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TikTok star Peller acquires N350m mansion in Lagos Popular TikTok sensation, Peller, has acquired a multi-million-naira mansion valued at N350 million in Lagos. The 20-year-old content creator revealed the development during a live chat with fellow influencer Sandra Benede, disclosing that the luxury property is located on Chevron Drive in Lekki. Sharing the news on his Instagram page, Peller wrote: “Look at me. God has been so good to me, and I’m so grateful to God and my fans all around the world. Congratulations to me. Finally got a place where I can be loud without landlord wahala.” The TikTok star disclosed that he intends to officially move into the sprawling residence in October 2025. He expressed deep appreciation to God and his fan base for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Clarifying how the mansion was financed, Peller explained that his earnings from TikTok were not solely responsible for the purchase. According to him, he also receives substantial financial ...

 Families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims urge court to reject DOJ deal Families who lost loved ones in two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes are preparing for what may be their last opportunity to demand a criminal trial against the company. On Wednesday, a federal judge in Fort Worth will hear arguments on whether to dismiss a felony conspiracy charge accusing Boeing of misleading regulators about a flight-control system later tied to the crashes, which killed 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia between 2018 and 2019. Boeing initially agreed to plead guilty, but U.S. District Chief Judge Reed O’Connor rejected the plea last year, citing concerns about how an independent monitor would be selected. The company and the Justice Department later struck a new non-prosecution agreement requiring Boeing to pay or invest $1.1 billion in fines, victim compensation, and safety reforms, in exchange for dropping the charge. Families of the victims argue that the new deal is an injustice, allowin...

Netflix to allow users to create and share clips on mobile Netflix on Wednesday unveiled an update to its “Moments” feature, giving mobile users the ability to select start and end points on clips to save and share with others. Originally launched last year, the feature lets viewers highlight favorite scenes from shows and share them directly from the app. The update coincides with the release of the second part of season 2 of the hit series “Wednesday.” Users can now use a “clip” option to adjust segment length, with the clipped videos saved to the “My Netflix” tab for easy rewatching or sharing. The series, a modern take on “The Addams Family,” gained widespread attention last season when a dance scene featuring Wednesday went viral, becoming one of the show’s most recognized moments. With more than 252 million views, “Wednesday” is Netflix’s most popular series to date. This new feature is part of a broader effort by Netflix to refresh its platform, including a redesigned homepage a...

 ‘Ketamine queen’ pleads guilty to supplying Matthew Perry’s fatal dose Jasveen Sangha, known in court and the media as the “Ketamine Queen,” pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that led to the actor’s death. Sangha admitted to five federal charges, including the distribution of ketamine resulting in death and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Her trial, originally scheduled for later this month, will no longer take place. She is the fifth and final defendant in Perry’s overdose case to enter a guilty plea. Perry’s mother, Suzanne Perry, and his stepfather, “Dateline” reporter Keith Morrison, attended the hearing. Sangha, 42, a U.S. and U.K. citizen, had cultivated a reputation among clients as the “Ketamine Queen,” a moniker frequently cited in court documents. Under a plea deal reached on Aug. 18, she pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of ketamine distribution, and one count of ketamine distribution res...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA’S NON-OIL REVENUES POWER STRONGEST FISCAL PERFORMANCE IN RECENT HISTORY   The Presidency welcomes the latest revenue figures for January–August 2025, showing that Nigeria is achieving unprecedented growth in non-oil collections, a direct result of reforms to improve the government's fiscal position, strengthen compliance, and digitise tax administration.   President Bola Tinubu made a pointed reference to this positive growth trajectory in non-oil revenue mobilisation yesterday while addressing a delegation of the Buhari Organisation led by Senator Tanko Al-Makura, which a section of the media has reported out of context.   The President highlighted the significant growth in non-oil revenues accruing to the Federation, federal, state, and local governments. From January to August 2025, total collections reached N20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from N14.6 trillion recorded in 2024. This strong performance aligns with projections, pla...

