ADC Faults Violent Attack On Edo State Secretariat, Warns Against Intimidation In Politics
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemns the violent attack on its Edo State Secretariat shortly after Olumide Akpata’s defection from Labour Party to the ADC at the party’s secretariat. It was alleged that gunmen stormed the premises, firing shots and injuring several individuals. The condemnation was contained in a statement […]
Peter Obi Warns Nigeria Facing “Debt Without Growth”
The former labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria risks sliding deeper into economic difficulty as its rising debt is not matched by growth, describing the situation as “debt without growth”. The former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate made the remarks on Tuesday in a post on social media […]
Seven Killed, Three Injured in Plateau State Community Attack
At least seven people have been killed and three others critically injured after an armed raid in Ratatis, a community in Dorowa Babuje district of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack occurred on Sunday evening. Residents say the attackers, reportedly Fulani militias, stormed the community around 7:30 pm, firing indiscriminately and setting […]
Mexico Army Reportedly Kills ‘El Mencho,’ Unrest Erupts Across Several States
Reports circulating on social media claim that Mexico’s military has killed notorious drug trafficker Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” sparking unrest in parts of the country. However, as of press time, there has been no official confirmation from Mexican authorities regarding his death. Oseguera Cervantes is the alleged leader of the powerful […]
NAFDAC Warns of Tampered Infant Formula Linked to Baby Illness in Kaduna
Nigeria’s drug and food regulator has warned the public about a suspected revalidated batch of infant formula being sold in Kaduna State. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said the product, SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g) was discovered with altered expiry dates and has been linked to illness […]
Alleged Manhandling: Imo Elders Approach Court, File N20Bn Suit Against IGP, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Six indigenes of Avu autonomous community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, have approached a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to bar the Inspector General of Police (IGP) from invading and meddling in the ensuing land dispute between them and Engr. Christian Onyekachi, and the […]
UniAbuja Dismisses 28 Students Over Exam Malpractice, Cultism
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has shown 28 students of the institution the exit door for indulging in cultism, result falsification and examination malpractice. In press statement made available to Journalists by the Acting Director of Information of the institution, Habib Yakoob, said the decision to dismiss the students was taken at […]
Low Voter Turnout Mars FCT Chairman, Councillorship Elections
The Chairmanship and Councillorship elections across the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday were characterised by low voter turnout in several polling units, raising concerns about voter apathy in local government polls. Reports from polling units across the six area councils indicated that accreditation and voting commenced in most locations on schedule, with electoral officials and […]
Bandits Kill 30, Kidnap Several Others In Zamfara
At least, about thirty people have been reportedly killed and several others abducted following a bandit attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred when the gunmen invaded the village around midnight on Thursday, till the early hours of Friday. Residents said the gunmen, who reportedly […]
ECOWAS Court to Hear Nigerian Activist’s ₦5bn Human Rights Case
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ruled that it has the authority to hear a human rights case brought against Nigeria by activist Musa Ali Maishanu, rejecting an objection by the federal government. In a decision delivered virtually in Abuja under Application No. ECW/CCJ/APP/11/25 (Ruling No. ECW/CCJ/RUL/01/26), the regional court dismissed Nigeria’s preliminary challenge […]