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Customs officer dies in Katsina hotel after lodging with 3 women

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A Customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found d3ad in a hotel room in Katsina metropolis.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Oct. 15 at Murjani Hotel, Katsina, where the deceased had lodged. According to reports, hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his room at about 8:30 a.m. and immediately raised the alarm.

Sources at the hotel said some empty sachets of suspected substances were found in the waste basket of the room. Three women, identified as Khadija Ali, 34, of Dutsin Amare Quarters, Katsina; Aisha Lawal, 30, of Ingawa Local Government Area; and Hafsat Yusuf, 22, of Brigade Quarters, Kano, were reportedly in the hotel at the time of the incident.

It was gathered that Khadija and Aisha spent the night with the deceased, while Hafsat visited them later and also lodged in the same hotel.

The body of the officer was taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Katsina, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor and deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

The Nigeria Customs Service has been informed of the development, while further findings are awaited to determine the cause of death.

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Keke Napep
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Three Feared Dead as Trailer Crushes Tricycle in Onitsha

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

No fewer than three persons were feared dead on Thursday morning when a trailer conveying a 40-foot container toppled and crushed a tricycle at Mgbaemene Bus Stop, near Upper Iweka, along the Onitsha Owerri Expressway.

According to eyewitnesses, the trailer whose registration number was defaced  was navigating through a bad section of the road inward Upper Iweka when it lost balance and fell, with the container landing on the tricycle carrying two passengers.

One witness said the incident occurred around 6:48 a.m., adding that the poor state of the road contributed to the crash.

“The accident happened because of the large potholes that have taken over the road. Tricycle operators usually use the small remaining portion of the lane. As the tricycles were trying to manoeuvre, the trailer also attempted the same, but it lost control and fell,” the witness said.

Emergency responders were yet to arrive at the scene as of the time of filing this report, while residents and passersby made frantic efforts to rescue those trapped under the container.

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Nyesom Wike
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Wike Mocks Critics, Says PDP Defectors Have Justified His Support for Tinubu

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike took a swipe at his critics, saying those who once attacked him for supporting President Bola Tinubu have now joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Wike, 57, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been serving in President Tinubu’s APC-led administration since 2023. Although he has not formally defected from the PDP, the former Rivers State governor openly backed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, with Rivers delivering significant votes for the President.

Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of the main carriageways on the Outer Southern Expressway in Abuja, Wike said some PDP governors who accused him of working against the party are now defecting to the APC. He argued that their actions have vindicated his earlier decision to align with Tinubu.

“I have been watching on television and social media, people who said I wanted to destabilise the party, that I was working for the APC,” Wike said. “All of them are now in the APC. So, if it’s true, they should commend me for working for where they are heading. I should be commended for doing a good job for them.”

Wike’s remarks come amid a wave of defections from the PDP to the APC, a development he says validates his political stance and loyalty to President Tinubu’s leadership.

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BREAKING: Bayelsa Gov Douye Diri Dumps PDP

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

 

 

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Diri, who announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House, did not state the political party that he will be moving to.

His decision was backed by 23 members of the House of Assembly, led by the Speaker.

Diri’s defection came 24 hours after his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

More to follow…

 

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Finance Minister Wale Edun Flown to UK for Medical Treatment

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.

This development comes after the Presidency earlier announced that Edun was receiving treatment at his home in Abuja and might seek further medical attention abroad if necessary.

According to multiple sources who confirmed the development on Tuesday, the minister has now left the country. One of the sources said, “It’s true, he has left already.”

Edun was said to have departed Abuja for Lagos on Monday night via a commercial flight before boarding a British Airways flight to London later that night.

In an earlier statement, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, would lead the economic team in Edun’s absence, as the minister was “indisposed.”

There had been widespread rumours claiming that Edun suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for treatment, but the Presidency has since denied those reports.

Presidential aides maintained that Edun, a key member of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team, is recuperating and in good spirits.

 

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Edo Governor Bars Commissioners Without Asiwaju Cap from Exco Meeting

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged his Commissioners and Special Advisers to always wear the Asiwaju mandate cap as a practical way of showing their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.

Governor Okpebholo said any Commissioner who failed to wear Asiwaju the cap would not be allowed into the State Executive Council meeting.

He spoke in Benin City, swearing in 19 new Commissioners and boards of agencies and commissions.

According to Okpebholo, “This could not have happened if we did not have a responsible president. We have done many elections here, and the major problem we have had is that the president is not with us, but today we say thank you. I will not forgive any commissioner who is not wearing this cap. In our exco meetings, if you are not wearing a suit and you are coming to the meeting without this Asiwaju cap, you will go back.” He said.

