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  A Nigerian man, Bayo Salami, has made shocking allegations against his family, claiming they detained him at an Islamic cleric's residence for 23 days over a property dispute. In a viral video, Salami recounted his ordeal, stating that he returned to Nigeria after 23 years abroad to claim the property he had been sending money for. However, upon his arrival, his family allegedly detained him under the pretense of prayers. Salami, who is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and owns a business called Kuvuki Empire, claimed that he was locked up and mistreated during his detention. He expressed his distress and frustration in the video, sparking widespread concern and outrage online. Watch video below. 

 Police Arrest One Over Cow Poisoning in Benue A farmer has been arrested in connection with the poisoning of cows in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The arrest follows an investigation into the recent poisoning of 20 cows, which has been strongly condemned by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). According to MACBAN Chairman Risku Muhammed, the incident occurred on Saturday in Ucha village, where a farmer, identified as Bawa Oneh, allegedly laced rice chaff with poison and invited a herder to feed it to the cows. This led to the death of 13 cows, with seven others being treated by a veterinary doctor. Muhammed accused criminal elements in Agatu LGA of poisoning and rustling cattle, citing several villages where similar incidents have occurred. He commended the prompt action of the Agatu LGA chairman, Melvin James, and praised the local government and non-governmental organizations for their support. Chairman James confirmed the arrest a...

 How Thunder Killed Herder, Cows In Southern Kaduna A herder and at least 12 cows were reportedly struck dead by lightning in Southern Kaduna. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Sunday in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, the young herder was taking shelter from the rain alongside his cattle when the thunderstrike hit, killing them instantly. “The herder, along with 12 cows, died on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left the community in shock,” Ayuba said. Confirming the incident, Mallam Tanko Isiyaka, the Ardo of Bondon District, disclosed that the deceased herder hailed from Bauchi State. He expressed sadness over the incident and called for prayers and support for the bereaved family as the victim was laid to rest according to Islamic rites. The occurrence has since stirred grief and sympathy among residents of the area.

 Anambra Community Celebrates Eziokpaligwe Festival In Grand style  By Regina Igwebuike  The Amawbia Community in Awka South LGA, Anambra State has celebrated the 2025 Eziokpaligwe Festival in a grand style, showcasing their rich cultural heritage and traditions. This three-day event, held from March 27 to 29, brought together the six villages that make up Amawbia town, as well as friends, well-wishers, and political appointees. The ceremony was declared open by Ozo Arc. Nnaemeka Maduka, who prayed for a successful event and urged everyone to focus on farming for food security. He also invoked the gods of their land for a bountiful harvest this year. In a welcome address, the President General (PG) of Amawbia Community, Nze Chukwukadibia Odumodu, highlighted the significance of the festival originally initiated by Ngene and Umueze villages which was developed from Samba day to Eziokpaligwe day by the Amawbia Town Union, Enugu Branch in 1946. He emphasized that the celebra...

 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE OVER PREGNANCY PRESSURE IN BENUE 31st March, 2025   A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, as a 14-year-old secondary school student, identified as Nicknes Ayo, took her own life following intense pressure from her mother to disclose the identity of the man responsible for her pregnancy. According to sources, Nicknes, who was schooling in Otukpo, returned home on Thursday displaying visible signs of pregnancy.  Her mother, upon noticing the changes, confronted her and demanded to know who was responsible. The questioning intensified, with threats to take her to a clinic in the village for confirmation. Unable to bear the pressure, the young girl fled from home. A neighbor, who identified herself as Mama Enyi, told our correspondent over the phone that the girl was later found in her room, having ingested a substance suspected to be Gammalin, a toxic pesticide. “She was rushed to a ...

