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The Ondo State Police Command said its operatives have arrested two notorious kidnapers identified as Abubakar Umar and Mohammed Shehu who were allegedly responsible for abduction and killing of one Alaba Abe, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe was the coordinator of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation in Supare Akoko community. Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state last April. The spokesperson for Ekiti Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, in a statement on Friday explained that the two suspects were arrested following a voice note which was sent to the phone of Sheu after the…

The suspension placed on Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been quashed by an Abuja Appeal Court. A three-member panel of justices, in the lead judgment read by Justice Umaru Fadawu on Friday, also ordered that the matter be re-assigned to another panel of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Fadawu, in the verdict, agreed with the arguments of Magaji’s counsel, Mr Adeola Adedipe, that the tribunal’s order was prejudicial and amounted to his client’s denial of fair hearing. Recall that the CCT…

Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has declared that competent leadership is the critical missing component for Nigeria to fulfill its full potential. On the ‘Elevate Africa Convos’ podcast, Davido stated that Nigeria can thrive but suffers from poor government, which impedes advancement. “I tell people, if you can survive in Nigeria, you can survive anywhere,” Davido stated. “I just feel the only thing missing is the right leaders to guide us. Once we get that right, I believe there’s nothing that can stop us.” Recall that Davido recently created controversy by advising Americans against considering relocating to…

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his fifth studio album, 5IVE, set for release in 2025. In a post on X on Thursday, the ‘Awuke’ crooner revealed that a single from the album, titled Funds, will be released at midnight. The track features Odumodublvck and Chike. Describing the album, Davido said it reflects his personal journey and growth as an artist. He tweeted, “My People! THE JOURNEY CONTINUES in 2025 with my new album, 5IVE!! This one is straight from the heart – my story, my truth, my growth. ”WE NOT WAITING THOUGH! Tonight at…

Police officers, equipped with advanced gear, took over the Emir of Kano’s palace as early as 6 a.m. on Friday sealing the palace. At the time of filing this report, the reasons for the sealing of the palace remained unclear. However, a source within the palace suggested it might be related to plans by Emir Muhammad Sanusi to address an economic summit involving key stakeholders. Another source hinted that the situation could be tied to Emir Sanusi’s intention to appoint a district head for Bichi town, a position previously nullified by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. As of this…

The FCT Directorate of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated alcoholic beverages in sachet and PET bottles in Wuse Market, Abuja. NAFDAC’s Director of FCT directorate, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, said after the operation on Thursday that several sachets of alcohol and in small bottles, including 30ml and 100ml packs, were discovered and confiscated. Azikiwe, therefore, urged distributors and retailers to desist from the sale and distribution of the banned products, urging them to return any remaining stock to NAFDAC. He said “we want to appeal to manufacturers to respect the ministerial ban and the…

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told party leaders from the North Central Zone to immediately convene a stakeholders meeting to nominate a replacement for former national chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu. The body also asked the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) not to shift the much anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for February, next year. The body also charged governors elected on the party’s platform to remain united and not allow individual political ambitions cause a rift among them. The BoT made these resolutions after an emergency meeting held at the party’s…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate release of lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, and for the security authorities to call their operatives to order. The ADC national chairman, Ralphs Okey Nwosu, said this during the official Launch of Digital Political Academy at ADC Global Campus in Abuja yesterday. Farotimi’s arrest for alleged defamation has elicited widespread condemnation from the society. Reacting also, Okey Nwosu, at the event yesterday, said “I am sure you are aware of the arrest of Dele Farotimi. I call on the federal authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of…

The Federal Government, on Thursday, launched a N20 billion consumer credit fund to stimulate demand for locally-assembled automobiles. The scheme which is led by the Nigerian Credit Corporation (Credicorp) hopes to limit interest rates for consumers to single digit. Speaking at the official launch/agreement signing between Credicorp and the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, in Abuja, the Managing Director/CEO of Credicorp, Engr. Uzoma Nwagba explained that the fund aims to eliminate barriers faced by consumers in buying automobiles on credit. Nwagba pointed out that the credit economy helps in improving the quality of lives of citizens as well…

Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, London, Prof. James Tooley, has been suspended, after allegations of an affair with a young woman from Hyderabad, India. The woman, now in her 20s, claims she had a sexual relationship with the now 65-year-old professor. Tooley has denied the allegations. In the news posted on www.indiatoday.in. Tooley is reported to have helped her with paying her university fees. The Indian woman claimed in her diary that she had a sexual relationship with the 65-year-old Prof. Tooley. These allegations sprang up after the professor’s wife handed over copies of the diaries written by…