Sunday Katung, the senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has denied rumours of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speculations were rife that Katung had concluded plans to decemp to the ruling party following defection of many PDP members in his Senatorial zone to the APC….
Welcome to this edition of Security Update on @ndeya live, hosted by Rimamnde Shawulu. This week’s report covers alarming security incidents in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond—from deadly terrorist attacks to persistent communal clashes and humanitarian crises. In Nigeria, banditry and terrorism continue to spread fear. In Zamfara State, over 52 people were abducted in separate…
The remains of the late spokesman of Afenifere, the pan Yoruba socio-political group, Yinka Odumakin, was laid to rest on Saturday in his hometown, Moro, Osun State, amidst encomiums from Yoruba leaders. Odumakin died on April 3, 2021, following complications from COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during the funeral, leader of Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, said Odumakin lived…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday, visited Jos, Plateau state capital, over the recent killings by bandits in some communities in the state. Over 160 people were killed in 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi, Mangu LGAs of the state in attacks that started on Christmas Eve. Over 200 houses were destroyed by…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The Punch reports that the indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Abuja ederal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. According to the report, Sirika is…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday evening met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The governor arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 6:45pm, according to the State House media office. The meeting comes days after the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, which reportedly left at…
