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A faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, who describes himself as national chairman, has warned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar against parading himself as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The faction also denied any deal to form an alliance, merger or coalition with the G100 Coalition. It accused Atiku and some members of the coalition of trying to pressure its leadership into an arrangement that would undermine the party’s independence. In a statement on Saturday, Gombe said the ADC would contest the 2027 elections on its own and would not allow its…
The price of liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, has continued to fluctuate in recent weeks. LPG prices ranged between N1,300 and N1,500 per kilogram at filling stations in Abuja and its environs. The price range applied to retail outlets operated by AA Rano, Ranoil, MRS filling stations in Abuja. However, other micro-LPG retail outlets in Abuja dispensed the product at prices ranging between N1,600 and N1,700 per kilogram. Weeks ago, cooking gas prices had dropped to as low as N1,200 per kilogram before the recent increase. Speaking on the fluctuation in LPG prices, Lawal Taofeek, spokesperson…
The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, over N75 billion reportedly borrowed from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. The two officials are expected to appear before the House Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, October 22, to explain how the money will be refunded. The decision was taken at a hearing in Abuja on Friday after lawmakers questioned the withdrawal of funds belonging to government agencies to meet other obligations without clear repayment plans. The committee, chaired by its Deputy Chairman, Jeremiah Umaru, said public…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was born. The incident reportedly occurred in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, with the police saying investigations were ongoing to track down other individuals suspected of involvement in the alleged child trafficking. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. According to the police, the case was reported on October 15 by Mary Amos, a resident of the Ogunwade area…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Minister responsible for road construction to prioritise the maintenance of existing roads before embarking on new projects, urging the government to redirect resources towards repairing deteriorating roads across the country. Speaking during a Senate session, Oshiomhole argued that even where new road contracts have already been approved, the government should consider the urgent need to maintain existing roads before proceeding with new construction. Watch his remarks as the senator raises concerns about road maintenance, public spending and the need to ensure that existing infrastructure receives adequate attention. Subscribe for more breaking news, political…
A private jet operated by Triton Aviation narrowly avoided a possible air disaster on Thursday after losing a door shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja. The crew of the CL60 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, declared a “Mayday” emergency and returned to the airport for an emergency landing. The aircraft was scheduled to fly from Abuja to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, when the incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. UTC. An incident report showed that the aircraft took off from Runway 22 at 4:17 p.m. UTC and was about three…
The Rivers State Police Command has suspended the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the DPO overseeing a police outpost in the area of their duties following allegations that suspected cultists renovated the police facility. In a statement on Friday, Police spokesperson in Rivers State, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, announced the removal of the DPO, saying the action is based on the trending social media report and a video in circulation alleging that suspected vikings cult group members were allowed to renovate the police facility. Though the identities of the affected officers were not disclosed, the…
A Catholic priest, Reverend Father John Inalegwu Otache, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe road in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. Otache, the Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, was said to have been abducted on Tuesday while returning from Otukpo. The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo confirmed the abduction in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Reverend Father Joseph Aboyi Itodo. The statement said the Bishop of the diocese, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, was deeply pained by the incident and called on Christians and people of goodwill…
Many people were feared dead yesterday, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injury when a fallen fuel tanker exploded at Oluku on the Benin-Lagos Road in Edo State. Our reporter could not independently confirm the number of fatalities. However, some security officials, who declined to speak officially, said five people were reportedly killed in the incident. Oluku is a busy area where drivers of articulated and heavy-duty trucks often park to rest before continuing their journeys. The incident occurred near Oluku Market, destroying several shops, houses and vehicles in the area. The explosion occurred in the early hours of…
The traditional ruler of Daffo community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Da Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias who attacked his residence in the village. According to a youth leader in the community, Malo Stephen, the gunmen attacked the residence of the monarch, who was the Mishkaham Bokkos, on Monday night, shooting him in the leg and head. He was rushed to a hospital in Daffo for treatment but died on Wednesday. Stephen, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Thursday, said the gunmen had stormed the traditional ruler’s residence…