Widower paralysed after police brutality in Lagos (Punch) A commercial bus driver, Adewale Oseni, is seeking justice after he was allegedly brutalised by a police officer identified simply as Supol Akeem attached to Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos. Oseni…
*Edo Deputy Gov Shaibu dumps PDP for APC (Nation)*Reps Speaker, others visit Dangote Refinery (Tribune)
Edo Deputy Gov Shaibu dumps PDP for APC (Nation) Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Nation reported that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday,…
Court dismisses Shaibu’s plea to nullify Ighodalo’s candidacy
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo, Phillip Shaibu, seeking to nullify the Feb. 22 governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which produced Asue Ighodalo as its…
Edo: Shaibu shouldn’t leave PDP, can still be governor –Lagos Chair
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the impeached Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, to be patient with the party, saying he could still become governor of the state. The PDP Lagos State Chairman,…
*1 feared killed, Lagos market shut down over clash (DailyTrust)*Pasuma: I quit football for music (DailyTrust)
1 feared killed, Lagos market shut down over clash (DailyTrust) Commercial activities in the Oluwole Market in Ogba, Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State were grounded on Friday morning as Yoruba and Hausa clashed. It was learnt that…
*‘Some govt officials’ houses went down’, Sanwo-Olu defends demolitions (Channels)*3-storey building collapses in Lagos during downpour (Punch)
‘Some govt officials’ houses went down’, Sanwo-Olu defends demolitions (Channels) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state government won’t hesitate to bring down houses that contravene the state’s planning rule. “There are some officers of this government that their…
*Tinubu presides over FEC meeting, swears in 8 new perm secs (ThisDay)*Police disrupt cult initiation, recover weapons in Delta (Guardian)
Tinubu presides over FEC meeting, swears in 8 new perm secs (ThisDay) President Bola Tinubu on Monday administered the oath of office on eight new Permanent Secretaries, who were appointed last week after successfully scaling the Federal Civil Service’s selection…
*Despite Tinubu’s assurances, US issues travel advisory to citizens (Guardian)*Apprehension in Jos as Plateau tribunal delivers judgement on guber poll today (Sun)
Despite Tinubu’s assurances, US issues travel advisory to citizens (Guardian) Two days after the United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo visited Nigeria as part of US efforts to strengthen economic ties between both countries and a day after President…
Shaibu storms out of Edo event after security officers deny aides entry
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, stormed out of the venue of a government function after some of his aides were denied entry by security officials. The event hosted by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was a…
*7 Yobe council areas prone to flooding, warns GloFAS (Guardian)*Residents invade, loot palliatives warehouse in Bayelsa (Vanguard)
7 Yobe council areas prone to flooding, warns GloFAS (Guardian) Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) has warned that seven local councils could be flooded in the next 10 days. The identified flood-prone councils include Yusufari, Yunusari, Bursari, Geidam, Karasuwa, Nguru…
