Prof Ndifon, UNICAL’s Dean Faculty Of Law, Jailed For Se*xually Harassing Students

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November 18, 2025

By Adesina Soyooye

The Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Professor Cyril Ndifon has been convicted and jailed five years for se*xually harassing his female students.

Professor Ndifon was jailed on Monday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The convict had earlier been suspended from office.

In a judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho, Ndifon was found guilty on two out of a four-count charge preferred against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.

His co-defendant, a Lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, was, however, discharged and acquitted by the Court Anyanwu was accused of trying to pervert the course of justice in the scandalous case.

Justice Omotosho sentenced Prof. Ndifon to two years in prison in one of the counts, he was slammed with a five-year jail term on another count.

Both sentences would run concurrently.

Ndifon, the ICPC had alleged had, while serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Law UNICAL, harassed his female students by demanding explicit photos from them.

In a particular case, he was alleged to have asked a female diploma student, identified with the pseudonym ‘TJK’, to send “pornographic, indecent and obscene photographs of herself” to him through WhatsApp chats.

The Diploma student was among the witnesses produced by the ICPC to testify before the court.

The defendants faced allegations which bordered on se*ual harassment, cybercrime, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

The ICPC closed its case on February 14, 2024. But the disgraced Dean filed a no-case-submission which the the court dismissed on March 6, 2024, and ordered him to open his defence.

Prof. Ndifon testified as his own witness, while one CSP Babagana Mingali, a forensic analyst at the laboratory of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, also appeared as second witness, DW-2.

He denied the allegation against him and insisted that the prosecution failed to establish a prima-facie case against him. He lost.

Imo: Five Men Who Assaulted 55 Year-Old Woman For Arraignment By Police

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November 17, 2025

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Five Men Who Assaulted 55 Year-Old Woman in Imo

By Charles Igbo

The Imo State Police Command is set to arraign before the Court, five men who assaulted a 55-year old woman in Emekuku, Imo State.

Recall that a couple of weeks ago, six men pounced on a woman identified as Mrs Ndidiamaka Agu and beat her up mercilessly, including slamming her on the wall. The beating was so bad, it outraged the Community.

The Imo State Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed their arrest in Owerri on Monday.

On November 3, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, had ordered an investigation and a swift arrest of the six men seen beating Mrs Agu in a video which circulated online.

According to Okoye, five of the suspects have been arrested, and efforts are on to arrest the sixth suspect who is still on the run.

Those arrested are Onyekachi Njoku, 40; Chiazor Osuji, 45; Chukwuma Iwuala, 46; Eugene Njoku; and Njoku Emmanuel, 35, all from Uboegbelu in Emekuku, Owerri North LGA.

In that viral video, the six men were seen violently beating Ndidiamaka, and ignored all warnings to stop.

Okoye disclosed that following the directive by the CP for swift action, operatives of the X-Squad Unit arrested the five suspects linked to the assault.

The five suspects arrested have made confessional statements, and admitted their roles in the attack.

However, the sixth suspect, identified as Onyedikachi Njoku, is still at large, and operatives are intensifying efforts to apprehend him.

The five arrested suspects will be arraigned in Court soon.

Okoye: “The Imo State Police Command wishes to provide an update on the investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, into the viral video showing Mrs. Agu Ndidiamaka being assaulted in Emekuku, Owerri North LGA. In furtherance of the CP’s directive for swift action, operatives of the X-Squad Unit have arrested five suspects linked to the barbaric assault.

“The arrested suspects are: Onyekachi Njoku, 40 years ‘m’; Chiazor Osuji, 45 years ‘m’; Chukwuma Iwuala, 46 years ‘m’; Eugene Njoku, ‘m’; and Njoku Emmanuel, 35 years ‘m’, who all hail from Uboegbelu in Emekuku in Owerri North LGA.

“All five suspects have made confessional statements admitting their roles in the attack. Meanwhile, the sixth suspect, identified as Onyedikachi Njoku, is still at large, and operatives are intensifying efforts to apprehend him.”

United Nigeria Airlines Deboards VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Hands Them To Airport Security

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November 17, 2025

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By Adesina Soyooye

Mr Martins Otse, popular as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, popular as Mr Jollof, were on Monday, deboarded from a United Nigeria Airline at Asaba Airport.

