gusau local government areas in Zamfara. According to a source, the disease has also spread to Isa and Zurmi LGAs in Sokoto and Zamfara states after being first identified in Tsibiri village, Maradun LGA, back in February this year. The source mentioned that Tsibiri village has been grappling with this disease, resulting in four deaths, 228 cases, and 10 patients referred to the Shehu Shagari Disease Control Centre in Gusau due to complications as of Sunday, May 12, 2024. Most patients with minor complications have al...

The NSCDC has promised to enhance security in Kogi schools to prevent kidnappings

14May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

The NSCDC has promised to enhance security in Kogi schools to prevent kidnappings

In Kogi State, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to implement measures to safeguard schools and shield students from kidnappers. During a visit to Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Hammed Abodunrin, the Commander of the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) at NSCDC NHQ, Abuja, expressed this commitment. Abodunrin expressed concern over the abduction of CUSTECH students by suspected bandits, emphasizing the necessity to enhance security around educational institutions for the well-being of students. Last Thursday, suspected bandits raided CUSTECH in Osara and kidnapped an unspecified number of students, with 14 of them subsequently rescued. He described the abduction as regrettable and stated that his...