 Bobby Oliver, the man who went viral for his "Twisted Tea smack down" has passed away unexpectedly at just 35-years-old.  You may not have known his name, but there is a huge chance that you have seen Bobby Oliver in action. Bobby went viral back in 2020 after an altercation with a man inside of a Circle K in Elyira, Ohio.  In the video, you see a very inebriated man hurling racial insults towards store employees,and Bobby. After a long uninterrupted racial rant, Bobby quietly asked the man to stop which caused the man to escalate his verbal abuse. At which point Bobby asked him to say it to his face. The man then begged Bobby to smack him in the face with the Twisted Tea can he was holding. Bobby obliged, oh how he obliged. After being repeatedly begged to smack the man in the face, Bobby did so. This threw the man off of his feet.  After Bobby floored him with the can of Twisted Tea, the man scrambled to his feet and squared up with Bobby. This was short-lived. Bo...

 A heavily armed Illinois man has been arrested after showing up to a Kentucky funeral and threatening attendees.  Authorities in Williamsburg, Kentucky were called to a funeral home on Friday. They were initially notified of a heavily armed man threatening people who were attending the funeral.    Once on scene, officers were able to take 49-year-old Daniel Graiber into custody.  Authorities said Graiber "had traveled from Illinois to Williamsburg in order to confront the attendees of the funeral". Authorities stated Graiber stopped at 2 separate gun stores on his way to Williamsburg and attempted to buy a 100 count magazine drum. When Graiber arrived at the funeral home, he allegedly began asking employees "when the family of the deceased would arrive". He had also told people on scene he was affiliated with several different law enforcement agencies. When Graiber was taken into custody police uncovered a ballistic vest, 3 handguns, multiple magazines and ammu...

 Enugu State Government unveils LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially announced the members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, scheduled to be held in Enugu in 2026. In a statement, Governor Mbah emphasized that the committee members were carefully selected based on their expertise, outstanding contributions to the sports sector, and dedication to excellence. The LOC will be led by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr., who will serve as the chairman. Full List of LOC Members: Bamiduro Olumide – A respected sports management expert and former badminton champion, serving as General Secretary. Mary Onyali – Former world-class athlete with extensive international experience. Aku Aghazu – Accomplished lawyer specializing in sports management. Victor Okorie – Elite athletes’ representative and member of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Blessing ...

 NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to inaugurate Niger Delta Sports Festival as Commission endorses initiative The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged full support for the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), recognizing it as a crucial platform for discovering and nurturing emerging sporting talent in the region. Dikko who is set to officially declare the festival open, reaffirms the Commission’s dedication to grassroots sports development across Nigeria. The event, scheduled from April 1 to 8 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, will bring together athletes from across the Niger Delta to compete in various sporting disciplines. Speaking ahead of the festival, NSC Director General Bukola Olopade commended the initiative and encouraged other states to adopt similar programs to enhance Nigeria’s talent pipeline. “The Niger Delta Sports Festival represents a vital platform for discovering and nurturing raw talent,” Olopade stated. “We encourage more states to implement similar initiative...

 Global Rights condemns lynching of 16 hunters in Edo State, calls for justice Global Rights, a human rights advocacy organization, has strongly condemned the brutal lynching of sixteen hunters in Uromi, Edo State, on March 27, 2025. The victims were reportedly mistaken for kidnappers by local vigilantes, who took the law into their own hands, leading to a tragic case of extrajudicial killing. In a statement released by its Executive Director, Abiodun Baiyewu, Global Rights described the incident as “senseless and heinous,” highlighting the growing disregard for human life in Nigeria. The organization stressed that such acts directly violate Section 33(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and prohibits unlawful killings. Furthermore, the statement condemned the ethnic profiling that often fuels such violence. Citing Section 43 of the Constitution, which grants Nigerians the right to reside in any part of the country, Global Rights warned that unchecked vi...

 PRESS RELEASE INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE RESCUE 21 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER N4.8M RANSOM, ARMS, AMMUNITION. As Police Arrest 6 for Heinous Crimes The Nigeria Police Force has intensified its efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes across the country, employing decisive nationwide operations to dismantle criminal networks and aggressively tackle kidnapping and illegal arms proliferation.  In a coordinated series of raids throughout the first quarter of 2025, the Force has delivered crippling blows to organized crime, rescuing victims, apprehending key suspects, and seizing a cache of weapons and illicit funds, marking significant escalation in the fight against criminal elements threatening the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.  Most recent of these operations were in Taraba State, where Police operatives attached to the State Command spearheaded one such successful operation on March 29th, 2025, along the Takum/Mararaba road. The operati...

