Gunmen shot and killed a local political leader and his son at their home in Kwara State. Abdullahi Shehu Kpotun served as chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party in Lade Ward One. The attackers struck during nighttime hours at their house in Lile community. Patigi Local Government Area officials confirmed both deaths occurred during the raid. Police have not identified the shooters or their reasons for the attack.
Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki spoke out against the murders on Wednesday. Saraki called the violence barbaric and said such acts cannot be accepted. He sent prayers to the family and community members who lost their loved ones. The former leader demanded that security forces take immediate action. Saraki...
Police have started a major investigation after finding the murdered body of a 29-year-old cattle herder near Wukari. Nura Umaru disappeared on June 22 when he took his father's cows to graze in the area. His family searched for him across two days before discovering his remains on June 24 around 7 a.m. The victim suffered gunshot wounds and severe body damage according to local authorities. Officers found him in thick forest land close to Rafin Kada village.
DSP Umar Aji leads the local police station and described the terrible condition of the body. Umaru had been shot from behind at very close distance according to the investigation. His internal organs were visible through wounds on his body when police arrived at the scene...
Drug enforcement officers captured four tons of illegal substances across Adamawa State over the past year. The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency announced these results Wednesday during International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ceremonies. State Commander Aliyu Abubakar reported his teams found marijuana, methamphetamine, Tramadol and other banned drugs weighing nearly 4,000 kilograms. Officers arrested 583 people during this period with most suspects being men. Courts convicted 225 drug criminals and ordered them to pay over one million naira to federal authorities.
Police took away six cars used for moving drugs around the state. Treatment centers helped 53 addicted people recover from their drug problems. Most...
Three kidnapped people returned safely to their families after local security teams rescued them from forest captors. Ibrahim Mohammed, Sylvester Danjuma and Cynthia John had disappeared from the Guzape-Abacha Barracks bypass road near Abuja. Community guards and local volunteers worked together to free the victims late Monday night around 11 PM. The rescue happened at Waru-Wasa Forest several days after the initial kidnapping. Security sources confirmed the successful operation to news reporter Zagazola Makama.
The three victims vanished on June 22 when authorities discovered two empty Toyota Corolla vehicles abandoned on the bypass road. Police suspected the missing cars meant someone had taken the people inside against their will...
Gabriel Suswam warns the All Progressives Congress about a growing opposition movement. The former Benue State governor believes the planned coalition will challenge APC strongly during 2027 elections. He appeared on television Wednesday to share his views about the political alliance. Suswam said ruling party leaders should worry about the opposition group gaining power. The veteran politician expects the coalition to become a major threat.
Most Nigerian citizens feel unhappy with current government economic plans according to Suswam. He thinks the opposition alliance will use this widespread anger to attract voters. Economic problems affect every person across the country under present leadership. The coalition plans to take...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu traveled to Nasarawa State Wednesday and made key promises to residents. He told state officials his government will complete all commitments from the Renewed Hope Agenda. The president met with the Emir of Lafia at the traditional ruler's palace. Tinubu promised continued federal support for mining and farming projects across the state. He said these sectors remain important for Nasarawa's economic growth.
The president praised Governor Abdullahi Sule for smart spending decisions that attract investors. Tinubu said the governor's careful use of state money has built trust with the federal government. He thanked the Emir for predicting his successful presidential campaign during 2023 elections. The...
Edo State opposition leaders attacked Governor Monday Okpebholo over his plan to borrow 100 billion naira from First Bank of Nigeria. The Peoples Democratic Party said the borrowing request was reckless and dangerous for the state. State assembly members approved the governor's loan application on Tuesday for infrastructure projects. PDP officials called the decision unacceptable because it lacks proper oversight. The opposition party released a statement Wednesday criticizing the massive debt proposal.
Dr Tony Aziegbemi leads the Edo PDP committee that condemned the borrowing plan. He said previous governors took 34 years to create 112 billion naira in state debt. Okpebholo wants to add 100 billion naira in less than eight months as...
Gabriel Suswam blamed Umar Damagum for destroying the Peoples Democratic Party during a television appearance Wednesday. The former Benue State governor said Damagum lacks real leadership skills. Suswam claimed the party keeps getting worse under Damagum's control. He accused the acting chairman of having no honest principles. The politician agreed with earlier criticism from another party member named Wike.
Suswam attacked Damagum's recent actions after meeting with election officials. He said good leaders would talk to their team members before speaking to reporters. The former governor thinks Damagum made serious mistakes about following proper procedures. Suswam believes Damagum should have consulted the National Working Committee...
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam plans to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party. The politician cited ongoing problems within the opposition group as his reason for considering departure. Suswam made his intentions clear during a television interview Wednesday. He mentioned several political parties as possible new homes for his political career. The former governor specifically named the All Progressives Congress as one option.
The PDP faces serious internal battles that started after their 2023 presidential selection process. Party leaders cannot agree on who should serve as National Secretary. The National Working Committee rejected efforts to bring back Senator Samuel Anyanwu to the secretary role. Officials said no proper...