 Congratulations, Nigeria should not borrow if economy is stabilizing – Peter Obi tells Tinubu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following his claim that Nigeria has achieved its revenue target for the year. Speaking on Tuesday, Tinubu had said Nigeria has met its revenue target for the year and his administration is currently stabilizing the economy. However, Obi noted that Nigeria should not be borrowing and citizens should feel the impact in their daily lives if the economy is stabilizing. In a post on X titled ‘What does Achieving Revenue Target mean to Nigerians?’, Obi wrote: “The President has announced that our nation’s revenue target for the year has now been achieved by August, which could mean a stabilising economy. “Congratulations Mr. President. But Mr. President, if indeed the economy stabilises as you declared, then Nigerians must feel it in their daily lives. “Borrowings must stop now. Huge Contractors’ bill...

 Dangote Group trailer reportedly crushes entire family in Enugu A trailer reportedly belonging to Dangote Group on Wednesday crushed an entire family at Four Corner Junction in Enugu State. Eyewitnesses said the victims, who were inside a vehicle, did not survive the accident. A video circulating online shows the car completely flattened by the truck. The development comes days after Ruth, sister of former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, died from injuries sustained in an accident involving a Dangote Group truck. ollowing Ruth’s death, the management of Dangote Group said arrangements were underway to fly her abroad for treatment before she passed on. Activist, VeryDarkMan, has been campaigning against the reckless attitude of Dangote Group drivers on Nigerian highways. He also claimed that the driver involved in Ruth’s accident had no valid licence. As of the time of filing this report on Wednesday, neither the police nor Dangote Group had issued an official statement on the Enu...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE IN JUST TWO YEARS, NIGERIA IS NOW RESPECTED GLOBALLY   President Bola Tinubu declared on Tuesday that his administration's bold economic reforms, which aim to restore Nigeria to its enviable position, are achieving favourable results.   The President said that the country's economy is now stable and attracting interest from around the world.   He stated this at the State House when he received His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, in audience with some other royal fathers.   President Tinubu said, " Years of neglect and self-deception, fake records, smuggling, and all of that denied Nigeria the necessary revenue for progress and development.   "Then we were confronted again with arbitrage trading of currency, an illusion of selling papers, corruption all over the place, and the integrity of the country and its economy being extremely and adversely challenged.   "We h...

 Former Labour Party VP Candidate Calls for Probe into El-Rufai’s Bandit Payment Claims Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has demanded that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai be questioned over his allegations that the Federal Government is paying bandits as part of non-kinetic measures to address insecurity. Speaking on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed dismissed a rebuttal from the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, describing it as inadequate. “If the office of the NSA treats this matter lightly, then Nuhu Ribadu was never a policeman, nor is he a qualified lawyer. He should not be in that office,” Baba-Ahmed stated, insisting that El-Rufai should be summoned by the police and courts to substantiate his claims. El-Rufai had alleged that both the Federal Government and Kaduna State were paying monthly allowances and supplying food to bandits under what he termed a “kiss-the-bandits” policy. The claims have sparked controversy...

 Young Doctor Dies After 72-Hour Shift at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital A tragic incident has struck the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), where Dr. Femi Rotiifah, a young resident doctor, slumped and died after working a grueling 72-hour non-stop shift in the Emergency Room. According to reports, Dr. Rotiifah had been on continuous call duty for three days before retreating to the call room to rest, where he collapsed. Despite efforts by his colleagues to resuscitate him, he was confirmed dead. The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Tope Osundara, confirmed the incident, stating, “He was on call in the Emergency Room. Afterward, he went to the call room to rest, and it was there that he died. Unfortunately, he was the only one attending to the patient. The overuse of manpower strained his health and led to this painful death. It was a death on duty.” Dr. Rotiifah, a former President of the Port Harcourt University Med...

