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 ANAMBRA POLICE TAKES OVER THE SCENE OF A FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF SIX PERSONS IN ONITSHA TO FACILITATE INVESTIGATIONS The Anambra State Police Command has taken over the scene of a fatal motor accident that occurred on 15th March 2025 by 9pm at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha.  The accident claimed the lives of six persons and left a few others with various degrees of injury. The aim of the take over is to ensure order in the area as well as to facilitate investigations into the incident . Eye witness accounts reveal that the accident occurred as a result of loss of control of a truck that rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles and a commercial bus loaded with passengers. Meanwhile, some of the injured are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in the morgue and some relatives of the victims have been contacted and debriefed about the incident. To this end, the Command while condoling the families and friends of ...

 Governor Otti Orders Demolition of Kidnappers’ Hideout in Osisioma Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has ordered the demolition of a bungalow in Osokwa, Osisioma LGA, which was used as a kidnappers’ hideout. The decision follows a police operation that rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized six kidnappers. Speaking at a press conference with the Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, Governor Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting crime, vowing to prosecute the building owner. He also instructed the Commissioner for Local Government to question the community’s traditional ruler over the incident. Governor Otti commended the police for their bravery and hinted at a financial reward for the officers involved. CP Danladi Isa confirmed that the tactical team tracked the kidnappers to the hideout after the March 9 abduction in Obingwa and successfully overpowered them in a gun battle. The Commissioner assured residents that security efforts in the state ...

 From Kaduna To Europe: 18-Year-Old John Auta Signs With FK Teplice Rising Nigerian football talent John Auta has officially signed with FK Teplice, a top-tier club in the Czech Republic. The 18-year-old striker and winger began his journey on the streets of Ungwar Boro, Kaduna, before refining his skills at Mosports in Kaduna and later at Right2Win Sports Academy in Abia. Auta’s move to FK Teplice was made possible through the efforts of Raymond Moses Udofeh, who scouted him and played a key role in securing the transfer.

 Kaduna Labour Party Former Zonal Secretary Of All Support Groups Defects To ADC, Cites Lack Of Internal Democracy, Transactional Politics Amb. Comr. Onuh Henry, the former Zonal Secretary of all Labour Party (LP) support groups in Zone Two, Kaduna, has officially resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Announcing his defection in a statement made available to KADUNA POLITICAL AFFAIRS on Sunday, Henry stated that his decision followed deep reflection and consultations with his supporters, as he could no longer remain in a party that had abandoned the principles of internal democracy and good governance. “The Labour Party, which once held great promise as a movement for true change, has sadly become entangled in transactional politics, undermining the aspirations of millions of Nigerians who believed in its vision,” he said. Henry expressed confidence in the ADC as a political platform that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and inclusivity....

 Dubai Police arrests 33 Beggars in the First Ten Days of Ramadan. The Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, in cooperation with Dubai Police stations, apprehended 33 beggars of various nationalities during the first ten days of Ramadan. This effort is part of the Combat Begging campaign launched by Dubai Police under the slogan "A Conscious Society, Free of Beggars" The campaign is conducted in cooperation with strategic partners, including the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, and the Al Ameen Service. The campaign aims to raise awareness about preserving the country's civilised image by combating and preventing begging. Colonel Ahmed Al Odaidi, Deputy Director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, em...

 LASG ROLLS OUT DIVERSION PLAN FOR INDEPENDENCE BRIDGE REPAIRS The Lagos State Government has rolled out a diversion plan ahead of the emergency repairs of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS route), scheduled from Wednesday, 19th March, to Monday, 26th May, 2025. During the repairs, the section of the road from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) through Bonny Camp Bridge down to Independence Bridge will be closed to vehicular movement. Similarly, the service lane at Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge inbound Independence Bridge will not be available for motorists. However, the service lane from Ahmadu Bello Way to Ozumba Mbadiwe will be open to traffic. Consequently, the following alternative routes have been mapped out for motorists: FROM AHMADU BELLO WAY INBOUND VICTORIA ISLAND Motorists heading to Victoria Island from Ahmadu Bello Way are advised to use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue inbound Akin Adesola Street, and proceed to Falomo Roundabout, then link Obafemi Awo...

