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A civil society organisation, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has petitioned Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), calling for an independent review into the death of a 19-year-old in Enugu State following contradictory official police conclusions on whether the teenager was murdered or died of natural causes. In a petition dated 26 December and shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the organisation said its intervention is not based on a definitive finding of homicide, but on what it described as the failure of the Nigeria Police Force to transparently reconcile conflicting investigative outcomes reached by different police units.…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State on Friday. This was confirmed by the Nigerian Army via their verified X profile on Saturday. It explained that the visit is aimed at “strengthening civil–military relations and fostering collaboration with traditional institutions.” Shaibu, during the visit, promised that the Nigerian Army will work closely with community leaders to promote stability and coexistence across the country. The Sultan of Sokoto, while responding to the Army chief, praised the officers for their sacrifices and efforts in…
Former Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, has claimed that billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke, father of music star, Davido, wields the real power in Osun State, not Governor Ademola Adeleke. Speaking during an interview on state affairs with Edmund Obilo, Adesiyan alleged that Deji Adeleke is the true authority behind the state government, describing him as the “real governor” of Osun. “Deji Adeleke is the governor. Who is Ademola Adeleke? Can that one become governor?” Adesiyan said. “Deji is the one in charge.” He further stated that Deji Adeleke has long exercised significant influence in Osun politics, even during the tenure…
The Police Command in Anambra has apprehended a robbery suspect who allegedly attempted to snatch a victim’s phone and valuables at gunpoint, but was overpowered due to timely intervention by bystanders. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state Public Relations Officer, disclosed in Awka on Saturday that the incident occurred in Awka, highlighting the prompt action by operatives of the Central Police Station. “Following the victim’s brave resistance and timely police intervention on Dec. 25, Nicholas Nweke, suspected armed robber, was arrested. “Authorities recovered a pump-action rifle, five cartridges, one mobile phone, and N1,200 cash,” Ikenga confirmed. He said that at the…
Popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has rejected the $10,000 settlement from the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, pastor Chris Okafor. The actress made this known in a video made on Tuesday December 23 2025, and shared on her Instagram page Saturday morning. Speaking in the video, Ogala stated that the clergy man brought the money as settlement and also begged her to publicly debunk everything she had said about him. While revealing the outcome of their table talks, she alleged that pastor Chris urged her to lie that she was sent by some pastors to lie against him. “Chris,…
Nigerian coach, Eric Chelle has said he believes the Africa Cup of Nations has grown to be better than than leagues in Europe. According to the former Mali coach, Africa just needs to develop their coaches to match the standard out there in Europe and the world. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Chelle called for more seriousness in the way football is handled in Africa. “We have to create our own identity. For me, this AFCON is better than the league in Europe. This is great,” he said. A win for Eric Chelle’s side means they will become leaders…
The lawmaker representing the Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency, Abdulmalik Zubairu, has paid a condolence visit to Maru community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara over the recent bandits’ attack in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Maru community was attacked by bandits recently, which led to the killing and kidnapping of many innocent people. Zubairu represents Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the lawmaker, Aminu Lawal, said Zubairu visited Maru town and condoled with the family of the…
One person has lost her life while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Nawfia axis, near Enugu-Agidi Junction, along the Awka–Onitsha Expressway, Anambra State. Photos: Scene of the crash… Credit: FRSC The Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the accident in a press statement on Saturday, saying five people—comprising two male adults, two female adults, and one female child—were involved in the incident. Onabe said the crash involved an unidentified driver of a Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC SUV (Registration number: Not Available). She added that while…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has boosted the ranks of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State with the defection of two prominent members of the New Nigeria People’s Party. Barau welcomes Kano gov’s aide, NNPP scribe into APC The defectors are Special Assistant to the Governor in the Office of the Head of Service, Umar Haruna, and Organising Secretary of the NNPP in Bichi Ward, Bichi Local Government Area, Muhammad Hussaini. Haruna, appointed in September 2023, also tendered his resignation from the Kano State Government, citing his commitment to integrity, accountability, and democratic values. In…
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have sent a message to their followers as rumors of a family feud with Victoria and David Beckham continue to intensify. Taking to Instagram on Friday, December 26, Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, shared a joint post, showing off their Christmas together with Nicola’s side of the family. “We wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year filled with so much love, peace and happiness ❤️🎄⭐️, “ they captioned the carousel of photos. In the series of snaps, the couple cozied up to one another in matching Christmas outfits as they posed in…
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