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Effurun shooting: Police dismiss ASP, 5 others The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and five other officers involved in the brutal killing of Mene Ogidi, at Effurin, Delta State. He described the incident as criminal and unprofessionalism and ordered the criminal prosecution of all the suspects. Disu, who gave the order in Abuja, said he had already forwarded the recommendations for their dismissal to the Police Service Commission (PSC) for final ratification in line with constitutional requirements. At a media briefing in Abuja, he commiserated with the family, friends,…

A day after he obtained his nomination and expression of interest to run for reelection in 2027, President Bola Tinubu has accused some unnamed enemies of plotting to get rid of him through insecurity. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving stakeholders from Plateau State led by Governor Caleb Muftwang, on Tuesday night, Tinubu said he had remained resolute despite criticism over insecurity, insisting that he is a stubborn politician. “You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me. But I’m a very stubborn politician.…

Nigerian Senate chamberSenate has ordered an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced residents following violent assaults on communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen reportedly riding motorcycles. The resolution followed a motion by Binos Yaroe (Adamawa South), who raised concerns over terror unleashed on defenceless residents in the affected communities. Yaroe expressed worry that the attacks occurred in spite of the dusk-to-dawn curfew and the presence of security personnel deployed to maintain peace in the affected areas. Supporting the motion, Amos…

Former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Barrister Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, has formally declared her intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing Epe Federal Constituency. Oladunjoye made her intention known after purchasing the Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling her readiness to join the race. In a statement announcing her aspiration, the former commissioner said her decision was driven by a commitment to purposeful service, effective representation, and the continued development of the constituency. She also appealed to constituents and supporters for their backing and prayers as she embarks…

Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved decisive as Al Nassr moved to the brink of the Saudi Pro League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al Ahli on Wednesday night. The Portuguese captain broke the deadlock in the 75th minute, rising highest to meet a pinpoint corner from João Félix before glancing a superb header beyond Édouard Mendy. It was a goal worthy of the occasion and one that tightened Al Nassr’s grip on the title race. Ronaldo’s strike, his 25th league goal of the season, underlined his enduring influence in Saudi Arabia. With the title race entering its final…

PSG face injury crisis ahead of Champions League second leg Paris Saint-Germain are facing a major setback as they prepare for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, following a serious injury to one of their key players. Achraf Hakimi, the club’s best and most consistent fullback, will miss the second encounter with a hamstring injury, according to football analyst Fabrizio Romano. According to Romano’s quote from Fabrice Hawkins, the Moroccan star has a hamstring problem and will not play for PSG next week. PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of the semi-final…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke as a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC). Formerly known as the Governor’s Advisory Council, the GAC is the highest decision-making body within the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Faleke, originally from Kogi State, had earned his way into the top echelon of the Lagos politics having previously served as the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government. He had previously made unsuccessful attempt to become the Deputy Governor of Kogi State. He is the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said a monthly salary of ₦1 million would be worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, said organised labour was more concerned about the value of the naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation has continued to erode workers’ purchasing power. According to him, the steady increase in the cost of living has made it difficult for workers to afford necessities, including food, transportation and housing. “Even if Nigerian workers earn ₦1 million, it will not be meaningful if the naira has no…

President Bola Tinubu has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms, boasting that he will contest and win. The nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election was purchased on his behalf by the House of Representatives member for Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Abiodun Faleke in Abuja yesterday. He claimed that Nigerians and many support groups pooled funds to raise the N100 million used in purchasing the nomination form, emphasising that it was done on behalf of Nigerians. The national leadership of the APC, the National Working Committee (NWC) led by the Deputy National Chairman…