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The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for the chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, after he failed to appear before the House. The decision was made during Monday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum given to Enebeli to present himself for questioning. Enebeli had scheduled a fresh local government election for 9 August 2025 after the Supreme Court nullified the 5 October 2024 poll conducted by RSIEC. The apex court ruled that the election violated Section 150 of the…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, for allegedly murdering his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron Local Government Area. In a statement on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the arrest followed a distress call from concerned residents. According to John, police operatives arrived at the scene around 5 a.m. and found the suspect hiding in the ceiling in an attempt to evade arrest. Investigations revealed that he allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity. The deceased’s body has been deposited at…

Troops conducting clearance operations in Zamfara State have eliminated a notorious bandit leader known as ‘Yellow Aboki,’ a close associate of the late terror kingpin Hassan Bamamu. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that Yellow Aboki was neutralized during a recent operation by troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Tsafe Local Government Area, North West Nigeria. His death follows the military’s successful operation that took down Hassan Dantawaye, also known as Bamamu—a feared bandit commander and one of his closest allies. Following Bamamu’s elimination, Yellow Aboki had been consolidating his control over criminal activities in Zamfara, particularly in Bamamu, Dan Mali,…

The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent clash at De Latinos Concept Limited, a popular entertainment center in Umuahia, following allegations of police invasion, destruction of property, and assault on staff and customers. The Chief Executive Officer of De Latinos, Mr. Emmanuel Okenini, claims that music equipment worth ₦150 million was destroyed when police officers allegedly stormed the premises on Sunday. He further alleged that some of his staff and patrons sustained injuries during the incident. According to accounts from De Latinos’ management, the altercation began when a police officer in civilian attire attempted to…

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed concerns over former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s exit from the party, insisting it remains focused on its objectives. El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, announced on Monday that he had left the ruling party and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He attributed his defection to internal crises within the APC. Reacting to the development, Kaduna APC Secretary, Yahaya Baba-Pate, emphasized that the party is undeterred by El-Rufai’s departure and remains committed to securing electoral victory for President Bola Tinubu and Governor…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Nigerian Senate to March 25, 2025. Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date on Monday after the respondents’ counsels claimed they had not been served with court documents, despite the plaintiff’s lawyer insisting otherwise. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the court seeking an order to restrain the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. Although the court granted the order, the Senate proceeded to suspend her for six months after adopting the committee’s report. During Monday’s hearing, Natasha’s…

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu seeking to overturn his removal as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad, adjourned the matter on Monday in Abuja after hearing arguments from Anyanwu’s counsel, Kingsley Njemanze, SAN, and Paul Erokoro, SAN, representing Aniagu Emmanuel. Justice Muhammad stated that the court would communicate the judgment date to the parties in due course. Anyanwu was removed from office following his resignation to contest the 2023 Imo governorship election, which he lost. He subsequently…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly politicizing concerns over due process in the National Assembly’s Red Chamber. Saraki’s remarks came in response to Akpabio’s claim that recent demands for accountability—following allegations made by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan—were part of a plot to remove him from office. In a statement released through his media office and shared on his X account, Saraki refuted Akpabio’s claims, saying: “The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office has noted the remarks made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio while speaking to leaders of certain ‘youth ethnic groups’ on Friday,…

The family of the late General Sani Abacha has refuted claims that he was responsible for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, insisting that former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), should be held accountable. In a statement issued on Sunday, Mohammed Abacha, son of the late general, dismissed IBB’s claims in his book, A Journey in Service, where he suggested that Abacha played a key role in the controversial decision. The Abacha family accused certain individuals of attempting to rewrite history and manipulate public perception for political or personal gain. Mohammed Abacha urged Nigerians…

At least thirteen people, including women and children, have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected herdsmen in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants reportedly launched coordinated attacks on multiple communities, including Utange council ward, Kpav, Dikpo, and Imande Gberihwa, on Saturday night. Several residents have been declared missing, while many others fled to neighboring communities for safety. A local source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the violence began on Friday when armed herders invaded Utange and killed several people. The attackers then struck again on Saturday night, targeting Kpav, particularly Dikpo and Imande Gberihwa, leaving more…