Police scrap Special Tactical Squad over raid on Edwin Clark’s home (PremiumTimes)
Inspector-General Ibrahim Idris has scrapped the police Special Tactical Squad (STS), the Force Headquarters announced Friday, as the fallout over the raid on the home of Edwin Clark continues to claim casualties within the police. All personnel hitherto attached to the STS have now been collapsed into the police’s investigation units at different departments and formations, according to an announcement sent to PREMIUM TIMES by police spokesperson Jimoh Moshood. Read more
EFCC works on petition linking Buhari’s aide, Abba Kyari, to contract scam (Punch)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has started work on a petition linking Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, to a contract scam. The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a text message sent to our correspondent on Friday. The petitioner, Bako Waziri Kyari, who claimed to be a nephew to the chief of staff had said during a popular radio programme, Berekete Family, on Human Rights Radio 101.1FM in Abuja, that Kyari and Sani Ado, whom he claimed worked with the Bureau of Public Procurement, allegedly collected N29.9m from him in order to facilitate the award of a contract. Read more
48 political parties for Osun guber poll, says INEC (Guardian)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 48 political parties have fielded candidates for the September 22 governorship elections in Osun State.The electoral umpire reassured the people of the state of a hitch-free exercise, saying the election would serve as a test laboratory for next year’s general elections Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke yesterday during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja, charged them to ensure transparency in the conduct of their primaries in both the Osun and general elections. Read more
Even if Akume tries 100 times, he can’t get me impeached – Ortom (Punch)
The Governor of Benue State, Mr. Samuel Ortom, in this interview with DAYO OKETOLA and JOHN CHARLES, speaks on his recent defection to the Peoples Democratic Party, the impact of the herdsmen crisis on his administration and his rift with some political gladiators in the state.
Since you moved to the PDP, the aspirants in the party have been saying that they are not ready to step down for you. Do you think you would get the PDP ticket to seek re-election? Read more
Fayose, Fayemi trade words over alleged sale of government property (Guardian)
Outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and the Governor elect, Kayode Fayemi are trading words over allegations bordering on sales of some state government property including Oja Oba ultra modern market and some landed property. Fayemi had recently through a public notice issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode issued a public notice urging the public to beware moves by the out going governor to dispose of some valuable properties of Ekiti state government through shady arrangements. Read more
2019: Will women get the presidency? (Vanguard)
WILL women win the presidency in 2019? This a question six female aspirants have answered with a positive nod and marshalled reasons they want Nigeria’s topmost position and why the electorate must look the way of women, this time around. The female presidential hopefuls are Professor Olufunmilayo Adesanya-Davis, Dr Oluremi Comfort Sonaiya, Dr Elishama Rosemary Ideh, Adeline Iwuagwu-Emihe, Eunice Atuejide, and Princess Oyenike Roberts. Read more
Police Arrest 50-year-old Lady For Seizing Ex-lover’s Documents (Leadership)
A 50-year-old single lady, one Harite Igwe, has been arrested in Lagos for allegedly seizing the land documents of her lover, Mr Muoluchi Chikwado, valued at N20m after she failed to trap him for marriage. It was reported that the incident happened at Jesus Avenue in Ijagemo area of Lagos. Read More
Shocking: Man kills sick brother for inability to bear cost of treatment (Vanguard)
The sleepy village of Inyi in Igboeze North local Government Area of Enugu state was thrown into mourning recently, as the tragic news of their kinsman who killed his elder brother filtered into the community. Knife stab It was gathered that one Raphael Izuchukwu believed to be about 40 years from Ugwuagbo Inyi village in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu state, on that fateful day, killed his elder brother, Chizoba Ogbonna, 46, and buried him. Read more
Court Remands 2 Men For Stealing Cow (Leadership)
An Ilorin Magistrate’s court has remanded two suspected thieves, Lukman Olamilekan, 34 of Orita Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State and Waheed Alamu, 44 of Agaka area, Ilorin, Kwara State at the Federal Prison Yard, Ilorin for allegedly attempting to steal a cow. The accused were said to have criminally conspired with one Abiodun Salihu, who is currently undergoing investigation for the offences of kidnapping and armed robbery at the Osun State Command. Read More
West Ham fans turn on Pellegrini (Vanguard)
New West Ham boss Pellegrini has seen his popularity in East London plummet following four straight league defeats, according to an investigation by The Sun. The 64-year-old former Premier League winner took over from the much-maligned David Moyes in the summer and was given a good old Cockney welcome, with 94 per cent of supporters confident he would do a good job. But after splashing out around £100million on players including Felipe Anderson, Issa Diop and Andry Yarmolenko, zero points in return and 19 teams above them, the Chilean’s approval rating has dropped by a massive 38 points to just 56 per cent. West Ham face Everton, Chelsea and Manchester United in their next three games. Read more
Serena Williams zooms into US Open final (Vanguard)
Serena Williams has another shot at winning her first Grand Slam title since giving birth after defeating Anastasija Sevastova in 66 minutes in their US Open semi-final. Williams, beaten by Angelique Kerber in the Wimbledon final in July, won 6-3 6-0 against Latvian 19th seed Sevastova. The 36-year-old American will play Japan’s Naomi Osaka in Saturday’s final after the 20th seed beat Madison Keys. Victory will equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Read more