Author: Lawan

Dangote Cement truck did not cause the tragic accident, which occurred on the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, contrary to online reports.An eyewitness, Audu Omale, who gave a vivid account of the accident, recalled that “a third-party truck loaded with cement was moving in the opposite direction of the Dangote Cement (DCT) CNG truck on a slopy road. The commercial truck driver lost control of his truck due to a suspected brake failure, ran into a moving vehicle, a motorcycle and eventually crashed into the side of the DCT…

The August 16th, 2025 bye-election into the Okura State Constituency of Dekina Local Government, Kogi State, has once again exposed the deepening crisis of democracy under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. What was expected to be a straightforward exercise to fill a vacant legislative seat has instead become a mirror reflecting years of electoral manipulation, violence, and brazen subversion of the people’s will in Kogi. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which fielded Hon. Meliga Godwin as its candidate, has rejected the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the entire exercise as…

By Shehu Usman The Nigerian Police Rapid Response Team stationed in Benue has foiled what could have been another national tragedy of monumental proportions. This was reported by Daily Trust. Although three farmers sadly lost their lives in the incident, the situation could have been far worse if not for the police’s proactiveness. Following the Yelewata massacre in Benue State by bandits, a horrific incident that sent shivers down the spine of the nation, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, made a remark in his speech that caught my attention. He noted that whenever such attacks occur,…

Dangote Truck not responsible for Auchi Accident, says Eyewitness Dangote Cement truck did not cause the tragic accident, which occurred on the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, contrary to online reports.An eyewitness, Audu Omale, who gave a vivid account of the accident, recalled that “a third-party truck loaded with cement was moving in the opposite direction of the Dangote Cement (DCT) CNG truck on a slopy road. The commercial truck driver lost control of his truck due to a suspected brake failure, ran into a moving vehicle, a motorcycle…

Armed bandits have k!lled two Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) operatives in an attack on Tsafe town in Zamfara State. A security source told counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred late Sunday night, August 17, 2025 when the bandits stormed the outskirts of Tsafe along the Yankuzo road. The source said the operatives, who were on duty in the area, came under heavy fire from the attackers and lost their lives in the process. LIB gathered that one of the officers, Abdulhamid Abubakar Gobir was promoted from corporal to sergeant two weeks ago. A colleague who confirmed the…

By Suleiman Adamu In Nigeria’s dynamic democratic landscape, where leadership often teeters between self-interest and public service, few figures emerge as true exemplars of covenantal representation. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, affectionately known as “Musa 313,” stands as a beacon of intellectual rigour, empathy, and impactful delivery. Representing Niger East Senatorial District, he has woven a legacy of legislative excellence and grassroots development that resonates far beyond the confines of his constituency, touching the heart of Nigeria’s democratic aspirations. Great leaders are not born of chance; they are shaped by discipline, preparation, and an unrelenting commitment to progress. Senator Musa embodies this…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday morning returned to the country from a brief vacation in London. According to a statement by his media office, this development has put an end to the speculation that the Senate President was critically ill and admitted in a London hospital. The statement reads in part: “Recall that Akpabio had attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva between July 29 and 31st after which he headed to London for a short vacation. “The Senate President, who touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4.00am Monday was received at…

A new report from Smart DNA, Nigeria’s leading DNA testing centre, has revealed that one in every four Nigerian men who undergo paternity testing is not the biological father of the child in question, a statistic that continues to send shockwaves through the country’s evolving family landscape. The company’s 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which covers the period from July 2024 to June 2025, offers a sobering reflection on the intersections of trust, family, migration, and modern science in Nigeria. Despite a slight decrease from 27% in 2024 to 25% in 2025, the high rate of paternity exclusion remains disturbingly…

A road accident occurred on Monday at Volkswagen bus stop, inward Mile 2, Lagos, claiming the life of a motorist after a Toyota Highlander (APP 150 EY) rammed into a stationary commercial bus. The incident, which happened in the early hours of the day, involved a Highlander SUV reportedly traveling at high speed before losing control and colliding with a painted T4 commercial bus (KJA 328 XH) indiscriminately picking up passengers along the roadside. The driver of the SUV died instantly from the impact. Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly arrived at the scene, secured the…

The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, yesterday ordained 5,000 men and women as pastors, with a charge to them to be dedicated to their call and shun rebellion. The ceremony was the climax of a four-day 2025 Global Ministers Conference tagged: ‘The Message, the Messenger and the Power’. Addressing the ordinands gathered from across the world, before the Sunday Service at the Prayer City, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Olukoya described rebellion as a killer, saying it was unfortunate that people rebelled. “Any rebellion will have supporters, who cheer them on. They will…