Prominent political figures Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have strongly condemned the tragic killing of 16 Northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, primarily Hausa hunters traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were reportedly attacked by a mob that falsely accused them of being kidnappers. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed sadness over the incident, offering condolences to the families of the deceased. In a statement on his Facebook page, he called for a thorough and transparent investigation, emphasizing that swift action is necessary to prevent further incidents of mob violence. “The protection of innocent…
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Edo State Police Command has arrested 14 individuals in connection with the brutal lynching of Northern travellers along the Uromi/Obajana Expressway in Udune Efandion Community, Edo State. The attack, which took place on March 27, 2025, claimed the lives of 16 travellers and saw their truck set ablaze. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Joel Yamu, the victims were among 25 passengers traveling in a truck with registration number KKF 225 XA from Elele, Rivers State. The truck was intercepted by vigilante members in Uromi, who found some passengers carrying locally made dane guns. The…
The Plateau State Government has condemned the killing of innocent civilians in Ruwi Community, Bokkos Local Government Area, following an attack by gunmen on the night of Thursday, March 27, 2025. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, the government denounced the violence, describing it as an act of lawlessness that threatens efforts to foster peace and harmony among residents of the state. Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration, the statement affirmed, will not tolerate brutal killings of innocent citizens. Security agencies have been directed to track down those responsible for the attack and ensure that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has received a major boost ahead of the 2027 elections as over 2,000 defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other opposition parties formally joined its ranks. The mass defection took place on Saturday during the inauguration of the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency Forum at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli. Among the new members were the Delta Political Actualisation Network (DPAN), led by Comrade Fejiro Ishaka in Ughelli urban, and a political group from Orogun, led by Alex Idu. Welcoming the defectors, Delta State PDP Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, expressed confidence…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the brutal attack on travelers from Northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The attack, which resulted in multiple fatalities, has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. In a statement issued, the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the incident as a grave violation of human rights. He emphasized that mob violence and extrajudicial killings are unacceptable and must be met with the full force of the law. “We are deeply disturbed by the loss of innocent lives and the…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the brutal killing of travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, allegedly at the hands of a local vigilante group. The tragic incident, which occurred on Thursday, March 27, resulted in multiple deaths and arson. Initial reports suggest that the victims, who were traveling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, were stopped on suspicion of criminal activity before being killed. Visiting Uromi on Friday, Governor Okpebholo expressed shock and dismay over the killings, stressing that no group has the right to take the law into their own hands. He assured the…
With more than two decades of experience in public health leadership, Dr. Garba Danjuma has become a driving force in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, spearheading policy implementation, strategic health planning, and large-scale project coordination at national and international levels. A Consultant Public Health Physician, Dr. Danjuma holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)from the University of Maiduguri and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH)from the University of Leeds, UK. He is also a Fellow of the West Africa College of Physicians (Community Health) and a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management. His leadership expertise was further refined at the…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Gombe State Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in three local government areas following a rise in confirmed cases. This announcement was made by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, during a press briefing on Wednesday, where he provided an update on the state’s response to the ongoing health emergency Dr. Dahiru revealed that the first confirmed cases in Gombe State were detected on February 24, 2025, when three cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from suspected cases in Billiri and Akko LGAs tested positive for bacterial meningitis. ” Following this,…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to establish additional police institutions in the state to strengthen security efforts, particularly in the fight against insurgency. Governor Fintiri made the appeal on Thursday during the IGP’s courtesy visit to the Government House in Yola. He specifically requested the creation of a Police Mobile Base and a Counter-Terrorism Unit in Madagali Local Government Area to bolster security operations against Boko Haram insurgents. Expressing gratitude for the IGP’s second visit to Adamawa, Fintiri assured him of continued collaboration and support. He reiterated his…
The government of Burkina Faso has enacted a new law imposing strict penalties on women who expose their nudity on social media. Under the legislation, violators will face a fine of two million CFA francs (approximately $3,300) and imprisonment. President Ibrahim Traoré announced the measure, emphasizing the importance of preserving African cultural and religious values. He stated that Burkina Faso will not tolerate what he described as a Western-influenced decline in morality. Additionally, the president urged filmmakers and content creators to uphold ethical standards, ensuring that their work aligns with the country’s cultural and religious principles. The move has sparked…