Day: October 31, 2025

Police nab Benue man who faked own kidnap to gain sympathy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Force Criminal Investigation Department (F-CID) has arrested a Benue-born man, Andrew Paul Audu, for allegedly faking his own kidnap in a desperate bid to gain political sympathy and discredit perceived rivals.   Audu was declared missing on March 8, 2025, after claiming he had been abducted by political opponents seeking to silence him ahead of local political activities. His alleged abduction, widely circulated on social media, sparked panic among supporters, relatives, and security operatives, leading to a massive but futile search.   However, after weeks of investigation ordered by…

FCT Security Spokespersons meet to deepen Inter-Agency collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Public Relations Officers and spokespersons from various security and emergency response agencies within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have met to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance communication strategies for improved security coordination.   The meeting, held on Thursday at the Federal Fire Service FCT Command Headquarters, Kubwa, brought together representatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Federal Fire Service, among others.   The…

Court halts PDP Convention, cites breach of law

Emporium Reporters

The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, over alleged violations of constitutional and electoral guidelines.   Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice James Omotosho upheld a suit filed by three aggrieved members of the party Hon. Austin Nwachukwu (Imo PDP Chairman), Hon. Amah Abraham Nnanna (Abia PDP Chairman), and Turnah Alabh George (PDP Secretary, South-South) who accused the PDP of failing to comply with the 1999 Constitution (as…

BREAKING: Court sacks Zamfara Rep for defecting from PDP to APC

Emporium Reporters

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Hon. Abubakar Gummi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in his judgment on Thursday, ruled that Gummi’s defection was unconstitutional and directed him to vacate his seat immediately.   The court also restrained the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, from recognising Gummi as a member of the House, and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…

NIDCOM congratulates Konga CEO, Nnamdi Ekeh, on Forbes, EuroKnowledge global leadership honours

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Chief Executive Officer of Konga Group, on his double recognition with the Forbes Best of Africa E-Commerce Leadership Award 2025 and the Distinguished EuroKnowledge Award for Emerging Leadership in Digital Transformation. In a congratulatory message issued in Abuja, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun (mnipr), quoted Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, as describing Ekeh’s feat as “a proud moment for Nigeria,” noting that the honours reflected the innovation, excellence, and leadership capacity of young…

MURIC slams postponement of $1 Trillion Halal Economy launch, demands revisit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted the Federal Government over the postponement of the $1 trillion National Halal Presentation Ceremony, described the move as “unjustified” and “a setback to inclusive economic development.”   The event, initially scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, was reportedly postponed following objections raised by some Christian leaders.   In a statement issued on Friday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC accused the Federal Government of bowing to pressure from religious quarters and “succumbing to blackmail.”   “We strongly condemn this sudden postponement.…

NITDA DG urges massive investment in digital infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has issued a clarion call for massive investment in Africa’s digital public infrastructure, described it as the foundation for sustainable transformation, job creation, and intra-African trade. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa held at The Westin, Cape Town, Inuwa declared that Africa’s economic destiny depend on its “compute capacity,” which he said is central to achieving digital independence and competitiveness in the global economy. “In the 21st century, compute power is a primary factor of production,…