Author: Safiu Kehinde

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, has been killed by Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza, Israel has confirmed. Sinwar had led the armed group in Gaza since 2017 and was described by Israel, the US and UK as the mastermind behind the 7 October attacks – when Hamas gunmen killed around 1,200 people in Israel and took 251 hostages. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, said the killing of the Hamas chief marked not the end but the “beginning of the end” of the year-long war in Gaza. The Israeli military said Sinwar was among three militants killed on Wednesday in…

Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his failure to testify at his impeachment trial after his lawyer said he had been taken to hospital. In one of the most dramatic days in Kenya’s recent political history, Gachagua had been due to appear in the Senate after lunch to defend himself, a day after he had pleaded not guilty to 11 charges. However, Gachagua, popularly known as Riggy G, did not show up and his lawyer requested a postponement saying his client was suffering from chest pains and was being treated by doctors at…

Agency Report The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has trained dispatch riders on safety measures to curb avoidable accidents involving motorcycles on Abuja roads. Dr Chinedu Elechi, Mandate Secretary, FCT Transportation Secretariat, during the training in Abuja on Thursday, said that the move was necessary following the rising cases of accidents involving motorcycles. Elechi said that the development was largely due to the non-compliance to basic traffic laws and work pressure. He urged the dispatch riders to make personal commitment at contributing to safer roads by fostering a culture of professionalism in the delivery sector. “As the head of the…

Safiu Kehinde The Northern Senators’ Forum (NSF) has, on Thursday, congratulated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, ahead of his 90th birthday on Oct. 19. This was contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, where the forum described Gowon as a “visionary leader” whose dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress had left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. “Gowon’s leadership played a crucial role in guiding Nigeria into a new era after the civil war, thereby, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to peace and stability. “His legacy continues to inspire and guide our nation and…

Agency Report The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Office of the National Security Adviser, on Thursday, destroyed more than 2,400 illicit small arms amd light weapons. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the small arms and light weapons were those retrieved from criminals by the various security agencies in the country. The Director General of the centre, retired DIG of Police, Johnson Kokumo, shortly before the destruction disclosed that 2,400 small arms and light weapons would be destroyed. He said the weapons comprised of a mix of unserviceable, decommissioned and recovered…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has promised to assist Jigawa in rebuilding Majia town where a recent fuel tanker explosion killed over 100 persons. This was disclosed on Thursday by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, in Majia town when he led a federal government delegation to commiserate with the community over the tragedy. Representing the President, Akume said that President Bola Tinubu was shocked by the news of the explosion that is feared to be the worst ever, in the country. “The President has ordered an investigation into the incident; necessary measures will be taken…

Safiu Kehinde The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released Anambra gubernatorial election timetable while collection of Permanent Voters’ Card for Ondo poll commences. This was disclosed by the electoral body’s Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at the consultative meeting held with the political parties on Thursday. According to Yakubu, Anambra governorship election will be due by next year November as Chukkwuma Soludo’s tenure will expire by 17th March 2026. Meanwhile, as contained in the timetable, Anambra election is slated for 8th November, 2025 while party primaries will hold between 20th March to 10th April 2025. However, the formal notice of the…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has joined other well wishers in celebrating the 50th birthday of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Felicitating with the popular yoruba monarch, Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, lauded the King for his extraordinary leadership and maturity. As contained in the statement made available to NPO Reports, the President commended Oba Ogunwusi for his contribution to the National Council of Traditional Rulers in Nigeria as well as his advocacy for women and youth empowerment. He paid tribute to the Ooni for exemplifying the traditional…

Safiu Kehinde In the wake of Julius Abure’s invite to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) fourth consultative meetings with political parties, Labour Party has claimed that the electoral body has finally obeyed court’s order to recognize Abure as the party’s National Chairman. Labour Party made the claim in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. As contained in the statement, LP considered Abure’s invite to represent the party at INEC’s meeting with the Nigerian political parties as a sign of INEC eventual submission to the verdict of the Abuja Federal High Court which affirmed…

Children as young as 10 will soon be able to be jailed once again in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT), after the government there lowered the age of criminal responsibility. Australian states and territories have been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, in line with other developed countries and UN advice. Last year the NT became the first jurisdiction to lift it to 12, but the new Country Liberal Party government elected in August has said a reversal is necessary to reduce youth crime rates. It has argued that returning the age to 10…