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Enugu Man Remanded for Alleged Murder of 27-year-old Girlfriend

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A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has been remanded in correctional custody after being arraigned for the alleged murder of his 27-year-old girlfriend, Ugwu Chinyere Rosemary, in Enugu State. The State Police Command said the suspect was arraigned on Friday, October 16, following the conclusion of investigations into the alleged killing in September. According to the police, the court ordered that the case file be forwarded to the Enugu State Attorney-General through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review and legal advice. The command in a statement by it’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Saturday, said the suspect was arrested on September 21 after he was rescued from an angry mob. Police investigations allegedly revealed that the victim was killed in the suspect’s apartment on September 19 following an argument over which of them had infected the other with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The suspect allegedly struck the victim’s head with a pestle, i...
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CAPPA to FG: Make Nutritious Food Affordable for Nigerians

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Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal Government to place nutrition, food affordability and consumer protection at the centre of Nigeria’s food security agenda. The organisation, in a statement by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, to mark World Food Day 2026, also called for stronger regulations to curb the marketing of unhealthy food products, particularly sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods, to children. CAPPA said Nigeria’s rising food production had not translated into adequate access to affordable, safe and nutritious meals for millions of citizens, citing post-harvest losses, insecurity in farming communities and weaknesses in supply chains as major contributors to hunger and malnutrition. Although Nigeria is a leading producer of cassava and a major producer of other staples, the group argued that food security should not be measured solely by the volume of food produced or available in markets, but by whether...
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Lagos APC Mocks Momodu’s Claim He Can Stop Tinubu in 2027

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President Bola Tinubu                     Dele Momodu The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Dele Momodu’s claim that he and his political associates can stop President Bola Tinubu from securing re-election in 2027, describing the declaration as political fantasy unsupported by electoral strength. The party challenged Momodu and his opposition allies to demonstrate their political structures, grassroots support and capacity to win votes nationwide rather than make confident predictions about the outcome of the next presidential election. In a statement on Friday, the Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said presidential elections were won through effective political organisation, credible policy alternatives, grassroots mobilisation and the ability to build broad-based national coalitions, not media appearances and public declarations. He argued that Tinubu’s decades of political experience, coal...
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FCID AIG Hails Ogun Monarch for Building Police Station, Seeks Stronger Community Partnership

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, Simeon U. Akpanudom, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to people-centred policing and stronger collaboration with traditional institutions. Akpanudom gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Onilogbo of Ilogbo Asowo Kingdom, Ogun State, Oba Samuel Olufemi Ojugbele, ahead of the monarch’s 25th coronation anniversary. The visit, which took place on Thursday, was aimed at strengthening relations between the Police and traditional institutions, promoting peaceful coexistence and encouraging community participation in security. Akpanudom commended the monarch and his council for their commitment to peace, unity and community development, while applauding the people of Ilogbo for sustaining peace in the area. He said mutual respect and sustained engagement with traditional rulers were essential to effective policing, adding that security...
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Lagos APC Knocks Adebayo, Questions His Experience, Political Structure

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President Bola Tinubu               Adewole Adebayo The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, over his comments on President Bola Tinubu’s reported decision to skip some campaign events ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party urged Adebayo to focus on his public service experience and the SDP’s political structures rather than question Tinubu’s campaign arrangements. In a statement on Thursday, the Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described Adebayo’s criticism as an attempt to manufacture controversy, insisting that the President’s approach reflected confidence in the party’s nationwide network and experienced leadership. Oladejo said Tinubu did not need to attend every campaign event personally, arguing that his political experience and the APC’s organisational capacity would allow him to delegate campaign responsibilities effective...
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₦8.68bn CCTV Contract: Court Fixes December 8 for El-Rufai’s Trial

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The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and six others over an alleged ₦8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract fraud to December 8, 2026, following changes in their legal representation. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which instituted the case, said the new prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Muktar, sought an adjournment to study the case file and familiarise himself with previous proceedings. El-Rufai’s new defence counsel, Mustapha Abubakar, SAN, also requested time to acquaint himself with the case after taking over from the former legal representative. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari granted the requests and fixed December 8 for the substantive trial to commence. The court, however, adjourned the bail application filed by the second defendant, Jimi Adebisi Lawal, a former senior special adviser and counsellor to El-Rufai, to October 16 for ruling. The ICPC had, on June 25, 2026, arr...
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NAF Pledges Environmental Assessment After Igbokoda Aircraft Crash

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that it will work with relevant authorities to address environmental concerns arising from the October 5 aircraft crash, following reports of an offensive odour in the community. The service said it would engage environmental and public health authorities to assess the situation and coordinate appropriate measures after the ongoing search and recovery operation had been completed. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. The NAF acknowledged residents’ concerns about the possible environmental impact of the accident, saying it understood the discomfort, anxiety and uncertainty they faced. It added that search and recovery operations were continuing in collaboration with relevant partner agencies to ensure the safe and orderly recovery of the aircraft wreckage. The service said it remained co...
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