Both were deboarded when they had a confrontation on board the Airline’s Flight UN0523 at the Asaba International Airport, Delta State.

In the viral video circulating online, the two of them were seen as they engaged in a heated exchange inside the aircraft shortly before takeoff.

Chibuike Uloka, Public Relations Officer of United Nigeria disclosed that the crew acted swiftly to manage the situation.

Uloka said the flight crew intervened “immediately and professionally,” and ensured the safety of all passengers.

A statement from the Airline reads in part: “United Nigeria Airlines confirms that an altercation occurred between two passengers, identified as Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof), during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of November 17, 2025.

“In line with global aviation safety procedures, our crew promptly de-escalated the situation. Both individuals were removed from the aircraft without delay to safeguard the comfort and security of all passengers and crew.

“They were subsequently transferred to airport security for further investigation.

“United Nigeria Airlines maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviour that may compromise safety.

“Once standard protocols were completed, the flight departed as scheduled, while both passengers remained with the authorities.”

Ondo’s 2026 Budget Of Economic Consolidation Is N492.8 Billion

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Ayodele Oni

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November 17, 2025

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By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, presented a total budget estimate of ₦492.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a realistic, reform-driven financial plan designed to consolidate the economic gains recorded in 2025.

Presenting the budget tagged “Budget of Economic Consolidation,” the governor said the proposal was guided by macroeconomic assumptions adopted from the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) Fiscal Strategy Paper, with priorities focused on infrastructure expansion, food security, human capital development and prudent fiscal management.

Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that the 2026 budget size of ₦492,795,667,939 was crafted to reflect current economic realities, particularly the volatility of federally shared revenues and disruptions caused by changes in VAT distribution.

He explained that on the expenditure side, the government deliberately designed a structure that encourages collaboration among all organs of government to drive “organic synergy” necessary for sustainable development.

The Governor announced that the 2026 expenditure framework reflects a Capital–Recurrent ratio of 57.22% to 42.78%, a signal of the administration’s strong commitment to infrastructure and long-term investment.

According to him, the sectoral and IPSAS-compliant distributions clearly show projected spending priorities for social services, economic growth sectors, administration and law, and justice.

Aiyedatiwa emphasized that the allocation pattern demonstrates a bold push for an infrastructure revolution, ensuring that all ongoing projects across the state receive adequate funding.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Speaker, our intention on infrastructure revolution is clear. We look forward to completing the plethora of ongoing projects across the state. Rest assured that no project in Ondo State will be left abandoned,” he assured.

The governor said the 2026 budget will consolidate ongoing reforms through eight broad policy thrusts, including:

Sustained food security and agricultural transformation

Human capital development

Infrastructure expansion

Improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) drive

Social inclusion and protection

Economic diversification

Strengthened community development

Prudent fiscal management

He stressed the administration’s determination to reduce waste, minimise borrowing, and deepen technology-driven revenue collection systems.

Governor Aiyedatiwa used the occasion to commend the State House of Assembly for maintaining a stable and cooperative working relationship with the executive.

“Your exemplary leadership has fostered harmony and strengthened public trust. We are grateful for your unwavering dedication to the progress of our State,” he said.

16 Taraba PDP Lawmakers Defect To APC …Assembly Workers Down Tool

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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November 17, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Ahead of the formal defection of the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, to the All Progressive Congress, APC, 16 Peoples Democratic party, PDP, members of the State Legislative body, on Monday, November 17, 2025 announced their resignation from the party.

This is as the State’s chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN began an indefinite industrial action to press home its demands.

The Source reports that Governor Kefas is billed to be received into the APC fold on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

The erstwhile PDP Governor had officially disclosed his resignation from the PDP on Saturday November 15 2025 while interacting with the media during an inspection tour of the stadium.

He emphasized that the decision to defect to the ruling party at the centre was taken in the overall interest of the people of the State.

“On the 19 of November, 2025, I will, officially, transition from the PDP to the APC. This movement is about the destiny of the people of Taraba State, and we are expecting many visitors for the ceremony”, Gov Kefas stated.

