The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has delivered a fiery message to Rivers State lawmakers, sending shockwaves across Nigeria’s political space.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

ACCORDING TO OUR REPORTER, Wike made the bold remarks in a video shared by Symfoni, where he urged lawmakers to stay strong despite mounting pressure and political intimidation. Speaking with raw intensity, the former Rivers governor stressed that retreating in the face of opposition was not an option for him.

Wike told the lawmakers that while some people may choose to back off when things get tough, he remains ready to confront what he described as forces threatening political stability. He emphasized unity, courage, and awareness as key tools for survival in politics.

Reaffirming his loyalty, Wike assured the lawmakers of his continued support and commitment to agreements reached with President Bola Tinubu, declaring that he would not allow “satan” near his political path.

According to our report, a 33-year-old Ede carpenter, Badmos Wasiu, has confessed to orchestrating a four-year livestock theft spree that terrorized goat and sheep farmers in Ede Town.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Our findings reveal that Wasiu, along with two motorcycle riders and a domestic animal trader, targeted goats and sheep for resale. He admitted his wife believed his earnings came from carpentry and commercial motorcycling, unaware of the criminal operations.

Authorities say the syndicate was finally caught on December 14 when vigilantes intercepted them before police arrived. Investigations uncovered that stolen animals were stored overnight in a shop arranged by the trader, Azeez Muyideen, who also recruited riders for transport.

Wasiu explained that Muyideen initially encouraged him to steal animals, promising high profits. He said he could not have carried out the crimes alone, and until his arrest, had successfully stolen livestock for four years without detection — all while living in his family home.

Thre Residents killed as drug Baron mobilised friends, clash with security operatives to evade arrest....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

No fewer than three people lost their lives following a clash on Saturday between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers at Koraman Nayalle, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters in Katsina metropolis.

The incident was said to have begun when security operatives attempted to arrest one of the peddlers called Uzairu, popularly known as ‘Kuda’ and confiscated his mobile phone and suspected illicit drugs.

As Kuda mobilised his friends to retrieve his phone from the operatives, the situation escalated into chaos, during which he was shot, and later confirmed dead.

The confrontation sparked anger and unrest in the area, causing the violence to intensify and eventually leading to the deaths of three people.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an Outpost of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and some motorcycles were set ablaze.

The neighborhood remained tense, with the residents living in fear of further violence, while the authorities were making frantic efforts to restore calm.

The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Katsina, SC Buhari Hamisu, who confirmed the incident, said that the situation was now under control.

He said that after the earlier incident, friends of the deceased attempted to destroy another NSCDC and Police outposts at Filin Kanada, but were dispersed.

According to Hamisu, investigation is ongoing to ascertain the main course of the clash, calling on residents to remain calm.

Also, the police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, saying that it escalated during the funeral procession of the deceased on Sunday.

He further urged the public to always exercise maximum restraint and avoid taking the law into their hands. (NAN)