 First you confess that #USAID is funding Boko Haram, ISWAP and other terrorist organisations in Nigeria and now you say you want to impose sanctions on us for the very same terrorist activities that your USAID is funding.  It appears that you Yankees are as confused as the autumn morning and a victim of your own obsession for power and control.  If you want the killing of innocent people to stop in Nigeria or elsewhere and if you truly desire world peace then get rid of your monumental appetite for money laundering, thievery, misappropriation of public funds, stealing and corruption through contrived and premeditated foreign wars and conflicts, stop supporting and funding the genocide in #Gaza and turmoil in the Middle East, stop giving Israel a free pass on all her atrocities, bring peace to Ukraine and reign in #NATO, get rid of Zelenksy, build bridges with Russia, desist from troubling the #EU, stay in your lane, mind your business and stop interfering in the affairs ...

 Abia State Government has fully enforced its procurement laws, making it mandatory for all contractors and vendors to register with the Due Process and Public Procurement Bureau before doing business with the State. The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Due Process, Dr. Oluebube Chukwu who stated this in an interview at his office in Government House Umuahia, revealed that before his appointment, many people and business owners were unaware of the bureau’s existence, adding that through deliberate reforms the Agency has become a key player in the governance structure of the State. He assured Abians that the State’s procurement process now operates with efficiency and integrity that enables a seamless online registration system without bureaucratic bottlenecks, adding that one of the notable achievements of the bureau was its contribution to revenue generation of the State While commending the State Governor for his commitment to due process, Dr Oluebube said the Go...

 An Indiana mom left her 1-week-old baby and 1-year-old home alone to go drinking and then wrecked her car. She then got arrested and would not tell the police where her children were located.  Police in Muncie, Indiana were called to the scene of an accident on March 12th. Once on scene they discovered 32-year-old Sandra Henriquez had struck a pole with her vehicle. Police report that Henriquez seemed intoxicated with slurred speech while speaking with officers. Officers at the time noticed a car seat and began asking Henriquez where her children were at. Henriquez denied having children initially but later admitted she had children... but would not disclose their location. Police took her to the hospital for evaluation before booking her into jail where she was again asked about her children. She still would not disclose her children's location.  Officers would get a break when neighbors of Henriquez called police around 2:30 p.m.,  to report 2 babies crying in a h...

 A 16-year-old Kentucky boy takes his life after being the victim in an AI sextortion scam. Eli Heacock tragically took his own life on February 28th in Glasgow, KY. Eli's twin sister discovered him in his room suffering from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Eli was rushed to a nearby hospital where he sadly passed away from his injuries. The family struggled to understand why their happy-go-lucky son had taken such drastic measures after seemingly showing no signs of depression. That's when an FBI agent went through Eli's phone and informed the family Eli had been victim of a sextortion scheme. The most shocking part of the story is that the family shared that the images used to extort the young man were AI generated. The offender created the images with AI technology and sent them to Eli. They then threatened to release the images unless Eli sent them $ 3,000. They also insinuated that his family would be harmed.  Heartbreakingly, Eli's family found texts where Eli had...

 It’s Disrespectful Of El-Rufai To Invite Me To SDP -Sule Lamido Former Governor Sule of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has reacted to a call made by a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai who urged prominent opposition leaders to join his new party, Social Democratic Party, SDP, Daily Nigerian reports.  Recall that Mr El-Rufai, during an interview with the BBC aired on Saturday, had urged opposition leaders like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola and others to join the SDP. But responding to the invitation during an interview with the same station on Sunday, Mr Lamido described the invitation as an insult to the PDP. “It’s an act of disrespect for him to make that call. How can a little child claim to be more intelligent than his grandfather? “The party we formed, the PDP, is the one that gave birth to El-Rufai. You’re not enough to make us leave the PDP, “He once said that there are no elders in Nigeria in politics, but now...

  Kenyans dominated the podium at the Rome Marathon in Italy, with Robert Ngeno clinching victory in a time of 2:07:35.  Brian Kipsang secured second place, finishing in 2:07:58,  while Joshua Kogo completed the sweep in third place with a time of 2:08:02

 “I Deposited N550 Million at First Bank Abiriba Branch to Keep It in My Community”—Businessman Dr. Agbai Eke Agbai Renowned businessman Dr. Agbai Eke Agbai has revealed that he deposited N550 million into a fixed deposit account at First Bank’s Abiriba branch in response to an appeal by the bank’s former Group Managing Director. His intention was to ensure that the branch remained operational in his community. “I deposited that money into a fixed deposit account, with a certificate issued to me by First Bank, based on an appeal from the former Group Managing Director. This was done to prevent the bank from being removed from Abiriba,” he stated. However, upon his return to Nigeria, Dr. Agbai was met with an alarming discovery. “I went to First Bank in Abuja to make a withdrawal, only to find out that N55 million had been withdrawn from my account by bank officials. They claimed that I personally made the withdrawals at their Uzuakoli Road branch in Umuahia, but at that time, I was...

