Policeman Kill 3 Relatives, Take Own Life Retired DSP Charles Atideka, a 63-year-old has reportedly died by suicide after allegedly killing three people over a land dispute. The police command in Lagos State confirmed the incident on Thursday in Badagry. The late ex-police officer, on Tuesday, allegedly shot and killed two family members and one other individual over a land dispute. Richard Atideka, Latevi Atideka—both from the Yovoyan community—and Muji Onilude from the neighbouring Gberefu community were killed by the ex-police officer and his yet-to-be-identified accomplice. A survivor of the attack, David Atideka, who recounted the harrowing experience, stated that…
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Akpabio And The Price Of Loyalty- Dr Clementina Daika In Nigerian politics, loyalty is not merely a virtue—it is a double-edged sword, a cross to bear, and sometimes, a noose. A man who stands firm with his principal will either be praised as a committed ally or seen as an obstacle to someone else’s inordinate ambition. In the latter case, such a man must be “removed.” This appears to be the case in the ongoing saga between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who initially attributed her removal as Chairman of the Local Content Committee to…
S3xual Harassment: What My Husband Told Me; Natasha Reveals Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has credited her husband’s encouragement for giving her the strength to attend the ARISE Women of Impact Gala, where she was honoured with the Bold Voice of Good Governance Award yesterday. Speaking at the event, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed that she had initially considered staying away but was urged by her husband to stand firm. “This morning, I almost didn’t feel like attending this event. But my husband had to speak to me,” she said. “Courage, he said. Natasha, it doesn’t matter what the media has narrated…
Real Reason Akpabio Instructed Yahaya Bello To Kill Me; Senator Natasha Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to have her killed in Kogi State. Akpoti-Uduaghan made this allegation on Tuesday during a grand homecoming reception organised by her supporters in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. “The meeting was in two phases,” she said. “Akpabio told Yahaya Bello to commence my recall process and assured him that he would fund it. Of course, money changed hands that night. The second thing he told him…
Teacher In Trouble For Rapiπg 7-Year-Old Pupil In Classroom Rufai Akorede, A 22-year-old male school teacher, has been arrested in Ilesa, Osun State, by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil. The NSCDC stated that Akorede is accused of “thrusting his manh00d” into the child’s mouth in a classroom after school. Following a report, the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, ordered an immediate investigation, which revealed the alleged molestation began in 2024, according to a statement signed by the state command’s public relations officer, Kehinde Adeleke. According to NSCDC, in his confessional…
President Putin Orders Russia’s Largest Military Call-Up In 10 Years, To Enlist 160,000 Troops Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 more troops into the military service. According to the order, the conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30. The conscription is the largest since 2011. The decree was reported by news agency Interfax and also published on the government website for legal announcements, according to Kyiv Independent. The official statement also said that “soldiers, sailors, sergeants and non-commissioned officers whose conscripted military service has expired” will be discharged from military service. The Russian…
Tinubu Extends Nandap’s Tenure As Immigration CG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. Mrs Nandap began her career in the Nigeria Immigration Service on October 9, 1989. President Tinubu appointed her as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, to serve till August 31, 2025. Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, with notable improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes and national security measures. President Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General for her…
Bandits’ Leader Ado Aleru Holds Emergency Meeting Over Nephew’s Killing Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleru has convened an emergency meeting with his fighters and loyalists following the killing of his nephew, Isuhu Yellow, by a rival bandit faction loyal to Dogo Gide. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the meeting was held on Thursday at one of Aleru’s camps in Munhaye Forest, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. “We saw dozens of motorcycles carrying them (bandits) from all directions, heading towards Munhaye,” a local source, who requested anonymity, said. The killing of Isuhu Yellow in Dan Jibga village is believed…
Nigerian Government Moves To Stop Sale Of Coffins The Ondo State government has promised to investigate the public display and sale of caskets at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Akure. Simidele Odimayo, the special adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Health Matters, disclosed this to reporters on Sunday. “We have been informed about what is happening (open sales of caskets) in the hospital and have responded appropriately,” said Mr Odimayo. “We’ll continue with our investigation to be sure so that we don’t have any unexpected things happening within the hospital system.” This came after members of…
Man Kills Emir Sanusi’s Security Personnel The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru over the alleged killing of a vigilante member and attack on the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, revealed the incident occurred on Sunday at about 12:40 p.m., as the Emir’s convoy dispersed from the praying ground. “While dispersing from the Eid praying ground, Usman Sagiru and others, now at large, allegedly stabbed Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante member from Sabon Titi Jaba Quarters and…