 A 23-year-old man has been caught posing as a doctor at Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH).  The accused, identified as Mir Hussain Ahmed Barbhuiya from Ganirgram Part II, was working as a fake gynaecologist in the hospital’s outpatient department. Officials said he had been treating patients since August 29. SMCH principal Dr. Bhaskar Gupta told The Assam Tribune that Barbhuiya’s presence in the gynaecology department raised doubts among staff. After suspicion grew, the hospital authorities informed the police. Soon after, he was taken into custody. Cachar Senior Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta said Barbhuiya even bought a stethoscope online to make himself look like a real doctor. He added that police are taking the matter seriously and strict action will be taken, as directed by the Chief Minister and the state DGP. This is not the first such incident in Silchar. Just last month, another fake doctor was caught at Shiv Sundari Nari Shikshasram. The rise in s...

Cancer is rapidly emerging as one of India’s biggest health challenges, with new data showing that nearly one in every 11 Indians is at risk of developing the disease during their lifetime. Between 2015 and 2019, India recorded 15.6 lakh new cancer cases in 2024 alone, with 8.74 lakh deaths. The study, covering 10–18% of the population across 23 states and UTs, revealed that while women accounted for slightly more cases (51.1%), their mortality rate (45%) was lower than men’s, largely due to early detection of breast and uterine cancers. Among men, oral cancer has now overtaken lung cancer as the most common type, driven by a combination of tobacco and rising alcohol consumption. Alarmingly, the Northeast continues to report the highest incidence rates, with cervical, lung, and oral cancers especially prevalent among women. Health experts warn that lifestyle risks and limited early detection remain key barriers to reducing the growing cancer burden.

 Gun rights group challenges Colorado’s upcoming assault rifle restrictions A gun rights group on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s new restrictions on assault rifles, which require prospective buyers to complete a safety course before purchasing rapid-fire firearms. The Colorado State Shooting Association, joined by six individuals, is suing Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Philip Weiser over Senate Bill 25-3, formally titled “Concerning the Prohibition of Certain Semiautomatic Firearms and Rapid-Fire Devices.” The plaintiffs argue that the law infringes on Second Amendment rights and lacks any historical precedent to justify the restrictions. The law, passed largely along party lines by Democrats earlier this year, defines the targeted weapons as semiautomatic rifles or shotguns with detachable magazines, and gas-operated semiautomatic handguns with detachable magazines. Starting August 1, 2026, Coloradans seeking to purchase these firearms must pass a backg...

 Fireworks fatally injure 13-year-old boy in head A 13-year-old boy in Oklahoma died on Labor Day after being struck in the head by a firework. The incident occurred Monday evening at Sandy Park Apartments in West Tulsa, near West 11th Place and South 61st West Avenue. Witnesses said a group of boys were setting off fireworks, some of which ignited a small patch of grass at the south edge of the property. Police reported that the boy was holding a mortar-style firework with the tube facing his head when it ignited. Emergency responders from the Tulsa Fire Department attempted life-saving measures, and the teen was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. A 2022 survey of more than 2,000 parents of children ages 3-18 found that many fail to take adequate precautions to prevent firework injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted that firework-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. had risen roughly 25% over the 15 years leading...

 Karen Huger, Real Housewives of Potomac star, freed from prison following DUI conviction Karen Huger, star of "Real Housewives of Potomac," was released from prison Tuesday morning after serving time for a DUI conviction, according to the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation. The 62-year-old completed a one-year sentence at the Montgomery County Detention Center in Maryland. Huger had been sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended, for driving under the influence and related charges stemming from a March 19, 2024, solo crash near Oaklyn Drive in Potomac. No one was hurt in the incident. Along with her prison term, she was fined $2,900 and placed on five years of probation. She admitted fault in court, expressing relief that no one was injured. Under the terms of her sentence, Huger is barred from driving for a year and could face prison again if she violates probation. Fans and fellow reality stars reacted to Huger’s release on social...

 More than $500,000 in counterfeit Labubu dolls seized at Seattle airport, CBP reports Authorities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport intercepted a shipment of counterfeit Labubu dolls last week with a retail value exceeding $500,000, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. CBP officers inspecting air cargo seized 11,134 dolls, with a suggested retail price of $513,937.76. The shipment, labeled deceptively as “LED Bulb” and originating from South Korea, was confiscated on Aug. 26 for violating federal law against unlawful imports and intellectual property infringement. The counterfeit dolls are slated for destruction, and while no arrests have been made, authorities have not ruled out future action. Fake Labubu dolls, sometimes referred to as “Lafufus,” have raised safety concerns, with community councils warning that poorly made copies could pose choking hazards and contain harmful chemicals. The original dolls are produced by Pop Mart and feature characters from “The Monste...

