Two notorious drug kingpins: 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’ and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 10 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos. Emami was arrested in Ikeja Lagos on Saturday, 28 June, 2025 after NDLEA operatives dismantled his drug trafficking network in a three-day operation leading to the arrest of three other suspects. Recovered from Emami’s network were 24 jumbo bags containing 681 pouches of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis weighing 414.2 kilogrammes. The bust of Emami’s drug ring followed credible intelligence on his attempt to move…
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By Segun Adewale, Gombe A human rights organisations ‘Conscience Foundation’ has called for the immediate release of five Chinese workers allegedly detained by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over alleged visa irregularities. The workers, identified as Zhang Damou, Qian Jin, Lin Jianfeng, TangPan, and Guo Zhengheng who are staff of Royal Castle Ceramics Nigeria Limited in Ogun State, were arrested on 12th August and are being held at NIS headquarters in Abuja. According to a Press release signed by the Executive Director of the foundation, Bunmi Oyekanmi, and issued to Journalists yesterday, the arrest of the Chinese expatriates sends wrong…
By Segun Adewale,.Bauchi Member of the House of Representatives representing Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Hon Mansur Manu Soro, has reaffirmed that he is committed to provision of quality and standard education to vulnerable children in the Federal Constituency. He spoke on Monday, 18 August, 2025, at the maiden graduation ceremony of the Darazo Gifted School he founded which graduated its first set of 63 Students. Mansur Manu Soro commended the students, teachers and parents for the excellent performance in line with the objectives of establishing the School. He assured that he will continue to fund the Schools through…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condoled with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda over the demise of his beloved mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who died on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, in Jos at the age of 83. The Chairman of the NSGF and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya conveyed the message on behalf of his fellow Northern Governors, describing the passing of the octogenarian as a deeply painful loss. He eulogized Mama Lydia as a devout Christian, a strong family matriarch and a respected…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The Northern States Governors have conveyed their heartfelt condolences to their colleague, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Usman Ahmed Ododo, over the demise of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who died Monday at the age of 83. In a message on behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, its Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the late patriarch as a man who lived a fulfilled life devoted to God, community and humanity. Governor Inuwa Yahaya noted that the death of Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani comes at a time…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025 directed former Governor Gbenga Daniel to present the necessary documents requested by the state government. At the resumed hearing of Suit No: HCS/371/2025, Otunba Justus Gbenga Daniel and Anor vs. the Governor of Ogun State and Others, Justice O. S. Oloyede directed Senator Daniel to present his papers to the government in line with the request made to him and other residents in the area. O.T. Olaotan (Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice), who represents the government, alongside R.B. Kadiri (DCL), A.E. Odukoya, and W.A.…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced a donation of N100 million to the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), to enhance research and infrastructural development at the institution. Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Lawan Buratai, and principal officers of the university at the Government House in Maiduguri. The Governor commended the efforts to establish a legislative framework for the university, describing it as crucial for its long-term sustainability. He noted that: “Previously, the Borno State Government supported the university, and now we are providing an additional N100 million. We will work…
Global IT professional association, ISACA and Nigeria-based tech talent training and outsourcing academy, INGRYD Academy on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025, announced a partnership focused on advancing IT/information security readiness and workforce development for those pursuing careers advancing trust in technology, including cybersecurity, emerging technologies and IT audit. Designed to support Nigeria’s national workforce development goals and meet Africa’s growing demand for digital skills, the five-year partnership will equip 10,000 aspiring tech professionals with in-demand training and access to ISACA’s global professional community. Each year, 2,000 INGRYD Academy students will receive several Fundamentals courses from ISACA, a one-year ISACA student membership,…
Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated a 300kV transformer and ancillary electrification facilities to the Nigerian Army 16 Brigade in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State. At the presentation ceremony, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who was represented by the Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai, said following a request to assist in strengthening security infrastructure in the region, the NDDC decided to carry out the project given its significance. He explained: “NDDC being an interventionist agency received a request from the 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army established here in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State to assist in strengthening the security…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a partnership with Chinese investors to explore the numerous mineral resources that abound in the State. Governor Abiodun made the call on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He said the State is blessed with abundant natural resources, making it the largest contributor in the non-oil sector of the nation’s economy, hence the need for the State to partner with Chinese investors for more coordinated exploration. He said: “Ogun State is…