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Tragedy struck in Iperu community, Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, when a 32-year-old man, David Shodola, suspected to be mentally challenged, beheaded an 84-year-old man, Alfred Opadipe, on Friday.  David Shodola’s alleged act of violence resulted in the death of the elderly victim, Alfred Opadipe. In an attempt to apprehend the suspect, Shodola violently resisted arrest and reportedly attacked police officers with a machete. As a consequence, he met his end during the confrontation with the law enforcement officers. The shocking incident has left the community in grief and confusion. David Shodola’s alleged act of violence resulted…

A Federal High Court in Kano has ruled in favor of two residents of Salanta quarters in Kano metropolis, ordering the State Government and other respondents to jointly pay each of the residents the sum of N1 million, according to Daily Trust report. The compensation is for the attempted demolition of their properties. Justice Simon Amobeda, presiding over the case, delivered the ruling on Friday, highlighting that the state government and its agents’ actions of marking the properties for possible demolition without due process were an infringement on the applicants’ right to own immovable property. This right is guaranteed by…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has apprehended four suspects in connection with the alleged theft of a motorcycle in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. According to Mr. Lawal Falala, the NSCDC Corps Commandant in the state, the arrests were made following a complaint filed by the motorcycle’s owner. The prompt action by the NSCDC led to the successful apprehension of the suspects involved in the theft. Falala said that a swift investigation led to the arrest of the suspects. He said that the principal suspect, Nura Muhammad, assisted in nabbing the three other suspects,…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has made a significant announcement, revealing its decision to raise tuition fees for students within the institution. The disclosure was made by the Vice Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, during a meeting with representatives of non-teaching staff unions on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Senate Committee Chamber of the university. According to Professor Ogunsola, the proposed fees for undergraduate students will see a substantial increase from the previous amount of about N20,000 to over N100,000, depending on the course of study. The decision comes at a time when the nation is grappling with…

Marcus Onobun, a member of the House of Representatives and former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, was involved in a road accident on Wednesday, Daily Trust has reported. The incident occurred on the Ekpoma-Auchi section of the Benin-Abuja road while the lawmaker was en route to Abuja to resume plenary. Onobun was supposed to have traveled by air but reportedly missed his flight and decided to go by road. It was gathered that the lawmaker representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, sustained injury. The lawmaker’s vehicle was said to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and Chinese construction giant, CCECC, on N5 billion fraud charges that were filed against them in December 2020. The arraignment comes after more than two and a half years of failed attempts and numerous postponements. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EFCC arraigned Ms Oduah, who represented Anambra North Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, and CCECC, alongside seven others, on Friday. All the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 25 money laundering charges, which they allegedly committed between 31 March…

President Bola Tinubu urged Nigeria and neighboring countries in the Lake Chad region to demonstrate courage in reforming their military doctrine and practices. He made this call on Friday during a speech delivered in Kaduna. Highlighting the need for a change in tactics, President Tinubu emphasized that the region is currently facing a formidable and elusive irregular force that operates outside the norms of established warfare. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 45 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, the President pointed out that the adversaries facing countries in the sub-region are not conventional armies…

Eleven governors who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have visited Senator Abdullahi Adamu, who resigned as the national chairman of the party on Sunday. The governors, under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), were led by the forum’s chairman, Senator Hope Uzodimma, to the residence of the former governor of Nasarawa State in Abuja. Governors who were at Adamu’s residence included those of Katsina, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Niger, Gombe, Benue, Jigawa, Imo, Ogun, Kebbi, and the acting governor of Ondo State. The governors, who appealed to Adamu to continue to support the party, spent about an hour at his…

The Kano State Government has taken decisive action against three principals of public secondary schools in the state due to dereliction of duty. The suspension was ordered by the state Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education, Ameen Yassar, as confirmed in a statement released on Friday. The affected schools are Government Girls Secondary School Dawanau, Government Girls Secondary School Kwa, and Government Arabic Secondary School Dawanau, all situated in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state. According to Yassar, the state Commissioner for Education, Umar Doguwa, announced the suspension shortly after visiting the schools between 9am and…

The opening defence of Governor Abba Yusuf, candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), at the State Election Petition Tribunal has hit a snag due to the absence of three crucial witnesses, Vanguard has reported. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is contesting the victory of the NNPP candidate following the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that he emerged as the winner in the March 18 election. The respondents in the matter include the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Abba Yusuf himself, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). When the petition was called, Counsel to…

