Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Over 200 people have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Munya local government area of Niger state. The defectors cited the state governor’s developmental achievements and improving the well-being of the people in the state in the past one year as part of the reason for leaving the PDP. The defectors were received by the Commissioner of Land and Survey, Maurice Magaji at Gunu Ward over the weekend alongside the former member of the House of Representatives representing Munya/Shiroro/Rafi Federal Constituency, Abdullahi Ricco and former House of Assembly member representing Munya, John…

The Nigeria Air Force said on Sunday that its air component of Operation Whirl Punch carried out precision strikes on terrorist enclaves in Giwa LGA, Kaduna State, killing many who last week ambushed troops along the Kaduna – Abuja road, and killed several soldiers. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Defence Media Operations confirmed the killing of the terrorists in a statement in Abuja. He said, “Despite the weather challenges hampering ongoing efforts to diminish the capabilities of criminal elements in the Northwest, air operations by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch have continued unabated with remarkable levels…

US rapper Wiz Khalifa has been charged with illegal drug possession after performing at a seaside festival in Romania, where he allegedly consumed cannabis on stage, prosecutors said Sunday. The hip-hop star was headlining at the “Beach, Please!” festival in the Romanian village of Costinesti on the shore of the Black Sea, when he got caught with the drug early Sunday, prosecutors say. Cannabis is considered a “risk drug” in Romania, and possession is punishable by up to ten years in prison. Videos posted on social media show the rapper being escorted from the venue by Romanian authorities. “During a…

The owner of X platform, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk has endorsed the candidacy of Donald Trump after an assassination attempt on the former US president. Musk in a single line tweet said he fully endorsed President Trump for the forthcoming United States presidential election. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery”, he said. He wished the former president quick recovery from his injury. However, the tech giant in another tweet called on the head of Secret Service in the country to honorably resign following the assassination attempt on Trump. “The head of the Secret Service and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered parcels of cocaine hidden in the soles of shoes bound for Europe. In a separate discovery, tramadol pills were found concealed in custard containers. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared videos of the seized contraband on X com on Sunday. The agency warned travelers to be cautious when accepting luggage or items from others to deliver, as they may be unaware of the contents. Sharing the videos he wrote, “First video reveals moment #ndlea_nigeria officers discovered parcels of cocaine in soles of shoes going to Europe while the…

An eyewitness has narrated how some eyewitness saw a man with a rifle on the rooftop of a building close to the campaign rally venue and reported the unusual sight to the police but “they were slow to respond and they allow Trump to speak.” A man with a rifle could be seen on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, but police were slow to respond after being alerted, according to an eyewitness.” Greg, the witness, told the BBC the man was armed with a rifle and had crawled on top of…

Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel on Saturday after an Israeli air strike that according to a Lebanese security source killed two civilians in the country’s south. The Israeli military, whose forces have been trading regular cross-border fire with Hezbollah since early October, said its raid had targeted two operatives from the Iran-backed group. The Shiite Muslim movement said it had retaliated by launching dozens of rockets at the border town of Kiryat Shmona, in Israel’s north. The Israeli military said four soldiers were wounded including one “severely”, after air defences intercepted most of the “approximately 15 launches… identified crossing…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and former Ogun Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, on his 85th birthday, praising his dedication to progressive ideals and passion for Nigeria’s development. Tinubu’s birthday message to Osoba was contained in a statement on Saturday evening by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Osoba, a renowned journalist and elder statesman, served twice as Governor and set a high standard of excellence in journalism, inspiring generations of media practitioners. Tinubu, a long-time friend ofOsoba, commended him for launching his new book, “Segun Osoba: My Life in the Public Eye,” and trusts…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed as Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters (Office of the President). Mr. Mohammed is an experienced politician and businessman from Kano State. He is a former Senator representing Kano Central and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The President expects that the new Special Adviser on Senate Matters will deploy his immense experience for enhanced synergy between the Executive and the Legislature and for improved government performance.

Nigerian-born Bayo Dosunmu, Lambeth Council’s chief executive, has quit after being charged with drink-driving and drug possession offences. Dosunmu is accused of fleeing the scene of a car crash in Westminster at the end of June. The 46-year-old from Hammersmith was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, possession of class A drugs, and driving without insurance. Following the arrest, Lambeth Council stated that Mr. Dosunmu would be taking some time “away from work.” On Wednesday, a town hall spokesman confirmed that he will officially leave the £185,000-a-year…