 ANAMBRA CP LEADS SECURITY PATROL WITHIN THE STATE: VISITS THE SCENE OF THE FIRE INCIDENT AT IFEJIRIKA BY NWANGENE, ONITSHA TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALREADY DEPLOYED PERSONNEL TO MAINTAIN ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AREA, AS ONITSHA BUS DRIVERS ASSOCIATION PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR ABSOLUTE RETURN OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN ONITSHA _Directs immediate release of two suspects allegedly held over minor Offence at Fegge Division_ _Makes a Stop Over at the  Palace of Head of Northern Community in Anambra State to highlight the importance of fostering unity_ The Anambra State Commissioner of Police  *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD* embarked on a proactive security patrol within the State today, 31st March 2025, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining Law and Order.  One of the aspects of the patrol was the visit to the scene of the fire incident at Ifejirika by Nwangene, Onitsha. This visit was aimed at ensuring that the police personnel deployed to the area are complying w...

 Sahel States Impose Import Levy to Fund Their Union Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, members of the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods to finance their burgeoning union. This levy, effective immediately, applies to all non-humanitarian goods imported from outside the three nations and aims to support the bloc's activities, Sputnik reported. The AES, initially a security pact established in 2023 by the military rulers of these three countries, has evolved into the Federation of Sahel States, an aspiring economic and military union with plans for biometric passports and closer integration. This move effectively ends free trade with the wider West African region, represented by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three nations withdrew from ECOWAS last year, citing the bloc's perceived failure to assist in their fight against Islamist insurgency and criticizing previously imposed sanctions.

 Shehu Sani reveals plans to return to senate in 2027 A former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has said he has the plan to make a return to the red chamber in 2027. Sani made this known on Sunday at his Kaduna residence. He said, “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions are right and the equations are favourable, I will offer myself to contest specifically for the Kaduna Central senatorial district.” Sani, who was in the Senate from 2015 to 2019, however, said  his primary focus was to see that Governor Uba Sani was elected for a second term. He stated, “For now, our priority is to see that the incumbent governor, Uba Sani, is re-elected. We will work with all our might and strength to achieve this. We know there will be challenges and opposition, but we are well prepared for all forces.” The former senator condemned the recent killing of hunters in Edo State. He said, “...

  Enugu ex-guber candidate, Edeoga dumps LP A few weeks after he met with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Barr Chijioke Edeoga has finally returned to the party. DAILY POST recalls that Edeoga left the PDP after the party’s primary election, and defected to the Labour Party, LP, where he put up a strong fight against the then candidate of the PDP, and now Governor Peter Mbah. However, the PDP chairman in the state, Hon Martin Chukwunweike visited Edeoga in his Enugu home and prevailed on him to return to his political family, the PDP. Prior to the visit by the PDP leadership, the APC in the state also woed Edeoga to join their fold. Indications that Edeoga has settled for the PDP became clearer last week when he met with the LP stakeholders in his Isi-Uzo Local Government Area and threw both options to them. The stakeholders said they were more disposed to his rejoining the PDP. On Monday, today, Edeoga finally arrived at the PDP secretariat in Enugu, describin...

 Concerns in Bayelsa As Gov Diri’s Supporters Fix Rally for Same Venue With Wike’s allies There is growing political tension in Bayelsa State, ahead of the April 12 mega rally in support of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The organisers are also planning to inaugurate a political group: ‘The new Associates’, Bayelsa chapter. However, Governor Douye Diri warned against the rally which he said is capable of triggering violence, but George Turnah, the lead organiser, dare the governor, vowing that the rally would go on. After this development, supporters of the governor also fixed a rally at the same venue, choosing same date and time. Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri had last week during meetings with Bayelsa Elders and Security chiefs alerted that the planned Pro-Wike rally is capable of Igniting crisis in the state due to already tense political climate in the neighbouring Rivers State. Few days after the governor declared his stance against ...