 Senator Natasha Alleges Plot To Arrest Her Upon Return To Nigeria Over IPU Speech On Akpabio Harassment Allegations Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has alleged that plans are being made to arrest her upon her return to Nigeria after attending the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York. According to PREMIUM TIMES, Natasha claims that her speech at the event, where she raised concerns about sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has triggered threats against her. She revealed that after her address at the United Nations premises, three Nigerian Embassy officials, led by the Chargé D’Affaires, attempted to remove her from the venue. However, she said parliamentarians from other countries and event security personnel intervened and prevented her removal. The senator clarified that she had independently registered for the conference as a senator, securing accreditation through IPU’s mailing list from her previou...

 This Kenyan Lady 37 Years Old, MARGRET NDUTA Will take Her Last Supper today at 7:30Pm then hanged at 8:30Pm in Vietnam after she was found guilty having 2Kgs of cocaine Kenyan Govt has no treaty agreement with Vietnam that can allow a prisoner to be transferred to Kenya. There is no bilateral agreement between the two nations. As of now, there is no Kenyan Embassy in Vietnam that could negotiate the transfer of Margaret Nduta.  Vietnam's law and the nature of crime Nduta committ€d has severe penalties compared to other countries. This shuts down the fate of Margaret Nduta.  Just imagne if Kenyan govt want to help Nduta, they have to write to Vietnam Embassy in Tanzania which will later pass information to Bangkok Embassy in Thailand which is the only accredited Embassy to directly talk to Vietnam Govt.  But I am sure if the Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi can try his best to reach out to Vietnam government even through a Vietnam Allie like Thailand preside...

 SERAP Sues Akpabio For Failing To Lift ‘Unlawful Suspension’ Of Senator Natasha The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio over "the failure to reverse the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her right to freedom of expression." Mr Akpabio is sued for himself and on behalf of all members of the Senate.

 "Divorce is very easy these days because women don’t take advice”. “Have you ever asked why your mother stayed in marriage despite the man's faults? They were patient. Sometimes, our mothers would even catch their husbands in bed with another woman, but they would drive the woman away and continue the marriage. Even the neighbors wouldn’t hear about it. But nowadays, everything is being brought to the internet. Some of these problems, if discussed privately, could actually be fixed, but the internet often worsens the situation....😁🫠 Women need to be educated about marriage again." — Patience Ozokwor

 "FOR THE PURITY OF YOUR SOUL, RUN AWAY FROM ANY VVOMAN WHO ASKS YOU TO LICK PLATE!" -Pastor W.F Kumuyi "Waywardness has become the order of the day, people now emulate what p0rnstars do, the society has accepted prom!scuity as a normal thing. A man will use his mouth to say Jesus is lord and will still use that mouth to wash a vvoman's plate. Oh no, don't do that because you are defiling your soul, the plate you are licking is one of the most contaminated parts of the human body. If a vvoman asks you to lick, you have to run because she doesn't love you! Halleluyah"

 Cuba’s power grid failed Friday night, leaving millions of the island nation’s 10 million residents in the dark. The outage, which began around 8 p.m. Eastern time, affected most of western Cuba, including the capital of Havana. Cuba has struggled with blackouts in recent months, including a nationwide one in December. Friday’s power failure was the fourth widespread one in five months. Government officials blame U.S. economic sanctions for the ongoing crisis, while others point to aging infrastructure, fuel shortages and the island’s susceptibility to hurricanes. Vicente de la O Levy, Cuba's minister of energy and mines, said on X Friday night that the country was making progress in restoring electricity. He gave no reason for the power grid’s crash apart from saying it started at the Diezmero substation, which then caused the National Electric System to fail.

 Customs Names First Lady Remi Tinubu as ”Grand Patron“ for African Volleyball Tournament ...As CGC Adeniyi Champions Gender Inclusion in Nigeria Customs Service Following the preparation to commence the long-awaited African Volleyball Tournament in April 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service has named the First Lady and wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as the Grand Patron of the upcoming female volleyball tournament. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement on Friday, March 14th, 2025, when he officially visited the First Lady at her office in Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. It will be recalled that the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, commended the Nigeria Customs Service on 17 February 2025 for securing the hosting rights for the CAVB 2025 Women’s African Club Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take place in Abuja from 1 to 14 April 2025. During the engagement, CGC Adeniyi lauded th...

  Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended Professor Nnenna Oti, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, for her integrity and fearlessness during the 2023 election in Abia State. The governor's praise came during the wedding ceremony of Prof. Oti's daughter, Dr. Onyinyechi Orieoma, and Engr. Ugochukwu Peter, held in Ebonyi State. Governor Otti acknowledged Prof. Oti's refusal to succumb to pressure and her adherence to her conscience, which he believes led to his victory in the polls. He also addressed the coincidence of their similar names, which some had used to allege a relationship. However, Governor Otti clarified that he had never met Prof. Oti before her appointment as the returning officer for Abia State in 2023. The governor expressed his gratitude to Prof. Oti for her role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. He stated, "I want to use this podium to recognize her and thank her for what she did for Abia people....

 Sanusi shouldn’t parade himself as Emir of Kano, says plaintiff Kingmaker, Aminu Baba-Dan’Agundi, on Saturday advised Muhammadu Sunusi II not to parade himself as the 16th Emir of Kano, following Friday’s Court of Appeal’s ruling on the emirship tussle. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday stopped the enforcement of its January 10 judgment setting aside the June 20 order by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, nullifying the steps/actions taken by the Kano State Government pursuant to the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, including the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. The Appeal Court granted the order for stay of execution, pending the determination of the pending appeals before the Supreme Court, in two rulings in two applications, filed by Agundi. The plaintiff (Agundi), while briefing reporters in Kano on Saturday said: “For any other reason, Sunusi Lamido or Sunusi II should not parade himself as the Emir of Kano. ...

 El-Rufai plays down merger talks, asks Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola to join SDP Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, has appealed to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai moved to the SDP from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 10 over what he described as a divergence in values with the ruling party. “Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party,” he had said. “On my part, I have raised concerns in private and, more recently, in public regarding the capricious trajectory of the party. Therefore, at this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish.” In an interview published by BBC Hausa ...

 FG breaks silence on Lagos-Calabar Highway controversy The Federal Government has defended its decision to award the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech Construction Company Ltd., dismissing concerns over the bidding process. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, addressed the matter on Saturday during an inspection tour of the project in Lagos, insisting that due process was followed. “Some people say that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway didn’t go through a competitive bidding,” Umahi said. “I want to explain this: we have three types of procurement allowed by law.” He outlined these as restrictive procurement, selective/competitive bidding, and open bidding. The minister explained that the government specifically sought companies with advanced concrete paving technology, a method that was uncommon in Nigeria before the project commenced. “When we started this project, we asked for companies that have up to five written concrete pavers,” he said. “You will agree with ...

 Eviction alert: Lagos gives street traders 48 hours to vacate or face action The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders occupying road medians from Ebute-Ero to Oja Oba in Lagos Island, warning them to vacate immediately or face enforcement action. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the directive on Saturday, stating that the move aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to restoring order, cleanliness, and security in the state. “The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has served a 48-hour vacation notice to traders selling and sleeping on the median from Ebute-Ero-Iga Idungaran to Oja Oba in Lagos Island,” Wahab said. He emphasised that the government would not tolerate street trading and illegal habitation on road medians, stressing that such activities compromise public safety and environmental health. “This is in line with the Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu-led admini...

 Landlady gave us quit notice after finding out we’re blind– Abuja couple Despite numerous challenges, John and Janet Paul, an Abuja-based visually impaired couple, have remained steadfast in their love. In this interview with SOLOMON ODENIYI, they share their love story and the struggles they face because of their impairment, including their landlady’s attempt to evict them from her house because of their physical conditions What can you tell us about your background? I initially thought I wouldn’t be able to go far in life because of my visual impairment. But that changed when I was introduced to someone who told me about a school for the blind. I attended the school from primary level, where I was taught how to read Braille. I am studying Peace and Conflict Resolution at the National Open University in Abuja. My education has been sponsored by a group of individuals whom I deeply appreciate for covering my school fees and other expenses. However, due to the economic situation of...

 NYSC officials threatening me for criticizing Tinubu’s govt – Corps member  A serving corps member in Lagos state has raised an alarm after allegedly receiving threatening messages. This followed her viral video criticizing the Tinubu’s government over rising inflation and economic hardship. In the widely circulated video shared on Tiktok via @talktoraye, the corp member expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria. She openly criticized President Bola Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens. She further explained how the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has been less beneficial to her, having had to spend more than the allowance she receives. She said: “If a lot of Nigerians come out and start speaking about what we are going through, maybe changes will be made in the government. I just want to say to our president, I don’t know if there is any other...