Angry Man ‘Sets’ girlfriend Ablaze In Abuja A 47-year-old vulcaniser, Saheed Ganiyu, has been arrested for allegedly setting his lover ablaze in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The victim is battling for life at the National Hospital where she was rushed to after the incident which happened at Jabi Motor Park, Abuja, on December, 29, last year. The suspect reportedly poured petrol on his lover identified as Esther, 32, before lighting a fire on her over a disagreement. He is being detained at the Utako Division of the FCT police command over the incident. Ganiyu is said to be a…
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NHRC Expresses Satisfaction Over 2025 Budget Defence The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN), has expressed satisfaction after defending the commission’s 2025 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on Monday. Ojukwu in an interview with newsman shortly after the budget defence said he was able to explained how they spentt the amount released to them in 2024 budget to the committee’s admiration. He noted that the Commission is confronted with so many challenges, ranging from paucity of funds to how to deal with human rights issues arising…
Woman Burns 15-Year-Old Help’s Manh00d, Laps Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in Uromi, Edo State, have arrested 31-year-old Abigail Oluwarotimi over a violent assault on her home help, 15-year-old Jude Joseph. Abigail used a hot metal object to inflict burn injuries on his laps and genitals, on allegation that he molested her children. “She used a hot metal object to inflict burn injuries on his laps and genitals, on allegation that he molested her children,” the police command said in a statement. “Miffed by this development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru P. Ozigi psc, mnips has ordered the…
Fresh Crisis Rocks PDP, Police Officers Storm Headquarters Tension gripped the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday as police officers were deployed amidst a leadership tussle between two factional National Secretaries, Samuel Anyanwu and Ude Okoye. The development followed the Court of Appeal’s recent declaration of Okoye as the authentic National Secretary, a decision contested by Anyanwu, who has taken the matter to the Supreme Court. However, both men had signalled their intent to resume work at the party’s Wadata Plaza headquarters, sparking concerns of a possible confrontation. Meanwhile, by early morning, police officers and supporters…
BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Gets New Speaker Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda (Apapa I) has emerged as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Before her emergence as the Speaker, Meranda was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly. Her emergence followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the House of Assembly over gross misconduct and abuse of office. It was reported in December 2024 that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been petitioned to investigate Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct, breach of public trust, and abuse of office. A petition filed…
JUST IN: Lawmakers Impeach Speaker Amid Multibillion-naira Fraud Allegations Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, accusing him of multiple statutory and financial infractions. Mr Obasa was subsequently replaced by his deputy Lasbat Meranda. Mrs Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, was also a former chief whip of the House. The removal came days after The Gazette reported how Mr Obasa oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, as well as other controversial activities. Details shortly…
BREAKING: Many Feared Killed As Terrorists Storms In Nasarawa Fresh Attack On January 11, 2025, a group of bandits launched a violent attack on Tattara community in Panda District, Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. The attackers killed seven people and injured many others, who were taken unawares. The number of confirmed deaths stands at seven, though many others sustained injuries of varying degrees. The attack follows a series of disturbing violence that have taken place in northern states like Kaduna and Katsina. It has made people raise eyebrows on the issue of growing insecurity in the region.…
Jubilation As Troops Destroy Top Bandits’ Hideouts The troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully dismantled terrorists’ hideouts in Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the coordinator, joint media coordination centre operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi. “On the 10th January, the troops in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma cleared some terrorists’ camps in Fakai axis. “Some of the bandits’ camps cleared include that of Bello Turji and Mallam…
Refusal To Assist Officers Under Attack Leads To Fine, Jail Term; Say Police The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) says refusal to assist officers under attack could result in a fine of N100,000 and a prison term of up to three months. In a tweet on Sunday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, said anyone who fails to assist a police officer in distress is committing an offence. “Section 98 Police Act 2020: A person who assaults, obstructs or resists a police officer in the discharge of his duty, or aids or incites any other person to assault, obstruct or resist a…
JUST IN: President Scraps Seven Ministries To Cut Spending President John Mahama of Ghana has reduced the number of ministries in the country from 30 to 23 as part of efforts to cut government spending. This decision, issued via an executive order, was documented in a gazette dated January 9, just two days after Mahama’s inauguration. Under the new arrangement, several ministries established during the tenure of Nana Akufo-Addo, the former president, have been dissolved. These include the ministries of information, sanitation and water resources, national security, railway development, parliamentary affairs, public enterprises, and chieftaincy and religious affairs. To streamline…