Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says the crackdown on fake pastors is aimed at social reformation and protecting vulnerable residents from religious exploitation. Soludo made the remark on Sunday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the All Knights Day celebration of the Catholic Diocese of Awka. He disclosed that several suspects had been arrested and were already in custody, assisting investigators with useful confessions. “The action forms part of our mission to build a new Anambra free from deception and social vices,” he said. “We remain committed to keeping the state clean and free of practices that weaken our social…
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims of civilian casualties following recent aerial operations in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the DHQ said the strikes were precisely targeted at armed bandits. The statement was released by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja. Onoja said the operations, conducted in the early hours of May 10, were based on credible intelligence showing armed bandits converging at Lukupe Village and other locations within Shiroro LGA. He said the Nigerian Army UAV Command carried out multiple airstrikes between 11:59 p.m. on May…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the second phase of compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the 330kV Double Circuit Quad Conductor Mando–Rimin Zakara Transmission Line Project in Kaduna State. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, said the exercise began on Thursday in Shika, Zaria, with over 2,000 claimants receiving compensation. Mbah said the process started with screening and verification, during which affected persons presented original documents for authentication before payment. According to her, the process is designed to ensure that all legitimate claimants are properly identified and duly compensated, in line with TCN’s…
The Federal Government is set to commence nationwide technical validation workshops aimed at developing a comprehensive framework for balanced and inclusive regional development. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), announced that the workshops will be held across the six geopolitical zones to address regional disparities. The statement was jointly signed by Mr Sani Datti, Head of Information and Public Relations in the MRD, and Ms Christabel Chanda Ginsberg, Public Engagement, Outreach & Partnerships Lead, UNDP. According to the statement, the workshops, scheduled to…
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Amb. Ismail Yusuf, has conveyed deep condolences to the family of Aishatu Muhammadu, a 73-year-old pilgrim from Adamawa State who died on May 9. A statement from NAHCON on Sunday said the pilgrim suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while travelling from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah. READ ALSO: Dangote Foundation, WEF unveil 2026 YGL Aliko Dangote Fellows Yusuf conveyed the condolences in a telephone call to the deceased’s brother, Umaru Jauro Koko. “He prayed that Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement…
An online community, the Nigerian Teachers Community (NTC), has inaugurated a digital platform in Lagos to help teachers earn sustainable income, attain financial freedom, and remain committed to the education sector. Dr Peter Ogudoro, Leader of the NTC, in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, said the initiative was designed to discourage teachers from leaving the profession for better-paying industries. “The project was motivated by the need to arrest the exodus of teachers into other professions, which may sabotage the Renewed Hope Agenda if not urgently addressed,” Ogudoro said. He explained that the platform was developed in collaboration with…
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed the release of its abducted member, Dr Edwin Emegakor, in Anambra State. Dr Princeton Okam, Chairman of the NMA Anambra State branch, confirmed the doctor’s freedom while speaking to journalists in Awka on Sunday. Okam said Dr Emegakor regained his freedom after spending several days in captivity following his abduction on May 7. Emegakor is the Medical Director of Crown Multi-Specialist Hospital, Nkpor. He was abducted in the evening after attending to a patient at the hospital by unidentified men dressed in security agency uniforms. Okam expressed gratitude to God for the doctor’s…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended a truck driver for allegedly causing the death of a pedestrian and a motorcyclist on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. The statement was signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr Taofig Adebayo. Bakare-Oki described the accident, which occurred at the Iyana-Iba Flyover near Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, as regrettable. According to him, preliminary findings showed that the fully-loaded truck was speeding from the Volkswagen area towards Badagry when it knocked down a pedestrian and…
Reactions from social media users have continued to flood online platforms following reports of the assault on Ilebaye Odiniya, winner of the 2023 Big Brother Naija All Stars edition, by her father, Emmanuel Odiniya. The issue generated public outrage on Saturday after the 25-year-old reality star cried out for help during a distressed Instagram Live session. In the viral video, Ilebaye was seen crying with visible swelling on her face, sparking widespread condemnation across social media. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, in a statement, confirmed the arrest of the celebrity’s father, adding that investigations are ongoing and that justice…
A 60-year-old man, Romanus Nwabara, was among three persons with disabilities (PWDs) arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking during interdiction operations in Anambra and Kwara states. Based on credible intelligence, Nwabara was arrested on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Akpaka Forest in Onitsha, where he was found with 250 grams of skunk in retail sachets. In a separate raid at Ogbunike area of Anambra State on Thursday, May 7, NDLEA officers arrested another PWD, 25-year-old Amos Kenneth, with 160.3 grams of Tramadol (225mg and 100mg), 80 pills of Diazepam, 38.23 grams of…