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Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested no fewer than five suspects for alleged criminal offences within the last seven days in Enugu metropolis. The state Commandant of the Corps, Elijah Willie, made this disclosure while speaking with journalists on Friday in Enugu. Willie stated that the suspects were held for vandalism of public amenities, robbery and assault on security personnel. The Commandant added that on August 19 and Aug 20, NSCDC operatives on routine patrol arrested two male suspects for allegedly vandalising street lamps armoured cables. According to him, one of the…

Controversy is brewing within the Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following reports that the party leadership has unilaterally selected candidates for the upcoming local government elections, sidelining incumbent chairmen and triggering concerns of internal crisis. Sources revealed to our reporter that the decision allegedly influenced by Governor Agbu Kefas led to the removal of 13 out of the 16 serving local government council chairmen, many of whom were reportedly seeking re-election in the upcoming November polls. Several of the affected chairmen, speaking anonymously, expressed shock and disappointment over what they described as a lack of consultation…

Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as the official hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country, in a move aimed at boosting cultural diplomacy and addressing workforce needs. The announcement was made, Thursday, on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information at the State House, made this known on Friday. Oladunjoye disclosed that under the arrangement, Japan will introduce a special visa category for highly skilled and talented young Nigerians, as well as artisans and blue-collar workers who are ready to upskill. According to the…

Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, has claimed the Premier League club blocked his exit this summer. According to Maguire, several clubs were intested in signing him, but United refused to entertain any offers. “I am almost certain that Man United made it clear this summer that I could not leave under any circumstances,” he said. “Several clubs inquired, and I think they were quickly told.” Maguire joined the Red Devils from Leicester City in the summer of 2019 for a whopping £80 million. Despite enduring a torrid time at Old Trafford during which he was stripped of the captain’s armband,…

Following incessant attacks leading to mass killings and annexation of communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, youths in the affected communities have tasked the military and the police to chase out the terrorists or they will be forced to take laws into their hands. The warning, which came from the Bokkos Concerned Youth (BCY) during a press conference in Jos on Thursday, said the current situation in the council where over 60 villages have been sacked by Fulani militias call for immediate action from security agencies. In a statement issued at the end of the press parley…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has lamented that small holder farmers who form the backbone of food production still face the challenges of access to finance, modern farming techniques, extension services and reliable markets. He said this on Thursday while flagging off the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) program. Otti, who was represented by his Deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, assured Abia farmers and development partners in agriculture of his administration’s total support for food security and sufficiency. He said that the initiative was aimed at transforming agriculture, strengthening rural economy and improving the livelihoods of hardworking small…

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has rescinded his decision to sue Benue varsity don, Prof. Zachary Gundu, for defamation. The decision follows the intervention of the Tor Tiv, HRM James Ayatse. Governor Sule has resolved not to proceed with legal action against Prof. Zachary Gundu, leader of Tiv Professionals, over alleged defamation and libellous comments. Prof. Gundu, during a recent town hall meeting organised by NewsCentral TV, accused Governor Sule of providing a safe haven for “Fulani” terrorists and handing foreigners the land of his citizens. Governor Sule had considered the comments offensive and demanded a retraction and apology, warning…

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed that his administration will reopen local government areas across the state and restore their operations. Adeleke made the declaration during a reception organised in his honour by the leadership of the state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the party’s state secretariat in Osogbo on Thursday. Addressing cheering supporters, Adeleke likened the political forces confronting his administration to the Biblical Pharaoh, stressing that those opposed to his government were unsettled by his achievements. “We will get our local government back and running. They want to hold Osun down. They are shocked with our…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that Viktor Gyökeres could become the team’s designated penalty taker this season. Bukayo Saka has traditionally taken responsibility from the spot for the Gunners. On some occasions, Saka has allowed captain Martin Ødegaard to step up instead. However, that order may be about to change following the arrival of Gyökeres from Sporting CP this summer. In an interview with ESPN Brazil, Arteta was asked who his squad’s best taker was. “Gyokeres,” he replied without a moment’s hesitation. Last season, Gyökeres converted an impressive 19 spot kicks. Excluding penalty shootouts, Saka has missed only two…

A civil society organisation, the Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, on Thursday accused the Ondo State Government of lacking transparency and accountability, particularly over its controversial N240 billion bond. According to the group, there is no public visibility of the bond in terms of its conditions, utilisation, and current status, stressing that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration is cloaked in alleged financial secrecy. During a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, ORF disclosed that it is in possession of documents and evidence indicating that some individuals within the government have been receiving monthly N12 billion kickbacks from the “secret” bond. According…