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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a final offensive against the Lakurawa insurgents, urging the military to intensify efforts to eliminate the threat from Kebbi State and across the country. This directive was conveyed by the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru-Abubakar, during a visit to Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. Badaru, who was in the state to assess ongoing military operations and boost troop morale, delivered the President’s message of appreciation and determination to end insecurity. Speaking to journalists on Thursday after a courtesy visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, Badaru emphasised…
The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Shamseldeen Ogunijimi, has expressed his readiness to ensure the successful passage of the Public Financial Management Bill. In a statement by the Director of Information, Press and Public Relations, OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, Mr Ogunijimi made this commitment during a meeting with the Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, BPSR, Dr Dasuki Arabi, who led a team from the agency on a courtesy visit to the Accountant General of the Federation. The PFM Bill was initiated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, to give legal backing…
Operatives of the Odo-Noforija Police Division have apprehended a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, in the Odomola community of Epe, Lagos, for unlawful possession of human organs. The arrest, carried out on 25 April 2025, followed a tip off from vigilant members of the community who alerted the authorities to the suspect’s suspicious movements. Preliminary findings revealed that Oghenebreme was allegedly transporting the organs from Edo State to deliver them to a native doctor for use in suspected money-making rituals. The recovered human body parts have since been deposited at the Epe General Hospital for safekeeping, while the case has been…
A group, Nigerians Against Fraud Initiative, NAFI, has urged security agencies to investigate the activities of United Kingdom-based activist, Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke. Duru came into the spotlight recently after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million to falsely accuse the former Akwa Ibom governor of organ harvesting. Although Senator Natasha has since denied the allegation, it has continued to generate mixed reactions. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, NAFI accused Duru of fabricating false narratives to inflame the crisis in the Senate, while allegedly acting as…
Three Senators from Kebbi State who are allegedly perfecting plans to defect to the ruling All Progressive Congress met with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, at the Presidential Villa. The three Senators, who are key players of the opposition party, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi representing Kebbi North and Senator Garba Maidoki representing kebbi South, were all led to the President’s office, where they had a closed door meeting along with the APC Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. The brief meeting also had in attendance the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate Ikoyi have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for allegedly involving in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun State. Dele Oyewale disclosed that the suspects were apprehended during a sting operation on Friday, 9 May 2025. He identified the suspects as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola Alao, Ajibola Nurudeen, Ibrahim Yinusa, and Saidu Shuaibu. Items recovered from the suspects include three trucks loaded with sacks of substances suspected to be ground lithium powder. Some yet-to-be-identified solid minerals,…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has responded to criticism from the club’s former captain, Roy Keane. Keane had labelled Man United “a disgrace” for giving up on the Premier League title this season. Speaking ahead of his side’s Premier League tie with West Ham this weekend, Amorim insisted that Keane’s standard is really high. According to him, the Red Devils deserve all the criticism that comes their way following the club’s worst-ever Premier League campaign. Amorim’s side are in 15th place in the Premier League table with three games left to conclude the season. But United booked their place in…
Barcelona wonderkid, Lamine Yamal has revealed that he is a huge fan of Afrobeats. In an interview with TTV, Yamal revealed that he listens to African music a lot. He also disclosed that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, and Rema are his favourite Afrobeats artists. “I listen [to] Afro music [a lot], he said. The host then asked, “Do you have a favourite Afrobeats artist?” Yamal replied, “Burna [Boy] and Rema.” Lamine Yamal’s revelation came as a shock to many, as he had been hanging out with Skales after the singer’s 2015 hit ‘Shake Body’ gained newfound popularity following the Barcelona…
A federal high court in Lagos State has postponed the fraud case against Oba Otudeko, chairman of Honeywell Group. Judge Chukwujekwu Aneke on Thursday adjourned the case to June 11, to allow time for a possible out-of-court settlement or negotiations between the contesting parties. Four defendants including Oba Otudeko, Olabisi Onasanya the former managing director of First Bank, Soji Akintayo, a former Honeywell board member; and Anchorage Leisure Limited, a company linked to the matter are set for trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had accused Oba Otudeko and others of fraudulenty obtaining over N31 billion from First Bank, allegedly through shell…
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Abubakar Badaru, has conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appreciation to the military personnel in Kebbi State for their courage and dedication in combating the menace of the “Lakurawa” bandits. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting in Birnin Kebbi, Badaru said he was in the state with a team of security experts from the Office of the National Security Adviser to conduct a comprehensive reassessment of the security situation. The minister held consultations with military leaders at the 1 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Dukku Barracks before proceeding to meet with Governor Nasir Idris at the Government…