Category: Leadership

Easter Tragedy: Gombe Gov Orders Probe As Trailer Kills Five

ADEOLA YUSUF

A somber Easter celebration turned tragic on Monday when a trailer transporting goods rammed into a group of worshippers during a procession along the Gombe–Yola Federal Highway in the Billiri Local Government Area of the state. The state police confirmed that the accident claimed five lives (two males and three females) and left several others injured. Reacting to the incident, the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident. The tragedy ignited unrest in the area as irate youths took to the streets. Eyewitnesses reported that…

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IGP Orders Withdrawal Of Mobile Police Officers From VIPs

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of mobile police officers from VIPs. In a statement on Tuesday, the spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Muyiwa Adejobi, said the move is part of the reorganisation of the Police Mobile Force (PMF). “He expressed concern over the diversion of PMF personnel to non-core roles, including escort and guard duties for private individuals and VIPs, a trend which has undermined the unit’s effectiveness,” the statement read. READ ALSO: Bank Driver Stabbed To Death While Helping Vigilante Group…

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Bank Driver Stabbed To Death While Helping Vigilante Group Arrest Criminal

ADEOLA YUSUF

A violent incident on Sunday, in the Fadikpe area of Minna, Niger State has resulted in the death of one Mohammed Am’ore, a GTB driver and community member when he tried to assist vigilante members to arrest suspected miscreants. The incident unfolded when the vigilante group received information yesterday night at about 10:30pm about individuals smoking cannabis in the area. It was gathered that the vigilant group in the area mobilized alongside the deceased to apprehend them before the arrival of the Police where one of the suspects stabbed him…

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Plateau killings: Church Leaders Lead Mass Protest, Say ‘Enough Is Enough’

ADEOLA YUSUF

Thousands of Christians under the umbrella of the Church Denominational Leaders Forum on the Plateau, on Monday, stormed the streets of Jos, Plateau State capital, in a massive protest against the ongoing killings in the state. The demonstrators carried placards with inscriptions such as “The Ground Cries Blood,” “Every Human Life Matters,” “We Deserve to Live”, and “No More Silence, Peace Now”. Salient Times reports that the peaceful protest began at Fwavvel Junction and ended at the Plateau State Government House in Jos, where the demonstrators were received and addressed…

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‘Ajuwaya,’ NDLEA Seeks Mandatory Drug Tests For Corps Members

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in a renewed effort to combat rising drug abuse among Nigerian youths. The call was made by the agency’s Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), during a three-day Drug Prevention Treatment and Care (DPTC) training held in Abuja on Sunday, April 20. The event was organized in collaboration with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). Marwa, represented by NDLEA Director of Drug Demand Reduction,…

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Nigeria, UK Deepen Ties To Boost Gas Sector Regulatory Framework

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening its gas sector regulatory framework through a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem). The partnership was sealed during a high-level meeting in London between the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, and officials from Ofgem and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). A statement by Ekpo’s spokesperson, Louis Ibah, said the collaboration aims to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a…

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Killings: Shettima Visits Plateau Today, Danjuma Calls For Self-Defence

ADEOLA YUSUF

Amid renewed violence in Plateau and Benue states that has claimed over 100 lives in recent weeks, Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to visit Plateau State today (Monday) as part of federal efforts to stem the tide of attacks and foster lasting peace. The visit comes days after gunmen launched deadly attacks on Bokkos and Bassa communities in Plateau, attracting public outrage and deepening calls for urgent government intervention. Confirming the Vice President’s visit, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed during a tour…

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Easter: Fubara Preaches Reconciliation, Urges Support For Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to embrace peace, unity, and collective commitment to building a stronger state. In his Easter message released on Saturday, Fubara described the season as one of “reconciliation and unity,” urging the people to allow the peace of Christ to dwell richly in their hearts and reflect in their daily interactions. “Easter is a sacred season of reconciliation and unity. It is a time when the peace of Christ dwells richly in our hearts, restoring relationships,…

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Over 1.9 Million Candidates To Write Nigeria’s First Digital WASSCE

ADEOLA YUSUF

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. According to the council, the major technological shift aimed at improving examination delivery and curbing malpractice. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, made this known at a press briefing held at the WAEC National Office in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday. READ ALSO: ‘Tank Farms, Loading Gantries,’ Downstream’s Slide Into Duopoly Threatens Multi-Million Dollars Investment Ogun Names Motorcycle Riders’ Association Chairman As 2025 Amirul Hajj Tanker…

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Tinubu Will Not Return To Abuja Until After Easter Holiday – Presidency

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Presidency on Thursday said that there was no cause for alarm over President Bola Tinubu’s absence, and that his return to Abuja and resumption of duties at Aso Villa will be after the Easter holidays. It also said Tinubu’s commitment to his duties remained unwavering, with his administration functioning effectively under his leadership. President Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris, France two weeks ago and the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had in a press release said that the President will be back in a fortnight. READ ALSO: Tanker Crashes, Blocks…

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