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By Deborah Nnamdi The Ukubie community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was thrown into mourning when a woman simply identified as Madam Stella, drowned her six-year-old daughter, Rachael, in a river out of anger. According to witnesses, Rachael had gone to bathe at the waterfront despite repeated warnings from her mother. “When her mother found her at the river, she became enraged. Despite warnings to leave the water, Rachael refused, prompting her mother to act violently,” a witness said. In a fit of anger, Madam Stella reportedly grabbed Rachael’s hands and threw her into the deep…

From Sodeeq Kamsela, with agency report LONDON, UK – In a significant shift in policy, Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed leader of the Conservative Party, has proposed stricter rules for immigration, including a longer wait time for migrants to apply for British citizenship. The proposal, the first major announcement by the Tory leader, who is the daughter of an immigrant, seeks to tighten the immigration system and create more stringent conditions for migrants seeking permanent residency. The centrepiece of Badenoch’s plan is extending the period before migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five years to ten…

The decomposing remains of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member representing Onitsha North I constituency of Anambra State have been found. Azuka was kidnapped by gunmen on Christmas Eve in Onitsha and has now been found dead. His decomposed body was discovered near the second Niger Bridge in Onitsha on Wednesday night by a security team sent from Abuja, who have arrested some suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping. Azuka was abducted while on his way to celebrate Christmas with his family. Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the discovery of the body, did not confirm…

From Didimoko A. Didimoko No fewer than three students were severely injured, and a dozen others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a stampede at the Federal Government College in Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday evening. Eyewitnesses’ accounts of the incident revealed that the melee was sparked off by the alleged theft of a laptop belonging to one of the FGC’s teachers, “The teacher apparently gave the workstation to a student for safekeeping, but it was later reported that it had been stolen,” a parent who asked not to be named, said. It was further learnt that the teacher engaged…

From Ishemienor Uwagor, Benin city Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo jas suspended the chairman of the state Local Government Service Commission, Hon Damian Lawani over alleged ‘financial infractions’. The suspension was contained in a terse press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilo, made available to our reporter on Wednesday evening. The release did not state the details of the ‘financial infraction’. It read, “It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office, of the Chairman…

Photo: Governor Okpebholo (l) receiving the report from Dr Umakhihe From Ishemienor Uwagor, Benin City Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has committed to implementing the findings of the state’s Assets Verification Committee, which reviewed government assets and liabilities. He expressed appreciation for the committee’s dedication and assured that their recommendations would be acted upon, stating, “Rest assured, your findings and recommendations will be fully implemented.” Committee Chairman, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, presented the report, highlighting its importance in promoting accountability and better asset management in the state: “This report marks a critical moment for Edo State, urging us to…

A fire outbreak at a Tsangaya school (Almajiri school) has claimed the lives of 17 children in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents of the community said the midnight fire also injured at least 16 other pupils of the school. The chairperson of Kaura-Namoda Local Government, Mannir Haidara, confirmed the incident on Wednesday.He said details about the incident would be provided later. A resident of the community, Abdul Razak Bello, said that the incident happened inside a study hall at Mallam Ghali Tsangaya School. He said the fire was severe because of corn and millet stalks stored…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested 13-year-old Samuel Sunday for carrying his father’s gun and threatening to shoot fellow pupils at the St Paul Primary School, Ikot Ibiok, Eket Local Government Area (LGA). Commissioner of Police (CP), Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Uyo, said the teenage suspect’s father has also been arrested. CP Azare, who was briefing newsmen on his Command’s operations report in the last week, said they witnessed the arrest of suspected criminals for various offenses, recoveries, and ongoing investigations. He said,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out a raid at the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja on Tuesday, following allegations of fraud and fund misappropriation. The raid occurred at 11 a.m., leading to the detention of NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatimah Usara, and three other unidentified staff members. The operatives presented a valid warrant of arrest, signaling the seriousness of the matter. This operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of a N90 billion intervention fund meant for the 2024 Hajj. A source at the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked the National Assembly to increase the proposed 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Reports said that the president conveyed the budget adjustment in separate letters sent to both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which were read during Wednesday’s plenary by the Senate President, “Godswill Akpabio.” According to the president, the increase was driven by N1.4 trillion in additional revenue from the “Federal Inland Revenue Service,” N1.2 trillion from the “Nigeria Customs Service,” and N1.8 trillion generated by other government-owned agencies. Following the announcement, Akpabio referred…