Author: admin

WORKERS of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) have embarked on strike. The workers blamed the action on alleged government’s failure to meet their demands. Reports indicate that the FCTA Secretariat was locked down, with heavy security deployed at the entrance at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force were positioned at the gate, while workers were turned back and denied access to the premises. The action followed a directive issued earlier by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) President,…

Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has disclosed that she has experienced only one truly fulfilling relationship, noting that it was cut short following the death of her partner. Speaking in an interview with Korty EO, the 45-year-old reflected on her challenges with love, saying her other relationships have been marked by disappointment. “There is hardly any relationship I would look back at and see anything positive. They are all d*cks! Actually, there is one, but he passed away. May his soul rest in peace. He was incredible,” she said. She explained that this experience has shaped her parenting, advising her son…

Police operatives in Enugu State have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Adani–Nsukka Road, killing one armed suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle after a fierce early-morning gun battle with suspected kidnappers. The confrontation, our correspondent gathered, occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, at the Ngene-Ukwu axis of the highway, when officers from the Adani Division, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, intercepted the suspects as they allegedly emerged from a nearby bush to abduct occupants of a passing vehicle. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said, “During the exchange of…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Sule Gurmu, the man accused of killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, in an alleged case of domestic violence that has shaken the Bayawa community in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on January 13, 2026, when Gurmu reportedly struck his 25-year-old wife with the wooden handle of a hoe during a domestic dispute at their residence in Bayawa. Umaima, according to the police, was confirmed dead shortly after the attack, prompting a swift investigation by security agencies. Days after the killing, Gurmu fled Bayawa but was eventually tracked…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has explained that it disconnected electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board due to the agency’s failure to settle electricity bills accumulated over more than one year. AEDC disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Head of Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications, Omede Odekina. According to the statement, electricity supply has since been restored following appeals and concerns raised by residents of the FCT. However, the reconnection was granted on a conditional basis. Odekina explained that the Water Board has been given a two-week ultimatum to present a…

Gunmen have killed a policeman and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a farm in Ogunmakin Community, Ibadan area of Oyo State. The incident occurred at about 1 pm on Thursday at Aqua Triton Company when around 10 armed men stormed the facility in a commando-style operation. It was learnt that the attackers seized a company director, 42-year-old Renjith Pillai, while he was inspecting crops on the farm. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the policeman lost his life while trying to repel the attack. Although the…

The Deputy President- General of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pardon the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, as part of measures to secure his 2027 re-election. He also called on the President to take steps to neutralise opposition forces against his second term, warning that failure to do so could endanger his ambition. Isiguzoro said pardoning Kanu, suspending the newly introduced tax law, and fully implementing the 2014 National Conference report would help stabilise the polity. The Igbo leader added that Tinubu also needs to…

The recent identification of Ifesinachi Ezeolu as the individual behind the violent actions of the Agaba Awgbu masquerade has raised significant concerns regarding the intersection of cultural practices and public safety. The police have emphasized the importance of respecting cultural traditions while simultaneously upholding the rights of citizens. It is crucial to recognize that cultural expressions should not infringe upon the well-being of individuals or lead to acts of violence and intimidation. The community must engage in cultural practices that promote unity and respect, rather than those that result in harassment or coercion. As discussions continue, it is imperative for…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has recorded significant security breakthroughs, arresting 12 suspected criminals and rescuing seven victims who were held hostage across the state between January 1, 2026, and date. The command also recovered several firearms and other exhibits across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Lafia, the state capital, while outlining the achievements of the command during the period under review. According to CP Mohammed, 10 suspected kidnappers and two armed robbery suspects were arrested. He added…

Following the reported spending of about $9 million on foreign lobbyists in Washington, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government for what he described as Nigeria’s persistent habit of prioritising waste over human wellbeing. In a statement released on his X handle on Friday, Obi described the alleged deal as a painful reminder of how public funds are routinely deployed to manage perception abroad while conditions at home continue to deteriorate. He warned that the country’s worsening development crisis was a s a result of poor leadership choices. “It is both tragic and concerning that our…