Justice Rita Offili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the remand of a legal practitioner, Ahmed Abdulrahman, and four others at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja, until November 10, 2025. The order followed their arraignment on Thursday by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on charges bordering on cyber bullying, advance fee fraud, and extortion against Senator Shehu Baba Umar, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence. The other defendants are Daure David, Ishaq Abubakar Muhammed, Abdulrashid Abdullahi Musa, and Nasiru Usman Abubakar. They were docked on an eleven-count…
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The Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff, and instructional positions across the Nigerian Army. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, the new appointments are part of efforts to reinvigorate command structures and reposition the Army to better address contemporary security challenges. Among the newly appointed officers, Major General Bamidele Alabi has been redeployed to the Army Headquarters Department of Policy and Plans as Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), while Major General Jamal Abdulsalam, formerly Chief of…
Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Engineer Omobayo Marvellous Godwin, has filed a petition to the Inspector General of Police, alleging attempts by the Edo State Government to use the police to interfere with an ongoing court case concerning the legitimacy of his tenure. In the petition dated October 28, 2025, and addressed to the IGP at the Louis West House, Abuja, Godwins described a recent press statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Edo State as a deliberate move to provoke the police into acting in contempt of court. The press release, numbered 225/ EDSGH/2025 allegedly referred to Godwins as a “former…
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to a statement issued by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue took place on October 29, 2025, following a distress call reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was seized while sleeping outside his residence. “Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled into nearby…
Crystal Palace produced a scintillating display at Anfield on Wednesday night, cruising to a 3–0 victory over Liverpool to book their place in the Carabao Cup quarter finals A brace from Ismaila Sarr and a second half strike from Yeremy Pino, sealed a famous win for Oliver Glasner’s side, as Palace outclassed a youthful and disjointed Liverpool team in front of a stunned home crowd. Palace wasted little time stamping their authority on the game. Their high pressing and pace on the counter repeatedly exposed Liverpool’s experimental back line. The breakthrough, as noticed by WorldClass247SportsNews, came midway through the first half when Sarr latched onto a…
The Edo State Government has given former deputy governor, Godwin Omobayo, a one-week ultimatum to return all government assets reportedly still in his possession. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr. Fred Itua, the government expressed concern that several official items, including vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets assigned to Mr. Omobayo during his “brief and illegitimate tenure,” have not been returned despite multiple reminders. The statement reiterated that all property and assets acquired or used in the course of public service remain the property of the state and must be surrendered upon…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of enriching relatives through state revenue reforms, describing the claims as “fabricated, malicious, and politically motivated.” In a statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Halliru Andi, the PDP said the APC’s recent accusations were an act of “desperation” aimed at discrediting the governor’s ongoing financial reforms, which it said have introduced accountability and transparency into the state’s revenue system. According to the PDP, the APC’s statement reflects “political frustration” over the success of the Lawal…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that no contractor has paid any bribe to secure government projects under his administration. The governor also vowed to dismiss any contractor who fails to deliver on project specifications or perform to expected standards. Governor Okpebholo made the statement while receiving members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) during a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin City. The IPAC delegation comprised chairmen of 17 registered political parties in Edo State. Flanked by top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Okpebholo thanked IPAC for its visit and reiterated his commitment to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse, with 45,853 arrests, seizures of over 8.5 million kilograms of narcotics, and 9,263 convictions achieved within the last 90 days. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed these figures on Wednesday during a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where 220 personnel were honoured for exceptional performance and 15 senior officers were decorated with new ranks. Marwa commended the operatives for their dedication, describing their efforts as instrumental in advancing President Bola…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to a leaked consensus list reportedly drawn up by the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as evidence of “confusion and desperation” within the opposition party. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Sunday Bisi, and released through the party’s media unit, the PDP said the development highlights the APC’s continued reliance on “politics of imposition and self-interest,” contrasting it with what it called the “people-driven governance” of Governor Ademola Adeleke. “The leaked list only confirms that the APC remains trapped in old habits, disconnected from the…