Harry and Meghan open to returning to royal duties, report says Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, may consider returning to royal duties, according to cultural commentator Kristen Meinzer. Meinzer, who spoke to the Daily Express UK, said that stepping back from their senior royal roles was never Harry’s original intention. “Harry has repeatedly said that it was never his intention to completely surrender his senior royal duties,” she explained. She added that ideally, Harry and Meghan would have been able to pursue passion projects while still serving the crown, similar to Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. Meinzer criticized the late Queen Elizabeth II’s decision to allow the couple to leave their royal responsibilities entirely, noting that the institution did not adequately address the racism Meghan faced. “The queen did not grant Harry and Meghan the same opportunity, nor did the institution treat the racism Meghan faced with the seriousness it warran...

 Kim Jong Un sparks succession rumors by bringing daughter to China parade When Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a major military parade, he was accompanied by an unexpected guest: his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae. The appearance marked her first known international outing and has sparked speculation among experts and analysts that she could be groomed as Kim’s successor in North Korea’s dynastic leadership. Observers note that Kim Ju Ae has been increasingly visible at domestic events over the past year, from naval ship launches to water park openings, gradually being introduced to the public alongside her father. She was seen at the parade in a navy belted jacket with a matching hair ribbon, standing prominently behind Kim during the reception with Chinese officials. Analysts suggest that exposing her to such a high-profile diplomatic event signals both internal succession planning and an effort to cultivate her understanding of international protocol, while also demo...

 Forklift mishap at New York warehouse triggers chemical spill, fire, and shelter-in-place alert A chemical leak and fire erupted Tuesday at a beauty products warehouse in suburban Yonkers, New York, likely triggered by a forklift accident, authorities said, prompting a shelter-in-place warning for nearby residents. The incident briefly disrupted commuter train service ahead of the evening rush. The situation began around noon at the facility along the Hudson River just north of the Bronx. Fire officials said a forklift likely punctured a container while moving products in the tightly packed warehouse, causing a chemical to leak. When firefighters arrived, a large cloud of white smoke was already escaping the building, and within an hour, the leak ignited a fire. Residents in surrounding blocks were told to stay indoors, and streets were closed to traffic and pedestrians due to the “hazmat situation involving bleach.” Two people with pre-existing health conditions were evacuated, a...

 President Trump is officially pulling U.S. Space Command headquarters out of Colorado and planting it in Huntsville, Alabama.   This move overturns the previous administration’s decision and reignites heated discussion about national defense, political influence, and local economic impact.   Do you think Space Command belongs in Alabama or Colorado? What might this mean for America’s future military strategy? Share your thoughts below and join the ACN community for more updates! 

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS MDAs President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to issue a service-wide circular to all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the implementation of mandatory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Act, 2022.   However, President Tinubu called for further, closer and constructive engagement with the Private Sector on the Act to ensure that businesses are not unduly constrained.   The President's directive covers five key areas.   First, all MDAs must enrol their employees in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) health insurance plan. Where desired, MDAs may take up supplementary private insurance coverage in accordance with the NHIA Act.   All entities participating in public procurement must present a valid NHIA-issued Health Insurance Certificate as part of ...

 Russia-Congo ties: Putin praises 'reliable, time-tested friend' Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described the Republic of Congo as a “reliable, time-tested friend and partner” during a meeting with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso in Beijing. “Working together with Congo is one of the priorities of our foreign policy activities in Africa,” Putin said, highlighting Moscow’s interest in strengthening ties, AFP reported. The Russian leader also pledged to expand educational opportunities for Congolese citizens. “Students and young people from your country continue their professional training in Russia, and we are ready not only to maintain this level, but also to increase the number of Congolese who want to receive an education in the Russian Federation,” he added. Putin wrapped up a four-day visit to China, where he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, joined commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and held ...

