A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has said notorious bandit, Bello Turji is the next to be killed by the Nigerian military. Ahmad was reacting to the death of a bandit leader, Kachallah Buzu. Troops of the Nigerian Army had killed Kachallah during an operation on Thursday in Zamfara State. Reacting, Ahmad commended the military for its recent massive operation in Zamfara State, where bandits have wreaked havoc. In a post on X, Ahmad wrote: “May God bless the Nigerian troops! Halilu Sububu Buzu, a notorious bandit from Niger Republic who had been terrorizing the good…
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A human rights activist, Comrade Daniel Atayi, has apologised to former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, for joining the bandwagon of social media attacks on his person, following “yet to be established” allegations against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Apologising for his previous attacks on the former governor, the activist said he regretted taking what the EFCC put out against ex-Gov Bello for the final verdict on his personality when no court had convicted him, adding that his independent investigations revealed otherwise. Atayi, in a video clip that has now gone viral, submitted that his independent…
A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu has been buried. DAILY POST reports that Omodewu was until his death, the APC chairman in Oyo State. He was a former commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters and later served as commissioner for housing during the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Omodewu passed away on August 19th, 2024 in the United States after a brief illness at the age of 61 years. He is a native of Otu in Itesiwaju local government area of the state. The funeral service was held at…
A mass shooting in Virginia has left two people dead and three others wounded, as authorities continue their investigation into the incident. The gunman fled the scene before police arrived. Officers discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene, while another died later in the hospital from injuries sustained during the shooting. The three other victims are currently receiving treatment, according to Mail Online. This incident is the latest in a series of gun violence cases in the U.S., which remains a persistent issue across the country. Earlier in September, a tragic…
The Kogi State Police Command has paraded four suspects in connection with the killing of Damilola Olowoyo, a 19-year-old 100 level student at the Federal University Lokoja, FUL, Kogi State. The four suspects paraded are Jeremiah Paul, Emmanuel Otitoju, Banabas Olugbenga and Ajayi Basit Ayomide. Parading the suspects at the Police headquarter in Lokoja on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP William Ovye Aya noted that the prime suspect, Jeremiah Paul, lured the deceased to the bush and killed her for money ritual. Narrating how Paul was arrested, Aya said, “There was a complaint to the Commissioner of…
Anambra State Government has announced an immediate ban on the activities of scavengers who move about buying iron scraps, commonly referred to as “iron condemn”. This decision follows the scavengers’ notorious activities, which have become a significant nuisance to society, involving the theft of metal objects from public utilities, private properties, and the vandalism of critical infrastructure. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, the scavengers’ actions have had a detrimental impact on the state’s economy and the country as a whole. The government has warned that individuals caught engaging in business with these scavengers…
One year can feel like a flash, but in the hands of a leader like Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), it becomes the foundation for lasting change. The Tax Boss has taken Nigeria’s tax administration from business as usual to record-breaking heights. The past twelve months have not only reshaped the agency but also set the stage for a brighter economy for Nigerians. When Dr. Zacch took over the affairs of FIRS on September 15, 2023, the agency was ready for change, but perhaps not even the most optimistic could have predicted the…
Barely a week to the governorship election in Edo State, a a socio-cultural group, the Edo Collectives, has raised the alarm over alleged importation of thugs into the state. The governorship poll is scheduled for Saturday, 21st September 2024. The group alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is behind the alleged influx of thugs into Edo State. According to the spokesman of Edo Collectives, Ese Ipboba, the thugs who are mostly from Kogi and Imo states, are meant to disrupt the election. Ipboba said the thugs are already in position in Edo State, and have been briefed on their…
2024 Ballon d’Or nominee, Rodri, has picked out Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Jorginho as two of his favourite central midfielders in the world. The Manchester City star is widely considered to be among the best midfield players in the world. The Spanaird has won 11 trophies across an illustrious four-year stay at Man City under manager under Pep Guardiola. Speaking ahead of Man City’s Premier League tie with Brentford on Saturday, Rodri told ESPN: “If you ask me names I think I would not be fair because I will leave some ones that deserve it,” the 28-year-old replied when…
A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who had been sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been released after several years in prison. His release was made possible through the pro bono efforts of Washington, D.C.-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed the development on Friday, praising Ogebe for his dedication and selflessness in taking on the case. Dabiri-Erewa recalled that years ago, a Nigerian delegation led by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ojo Madueke, and including herself, had visited Indonesia to plead for clemency for…