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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…

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has ordered an investigation into allegations of criminal activities at the Okere Correctional Centre in Warri, Delta State. A recent report claimed that prison officials accept bribes and allow inmates to leave the facility for criminal activities. The report stated that a four-man prison gang recently traveled to Benin City, Edo, to commit a robbery before returning to their cells. In a statement on Tuesday, Babatunde Alao, the minister’s spokesperson, quoted Tunji-Ojo condemning the alleged actions and emphasizing that any form of indiscipline and misconduct would face severe consequences. “I will not allow indiscipline…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Abuja The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, once described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most corrupt governor in Nigeria during his tenure as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, political analyst, Hajia Naja’atu Mohammed, has insisted. In an interview on Premier Radio on Wednesday, the prominent northern political analyst Hajia Mohammed reaffirmed her controversial statement despite Mallam Ribadu’s denial. She claimed that Ribadu, during his tenure as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had accused Tinubu of being the most corrupt governor in the country.Ribadu strongly denied these…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday, arrested one Ramoni Segun after his girlfriend allegedly died in his house. The deceased, simply identified as Adijat, was said to have spent the night at his residence in Odoraboyejo Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo, in the state. It was gathered that the woman, who had complained of severe stomach pains, was discovered unresponsive and subsequently dead on Tuesday morning. According to a statement by the corps’ deputy commander, Tajudeen Bakare, his arrest followed a distress call from an anonymous source. Upon receiving the…