Comrade Anas Abdullahi Kaura, the spokesperson of the former governor of Zamfara State, has raised concerns about the worsening insecurity challenges in the state since the inauguration of the new governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal. Kaura is calling on the federal government to urgently intervene in addressing the security situation in Zamfara State. In a statement issued by Comrade Anas Abdullahi Kaura, he expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the state following the assumption of office by the new governor. He highlighted the alarming increase in insecurity incidents, including attacks by armed groups, banditry, and kidnappings that have…

Renowned music star, Davido, has extended his philanthropic efforts by disbursing a whopping N237 million to 424 orphanages across Nigeria. In November 2021, Davido playfully challenged his colleagues to each contribute N1 million for him. Little did he know that this lighthearted gesture would transform into one of the most significant fundraisers in recent times. Within a remarkable 78 hours, the singer had accumulated a staggering N200 million. Initially intending to use the funds to clear his brand new Rolls Royce from the Lagos port, Davido had a change of heart and decided to channel the money towards supporting orphanages…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised an alarm concerning a batch of contaminated cough syrup known as “Naturcold” in Cameroon. The global health body warns that the contaminated syrup poses a potential risk of spreading to neighboring countries, including Nigeria. Late on Wednesday, the WHO released a statement indicating that samples of the cough syrup were provided to them on June 27. The samples were then analyzed in a contracted and prequalified laboratory, revealing the presence of contaminants. It said analysis found that the product contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol as contaminants. Diethylene glycol is a colourless, odourless,…

The House of Representatives has taken a decisive step to address the growing concerns surrounding alleged contaminated aviation fuel and the lack of adherence to standard procedures within the industry. The decision to launch an investigation comes in response to a reported incident involving contaminated aviation fuel in the main fuel tanks of a Boeing 737-300 aircraft belonging to Max Air B737-300. The incident led to the shutdown of the aircraft’s Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on Thursday, July 7, 2023, at Yola airport. Considering a motion moved by Olawuyi Tunji under matters of urgent public importance at plenary, the House…

The FCT Police Command has taken decisive action against a group of more than 200 scavengers who have been exploiting their trade to engage in criminal activities, terrorizing residents, and causing significant damage in the last two months. Authorities have identified the scavengers’ involvement in activities such as robbing manholes and vandalizing cars, leading to heightened concerns about public safety and security in the area. In a separate operation, the FCT Police Command made a breakthrough in a murder case, leading to the arrest of three suspects linked to the killing of a Bolt Driver, Obasi Okeke. The victim was…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for states as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the Nigerians. According to a statement signed by Mr Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, the approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the new Fund would enable states to intervene and invest in the critical areas of transportation, including farm to market road improvements; agriculture, encompassing livestock and ranching solutions.…

The Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Thursday, has officially confirmed the 21 candidates nominated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the position of commissioners. The Assembly has also granted approval for 10 special advisers, as per the governor’s request. Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye announced, “With the confirmation of their nomination, the executive arm of government, led by the governor, can now proceed to swear them into office and hand them portfolios.” The commissioners-designate are Dr Kofoworola Aderiye, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo, Mr Seun Fakuade, Mr Folorunso Olabode, Mr Gold Adesola, Dr Kareem Akande, Prof. Patrick Tedela, Prof. Ojo Bakare and Mr Kolawole…

The military high command says it has uncovered and dismantled 23 illegal crude oil refineries, while also apprehending 60 suspected oil thieves in the past two weeks. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed these developments during the military’s biweekly press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. The intensified crackdown on oil theft comes in response to a directive from President Bola Tinubu, urging security agencies to take decisive action against this illicit activity. According to the military spokesman, troops of Operation Delta Safe were responsible for the remarkable achievements, recovering 367,200 litres of crude oil, along…

Fulham Football Club is eyeing the acquisition of Ajax center-back, Calvin Bassey, in a bid to strengthen their defensive lineup. According to The Athletic, the West London club has made an impressive offer of £15 million (approximately ₦15.5 billion) to Ajax for the Nigerian defender. Bassey, who previously played for Rangers, had a decent debut season with the Dutch giants, making 39 appearances. His move from Rangers to Ajax last summer, costing £20million, established him as the most expensive Nigerian defender in history. Although he still has four years remaining on his current contract with Ajax, he is believed to…

In a recent development, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N907.054 billion as allocation to the federal government, states, and local government councils for the month of June. The allocation details were disclosed in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of the FAAC meeting for July 2023. Bawa Mokwa, Director Press and Public Relations at the Accountant General’s office, shared the information. The meeting was chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein. “The N907.054 billion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N301.501 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue…