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Tension is mounting in Enugwu-Agidi community following the arrest of a suspected kidnapper, Chukwudi Tansi, by Governor Soludo’s Agunechemba security team. The arrest of Tansi, a member of the Enugwu-Agidi Community Vigilante, with a cache of firearms has exposed his alleged involvement in criminal activities that have long troubled the community. However, the situation has escalated further with accusations linking the community’s traditional ruler to the unfolding security crisis. The President General (PG) of Enugwu-Agidi, Hon. Chukwuebuka Onuorah, has directly accused the traditional ruler, HRH Mike Okekeuche, of appointing Tansi to the vigilante group despite prior warnings about his criminal…

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has announced that the group will take its legal battle to the Supreme Court following a recent judgment by the Court of Appeal affirming IPOB’s proscription as a terrorist organization. The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal had on Thursday upheld the 2017 ruling of the Federal High Court, which banned IPOB and declared it a terrorist group. Reacting to the judgment, Kanu, through his lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, issued a statement on Friday condemning the ruling as unconstitutional and unjust. “The judgment disregarded the Nigerian Constitution, elevated…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of its Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has revealed why he parted ways with Nyesom Wike, despite initially aligning with him to challenge Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, George accused former PDP National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu and Atiku of disrupting the party’s zoning arrangement, which, he claimed, was the root of the PDP’s internal crisis. George explained that the trouble began when both the party’s presidential ticket and national chairmanship were zoned to the North, violating PDP’s traditional power-sharing formula. “The…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians, attributing their hardship to the administration’s policies. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Friday, George warned that widespread hunger and frustration among citizens must not be ignored. “Nigerians are hungry and angry. As the Commander-in-Chief and the Chief Driver of the economy, it is time for Tinubu to act decisively to address the economic hardship in the country,” he said. George emphasized that economic hardship does not discriminate along party lines.…

Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has applied for a plea bargain with the Lagos State Government in a bid to resolve his prolonged trial. During his re-arraignment at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja, Evans faced an amended five-count charge, including murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, filed by the Lagos State Government. Speaking on behalf of his client, defense lawyer Emefo Etudo described Evans as a reformed individual, emphasizing his academic progress and newfound remorse. “He was a young man consumed by crime, but he is now remorseful. Presently, he is a 200-level…

More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days as violence escalates in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations has reported. Speaking to reporters on Friday, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the figures, recorded between January 26 and 30, were based on an assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners in coordination with the Congolese government. He warned that the toll is expected to rise. “Humanitarian organizations in Goma continue to assess the impact of the crisis, including widespread looting of warehouses and aid offices,” Dujarric added. Goma,…

As preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify, former military president General Ibrahim Babangida has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s unity, endorsing the ideals of The Nigerian Project, a newly emerging political movement focused on national development and reform. During a courtesy visit by members of The Nigerian Project to his Hilltop residence in Minna, Babangida emphasized that national unity remains essential for Nigeria’s progress, warning that a divided country cannot achieve meaningful development. “I believe in one Nigeria, and on its unity, I stand. Thank you for following my footsteps and upholding the ideals of patriotism and national unity…

The Ekiti State Government has launched a two-day teacher training program aimed at strengthening inclusive education across the state. This initiative, organized in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) and the Office of the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, seeks to equip teachers with the skills necessary to effectively support students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms. The training began on January 31 at the Government Special School for the Blind in Ikere-Ekiti and will conclude on February 1, 2025. A total of 130 educators, drawn from both special and mainstream schools—including Ekiti…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of using state institutions to suppress political opponents rather than tackling corruption within his administration. In a statement shared on social media Friday, Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, cited the recent arrest of Professor Usman Yusuf, a vocal government critic, as evidence of a politically motivated crackdown on dissent. “Two days ago, the nation was jolted by the arrest of Professor Usman Yusuf, a fierce and unyielding social critic,” Atiku wrote, arguing that while the charges against Yusuf stem from the previous administration,…

A scene of chaos unfolded today at the Hon. Justice Oputa High Court in Owerri as judges, lawyers, and litigants abandoned court proceedings and fled for safety when the G.G.I. Ojiako High Court building exhibited alarming signs of structural failure.  An eyewitness lawyer, who spoke to Bibncollar.com on condition of anonymity, revealed that while the court session was ongoing, the presiding judge abruptly rose upon noticing vibrations in the building. This triggered a mass exodus of lawyers, litigants from other courts, and judiciary staff, fearing an imminent collapse. Addressing the gathered lawyers and litigants outside the four-story building, Chief Chris…