 Afeez Owo reacts as Yemi Solade apologizes for slapping him on movie set Popular Nollywood producer, Afeez Owo, has finally reacted to a public apology by actor Yemi Solade. DAILY POST reports that Solade had during an interview tendered a public apology to Afeez Owo for slapping him on a movie set. Expressing regrets, Solade explained that he has also discussed the matter with some of their colleagues. Reacting during a recent appearance on the African A-List podcast, Afeez accepted the apology, describing Solade as his senior brother. “After seeing his apology, I let go of the incident. Even if he did not apologize, he is not at fault because it is like when an elder brother beat his younger brother. Even if the older one is at fault, the younger brother will be ask to apologize to the senior. “I was the production manager then and he was an actor. As a production manager im to cater for the actors and crew members well-being. When we were leaving the Ibadan location to another ...

 How I almost died of drug abuse, over dose – Odumodublvck Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck has opened up about his struggle with illicit drug addiction and how he overcame it. He disclosed that he used to take illicit drugs while studying at the University of Lagos and almost died of overdose during an episode. The ‘Pity The Boy’ hitmaker explained that he called his mother to book a flight for him to return to Abuja while battling with the overdose. He stated that after that incident, he only indulged in illicit drugs once before quitting. “I was a very bright student while studying at the University of Lagos. But I was indulging in illicit drugs. One day, I took it and almost died. I called my mother to book my flight to return to Abuja. After that incident, I only took drug once before quitting,” he stated in a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast. Odumodublvck stated that he was grateful to God because not everyone who indulged in illicit substance consumption were privileg...

 UK teen arrested after allegedly hiding dead newborn in closet A 21-year-old University of Kentucky student and cheerleader, Laken Snelling, was arrested on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after allegedly hiding her deceased infant in a closet at her Lexington residence. As reported by Fox News on Tuesday, Police said officers had been “dispatched for an unresponsive infant at a residence in the 400 block of Park Avenue” earlier last week. “When officers arrived, they located an infant that was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the Lexington Police Department said. “The Fayette County Coroner’s Office will release the infant’s cause of death.” Authorities identified Snelling as the baby’s mother and charged her with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. A police report cited by WLEX stated that the newborn was “located wrapped in a towel inside of a black trash bag” in a closet. During questioning, Snelling allegedly “admitted to giv...

 NNPC appoints Andy Odeh, ex-NLNG GM, as spokesperson The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has appointed Andy Odeh as its chief corporate communications officer. Adeh’s appointment comes two months after the resignation of Femi Soneye as NNPC’s spokesperson. In a statement on Tuesday, the national oil company also announced the appointment of Morenike Adewunmi as chief relations officer. According to the oil firm, Odeh has over three decades of extensive experience in communications and business administration across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting industries. Before joining the NNPC, he had a 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG). “There, he held various leadership roles in Community Relations and Development; Business Logistics and Services; Information Management and Technology; Corporate Communications and Public Affairs; Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance, and most recently, General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Devel...

 Oil rises as Ukraine war increases supply worries Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns about supply disruptions grew amid an escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The market is also weighing whether the upcoming U.S. jobs data will lead to interest rate cuts. Brent crude added 37 cents, or 0.54%, to $68.52 a barrel by 7:17 AM WAT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $65.02 a barrel, up $1.01, or 1.58%. WTI futures did not settle on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday in the U.S. This is as Reuters reported that the U.S. labour data is due this week ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, which could strengthen the case for monetary easing after surprisingly weak U.S. payrolls data released in July. On the supply side, recent Ukrainian drone attacks shut down facilities accounting for at least 17% of Russia’s oil-processing capacity, or 1.1 million barrels per day, according to Reuters’ calculations. On Sunday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr ...

