Author: Lawan

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has urged residents to defend themselves against bandit attacks. He made it clear that his administration would neither negotiate with nor pay ransom to criminals under any circumstances. Bago disclosed this during a visit to the Rijau and Magama local government areas, where several communities were recently attacked by bandits operating from the Kontagora axis. The governor said the state had reached a critical stage that demanded collective action. He added that paying ransom would only embolden the criminals and turn kidnapping into a profitable venture. Bago said: “I will not negotiate with bandits. I…

The House of Representatives has condemned the arbitrary rent increases across Nigeria, urging that no rent increment should exceed 20 per cent of the existing rate, regardless of infrastructure upgrades or other considerations. The decision followed a motion presented by Bassey Akiba, who represents Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, titled “Need to Regulate Arbitrary Rent Increase and Protect Tenants from Exploitation.” The House called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in affordable housing projects to guarantee access to low-cost housing for citizens and ease pressure on the rental market. In a related resolution, the lawmakers directed the Inspector General of…

A 50-year-old woman, Halima Abdulahi, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment or an option of a N500,000 fine for unlawful possession of tramadol. Halima was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Federal High Court, in Lagos. Justice Ibrahim Kala convicted Abdulahi after she pleaded guilty to a count charge filed against her by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. According to the charge, Halima was arrested on October 2, 2025, at the ECOWAS border post, Seme, Lagos State, with 50 packets of Tramadol weighing 4.6 kilograms and valued at N400,000. During her arraignment, NDLEA prosecutor, Mr Chibuzor Ohanyere, informed…

Human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu has claimed that politicians are responsible for the rising insecurity in the South East region of Nigeria and that they are the sponsors of cult activities in the region. Odinkalu made this revelation on Thursday, Oct. 23, while making an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’. He faulted those attributing insecurity in the South East to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB. Odinkalu admitted that the separatist agitations contribute to the insecurity in the region. However, he said it is ridiculous to blame every issue in the South East on IPOB. He said: “Let me…

Men of the Delta State Police command have arrested one Musa Buhari in connection with the murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Confirming the arrest of the suspect, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Bright Edafe, said the suspect was apprehended after the victim’s phone was recovered from him. According to Edafe, Buhari and his accomplice, Manu Usman who is currently on the run, allegedly lured the victim into a bush, attacked him with a hoe, and stole his motorcycle and mobile phone. “On October 7, 2025, a report…

Funeral Activities Begin for Late Frontline Activist and Journalist, Comrade Morgan Omodu Funeral activities for the late frontline activist and Managing Editor of Aljazirah Nigeria Newspaper, Comrade Morgan Omodu, commenced today in Abuja with a Service of Songs held at the Celestial Church of Christ, Supreme God Parish, Lugbe. The solemn event brought together family, friends, colleagues, and prominent Nigerians who gathered to honour the life and legacy of the departed activist and media personality. Among those in attendance were the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole, Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP),…

Tragedy struck in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State as a fuel tanker exploded, k!lling 35 people and injuring 46 others. The incident occurred along the Agaie-Bida Road in Essa village on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025 while residents were scooping petroleum products from a fallen tanker. Sources told Daily Trust that the petrol laden tanker fell around 11am on Tuesday due to the deplorable state of the road at Essa, about 4km from Badeggi town. The source said people trooped to the place to scoop fuel until the tanker exploded around 2pm. Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, Sector Commander of…

A five-month pregnant woman, Aisha Musa, sustained multiple st@b wounds after a lady allegedly attacked her at her residence in Njentilo, Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 when the suspect identified as Halima Ali Maina, 20, of Polo, Maiduguri, reportedly entered the victim’s room without consent. Halima allegedly attacked the victim with a knife, inflicting injuries on her stomach, chest, back, and face. Musa was immediately taken to Umaru Shehu Ultra Modern Hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment and responding to care. The suspect was apprehended by the Borno Police, and…

Kelli Ferrell, one of the newest cast members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is facing serious legal drama off-screen as her ex-husband, Chuvalo Mark Ferrell, has filed a massive lawsuit against Bravo and others over claims made about him on the show. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Chuvalo alleges that Kelli fabricated a storyline accusing him of being abusive and of stealing money from her, allegations he says are completely false. He claims that in 2022, he and Kelli jointly applied for a $420,000 loan to build out their restaurant, Nana’s Chicken-n-Waffles, but that Kelli misused part…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted three staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Kogi State. The victims, all women, were abducted along Aloma Road in Kogi State on Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025. It was gathered that the victims were travelling from Abuja to Anambra State on an official assignment ahead of the forthcoming governorship election when the incident occurred. According to reports, the assailants blocked the highway, fired shots at the vehicle, and shattered its windscreen before whisking all the occupants away to an unknown destination.