Bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa have reportedly killed about 15 persons in Kwallajiya village of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to reports, an eye witness from the village revealed the incident happened on Wednesday afternoon when the suspected terrorists entered the village and attacked them He said the victims had been buried according to Islamic rites on Wednesday evening. “We are deeply concerned about the continued acts of violence and the suffering communities are experiencing at the hands of bandits in various parts of this state. “We strongly believe that such atrocities are often aided...
Kano Bans Metal Import From North-East After Deadly Bomb Blast
The Kano State Government has announced an immediate ban on the importation of scrap metal, particularly from Nigeria’s North-East region. The ban comes after a bomb explosion that killed five people and left many injured at a metal scrap factory in Hotoro area of Kano metropolis. The state’s Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Umaru, announced the ban at a press conference in Kano on Wednesday. According to him, preliminary findings showed that the improvised explosive devices used in the attacks were hidden in the scraps believed to be imported from insurgency-hit north east. He said, “In light of...
2027 Election: “No One Group Can Change Nigeria Alone”—-Obi Speaks Of His Joining Coalition Party
The former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi on Thursday opened up about joining the coalition group ahead of 2027 presidential election, in a bid to overthrow the ruling party. Obi’s statement posted on X read: “Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary. “Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and...
Senator’s Aide Resigns Over N20,000 Monthly SalaryJuly 3, 2025
An aide to the senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Olajide Ipinsagba, has resigned his appointment, citing a monthly salary of N20,000, which he says falls far below the national minimum wage of N70,000. Tunbosun Awe, who served as a ward liaison officer at Isowopo Ward II in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State, made his resignation public in a letter on Wednesday. In his resignation letter, Mr Awe said the amount he was being paid no longer aligns with the current economic realities in the country. This is sequel to the N20,000 monthly salary payment to...
Three Dead, At Least 12 Injured In A Drive-By Shooting In Downtown Chicago
At least 12 people have been shot and 3 killed in a possible drive-by shooting in downtown Chicago, according to preliminary reports. The shooting occurred as people were leaving the Artis Lounge nightclub, 311 W Chicago Ave, following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz. The incident occurred overnight, with police confirming multiple victims. No suspects in custody yet, the suspect vehicle was located and recovered in a neighboring town. Chicago PD said that more information will be released as it becomes available.
Court Sentences Equatorial Guinea Former Director-General ANIF, To 18 Years In Prison Over Funds Embezzlement
Balthazar Egonga, former director-general of National Agency for Financial Investigation —ANIF– in Equatorial Guinea, who faced charges of embezzlement, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, after being found guilty of embezzling over 1 billion CFA francs of government funds. Prosecutors alleged he misappropriated over 1 billion CFA francs and seek an 18-year sentence, a 910 million CFA franc fine, and a ban from public office. However, his defense claims the charges are politically motivated, challenging the evidence’s credibility. In Wednesday’s ruling, judges cited overwhelming evidence, including bank transfers, offshore accounts, and forged...