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Trouble appears to be in the offing for immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as the State Police Command invited him and some members of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. In one of life's ironies, with the shoe now on the other foot, interestingly it is the same Police Command that El-Rufai, as governor (2015-2023) used to dish out directives on security matters, that has now invited and is set to question him. El-Rufai and the others were ordered to appear…

*At 91 Renowned fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. His fragile health had been a source of concern in recent weeks, forcing him to miss the latest fashion shows in Milan and Paris. The news was confirmed today, September 4, by his family. Giorgio Armani was the cornerstone of his empire. Born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, Italy, he founded his company in 1974. Thirty-seven years later, Forbes named him the most commercially successful Italian designer, estimating his fortune at $10 billion. Although his first passion was photography, Armani studied Medicine for three years…

Worried by the plethora of taxes and levies imposed on Nigerians by government, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has bemoaned the fresh burden of 5% tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol and diesel. In a post on his official X handle late on Wednesday, September 3, the LP flagbearer said instead of easing hardship, the government has imposed more burden on Nigerians by the tax. Obi stated that the government should have halted action on the 5% tax until Nigerians begin to see tangible improvements in their lives from…

Team Koseleri, the group of former Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) during the tenure of Governor's Abiola Ajimobi, has expressed deep condolences to Professor Deolu Akande, former Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) following the passing of his father, Pa Amos Adetunji Akande. In a statement signed by the Coordinator of Team Koseleri, Hon. Yekeen Popoola, the group extended its heartfelt sympathies to the Akande family, describing the late Pa Akande as a man of integrity, wisdom, and exemplary values whose legacy will continue to inspire many across generations. “We received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of…

*Shock In Kebbi *Police Arrest Suspected Young Mother Providence smiled on a baby buried alive in Kebbi State, North-West Nigeria, as she was rescued by an alert farmer, identified as Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Kamba, who was at work on his farm. The incident, which shocked many persons, occurred in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. According to the State Police Command, the baby had a piece of wrapper tightly tied around its neck and was gagged with cloth to prevent her obviously pain-filled cries from being heard by outsiders, then dumped into the grave at Malam Yaro…

Perhaps justice is on the way for victims and their relatives in the June, 2025 terrorist bloodfest in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State, as the Department of State Services (DSS), on Wednesday, September 3, arraigned nine suspects accused of complicity in the attack. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attack left many persons dead, many others injured, and hundreds displaced. The nine, named as defendants in six separate charges, took turns to enter their pleas before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Other allegations raised against them included unlawful possession and…

*5 Roasted *'Prioritize Safety Over Speed' By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Police in Enugu State said two separate auto crashes that occured today in the South-East state claimed 10 lives. Ten others were hospitalized. The State Police Command said both crashes occurred along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual-carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, the police said that the first accident, a multiple-vehicle crash, happened at about 9 a.m. on the Enugu inward-bound lane of the expressway. A Howo truck, with inscriptions of Visco Investment Global, a firm,…

By our reporter Seeking to reinvigorate his administration for better service delivery, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia swore in a new set of Commissioners on Monday. Today, he assigned portfolios to them,to try to reignite the spark in governance. Dr Paul Ejeh Ogwuche will oversee the Ministry of Health and Human Services, while Dr Ortese Yanmar takes charge of the Ministry of Co-operatives and Rural Development. Dr Benjamin Ashaver has been appointed Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Management, and Dr Fredrick Ikyaan will head the Ministry of Lands. The Ministry of Finance will be led by Hon. Michael Oglegba, while…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna More attacks came the way of immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as he emerged in the cross hairs of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Chairman of the association, Rev. John Hayab, pulled no punches in criticizing El-Rufai, describing his eight-year administration (2015-2023) as one that plunged the key North-Central State into grief, sorrow and blood just as he accused the ex-governor of discrimination against Christian communities in the State during his time in office. "He (El-Rufai) is angry because Kaduna is…

From Emma Ogoigbe, Warri A former Governor of Edo State, Professor Osarieme Osunbor, has lauded the love and unity still existing among old students of Anglican Grammar School, Ujolen in Edo State, enjoining them to remain united. Professor Osunbor made the commendation during the 50th marriage anniversary of former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rev. (Dr) Peter Obadan and his wife, Gloria E. Obadan, held recently in Benin City. Osunbor, who chaired the historic occasion attended by eminent Edo sons and daughters, described Rev. Obadan as a hardworking man, whose success came through relentless effort of serving God Almighty. According…