The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has demanded the immediate arrest of the Kuje Area Council Chairman, Mr. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over his declaration that residents must vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC, or leave the council area. The opposition party described the development as “a threat of forced displacement” that breaches Sections 40, 41 and 42 of the Constitution.
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The Presidency on Wednesday accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of lacking a basic understanding of his own proposal to restore the petrol subsidy, describing his recent pronouncements on the issue as confused, incoherent and politically motivated. The Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, faulted Atiku’s argument that his proposed subsidy would “follow the barrel of crude.”
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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 34-year-old woman, Nansik Wuyep Sule, and several other suspects over alleged cases of fake kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal firearms trafficking across different states. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) and Intelligence Response Team (IRT) during intelligence-led operations.
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Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has criticised the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Highway over the slow pace of work and ordered the arrest of any contractor found removing asphalt from existing carriageways. Umahi gave the directive on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during an on-the-spot assessment of the 125-kilometre road following complaints from road users and host communities about the hardship caused by the ongoing construction.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said it will appeal a Federal High Court ruling that dismissed its application for the final forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Gunmen have abducted a senior driver with Dangote Cement Company, Ibese Plant, Ogun State, Usman Umar, popularly known as “Baba Olowo,” in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. Umar was reportedly abducted around midnight on Wednesday at Ajibawo Village, near Ijako-Orile, shortly after returning home from work. According to sources, the victim was attacked by three gunmen as he alighted from his motorcycle in front of his residence.
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Donald Trump administration moves to tighten restrictions on applicants it considers likely to rely on US public assistance. A State Department official confirmed the pause on Wednesday, saying the agency launched the initiative at all US embassies and consulates in early August.
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Oyo State Police Command has smashed a transnational criminal network allegedly involved in trafficking stolen luxury vehicles across Nigeria’s borders for sale in foreign countries. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a stolen Lexus RX 350 SUV. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
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The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election has not been withdrawn, although adjustments will be made to the structure. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, gave the clarification on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
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The Presidency on Wednesday accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of lacking a basic understanding of his own proposal to restore the petrol subsidy, describing his recent pronouncements on the issue as confused, incoherent and politically motivated. The Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, faulted Atiku’s argument that his proposed subsidy would “follow the barrel of crude.”
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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 34-year-old woman, Nansik Wuyep Sule, and several other suspects over alleged cases of fake kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal firearms trafficking across different states. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) and Intelligence Response Team (IRT) during intelligence-led operations.
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Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has criticised the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Highway over the slow pace of work and ordered the arrest of any contractor found removing asphalt from existing carriageways. Umahi gave the directive on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during an on-the-spot assessment of the 125-kilometre road following complaints from road users and host communities about the hardship caused by the ongoing construction.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said it will appeal a Federal High Court ruling that dismissed its application for the final forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Gunmen have abducted a senior driver with Dangote Cement Company, Ibese Plant, Ogun State, Usman Umar, popularly known as “Baba Olowo,” in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. Umar was reportedly abducted around midnight on Wednesday at Ajibawo Village, near Ijako-Orile, shortly after returning home from work. According to sources, the victim was attacked by three gunmen as he alighted from his motorcycle in front of his residence.
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Donald Trump administration moves to tighten restrictions on applicants it considers likely to rely on US public assistance. A State Department official confirmed the pause on Wednesday, saying the agency launched the initiative at all US embassies and consulates in early August.
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Oyo State Police Command has smashed a transnational criminal network allegedly involved in trafficking stolen luxury vehicles across Nigeria’s borders for sale in foreign countries. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a stolen Lexus RX 350 SUV. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
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The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election has not been withdrawn, although adjustments will be made to the structure. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, gave the clarification on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
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Thanks for the update
ReplyDeleteWhich one is feared killed when referring to bandits
ReplyDeleteThey should get that Kuje chairman arrested. What a threat? Are we not practicing democracy again.? I said it, if APC had the chance they would monopolize the political party system.
ReplyDeleteKudos to the Military, you guyz are doing a fantastic work 👍🏻God's Protection all the way.
ReplyDeleteWhy wont they withdraw the list eehn?
How can public servants manning sensitive positions be affiliated and given strategic positions in one political party or the other. Where will they pledge their allegiance ?
Finally, that Kuje man ought to have been docked by now.