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The Acting Amananaowei of Amassoma, His Royal Highness Chief Godwill Akedesuo, has condemned the killing of Patrick Peresuodei, a son of the Amassoma community, Bayelsa State, describing the incident as brutal, unlawful, and a grave affront to the peace and values of the kingdom. Addressing journalists, the traditional ruler accused Mr. Bodmas Kemepadei of allegedly beating Peresuodei to death, an act he said has thrown the entire community into mourning and outrage. He described the killing as gruesome and unacceptable, stressing that it runs contrary to the culture, unity, and long-standing hospitality for which Amassoma is known. Chief Akedesuo noted…

Amid rising public concern over the slow progress of the Electoral Amendment Bill, the House of Representatives has said the delay is deliberate and aimed at delivering a more reliable and widely accepted electoral law. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi said lawmakers are prioritising accuracy and consensus over speed, noting that the reform bill is being carefully aligned between both chambers to avoid loopholes and contradictions. According to him, the House has already passed its version of the bill, but the process cannot be completed until the Senate concludes its work and both sides reconcile their differences. Rotimi said the proposed…

…Military moves to court-martial… …..fates of 1990 coup plotters Photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoko Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said military officers detained over an alleged coup plot were fully aware of the seriousness of their actions and will face trial under military law. Speaking in an interview with an international broadcaster, Musa said claims by some relatives that the arrests were a witch-hunt were unfounded. According to him, anyone involved in an attempt to undermine constitutional authority would have understood the consequences beforehand. He said the suspects will be tried through a court-martial process…

By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Fear and confusion gripped Agwara town in Niger State on Sunday morning after armed men stormed the area, set key buildings on fire and abducted several residents during an overnight attack. Agwara, which serves as the headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area, came under siege around 2 a.m. when the attackers reportedly entered the town in large numbers. The incident is the second major attack on the council area, where a major kidnapping occured last year in nearby Papiri, where over 200 teachers and students were abducted before they were later rescued by federal authorities. Residents…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko A major anti-drug sweep across Nigeria has led to multiple arrests and large seizures of cocaine, cannabis and controlled drugs, with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency recording fresh successes at airports, seaports and highways. The headline arrest happened at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where a Nigerian businessman arriving from Brazil was stopped during passenger checks. NDLEA officers said intelligence reports flagged the traveller, leading to further screening. After a body scan and detailed search, officials found cocaine packages hidden on his body and inside his footwear. The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Uche…

Security forces fighting insurgency in the North-East have recorded another major breakthrough after killing a senior Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, during a coordinated night operation in Borno State. Abu Khalid, who was reported to be the second-in-command within the Sambisa Forest network, was brought down along with 10 other fighters during the offensive carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI. Military insiders said the operation took place around the Komala area of Konduga Local Government Area at about 11 p.m., following intelligence on terrorist movement in the zone. The troops were supported by members of the Civilian Joint…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-dominated Senate of deliberately slowing down the passage of the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that the delay could weaken critical safeguards and undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The party made the allegation in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, expressing concern over what it described as the National Assembly’s failure to urgently pass the bill for presidential assent. According to the ADC, the prolonged delay has raised suspicions of calculated stalling aimed at frustrating key electoral reforms, particularly amendments designed to make future elections…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are the leaders of the party in their respective states. The president made the declaration on Saturday at the official reception of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, into the APC, held in Jalingo. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu announced that Kefas had automatically assumed the leadership of the APC in Taraba State by virtue of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party. He expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to support the governor and his cabinet in…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered sweeping punitive measures against political and traditional leaders from Amasiri Community in Afikpo Local Government Area following a gruesome attack in which four persons were beheaded in Okporojo, Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of the state. The governor announced the dethronement of traditional rulers, the dissolution of the Amasiri Town Development Union, and the sacking of all political appointees from the community, including the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Amari Omaka (SAN), during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the troubled area on Saturday. The violent incident, in which the victims were beheaded…

Fresh waves of attacks by suspected armed herdsmen have left at least five persons dead and another abducted in Makurdi, Guma, and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State. The incidents, which occurred within the last 72 hours, sparked fear and panic across the affected communities, forcing many residents to flee their homes over safety concerns. In Gwer West Local Government Area, a middle-aged man was reportedly killed while riding his motorcycle along the Agagbe–Abian road. An eyewitness said the victim’s identity had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report. The source disclosed that…