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President Tinubu Directs Security Agents To Be On Trail Of Killers Of Hausa Hunters In Edo

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Ayodele Oni
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Killing Of Hausa Travelers In Edo

By Ayodele Oni

President Bola Tinubu has directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations with a view to punish  suspected killers of Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo state.

The president, on Friday condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State.

Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed Friday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The statement is titled, “President Tinubu directs manhunt for killers of hunters in Edo.”

At least seven persons, now identified as hunters, were set ablaze and killed in a mob attack in Uromi, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has confirmed.

Initial investigations revealed that the victims, northern Hausa hunters, were mistaken for kidnappers and killer herdsmen after local security stopped and searched the commercial truck conveying them.

However, local security discovered guns, triggering a mob attack by residents.

Tinubu, who expressed shock at the dastardly act, commiserated with the families of the affected victims and assured them that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain.

“The President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.”

President Tinubu commended the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, and community leaders in Uromi for their swift response to avert the escalation of tension.

Stop Dragging Govt To Personal Issues – Presidency Tackles Atiku

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Ayodele Oni
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Atiku Abubakar and Bayo Onanuga

By Ayodele Oni

The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of dragging government into his personal problems.

It added that the former vice president should address any issue he has with the Economic, Financial and Crime Commission, (EFCC), directly rather than dragging government into unfounded accusations.

This comes after allegations surfaced that Atiku received funds from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 election through a syndicate, who was on Friday declared wanted by the EFCC.

Atiku had through his media office, denied the claims and accused President Bola Tinubu of masterminding the allegations.

In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency dismissed Atiku’s counter accusations as “false and diversionary.”

The statement noted that the EFCC operates independently and urged Atiku to engage the anti graft agency if he has concerns, rather than dragging the Presidency into “fabricated controversies.”

“The President is focused on governance, not political gossip,” the statement read, criticizing Atiku for “resorting to baseless claims” since his 2023 election loss. It called on the former Vice President to prioritize national unity over “reckless allegations.”

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on addressing critical national challenges and advancing his administration’s agenda for Nigeria’s growth and stability. The President has neither the time nor the inclination to engage in petty political distractions.

“Atiku’s allegations are infantile and a transparent ploy to deflect from his political setbacks.

“His repeated attempts to drag the Presidency and now the Lagos State Government into fabricated controversies reveal a desperate bid for attention amid his fading attempt to cobble a coalition.

“Since his defeat in the 2023 presidential election, the former Vice President has failed to rise to the dignified role of an elder statesman.

“Rather than contributing constructively to the national discourse, he has chosen the path of divisive rhetoric and unfounded accusations.

“We urge Atiku Abubakar to redirect his energy toward initiatives that foster unity, economic progress, and democratic stability—qualities Nigeria urgently needs.

“Lastly, the former Vice President should know that the EFCC, as an independent institution, operates within its statutory mandate without external influence. Any insinuation otherwise is a disservice to the agency’s professionalism and the rule of law.”

Tinubu, Soludo, Otti, Ihedioha, Obi, Pay Final Tribute To Prof. Humphrey Nwosu

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Humphrey Nwosu Burial

His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, joined other distinguished Igbo leaders and prominent Nigerians to bid farewell to the late Prof. Humphrey Nwobu Nwosu at Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State.

Prof. Nwosu, a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), conducted the historic June 12, 1993, election, widely regarded as one of the most credible in Nigeria’s history. He was laid to rest in his hometown, Ajalli, Orumba North LGA.

The funeral service, held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ajalli, was attended by an array of distinguished personalities, including the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, the Host and Governor of Anambra State, H.E. Prof. Charles Soludo, Governor of Abia State, H.E. Dr. Alex Otti, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, H.E. Mr. Peter Obi, former Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives and former Governor of Imo State, H.E. Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Chief Emmanuel Okewulonu (Ikeoha); Nze Charles Onwunali, and several other notable figures.

