Tension As Four Siblings Die Of Food Poisoπiπg, Others In Critical Condition Nigerian police, The Anambra State Command has confirmed the tragic incident that occurred in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State, where four siblings lost their lives in the early hours of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, following a suspected case of food poisoning. Their mother, who also reportedly consumed the same meal, is battling for her life in a critical condition at a local hospital. The Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday,…
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Nigerians Are Watching, Let Every Motion Reflect Integrity And Patriotism; Akpabio Tells Senators Godswill Akpabio, Senate President has urged lawmakers to recommit themselves to national service with integrity and patriotism. In a welcome address at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio implored the lawmakers to prioritise legislative efforts on issues that promote national unity. He said the spiritual lessons from Easter and Eid-el-Fitr must guide the senate’s actions in addressing the economic, security, and social challenges facing the nation. “Let those lessons not remain in the churches or mosques we attended. Let them walk with us into this chamber,…
Legal Team Dismiss Claims That Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Attacks On Police Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have debunked reports claiming that the IPOB leader admitted to inciting the public to attack police officers, describing the reports as “misleading” and a “malicious misrepresentation” of court proceedings. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in a brief statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), dismissed the viral claims. “The viral publications that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu ‘admitted inciting public to attack police’ is misleading & highly prejudicial,” he stated. “The general public is hereby…
PDP Warns Akpabio Over S3xual Harassment Allegation Mohammed Abdullahi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa, says Senate President Godswill Akpabio should address the sexual harassment allegation levelled against him. Abdullahi said Akpabio should stop relying on what he described as “image launderers” to deflect attention from the serious accusations raised by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central. He criticised the involvement of Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbake, who recently said Akpoti-Uduaghan had no evidence against Akpabio. Abdullahi said Duru’s actions and contradictory statements exposed her as unreliable. “Rather than defend himself with honour,…
Atiku Sends Stroπg Warπing To Tinubu Over His Son, Seyi Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice-President, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently rein in his family members, particularly his son, Seyi Tinubu, over allegations of coercion, violence, and intimidation. The allegations were made by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Isah, who claimed to have been physically assaulted, abducted, and induced by Seyi Tinubu.Travel guides In a statement titled: “Tinubu Must Call His Family To Order: Nigeria Is Not A Private Estate,” issued on Friday, through his media Adviser Mr Paul Ibe, the former…
Real Reason EFCC Detained VeryDarkMan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested social media influencer and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, more commonly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), shortly after he visited a branch of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). The arrest has sparked outrage online and raised questions about the bank’s alleged complicity in what critics describe as a targeted crackdown. According to his legal representative, activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan was ambushed by EFCC operatives right inside GTBank premises. In a statement posted online, Adeyanju revealed that VDM was trapped inside the bank’s exit door for over five minutes —…
BREAKING: FG Declares One Day Public Holiday Day The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialization and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the comity of nations. According to the Minister, ”There is dignity in labour; the dedication and commitment to the work we do, is vital to nation-building”. He therefore urged workers to imbibe the culture of…
Lady Poisoπ 65-year-old Man A chilling case of murder has gripped the Oko-Oba, Abule-Egba area of Lagos, as the Police Command announced the arrest of a woman linked to the death of a 65-year-old man. Confirming the arrest, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police, revealed shocking details surrounding the incident in a statement on Sunday. The case, which initially baffled investigators, took a dramatic turn when authorities uncovered a disturbing sequence of events that led to the grisly murder of the man. According to Hundeyin, the police received a report on March 29 about the discovery of…
2027: No Single Candidate Can Defeat Tinubu Without A Coalition, Kenneth Okonkwo The former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council in the 2023 elections, Kenneth Okonkwo says opposition parties must form a coalition to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The actor-turned-politician spoke on Sunday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’, a programme aired on Channels Television. “Nelson Mandela said it always appears impossible until it happens. I may not guarantee an alliance between Peter Obi and Atiku, but as we are moving to 2027, I know that there would be a coalition. Whether it would be…
APC Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To VeryDarkMan For Criticising Akpabio’s Vatican Trip For Pope’s Burial The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked social influencer Martins Vincent Otse, otherwise known as VeryDarkMan, to apologise within seven days over what it described as disparaging comments against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a viral video, VeryDarkMan opined that despite the insecurity rocking the country, the Senate President ought not to have travelled to Rome. He noted that Akpabio should have been paying condolence visits to Benue, Plateau, Kwara, Ogun, Enugu, and other states currently bedevilled by killings. According to him, the Senate President lacked…