Author: Safiu Kehinde

Agency Report Anambra State Police Command has ordered the detention and orderly room trial of three police Inspectors over the alleged extortion of an unsuspecting member of the public. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Awka. Ikenga disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police  Ikioye Orutugu, had condemned the conduct of some officers who, during a patrol in Awka, unlawfully accosted an unsuspecting member of the public, searched his phone, and extorted money from him. According to the statement, the CP Anambra Command, Ikioye Orutugu on June 11 ordered…

Agency Report The Russian Federation has reiterated its dedication to deepening cooperation with Nigeria, exploring new frontiers in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Amb. Andrey Podelyshev, Russia’s envoy to Nigeria, said this during a reception held on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate Russia’s national holiday, “Russia Day.” Celebrated annually on June 12, Russia Day serves as a time to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and look confidently toward the future. Podelyshev emphasised Russia’s commitment to upholding an international order grounded in respect for sovereignty, cultural uniqueness, and each nation’s right to pursue its development path. Highlighting the…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has denied approving a secondary school history textbook allegedly containing distorted information about Yoruba history. This is coming after a civil society group under the aegis of Concerned Yoruba Citizens of Yoruba Origin and Supporters Of Truth, petitioned the Ministry of Education over the historical inaccuracies contained in the book authored by Tony and Ijeoma Duru and published by Tones publishers. The group, in the petition issued by its National Chairman, Abayomi Odunowo, noted that the publication contained claims regarding the founding of Ile-lfe which were described by the group as misleading and potentially harmful…

By Tunde Akanni Three decades on, what else can a two-star, if you like, a two-scar champion of Nigeria’s renowned June 12 presidential election do as a patriot who has elected to stay put in Nigeria other than uphold the cause infinitely? Your’s sincerely lost a thriving journalism career to June 12 following the proscription of Concord Press and therefore on Abacha hangs my unpaid gratuity till date. Short of flying from frying pan to fire, subsequently I joined the nation’s premier civil rights group, Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, keeping me almost permanently on the precipice of jail.  But for…

Safiu Kehinde A London-bound Air India plane conveying 242 people has crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. The Flight AI171 was travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Local police said the plane crashed on a residential area after leaving the airport Confirming the incident, Air India’s management disclosed that there were 169 Indian nationals on the flight, as well as 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals. The airline is however yet to ascertain the details surrounding the crash. “Flight AI171 operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick was involved in an incident, “Air India said in a statement. “At…

Safiu Kehinde In the wake of the drama involving former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, and management of Nigerian local airline, Air Peace, several Nigerians have stepped up to share their ugly experiences with local airlines. NPO Reported that Oshiomole had yesterday come to the spotlight after creating scenes at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, where he allegedly barricaded Air Peace’s departure terminal after missing his flight. The ex-Edo governor had allegedly disrupted the airline’s operation, sealing its entry point which left many passengers stranded. Air Peace in a statement issued shortly after the incident also accused Oshiomole…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has told Nigerian politicians lessons they need to learn from the alleged near-death experience of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. NPO Reported the emergence of a viral video of a plane which suffered engine failure with its passenger screaming “blood of Jesus” as the pilots made effort to stabilize the aircraft. As captured in the video shared on X on Tuesday, the panicking man whose face was not disclosed could be heard praying for God to take control. His voice however resembled that of…

Safiu Kehinde A least two people have been confirmed injured as a fuel tanker exploded along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This is coming hours after similar explosion was reported at Obawole area of Fagba, Lagos. According to report, the Lagos-Ibadan expressway incident involved tanker laden with a petroleum product exploded after it fell at the NASFAT axis of the expressway on Wednesday. The explosion also led to traffic congestion, leaving many commuters stranded. Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the injured were taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo…

To Address Nation from National Assembly Safiu Kehinde President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled the annual national broadcast and military parade to mark June 12 Democracy Day. While no official reason was given for the cancellation of the military parade, the national broadcast was reportedly rescheduled. As contained in a statement issued from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the President will now deliver his Democracy Day address from the National Assembly, where he is expected to attend a special Joint Session on Thursday morning. The change of plan was also also confirmed in…

Accuses Air Peace of Extortion, Reselling of Booked Spots Safiu Kehinde Former Edo State Governor, Sen. Adams Oshiomole, has narrated his side of story following his alleged disruption of Nigerian local airline, Air Peace, operation. NPO earlier Reported the drama involving Oshiomhole and the local airline at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday morning. As captured in a now viral video on X, the ex-governor had alleged barricaded the departure terminal allocated to Air Peace at the local airport after missing his flight. Oshiomhole was also allege to have physically assaulted staff of the air line while also…