The gathering was a testament to Prof. Nwosu’s enduring legacy in Nigeria’s electoral history and his contributions to democratic governance.

Sadly, the Senate of the Federal Republic turned down a motion to honour Professor Nwosu.

Myanmar Earthquake Claims 144 Lives, 730 Injured, Many Still Under Rubble

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Akinwale Kasali
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Myanmar Earthquake

By Akinwale Kasali

Myanmar has been thrown Into mourning and  devastation following the death of, 144 persons  and more than 730 were injured in a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. It was the worst in about 80 years.

This was disclosed by the Head of the Country’s Military Government.

A strong aftershock of 6.4 magnitude also hit Myanmar, with tremors felt across Thailand and China.

According to the Military Government officials, the quake triggered the collapse of buildings hundreds of miles away in Thailand.

At least three people have died in the nation’s capital, and authorities are racing to free 81 people believed to be trapped under the rubble of an under-construction high-rise in the city, officials said.

The earthquake prompted tsunami alert in Myanmar, one of Asia’s poorest nations, reeling from a civil war sparked by a 2021 military coup.

Weak infrastructure makes it ill-equipped to deal with major natural disasters.

Swathes of the country are run by a patchwork of militias, making it extremely difficult to gather reliable information. The military also regularly cuts communications in conflict zones.

El Rufai Yet To Be Recognized As Member SDP – Party Scribe

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Ayodele Oni
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Nasir El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai

By Ayodele Oni

Former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai  may still need to go further in his decision to relinquish membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP)

This follows a declaration by the SDP that his membership is still just a hearsay as the party is not aware of the decision.

The Kaduna State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), on Friday disowned the former Governor stating that he is not yet a recognised member of the party.

El Rufai, a  founding member of the APC recently dumped the ruling party for the SDP.

The former governor cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for the decision.

However, at a press conference in Kaduna, SDP Assistant National Secretary, Northwest Zone, Idris Inuwa, emphasised that El-Rufai’s entry into the party remained a rumour because he was yet to follow due process.

“It has come to our notice that certain individuals, including Malam Nasir El-Rufai, are being rumored to have joined the SDP.

“However, neither the Chairman of the Kaduna North Local Government Chapter in Kaduna State, nor the leadership of Unguwar Sarki ward, has any record of these memberships,” Inuwa said.

Inuwa advised El-Rufai and his cohorts to follow proper procedures if they wish to officially become members of the party.

“We advise him and any other interested individuals to follow the proper procedures if they wish to officially become members of the party.

“While we recognise the growing interest of individuals and groups in joining the SDP, we emphasize that there are well-defined guidelines and constitutional provisions governing membership admission.

“The State Executive Council (Exco) remains open and welcoming to all prospective members who adhere to these established procedures.”

Inuwa also rejected the purported dissolution of the Kaduna State Working Committee of the SDP, stating that it is unconstitutional and an affront to the principles of due process and internal democracy.

“The Kaduna State Executive Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) categorically rejects the purported dissolution of the State Working Committee as contained in a letter from the National Secretariat dated 25 February, 2025.”

Inuwa emphasised that the Kaduna State Executive Committee is a product of a duly conducted State Congress and holds a four-year mandate that remains valid and binding.

He added that the SDP constitution clearly outlines the process and procedure for dissolving a State Executive Committee, which includes initiating an investigation, setting up a committee, and providing fair hearing in a transparent manner.

“The Kaduna State Executive Committee is the legitimate outcome of a duly conducted State Congress, reflecting the will of the party members and adhering strictly to the party’s constitutional provisions. This body holds a four-year mandate that remains valid, binding, and legally recognised throughout its tenure.

“The SDP constitution state very clearly the process and procedure to follow in dissolving a State Exco; which includes but limited to initiating an investigation, setting up committee, providing fair hearing in a transparent manner before a decision is taken; none of this was done-only the resort to the illegal unilateral letter of dissolution.”

