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A major political shift unfolded in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday as Olóyè Ambassador Ademọla Oyepeju Ara formally declared his

Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT, have recovered one pump-action gun with three rounds of live cartridges abandoned at Ekiugbo, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

The operatives made the recovery at about 20:45hrs yesterday.

The Delta State Police Command led by CP Yemi Oyeniyi confirmed the report in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe.

The said, “At about 2045hrs, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), acting on credible intelligence, recovered one pump-action gun with three rounds of live cartridges abandoned at the Ekigbo area of Ughelli.

“The recovery is connected to an earlier case in which three suspects have been arrested, charged to court, and remanded in prison custody for the murder of one Alex Adanike, which occurred on 15 January 2026 in Ughelli.”

According to SP Edafe,”Further intelligence revealed that one Eddy Onose, male, who is currently at large, was in possession of the firearm before abandoning it upon realising he was being trailed.

“The suspect is also linked to the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as “ARO BAGGAR”.

“Efforts are ongoing, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover additional evidence.”

Police recover guns, others in Delta Community

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has said it is sad and unfortunate that President Bola Tinubu and his government could take the country to what he describes as ‘this inglorious path’ after what they all sacrificed to bring the All Progressives Congress, APC to power.

Eze also commended the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC and every well meaning Nigerian who has lend a voice against the alleged coordinated, undue interference by the Tinubu government in the affairs of opposition political parties in an effort to obliterate their strength and establish a one-party system in Nigeria.

In a statement made available to the media, Chief Eze said the alleged efforts by the President to have a smooth sail in the 2027 election and return to power unchallenged will be strongly resisted by the sheer determination of Nigerians who have shown a deep sense of patriotism by standing up to reject a scheme by the President to foist himself on the country for a second term.

Eze commended the Lagos Chapter of ADC for their ongoing protest against what he called an evil system and urged the ADC leadership to sustain the protest to last a longer period for the message from Nigerians for a free and credible poll sinks in the brain of thos at the helm of affairs of INEC.

“I suggest that this protest should not be a one or two days action but should be carried out on daily basis until Tinubu sees reasons to call himself to order.

“After all it was Tinubu who taught Nigerians this strategy and it helped to push PDP out of power and we will use it to rescue Nigeria from his devious hands.”

Eze urged Nigerians to unite with the ADC in this mission of rescuing our nation from the APC Government that has brought unprecedented and untold hardship to all and sundry.

“Shamefully Tinubu is more concerned about how he will turn himself to Paul Biya of Cameron, perpetuating himself in power regardless of his zero impact in leadership who has reduced the country in all ratings,” he said.

“It is sad and unfortunate that Tinubu and his government could take us to this inglorious path after what we all sacrificed to bring APC to power.”

Eze called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their determination to bring to an end the sufferings brought upon the country by the Bola Tinubu administration.

ADC: Tinubu more concerned about turning himself to Paul Biya – Eze

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its crackdown on petroleum smuggling as it conducted a public auction of 43,750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intercepted along the Niger/Kwara axis. Speaking with journalists and stakeholders at the Kwara Area Command in Ilorin on Wednesday, National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, said the […]

The Federal Government has advised developing nations to adopt proactive measures that will cushion the impact of global economic shocks on their economies. Speaking during the G24 news conference held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington, D.C., the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, […]

The Ogun State House of Assembly has screened the nominees of Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointment into the State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), charging them to deliver more credible future elections at the the local government level.

The nominees screened included Mr. Babatunde Adetona Osibodu, Mr. Tunji Akoni, Mr. Ayodele Bankole, Mrs. Gbemisola Onasanya and Mrs. Oluwaremilekun Olaopa.

Presiding over the screening held on Wednesday at the Assembly Complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, alongside other lawmakers, commended the nominees for their impressive track records; noting that the quality of their previous service in the commission was well acknowledged.

Elemide urged them to improve on their past performance and address observed shortcomings in previous electoral exercises to ensure a more transparent and credible local government election.

According to the speaker, the nominees needed to draw on the lessons learnt from previous elections conducted and strive for electoral reforms that would ensure rancour free elections in the State.

Responding on behalf of the nominees, the Chairman-designate, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, a native of Ilisan Remo in Ikenne local government area, appreciated the assembly for the confidence reposed in them and assured that the Commission would build on its past achievements and deliver improved electoral outcomes

Ogun Assembly screens OGSIEC nominees, seeks improvement in conduct of future elections

The Oyo State Government has officially announced the release of the results for the 2025 Confirmation, Promotion, and Advancement Examinations, which were conducted in December 2025. This development was made known by the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, through an official statement issued by her office. According to the statement, the examinations took place […]

Nigerian Army has stepped up its offensive against bandits, recording fresh successes in ongoing clearance operations across

The New Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, Abbas Nda Mohammed, has vowed to tackle security challenges in the Kwara North and South Senatorial Districts of the state.

He warned criminals to check out of the state or face the full wrath of the law.

Mohammed, pledged stronger operational strategies, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained collaboration with stakeholders in the fight against crime and protection of critical national assets in the state.

Speaking during his maiden interaction with journalists in Ilorin, on Wednesday, Mohammed expressed appreciation to the media for their role in public enlightenment and security awareness, describing their partnership as vital to effective policing and national stability.

He noted that he has officially assumed duty as the 16th substantive State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State, describing the appointment as a privilege and a call to greater responsibility.

The commandant, said having served in the state command previously, “we know that Kwara North and South Senatorial Districts have security challenges in the state.

“I intend to deploy many security officers from the headquarters down to the troubled spots.

“I have also activated our tactical units for immediate quick response in Kaiama and Oro-Ago axis in the Kwara North and South Senatorial Districts,” he added.

Reaffirming the Corps’ mandate, the new Commandant stressed that the agency remains committed to safeguarding lives and protecting critical national infrastructure across the state.

According to him, his leadership will focus on strengthening operational capacity, enhancing intelligence-led policing, and intensifying efforts against vandalism, sabotage, and other forms of criminality.

“Under my leadership, we will strengthen our operations, enhance intelligence gathering, and intensify efforts in safeguarding critical infrastructure and tackling all forms of criminality,” he stated.

Mohammed also emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation and sustained partnership with stakeholders, particularly the media, in achieving a safer society.

“We will also continue to collaborate with other security agencies and stakeholders, including the media, as security is a collective responsibility,” he added.

New NSCDC commandant vows to tackle insurgency in Kwara

Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for a