 Gov Yusuf to Okpebholo: Perpetrators of Uromi killings should be Paraded Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Edo State Government to parade those responsible for the brutal killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. He made the call while receiving Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, who led a delegation to Kano to offer condolences over the tragic incident. Welcoming Governor Okpebholo, Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the killings, emphasizing that most of the victims were from Kano State. “It is a known fact that our people were traveling from Port Harcourt through Edo State when they were brutally attacked. Many were maimed, burnt, and murdered in cold blood,” he said. Governor Yusuf acknowledged the swift response of the Edo State Government, commending Okpebholo for his immediate visit to the crime scene and his efforts to ensure the victims were buried in accordance with the law. He also praised the swift arrests made by security agencies and urged ...

 A man named Deepak was detained on Sunday after he rammed a Lamborghini into two labourers, seriously injuring them in Sector 94. The accident took place while Deepak was test-driving the luxury car. According to the police, the car did not belong to him. Locals rushed to the spot after hearing a loud crash and confronted Deepak. Witnesses said that when they asked Deepak to step out of the car, he appeared confused and asked if anyone had been killed. The angry locals accused him of driving recklessly. When one man questioned his stunt-like driving, Deepak claimed he had only pressed the accelerator softly. However, the locals argued that his driving was clearly dangerous. The police arrived at the scene shortly after being informed by the locals. The injured labourers were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The police detained Deepak and seized the Lamborghini. During questioning, Deepak claimed he was distracted by an error message on the car’s screen when th...

 Security Operatives of Abia Operation Crush Involved in Fatal Accident, One Dead A tragic accident occurred on Sunday evening in Umuahia, Abia State, involving security operatives of Operation Crush, resulting in one confirmed death and several injuries. The vehicle transporting the operatives veered off the road and plunged into a deep ditch at Ihie Ibeku along the Bende Road. The accident involved personnel from the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Out of the ten operatives onboard, one NSCDC officer was confirmed dead, while eight others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia. Eyewitnesses praised the swift response of a prominent Ibeku community leader, Akaraka, and other passersby, who helped transport the injured operatives to the hospital. However, road safety officials had yet to arrive at the scene, prompting calls for better road safety measures and emerg...

  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to withdraw a bill proposing a six-month jail term or N100,000 fine for eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections.¹ In a letter dated March 29, 2025, SERAP described the bill as "oppressive" and a violation of citizens' rights under the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights laws. The organization argued that jailing citizens for not voting would be inconsistent with the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights obligations. SERAP also emphasized that the right to vote includes the right not to vote, and citizens must be free to decide whether to participate in elections. Instead of criminalizing voter apathy, SERAP recommended that the National Assembly prioritize electoral reforms, such as removing constitutional immunity for state governors and their deputies who...

 Edo Gov. Visits Kano, Condoles Families of Uromi Massacre Victims Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, visited the Kano State Government House on Monday to offer condolences to the government and families of the 16 victims killed in Uromi, Edo State, last week. The trip comes amid widespread outrage in northern Nigeria over the targeted attack on traders from the region. The victims, mostly from Kano and other northern states, were ambushed and killed in Uromi, a town in Edo's Esan North-East Local Government Area. The brutal killings have sparked protests in Kano, Katsina, and parts of Kaduna, with citizens demanding justice and better security for northerners living in the South. Governor Okpebholo assured the Kano State government that his administration is working closely with security agencies to investigate the killings and bring those responsible to justice. He also expressed sympathy for the bereaved families, emphasizing that violence against any ethnic or religious grou...

 Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Assures Residents of Strength Amid Crisis Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara made this statement during an Eid-El-Fitr Sallah visit from Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt. Addressing the delegation, Governor Fubara urged them and his supporters to trust in God's process, emphasizing that the current situation is leading them toward a greater purpose. He acknowledged the emotional toll of the crisis but encouraged steadfastness, giving glory to Almighty God. Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to justice and equality, envisioning a society where no one is oppressed. He promised to strengthen the relationship between religious groups and the government once the current uncertainties are resolv...

