Author: Lawan

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in an interview on ARISE TV last night, stated that his time in the administration fell short of expectations. Baba-Ahmed, who served in the Office of the Vice President, disclosed that he joined the government with high hopes but found the experience disappointing. When asked whether Vice President Kashim Shettima is being systematically sidelined by President Tinubu, Baba-Ahmed dismissed the idea, stating, “No, I didn’t see any of these…” He explained that the perceived marginalisation of vice presidents is not new and has occurred in past administrations as well.…

Residents of Umuzomgbo Ihechiowa in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State are set to experience much-needed relief, as Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has commenced the construction of a new 2-kilometre road in the community. During a visit to the area by our correspondent, it was observed that construction works had already commenced. It was also gathered that Senator Kalu had earlier delivered a 2.4-kilometre road project in the same area before embarking on the new initiative. The fresh intervention has sparked excitement among residents, who expressed gratitude to the lawmaker for his commitment to…

•••URGES UK GOVT TO PROBE ARMY OFFICERS INVOLVEMENT IN GUN RUNNING The Ijaw Youths Network has commended the Department of State Services for the seizure of 57 AK 47s, other rifles and hundreds of ammunition in Delta State. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK army Major and others in connection with the gun running reinforces public trust and confidence in the nation’s secret service and its commitment to national security. The IYN Coordinator, Frank Ebikabo and Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, were reacting to troubling media reports about the arrest of a gun runner with 57…

Justice Nwosu-Iheme of a FCT High Court Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja today April 28, sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to de@th by hanging. This was after the court found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the de@th of the celebrated singer on April 8, 2022. While delivering his judgment, Justice Nwosu-Iheme held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty. Nwachukwu first was arraigned on June 3, 2022, by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), on behalf…

Gunmen suspected to be cult members attacked a popular bar around Akpehe in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, k!lling four persons. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the bar around 8 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and opened fire on the patrons. Several others were reportedly injured during the attack which was said to have lasted only a few minutes, An eyewitness, who claimed to have escaped by a whisker, said he was passing by around 8 p.m. when he heard sporadic gunshots as some youths suspected to be cult members invaded a bar within Akpehe. “I saw…

Nine people were said to have been killed and over 70 injured in an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Kiev, said the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Thursday. The assault caused extensive damage to residential buildings and ignited fires in garages, non-residential structures and administrative buildings. Rescue operations are still underway in the western Sviatoshynskyi district, where a missile strike partially destroyed an apartment building. In total, emergency teams have responded to 13 locations across Kiev to address the damage. In addition to Kiev, the attack also targeted eight other regions across Ukraine. Two people were reported…

Amid strike by Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) workers, the United Nigeria Airlines has re-assured its passengers that its operations remain safe and fully compliant with regulatory standards. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the airline, Mr Chibuike Uloka, on Thursday in Lagos. According to the airline, while NiMet provides essential meteorological support to the aviation sector, the airline’s operations continue seamlessly through deployment of alternative and internationally-recognised weather data sources. It said that the organised weather data sources included real-time satellite monitoring, global aviation meteorology systems, pilot weather reports, and coordination with air…

Nigerian private airline, ValueJet has announced plans to begin direct flight operations from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia, starting May 15. The airline’s Managing Director and Accountable Manager, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Majekodunmi said the initiative was to boost regional trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. According to him, the new route will provide a vital air link between Nigeria and The Gambia, enhancing access to the latter’s growing tourism industry and fostering stronger economic ties between both nations. Flights from Lagos to Banjul will depart at 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays…

A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 22-year- old applicant, Samson Kingsley, should be given 12 strokes of the cane for stealing ceiling fans worth N160,000. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, who gave order, warned Kingsley to desist from committing crimes. The convict who resides in Kawo in Kaduna, pleaded guilty to trespass and theft. He begged the court to temper justice with mercy stating that his behaviour influenced by peer pressure. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the case was reported at Gabaswa Police Station Kaduna by Rabiu Abubakar, of same address with the convict…

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency, has confirmed that a 28-year-old electrician has been electrocuted in Odo Babaode, Eruwa Community in Oyo State, while trying to repair a fault from a 33KV High Tension Cables. The agency’s General Manager, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday. Akinyinka said that personnel of the agency recovered the corpse of the electrician from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company’s (IBEDC) high tension cable. He said that the agency received a distressed call about the incident about 3:29 p.m on Wednesday through a telephone call from…