FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asks Abuja people to stay alert during Easter celebrations. He wants everyone to tell authorities about anything that seems strange. The former Rivers governor sent out a message Friday with holiday wishes for Christians who finished Lent. He said Easter shows us compassion, sacrifice, and forgiveness - all values Jesus taught. Wike hopes residents will live together peacefully with respect for each other.
The minister wants people to help his administration by performing their civic duties. He mentions paying taxes and following government rules as important responsibilities. Wike reminds everyone that safety comes first during holiday times. He asks people to watch out for problems and follow safety rules...
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso faces legal trouble for not following a Supreme Court order. The court told him to return the money to Melrose General Services, but he only gave back part of it. A judge will hear this case next June in Abuja. Last year, the Supreme Court canceled an order that had frozen Melrose's funds after fraud claims.
The company should have received N1.22 billion from its bank account. It also needed N220 million, which went to two other companies as loans. CBN returned the larger amount but kept the smaller one. Melrose hired lawyer Chikaosolu Ojukwu, who filed contempt charges against CBN leaders. He argues they disrespected the highest court in Nigeria.
The CBN lawyer claims they followed instructions correctly...
Abia State government says it paid fair compensation to people who gave up land for the airport project. Officials denied claims that they forced villagers to use specific lawyers during the process. The denials came after some Nsulu community members accused the government of underpaying them for their property. These villagers alleged that the Lands Commissioner Chaka Chukwumerije made them use certain attorneys, which led to money losses.
The government called these accusations false. Chukwumerije stated clearly that his ministry never selects attorneys for anyone or pressures them about legal representation. He explained that choosing an attorney remains each person's right. The commissioner confirmed his office pays full...
Police officers fought with armed troublemakers in Kumbiya-Kumbiya Quarters of Gombe last Thursday night. The fight started when a police patrol team led by Inspector Isah Buba met a group carrying weapons at a dangerous spot. These attackers surprised the officers with cutlasses.
During the attack, Special Constable Ahmed Muhammad, age 28, suffered serious injuries that knocked him unconscious. When more attackers joined, Corporal Aliyu Nura fired his weapon, hitting one attacker named Umar Musa. The 25-year-old Musa later died at the Federal Teaching Hospital. His body remains at the hospital morgue.
The injured officer received emergency care at Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital, where he continues treatment for internal injuries...
A cement truck crashed into many cars on the Karu Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory. The heavy truck lost control coming down Kugbo Hill when its brakes failed. It smashed into traffic heading the opposite way, crushing several vehicles with people inside. Bystanders said the truck driver ran away, fearing angry crowds might attack him because of how bad the crash was. Some motorcycle riders caught him near Karu Roundabout before he could escape completely.
Federal Road Safety Corps workers arrived quickly to help injured people and clear the road. The accident created huge traffic jams as crowds gathered to watch or help. Nobody knows exactly how many people died, but sources say there might be a lot of deaths based on how...
Farah Dagogo asks Nigerians to remember values like sacrifice, justice, and shared duty during Easter. The former House member believes these values connect to our constitutional democracy. He sees Easter as a time for personal reflection and renewed focus on the main ideas in Nigeria's 1999 Constitution. His message comes amid recent political changes in Rivers State, where President Tinubu imposed emergency rule.
Dagogo recently went to court about this situation in his home state. Despite concerns about Rivers' politics, he trusts Nigerian courts and the constitution to solve problems. He links Easter themes of sacrifice and hope to how the government should work with people freely choosing their leaders. He chooses legal paths to...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio asks Nigerians to work together for national progress. He wants people to set aside their differences based on politics, religion, or ethnic background. This message came through his media advisor, Eseme Eyiboh, as part of Easter celebrations. Akpabio also called on those behind mass killings to stop their violent actions.
He congratulated Christians for finishing their Lenten fast. He encouraged them to show qualities like Christ's humility, love, and spirit of sacrifice. The Senate President reminded everyone that all humans deserve respect regardless of background. He asked Nigerians to help those affected by violence across the country.
Akpabio believes prayer should continue even after Easter...
A lawyer named Charles Ebuka Egbunike asked the Niger State Police Commissioner to arrest the District Head of Kashikoko community. The petition claims Malam Sa'idu Minin Nagya ordered an attack on police officer Ndako Aliyu. The officer was traveling with his brother Kuta Jibrin to check on a building project when they were ambushed. They carried five million Naira cash and three water pumping machines during their journey.
The attack happened in a forest area called Ruwako, where seven people blocked their path. Two attackers, Ibrahim Adamu Zabokun and Babadu Yadi, were recognized by the victims. According to the petition, the attackers said they acted on direct orders from the District Head to kill them. One attacker cut through the...
A shocking scene unfolded at Bauchi Emir's Palace when Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau reportedly slapped Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar during a heated argument. The clash happened at former Governor Mohammed Abubakar's turbaning ceremony, which doubled as his daughter Khadija's wedding. People who saw the incident said Tuggar made negative remarks about the current state government that angered the deputy governor. Vice President Kashim Shettima had to step in quickly to stop the situation from becoming worse.
The fight stems from ongoing political tensions between Tuggar and Governor Bala Mohammed's administration. Tuggar previously accused the governor of using tax reforms to launch a presidential campaign for 2027. The...