Governor Okpebholo charged the Commissioners that the focus of his administration was not propaganda but practical governance that would benefit the people positively.

He warned the new Commissioners that his administration would not tolerate corruption and reminded them that their appointment was not for self-enrichment.

Governor Okpebholo told the Commissioners that their nominations was not a reward or patronage, but a call to serve the people of Edo State.

His words, “This administration came into office on the promise of practical governance – to touch the lives of our people directly.

“Our focus is not on propaganda, but on service delivery and tangible results that can be felt in every community across our state.

“While I congratulate you on your deserved elevation, I want to warn that your appointment is not for personal enrichment. You are not here for Money-making, but for service, for sacrifice, and for a better life for Edo people.

“I hereby call on you to brace up for action, as your success will be measured by your impact in bringing about better services and opportunities to our people.

“May I remind you that this administration has zero tolerance for corruption and you’re expected to display discipline, teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose.

 

 

 

 

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JUST IN: FG Removes Mathematics as Admission Requirement for Art Students

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Ministry of Education has announced that credit in mathematics in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will no longer be a requirement for students seeking admission into arts and humanities courses in universities and polytechnics.

The statement, issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, marks a shift from the long-standing practice where admission seekers in arts and humanities were required to have five credit passes, including mathematics and English, to gain entry into higher institutions.

According to Boriowo, the revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are designed to remove unnecessary barriers while maintaining academic standards.

The new framework applies across universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies.

Mathematics will remain mandatory only for science, technology, and certain social science courses, while English continues to be a compulsory requirement for all programmes.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the reform as a deliberate effort to broaden access to tertiary education and create opportunities for more students to pursue arts and humanities disciplines.

 

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Joash Amupitan
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The request was read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who also presented other communications from the President on appointments requiring legislative approval.

According to the President’s letter, the nomination was made in line with constitutional provisions that mandate Senate confirmation for such appointments.

The request has been referred to the Committee of the Whole for further legislative consideration.

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Again, NNPC Marketers Increase Petrol Price

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and independent marketers have once again raised the pump price of petrol across the country.

The new price now stands at ₦955 per litre, up from ₦905 barely a week ago.

The fresh increase has triggered more concerns among Nigerians already battling the rising cost of living.

It also comes as cooking gas prices soar nationwide, worsening the financial strain on households.

LEADING REPORTERS gathered that a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas now sells for about ₦37,500, compared to ₦12,500 just two weeks ago.

In most cities, the cost of one kilogram of gas has climbed to around ₦3,000, a sharp jump from ₦1,000 earlier this month.

In Abuja, NNPC retail outlets located in Wuse, Gwarimpa, and along the Kubwa Expressway adjusted their prices on Monday to reflect the new rate of ₦955 per litre.

Private filling stations such as AA Rano, Mobil, and Ranoil are now selling between ₦920 and ₦930 per litre, while some MRS stations were dispensing at ₦851 over the weekend.

Speaking on the development, the National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PPROOAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, confirmed the increase and linked it to market and logistics issues.

The Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chinedu Ukadike, also attributed the price hike to higher depot costs and insufficient supply from major producers.

According to him, “Dangote increased their loading price to ₦845 per litre, as against ₦825 earlier sold, thereby resulting to a selling price of between ₦900 and ₦955, depending on the location.”

Ukadike further explained that many marketers who paid for products at Dangote Refinery have not been able to load fuel for about two weeks due to rationing and limited supply. “When people are scrambling for products, it results to hike in price,” he said.

However, several filling stations depending on Dangote’s supply have been dry since Sunday, causing scarcity and long queues in parts of Lagos and Abuja.

Transport fares have also started rising as motorists pass the extra cost to passengers.

 

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JUST IN: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP, joins APC

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

After months of speculation, Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House, Enugu, during a live broadcast attended by top APC leaders, including current and former governors, National Assembly members, and party executives from across the country.

Governor Mbah described the move as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewal, saying leadership sometimes demands difficult decisions in pursuit of greater goals.

The governor explained that the defection was a collective decision involving National Assembly members, State Assembly lawmakers, members of the State Executive Council, councillors, and over 80 per cent of the former PDP structure in Enugu.

He said the decision followed years of reflection and a desire to align the state with what he called a platform that respects our regional voice and supports our vision for development.

He assured the people of Enugu State that his defection would not disrupt the state’s development agenda but instead amplify the state’s voice at the national level.

The governor formally completed his APC membership registration and received his party card, marking what he called a new beginning of development and growth for Enugu State.

 

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