By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged officers of the Armed Forces to redouble their efforts to curtail insecurity, after President Bola Tinubu fulfilled his pledge to increase the salaries of military personnel. Ndume, who represents Borno South, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, 3 October, 2026. The Presidency had announced in September its commitment to implement a new salary package for certain categories of military personnel. According to a statement signed by the Presidential Media Aide, Bayo Onanuga, officers above the rank of colonel, including brigadier…
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A woman named Bilkisu Sani Rogo has been remanded in prison a Sharia Court sitting in the Post Office area of Kano State presided over by Judge Garba Hamza Malafa for allegedly killing of her husband, Malam Hamisu, in Bakin Kasuwa, Rogo Local Government Area of the state. Bilkisu was arraigned before the court over allegations that she killed her husband after learning that he was planning to marry another woman. During the proceedings, the prosecutor, Barrister Awaisu, presented the allegations against Bilkisu before the court. The defendant, however, denied killing her husband. After hearing the matter, the court ordered…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Dangote Industries’ proposed $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya has come under a fresh legal challenge, with a consumer rights group questioning the project’s approval process, proposed government investment and potential financial obligations to Kenyan taxpayers and consumers. The Consumers Federation of Kenya petitioned the Public Private Partnerships Petition Committee under Section 75 of Kenya’s Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021, seeking records on the refinery’s procurement, appraisal, due diligence and legal clearance processes. The petition was disclosed on Friday by the federation’s Secretary-General, Stephen Mutoro, who said the group was also demanding details of the contracting…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm over a fake website claiming that a nationwide online voter registration exercise is currently ongoing, warning Nigerians against submitting their personal information on the platform. The commission issued the warning in a public notice on Saturday, 26 September, 2026, after the website, pvc-inecnigeria-org.blogspot.com, falsely announced a nationwide registration window running from September 28 to October 27. INEC said the website had no affiliation with the commission and urged Nigerians not to click on the link or provide any personal information through the platform. The commission warned…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested seven suspected cult members in Otuo, recovered a six-month-old baby allegedly stolen and taken to Imo State, and apprehended suspects linked to the alleged sexual abuse and online exposure of a young girl in Ekiadolor. Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, made this disclosure while briefing newmen on the operational achievements of the command on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor. Ikoedem, who said the arrests and recovery were recorded during sustained intelligence-led operations focused on tackling criminal activities and safeguarding lives and property…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 37-year-old man over the alleged rape of a 70-year-old woman in Igueben area of the state, reports thegazellenews.com. Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, made this disclosure while briefing newmen on the operational achievements of the command on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor. According to Ikoedem, the case was undergoing thorough investigation and the suspect would be prosecuted upon the completion of the process. The Commissioner of Police urged residents to continue providing security agencies with credible and timely information to assist…
A man suspected of snatching a mobile phone on Friday, 2 October, 2026 met his untimely death after he was run over by a tipper truck while attempting to escape from people chasing him along IBB Road in Kantin Kwari Market, Kano State, reports thegazellenews.com. The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Kantin Kwari Market Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Company, who made this disclosure through a statement, said the incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, after the unidentified man entered the market and was allegedly accused of stealing a phone and other items. Company said in the…
A fatal road accident that occurred on the evening of Friday, 2 October, 2026 at Tom village, also known as Hawan Kibo, in Sopp Bachi, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has reportedly claimed several lives. Preliminary information indicated that the accident occurred on Friday, 2 October, 2026 , resulting in multiple fatalities. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the sad development in a post on his official X handle on Friday, 2 October, 2026, said that the exact number of people killed and the circumstances surrounding the crash had yet to be confirmed as of the time of…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old security guard, Godwin Dauda, over the alleged killing of an 11-year-old girl, Christabel Albert, in Suleja, reports thegazellenews.com. It was gathered that the girl was reported missing on September 19, 2026, after leaving home to attend a relative’s birthday celebration but failed to return. The Niger State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the arrest of Dauda through a statement on Friday, 2 October, 2026, said the girl’s remains were later discovered inside a well within the premises of the Apostolic Church in Suleja. While…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, 2 October, 2026 held separate meetings with prominent business and political figures at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. Among the visitors were President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; and the Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. The President also received Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The meetings brought together key figures from the private sector, the National Assembly and state governments. Rabiu disclosed his visit in a post on social media, saying he met with Tinubu alongside Khalifa and used the occasion…