Senate on Tuesday revealed the identities of four security personnel who were killed and another injured during the operation for the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Senate also urged the Federal Government to sustain military operations against terrorists, kidnappers and bandits nationwide. It also called for the prompt payment of death benefits, insurance claims, pensions and other entitlements to the families of the fallen personnel. The resolutions followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, and co-sponsored by 108 other senators. This was…
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Self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, was on Tuesday arrested by police operatives in Osun State a few hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest. State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi told Punch correspondent that Adeniyi was arrested in his hideout in Osun by the Intelligence Response Team from Abuja. He said he’s likely to be transferred to Abuja later today. “Yes, it is confirmed. The Intelligence Response Team from Abuja arrested him here in Osun,” Ojelabi said. A video of the arrest showed Adeyemi…
The political momentum behind the presidential aspiration of Dr. Gbenga Hashim was on full display on Tuesday as hundreds of Accord Party members and supporters thronged the Federal High Court in Abuja in a strong show of solidarity with the party’s presidential hopeful. Supporters converged on the court premises, surrounding Gbenga Hashim on arrival and remaining at the venue throughout the proceedings, as the legal battle over the Accord Party’s 2027 presidential ticket entered another critical stage. Although Dr. Hashim did not address the gathering, the large turnout underscored the depth of grassroots support for his bid to reclaim what…
… moments after court issued bench warrant The self-acclaimed Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested. TVC reported that his arrest came moments after Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a warrant for his arrest. Adeyemi was billed to take his plea on an eight-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, relating to forgery, fraud and impersonation. Although the matter was listed as No. 12 on the court’s cause list, the defendant failed to appear for his arraignment, though a lawyer, Mr. Genesis Francis, announced his appearance on his behalf. Details…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, after he failed to appear for his arraignment over alleged conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Adeyemi’s arrest after granting an oral application by the prosecution following the defendant’s absence when the matter was called. Adeyemi was expected to take his plea on an eight-count charge filed by the Nigeria Police Force over his alleged operation of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, an organisation the Presidency has…
From Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi The Bauchi Women Coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s political participation, declaring its support for the emergence of a qualified woman as the Deputy Governorship candidate in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued to journalists in Bauchi and signed by the Coalition’s director of media and communication, Hajiya Hajara Musa, the group said women’s inclusion in leadership strengthens governance, promotes social development, and ensures that the interests of women, children, youths, and other vulnerable groups are adequately represented in government. The coalition stated that, in line with this…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented prostheses for different degrees of injuries to 78 beneficiaries in continuation of its Prosthesis Provision Exercise. Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, at the formal presentation of the final report on the current phase of the exercise in Abuja, said “the cooperation and commitment demonstrated by the prosthesis providers, beneficiaries, employers, and the monitoring team greatly contributed to the successful completion of this intervention. “The providers also demonstrated flexibility by accommodating special clinical needs, including the provision of a hip disarticulation prosthesis where necessary”. Represented by the Executive Director (Operations), Mojisola Alli…
The Abeokuta Club in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, has congratulated a prominent Nigerian Jurist and elder statesman Hon. Justice Demola Bakre(rtd), as he clocks 95 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Publicity Secretary of the club, Olatunde Oluwasola, in a statement, pointed out that the life of the celebrator, who is Life Vice President and Member, Board of Trustees of the club, is a testament to integrity, service and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. ‘The President, Dr Adewale Adeola, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Elders and entire membership of Abeokuta Club are pleased to announce the 95th birthday celebration…
Former England manager, Sam Allardyce, has named Elliot Anderson as the only player in the Three Lions’ squad capable of keeping Lionel Messi quiet in the World Cup semifinal clash. The 71-year-old emphasized that the new Manchester City player possesses the discipline necessary to manage the Argentina captain. During his appearance on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce said that Messi does not physically confront his opponents, which would benefit Anderson. He suggested that the England player should maintain close proximity to the Argentina captain and remain focused without losing concentration. He stated, “There’s one individual who can keep…
2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has given reasons why he might not contest in 2031. Stressing that the possibility is very slim, Obi said the zoning arrangement between the North and the South would play a major factor in deciding if he would contest in 2031. Obi, in an interview with media personality, Rufai Oseni, explained that if the presidency goes to the North in 2031, he would be 78 years old when power will return to the South, hence he can’t run again. Asked if he would run for the presidency again if he loses…