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Abuja-based lawyer, Oladosu Ariyo, took to social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) to recount a horrifying incident where terrorists, disguised in military uniforms, invaded his home in Sagwari Layout Estate, Dutse, Abuja, and abducted his wife, a fellow lawyer, and their four children. Ariyo revealed that despite raising several millions of naira through generous donations, the kidnappers, unmoved, refused to accept the ransom.  Tragically, his firstborn, 13-year-old Michelle Ariyo, was killed by the terrorists due to the inability to meet their demanded N60million ransom. In an urgent plea to the Nigerian Bar Association, led by Yakubu Maikyau, Ariyo…

In a brazen act of violence, a group of hoodlums on Monday,  stormed  the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado Ekiti, targeting the Accident and Emergency Complex and forcibly seizing the corpse of a deceased man . Expressing grave concern over the incident, the Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, strongly condemned the hoodlums’ actions.  He assured the public that the police were actively involved in addressing the matter. The perpetrators, reportedly incensed by the man’s demise, seized the opportunity to raid the Accident and Emergency Ward, sparking outrage within the hospital community. In response, …

In a significant announcement, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has firmly stated that Nigerian communities should not be burdened with the financial responsibility of purchasing transformers, cables, poles, and related materials. The minister emphasized this point during a crucial meeting with the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of a comprehensive facility tour. Adelabu underscored that it is the duty of distribution companies to supply transformers, cables, and poles to communities, a move seen as crucial for the improvement of power supply across the nation.  The government, he asserted, is unwavering in its…

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says it has received a report of a boat mishap that occurred in Borgu Local Government area of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Monday. He stated that the incident happened on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat took off from Dugga Mashaya in Dugga ward heading towards Wara market in Kebbi state. Baba-Arah noted that the boat was conveying passengers estimated to be around 100 including goods, grains and other valuables. According to him, the agency is yet to ascertain…

The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed the abduction of Halimatus Sa’adiya Bello and her 17-year-old son, Yusuf Bello, at Dogarawa Area, Sabon Gari Local Government Area of the state. ASP Mansur Hassan, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Monday. Hassan said the police has swung into action in an effort to rescue the victims and commenced an investigation into the matter. He advised the public to be more vigilant and report any suspicious movement to security agencies. Malam Gafai Katsina, the Chairman, Security Committee of residents of…

LThe Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has taken the unprecedented step of indefinitely postponing the resumption of students for the 2023/2024 academic session, following a wave of student protests triggered by alleged fee hikes. In an official statement released on Monday, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo, the Director of Corporate Communication at FUTA, confirmed the management’s decision.  The university has also issued a directive for all students currently residing on campus and in university hostels to vacate within 24 hours. Adebanjo clarified that the registration and fee payment process for returning students, initially scheduled to commence on Monday, has been suspended. …

In a recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, Nigeria grapples with a staggering inflation rate of 28.92% for the month of December 2023. The NBS findings reveal a notable increase from the November 2023 headline inflation rate, which stood at 28.20%.  Analyzing the movement, December’s figures show a significant uptick of 0.72 percentage points compared to the preceding month. On a year-on-year basis, the NBS underscores that December 2023’s headline inflation rate soared by 7.58 percentage points in contrast to the same period in 2022, reaching 21.34%. “This indicates a substantial year-on-year increase in…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) has strongly refuted recent claims circulating on social media that almost all paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria are under-dosed, dismissing the findings as misleading.  In a statement issued on Monday, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, criticized the questionable scientific basis behind the research publication. Adeyeye clarified, stating, “NAFDAC is aware of a recent story alleging that nearly all paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria are under-dosed.  We categorically state that the report is misleading, and the science is questionable.” Responding swiftly, the Director-General initiated a market survey, directing the sampling…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered Suleiman Dabo, the immediate-past member of Kaduna State House of Assembly representing Zaria Constituency, to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre pending a ruling on his bail plea. Justice James Omotosho gave the order following Dabo’s arraignment by the police on a seven-count charge bordering on alleged fraud to the tune of N30 million. Mr. Dabo was arraigned alongside his company, Ohman International Venture Ltd., in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/363/2021, as the 1st and 2nd defendant. In count one, the ex-lawmaker and his company, sometime in October and November 2017, were…

Daud Olatunji The socio-cultural organization, De Renaissance Patriots, raises concerns over the heedless exploitation of Lagos State’s heritage by non-indigenes, often facilitated through state political powers and collaboration with unsuspecting locals. In its third release, the group highlights the alarming depth of misdevelopment, emphasizing the unfortunate lack of awareness among some indigenes. Recent revelations expose the acquisition of ‘fake’ indigeneship letters or their purchase by non-indigenes, enabling them to exploit opportunities intended for Lagos indigenes, such as recruitment into the Nigeria Army.  Despite official comments and promised actions from the Army, De Renaissance Patriots urges Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the…