Announcing the resignation of the State Lawmakers and their subsequent defection to the APC during Monday’s plenary, the Speaker Rt Hon John Kizito Bonzina, informed that the decision was sequel to the lingering leadership and internal crises bedeviling the PDP at the National level.

Rt Hon Bonzina stated that the actions of the Lawmakers are in conformity with the provisions of Section 109 of the Constitution which permits the defection of Lawmakers to other parties in the event of division in their original parties.

According to the legislators, the festering squabble which has seen the party split into two factions has brought about uncertainty and confusion, making it unwise and unsafe for them to continue to retain their membership.

The House members noted that their decision was also reached after wide consultations with their constituents.

Like the Governor, the Lawmakers stated that the interests of their constituents and those of the entire state also played a significant role in their decision to join the APC.

Most of the defecting House members who spoke expressed the apprehension and fear that the present crisis rocking the PDP has the dangerous potentials of leading to its eventual extinction.

The Legislators separately and collectively insisted that their continued membership of the PDP may endanger their political future, hence the decision to move on.

However, the defection of the legislators is coming just as the House of Assembly workers on Sunday night commenced a strike action over the non-implementation of financial autonomy for the Legislative arm of the Government and the failure of the authorities to implement the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure CONLESS.

In a statement jointly issued by Hamidu Buba and Timothy Enganya, Chairman and Secretary respectively, PASAN directed all members in the employ of the State Legislative body to proceed on an indefinite strike, pending when all the issues at stake will be resolved.

The Union, however, indicated its willingness to explore peaceful options in bringing the matter to an end.

“I Am Interested In Governing Kebbi State” – Malami, Fmr AGF & Min For Justice

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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November 17, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Monday morning November 17, 2025 announced his intention to contest Kebbi State Governorship race come 2027.

The Source reports that the former Minister under the late President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration has, of recent, been locked in a battle of wits with the Kebbi State authorities mainly over his rumoured interest in challenging Governor Nasir Idris for the State’s top job.

About two months ago ,his vehicular convoy was attacked on the street of Birni-Kebbi, the State capital, allegedly by supporters and sympathizers of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in the State.

Malami himself had pointedly accused Governor Idris and his supporters of being behind the attack which left many people injured and, several vehicles damaged.

Governor Idris and the APC officials had distanced themselves from the attack, and instead blamed Malami for masterminding series of politically motivated violent activities in Kebbi state owing to his ambition to govern the state at all cost.

Speaking in an interview with the DCL Hausa, Malami said he has accepted the call by the good people of Kebbi state to throw his hat into the ring in 2027

“I have agreed to contest ,and there is no retreat. God willing, we are going to win because we have the support of the People of Kebbi State.

“INEC guidelines do not allow us to begin any form of mobilization yet, but I assure you that when the time comes, you will see that we have the support of the people of Kebbi state” Malami stated .

Malami a chieftain and one of the founding leaders of the emerging opposition Coalition platform the African Democratic Congress ADC slammed the APC-led administrations both at the Federal and State levels for inflicting on the people untold hardship through misgovernance and anti-people policies .

He emphasized that the overriding reason for his decision to join the gubernatorial race is to free the people from the economic chain that has been tied around them .

According to him, as an agrarian state, many farmers have been forced out of their farms owing to insecurity ,and harsh economic situation in the land .

He pledged to offer the people a new lease of life through purposeful leadership.

All things being equal, the former Minister of Justice is expected to pursue his political ambition on the platform of ADC.

In 2023, he had mobilized to run for same seat, but later withdrew from the race to concentrate on his Ministerial duties. Malami is married to one of Buhari’s daughters.

Police Confirms Abduction Of 25 Females Students Of Fed. Govt. Girls’ Schools In Kebbi

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Ayodele Oni

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November 17, 2025

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By Ayodele Oni

Kebbi State Police Command has commenced rescue efforts of students of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. The students were abducted early Monday by suspected Bandits.

This command also put the figure of those abducted at 25 female students. Sadly, the Vice Principal of the school was shot dead, allegedly, while trying to protect the students from their abductors.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed on Monday that a combined team of additional police tactical units, military personnel, and vigilantes had been deployed immediately.

“They are currently combing nearby forests and possible escape routes in an effort to rescue the students and arrest the perpetrators.”