 Premier League £3bn summer spending surpasses record Premier League clubs have splashed out more than ever before in a transfer window as spending this summer surpassed £3bn. A total of £2.73bn had been spent by 31 August, but big-money deadline day deals - headlined by Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle to Liverpool for a British record £125m - pushed the total to £3.087bn. The spending was significantly more than last summer, when the outlay by top-flight teams was £1.96bn. The league's record had been the £2.36bn spend in the summer 2023 window. The total this year is more than was spent by Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A clubs combined.

 Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Jonathan push for accessible healthcare Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday expressed concern that millions of Nigerians still trek long distances to access medical services, with many losing their lives to preventable diseases such as malaria. Nigeria bears the highest malaria burden in the world, accounting for about 27 percent of global cases and 31 percent of malaria-related deaths. The 2023 World Malaria Report estimated around 200,000 malaria deaths in the country that year. Children under five remain the most vulnerable, with about 80 percent of malaria deaths in 2022 occurring within this age group, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking at the launch of the Care365 Health Hub in Abuja, Obasanjo said it was unacceptable that, in an era driven by artificial intelligence, a Nigerian child could still die of malaria simply because her mother could not afford the trip to the nearest health facility. Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Jo...

 Southern Kaduna Not A Minority, Middle Belt Forum Tells El-Rufai The Kaduna State Chapter of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has strongly condemned recent remarks made by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Air Commodore John Bako Ajeye (Rtd), made available to KADUNA POLITICAL AFFAIRS, the MBF described El-Rufai’s comments as “incendiary, false, and deliberately misleading,” particularly his claims regarding the demographic and political significance of Southern Kaduna. The Forum noted that contrary to El-Rufai’s assertion that Christians make up “not even 25%” of Kaduna State, verified data indicates that Southern Kaduna, predominantly Christian and comprising 12 local government areas, accounts for nearly half of the state’s estimated 10 million population. The group accused El-Rufai of attempting to “politically diminish” the region, stressing that the 2023 gubernat...

 ADC Chieftain Sues Police IGP, Kaduna Command Over Restrictions On Political Gatherings A leading member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Yusuf Shehu Bello, has taken the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police to the Federal High Court in Kaduna, challenging what he described as unlawful restrictions on political gatherings. Through his lawyer, Barrister Farouk Dikko, Bello filed an interlocutory injunction seeking to stop the police from suspending, disrupting, or interfering with political meetings held in hotels or other public places across the state. Speaking to journalists on Monday after filing the suit, Bello argued that the Kaduna Police Command’s recent directive requiring political parties to give prior notice before convening meetings was unconstitutional and violated the fundamental right of association guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. “We went to court to protect our democratic right...

 Shehu Sani Urges Govt To Involve Fulani Community In Security Policy Former Kaduna Central Senator and human rights activist, Comrade Shehu Sani, has urged the federal government to involve the Fulani community in security policy-making as part of efforts to curb banditry and terrorism in northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Annual Pulaku Day organized by the National Association of Fulbe Students, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Sani stressed that the violent actions of bandits have unfairly tarnished the image of the Fulani. “While I commend the government’s efforts in tackling banditry and terrorism, I strongly advocate for engaging the Fulani community in security policymaking to achieve lasting results,” he said. The former senator also praised ABU students for championing unity among the Fulani and seeking solutions to challenges facing the community. Sani condemned attacks on both Muslim and Christian communities, urging the Fulani to take a firm stance against banditry ...

 Police foil plan by Ondo father to marry off 15-year-old daughter A father identified as Ayoola Sunday has been arrested while planning to marry off his 15-year-old daughter to 52 -year-old man Asere popularly known as “Santo” in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state. The father of the bride was arrested alongside his son, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday in Akure. Ayanlade, who said that the incident happened on Aug. 28 at about 6:53p.m, disclosed that the marriage was foiled following the swift response of the police. “The DPO, Idoani Division, received a report from a community leader, that a 15-year-old girl was about to be given out in marriage to one Asere Sunday ‘M’, aged 52 years, popularly known as “Santo.” “Acting swiftly on this intelligence, operatives were deployed to the venue, where they successfully rescued the victim. “Police arrested the principal suspect, Asere Sunday a.k.a. “Santo,” along with his son, As...