 ‘Don’t kill democracy in Nigeria’ — Dele Momodu tells Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu “not to kill democracy in Nigeria”. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu said he and other individuals “who fought for democracy” during the military era were “very embarrassed” that Tinubu suspended Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, and the state house of assembly. Momodu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Nigeria is currently “descending into dictatorship” under Tinubu. He accused Tinubu of attempting to intimidate governors and opposition leaders to get their support for his re-election bid in 2027. “I think it is very unfortunate. I know President Tinubu very well. Though I’ve not been in the same party with him and all that, we were together in exile, and he fought gallantly for this democracy,” he said “A lot of us, his co-comrades at that t...

 I was offered N5bn bribe to impeach Fubara – Rivers Chief of Staff Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone. “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion. It is here in my phone, “It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have printed it and distributed it, in case, in their evil imagination, they decide to attack me. I already have a son and a brother,” he said. Ehie said the offer was made while he was serving as the majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The Chief of Staff also denied claims that he orchestrated the October 30, 2023, bombing of the Rivers Assembly complex on Fubara’s orders. The allegation was made by a form...

 How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control says boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, was not granted approval for the fatal bout after his initial fight scheduled for Friday was cancelled after being adjudged overweight. The 40-year-old former National and West African light-heavyweight champion lost consciousness during his bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra on Saturday. The PUNCH learnt that Olanrewaju was leading on points before the tragic incident occurred in the scheduled eight-round light-heavyweight contest against Mbanugu, also known as “Jon Power,” who holds a record of 12 wins, one loss, and one draw, with 12 knockouts. It took only a few seconds for officials and fans at the Bukom Boxing Arena to realise that something was seriously wrong. Olanrewaju had landed two weak punches on his oppone...

 There will be a deal with TikTok – Trump US President, Donald Trump has expressed his confidence about a deal on TikTok. There is a April 5 deadline for ByteDance to sell the video app or see it banned in the United States. Trump revealed this while speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One. “We have a lot of potential buyers. There’s tremendous interest in TikTok,” he said. “We have a lot of people that want to buy TikTok. “We’re dealing with China also on it, because they may have something to do with it,” he said, adding “I’d like to see TikTok remain alive.” China on Thursday, rebuffed Trump’s suggestion that he might offer to reduce tariffs to get Beijing’s approval for the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese firm. Earlier this month, Trump claimed they were in talks with four groups who want to acquire the platform, which has 170 million American users. A US law has ordered TikTok to divest from ByteDance due to concerns that China could exploit the app to spy on Americans or ...

 I will report Ezekwesili to Igbo traditional leaders, Nwaebonyi threatens Deputy Senate Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has vowed to escalate his recent confrontation with Oby Ezekwesili, the former Minister of Education, to traditional Igbo leaders.  Nwaebonyi stated this on Monday during an appearance on 'Kakaaki', an AIT breakfast program, after Ezekwesili publicly told him to "shut up his mouth." The incident stems from a fiery clash between the two prominent figures during a Senate committee hearing on March 25.  The session, convened by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, centered around a new petition from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central.  Akpoti-Uduaghan has repeatedly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Ezekwesili, who was present as a witness alongside Abiola Akiode, counsel to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the petitioner Zubairu Yakubu, was caught in a war of words with Nwaebo...

 LASBCA BEGINS REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES AS AMNESTY ENDS   The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the removal of illegal structures across the state following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.  The exercise began in Ogudu GRA, where officials of the Agency moved in to enforce compliance with the state's urban planning regulations following the expiration of the amnesty period, which was extended to 31st of December, 2024, to allow property owners to regularize their documents  According to the Permanent Secretary, LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the enforcement drive aims to restore order to the state's physical planning landscape and ensure the safety of residents.  He stressed that the Lagos State Government has given ample time for property owners with illegal structures to obtain necessary approvals and comply with the state’s building regulations. Oki adde...