The death of former NUJ FCT Chairman, Patrick Osadebamwen, has opened an unexpected path to reconciliation among Abuja journalists. At a Night of Tributes held in his honour on Monday, journalist and media critic, Dr. Lemmy Ughegbe, publicly forgave fellow journalist Emeka Eze over past disagreements. Ughegbe did not stop at words. He walked to Eze, embraced him and declared him his brother, drawing loud applause from journalists at the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Utako. The emotional gesture became the defining moment of the tribute. Ughegbe said Osadebamwen’s death should compel members to confront the divisions that had strained relationships…
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The 27 members of the Niger State House of Assembly have denied reports that 15 lawmakers are planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers described the reports as baseless and politically motivated. The rumour claimed that the affected lawmakers, known as the G-15, planned to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They were said to be unhappy after losing out in the APC primaries and consensus arrangements. But addressing journalists in Minna on Tuesday, Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji dismissed the claim. Sarkindaji said none of the 27 lawmakers was planning to leave the APC. He said the…
Gunmen have abducted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdullahi Fanka, in a fresh attack on a rural community. Fanka was reportedly taken away after the attackers stormed Beli town, his hometown, around 10:00pm on Monday. Residents said the gunmen opened fire as they entered the community, forcing locals who attempted to resist them to retreat. An Almajiri was reportedly hit by a bullet during the attack. A resident said he survived and is receiving treatment. The attackers reportedly escaped towards Babbarika village, abandoning three motorcycles along the route. Tension reportedly increased…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The party cited what it described as unresolved allegations linked to a drug-related case in the United States. APM made the call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar. The statement followed reports that Tinubu’s lawyers had challenged the release of documents allegedly held by the FBI and DEA. APM said the legal action had increased public interest in the controversy. The party urged the U.S. judicial system to determine the matter based on the law and available evidence.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, to appear for questioning after declaring him wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said Sylva should make himself available to the commission. “He has been declared wanted; he should make himself available to the commission,” Oyewale said. The statement came shortly after Sylva announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. In his resignation letter dated August 31, 2026, Sylva accused the EFCC of acting increasingly like an organ of the APC rather than a state institution.…
The Federal Government has tightened its control over the deployment and redeployment of civil servants, directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies to stop moving officers from recognised professional pools without approval from the appropriate authorities. The directive, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, is aimed at curbing unauthorised staff movements and strengthening administrative control across the Federal Civil Service. The circular warned that officers posted to ministries, departments and agencies from recognised professional pools must remain in their approved offices, departments, divisions, units or sections unless their deployment is reviewed and approved by…
A joint security operation has led to the rescue of 21 travellers abducted along the Alloma–Ejule–Itobe road in Kogi State. The rescue operation was disclosed in a statement by Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade The statement indicated that victims were rescued on Monday after troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, working with the police, Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters and vigilantes, combed the Egume and Ochaja forests in Dekina Local Government Area. Explaining further, the statement said the operation followed intelligence on the reported mass abduction of travellers along the major…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged cable vandalism and the theft of six generators from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Jega. The command said two suspects, Aliyu Muhammed, 24, and Yusuf Dudduke, were arrested on August 28 over alleged vandalism and theft of aluminium cables from an electricity pole at Dudduke Village, Jega Local Government Area. According to the police, Muhammed was arrested while allegedly carrying bundles of aluminium cables concealed in a sack. His interrogation reportedly led to the arrest of Dudduke. In a separate operation following a report of breaking…
From Umar Egbunu Muhammed, Lafia The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command, has arrested two suspects over an alleged robbery, vehicle theft and attempted disposal of a stolen car in Lafia. The suspects were arrested on August 21, 2026, at a mechanic workshop along Secretariat Road, Shabu, Lafia North Development Area. The Command’s Public Relations and Strategic Communications Officer, SC Jerry Victor, disclosed this while parading the suspects on behalf of the State Commandant, Brah Samson-Umoru. Victor said the arrests followed credible intelligence and sustained efforts by NSCDC operatives. He said the suspects were intercepted while…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed more than 40 of its staff members over alleged corruption and financial misconduct in the past three years. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Monday during a briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on the achievements recorded under his leadership. According to Olukoyede, the affected personnel were dismissed after being found involved in various acts of corruption and financial malpractice. He added that the commission had also commenced the prosecution of more than five former staff members over alleged offences. The EFCC chairman said the disciplinary measures were part of…