He, also, revealed that the incident occurred around 4 a.m. when the armed bandits stormed the school, shooting sporadically.

Police tactical units stationed in the area engaged the attackers, but the bandits had already scaled the fence and taken the students from their hostel.

Abubakar explained that the Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, was shot dead during the assault, while a security guard, Ali Shehu, sustained an injury to his right hand.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

He appealed to residents to remain calm, stay vigilant, and continue cooperating with security agencies to maintain peace and stability in the state.

Initial reports from school officials indicated that the armed men invaded the school around 1 a.m., using coordinated tactics.

They shot the Vice Principal as he attempted to resist and injured a security guard before fleeing towards neighbouring Zamfara State with the abducted students.

Dan Agbese, Co-founder, Newswatch Magazine, Dies

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Adesina Soyooye

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November 17, 2025

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By Adesina Soyooye

A co- founder of Newswatch Magazine, Mr Dan Agbese, has passed on. Agbese, a veteran Journalist, and one of the pillars of modern Nigerian journalism, according to family sources, reportedly, passed on in Lagos, Monday, November 17, 2025.

A prolific writer, author and columnist, Agbese co-founded Newswatch Magazine in 1985 with late Dele Giwa, Ray Ekpu, and Yakubu Mohammed.

He was a former Editor of Nigerian Standard, Jos, New Nigerian Newspapers, Kaduna and General Manager, Radio Benue.

Agbese held degrees in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Lagos and Columbian University, New York, respectively.

Born on May, 20, 1944, into the Agila Royal Family, Okpowo Local Government Area of Benue State, he preferred to be addressed simply as “Mr.” instead of Prince

He passed on at the age of 81 years.

Wike Insisted Only Condition For Peace Is For PDP Not To Field A Presidential Candidate In 2027 – Sani Fmr Media Adviser To Fmr VP Sambo

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November 17, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Peoples Democratic party PDP on Monday November 17 ,2025 gave an insight into the major reason that prolonged the crisis of confidence between the party and Nyesom Wike ,the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister before his expulsion .

Speaking on an Arise TV programme Umar Sani, a chieftain of the party and former media aide to former Vice president Namadi Sambo, disclosed that Wike told the party that the only condition for peace is for the PDP not to field a Presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

According to Sani, Wike had insisted that unless the condition was met he will fight to the finish with the PDP.

“Wike gave the PDP the condition that it must not field a presidential candidate in 2027. He said that is the only condition that will bring peace , otherwise he will fight to the finish.

“That was what he said . So we decided not to wait till that point when we have to fight to the finish with Wike. The Party had to end the fight by expelling him”, Sani stated.

The Source reports that the PDP, at its just concluded National Convention held in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, not surprisingly expelled Wike, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, Samuel Anyawu the erstwhile National Secretary, and some other states and regional officials and chieftains of the party, citing anti-party activities as a major reason.

The FCT Minister has not hidden his support for the second term ambition of his boss , President Tinubu, and has equally sworn to go to any length to promote it .

Nyesom Wike - FCT Minister — Nyesom Wike

Expectedly, , Wike, leading other estranged members has since rejected the expulsion, and described the Convention that sacked him. as illegal.

He has vowed also to fight to the finish on account of his expulsion.

Kebbi: Bandits Invade Secondary School, Kill VP, Abduct Students

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Ayodele Oni

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November 17, 2025

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By Ayodele Oni

The Vice Principal of a secondary school in Kebbi State was shot dead, while a yet-to-be ascertained number of students were abducted as armed bandits, early Monday morning, stormed the school

The incident happened at the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Report stated that the Vice Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, was reportedly shot dead while trying to protect students from the attackers. This has plunged the school and surrounding communities into fear and grief.

The exact number of abducted students remains unknown, as authorities have yet to release official figures.

A resident, Murjanatu Hassan Gishiri, confirmed the attack. He described the assault as devastating and traumatic for the community.

“It is a heartbreaking tragedy that has thrown the entire region into deep fear and mourning,” she lamented.

Residents have continued to mourn Makuku whom they hailed as a dedicated educator who sacrificed his life to shield his students.

Security agencies are yet to speak on the incident, but locals are calling for urgent intervention from State and Federal authorities to rescue the victims and strengthen protection for schools and vulnerable communities across the region.