Edo Killings: Gov Okpebholo Orders Investigation

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Ayodele Oni
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Killing Of Hausa Travelers In Edo

By Ayodele Oni

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered investigation into the killing of some Hausa hunters who were travelling home for Sallah.

A mob had intercepted the victims at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

After ransacking their vehicle where dane guns used by hunters were found, the mob had concluded that they were kidnappers, burning them alive.

In a viral video, the deceased were seen rounded up by some youths who eventually set them ablaze.

The incident has triggered outrage, with many Nigerians accusing government of being unable to stem jungle justice.

Governor Okpebholo, who described the act as barbaric and condemnable, vowed that the perpetrators would brought to justice.

The Governor, who spoke at Uromi through the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, said he was there to ascertain the level of damage done and to ensure that investigation is carried out to ensure justice and forestall a reoccurrence.

He said investigations revealed that those killed had boarded a commercial truck and was stopped by members of local security outfit who upon search of the vehicle, discovered some guns, a situation that led to the mob attack by persons around the vicinity.

He warned that nobody has the right to take another man’s life, stressing that the nature of the barbaric killing was a cause of concern to the Governor.

“I can assure you that the people involved in this unprovoked attacked will not go scot -free, as His Excellency has directed the Commissioner of Police to launch a full scale investigation into the matter.

“As I speak now, over four persons have been arrested for their involvement in this ugly incidence.”

He, however, called for calm while assuring the law abiding residents of Uromi, especially the Hausa Community in the area to go about their daily activities, as men of the Nigerian police force and other security agencies have been deployed to restore peace and normalcy to the place.

Court Sentences Kano Woman To Death For Throwing Minor Into  Deep Well

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Court and Law

By  Suleiman Anyalewechi

A Kano housewife, Fadila Adamu, is to die by hanging for kidnapping and killing a teenager, a Kano state High Court has ruled.

Adamu was find guilty of  causing the death of her victim, an eight-year girl,  by throwing her inside a well after holding captive.

Delivering judgement on Friday, March 28, 2025, Justice Yusuf Muhammad Ubale held that the prosecution has proved its case beyond any reasonable doubt .

“I hereby sentence the defendant to death by hanging for kidnapping and throwing the victim into a well resulting in her death” the Judge ruled .

Earlier, the prosecution Counsel, Lamido Abba Sorondinki,  informed the Court that  Adamu committed the crime on July 14 ,2019 in the Tudun Wada area of Kano.

According to him, the defendant abducted the victim at about 4.45 pm on the said date and took her to her residence .

The defendant was said to have informed her sister that the victim was the daughter of her friend who had traveled to Ghana, requesting her to take care of her child until her return.

Sadly, however, Adamu was said to have thrown the minor into a deep  well on July 17, 2019, at about 6.30 pm at Tukuntawa Quarters in Kano, a development that led to her death.

The prosecution in the course of the trial  presented seven  witnesses and documented evidences ,including the defendant’s statement to prove his case .

But despite the overwhelming evidences tendered  by the prosecution, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the crime.

Justice Ubale, in sentencing the defendant , held that her  action was in clear contravention of Sections 274 (b) and 221( a) of the Penal  Code that relate to abduction and culpable homicide.

Atiku, Northern Governors Demand Probe Of Edo Killings

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Ayodele Oni
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Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar

By Ayodele Oni

Angry reactions has greeted the killing of some Hausas Travelers in Edo state, that were mistaken for kidnappers.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of some Northerners in Edo State.

The victims, who were mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way to Kano to celebrate the Sallah festivities when they were intercepted and unfortunately killed by local vigilantes in Uromi.

According to reports, the hunters, who were armed, were mistaken for kidnappers terrorizing the area.

The incident has been generating condemnation from stakeholders across the country.

In a statement on his Facebook page, Atiku said, “The unfortunate incident demands a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation to uncover the truth and ensure that those responsible are brought to book.

“The protection of innocent lives must remain paramount, and I urge the authorities to act swiftly and decisively to prevent a recurrence of jungle justice.

“Justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done to restore public confidence in our security institutions.”

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) also condemned the horrific murder of travelers from Northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State.

This was contained in a statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General ( Press Affairs) Government House Gombe on Friday.

The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must be unequivocally condemned with the utmost severity.

The Northern Governors Forum expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragic event.

“We are deeply disturbed by the loss of innocent lives and the horrific manner in which these individuals were attacked,” Governor Inuwa Yahaya said.

“This appalling act undermines the rule of law and the very fabric of our society. It is imperative that the relevant authorities conduct a full and thorough investigation into this senseless act. The perpetrators must be identified, arrested, and brought to justice swiftly.”

Governor Inuwa Yahaya reiterated that all Nigerians, regardless of their region, should be able to travel freely and safely without fear of harassment, violence, or intimidation.

He urged the government and law enforcement agencies to take swift action to prevent such incidents from recurring, while also appealing for calm.

“I Will Continue To Work For You” – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians

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Ayodele Oni
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Tinubu

By Ayodele Oni

President Bola Tinubu has words of advice for Nigerians as he marked his 73rd birthday with Juma’ah prayers in Abuja.

He promised to continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of the nation.

In an interview with reporters after the special Juma’ah prayer session for the nation and commemoration of his birthday at the National Mosque, on Friday, the President thanked God for the grace of seeing his 73rd birthday.

A statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President will turn 73rd on March 29th, 2025.

The statement added that President Tinubu promised that the safety and welfare of citizens remain uppermost on his mind and prayer list.

“I feel good. I feel happy. I thank the Almighty Allah, who has protected us and continues to answer our prayers.

“We also thank Allah for accepting our worship; that is key and very important to us.

“We have prayed for our country. We prayed for the stability and peace of the nation. We prayed that Almighty Allah will safeguard our people and all citizens.”

President Tinubu added that his watchword remains “hard work and hard prayers.”

“The word for all of us is hard work. You work harder, and you pray harder. That’s the inspiration I got from today’s sermon.

“We thank God almighty that at this stage, we are still in it and working.”

Dr. Abdulkadir Salman Solagberu,the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin Emirate, and other clerics led the special prayers for the nation and the president.

Dr Solaberu assured President Tinubu of continual prayers for his good health, strength and wisdom to steer the nation’s affairs.

The renowned Islamic cleric and scholar noted that prayers for the nation’s peace and stability would herald the citizens’ development and well-being.

The Imam of the National Mosque, Prof. Muhammad Kabir Adam, thanked the President and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, for catering to the poor and needy during Ramadan.

Prof. Adam urged Muslims to continue their prayers for the President, the nation, and goodwill toward the poor after Ramadan.

“Mr. President, Allah is with you, and you will succeed,” he added.

The Jumat was attended by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, ministers, Service Chiefs, and some members of the President’s family.

Socialite, Aisha Achimugu Declared Wanted By EFCC

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Akinwale Kasali
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Aisha Achimugu

By Akinwale Kasali

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, wanted.

Achimugu was declared wanted over an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.

This disclosure was made by the agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, via a circular released on the EFCC’s X handle on Friday.

The circular reads, “The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.

“Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.

“Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the Commission at its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644, its email address: [email protected] or the nearest Police Station or other Security Agencies.”

It would be recalled that the agency had, in a letter, summoned the socialite to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5 over alleged money laundering and a high-profile investment scam.

The letter, dated March 4, and signed by  EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Adebayo Adeniyi, was sent to Achimugu’s residential address in Abuja.

“This Commission is currently investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain clarification from you becomes imperative.

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through the Head of Investigation on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, by 10:00 hours prompt,” the letter reads.

However, rather than reporting to the EFCC office as requested by the Commission, Achimugu was said to have travelled out of Nigeria on Thursday, March 6.

Following her alleged departure from the country, the EFCC obtained an arrest warrant and declared her wanted.

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