BREAKING: APC Suspends Buhari’s Aide, Tinubu’s In-law As Crisis Deepens
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ekiti state has seriously deepened with the recent suspension of 12 party chieftains.
POLITICS NIGERIA can authoritatively report that Presidential Adviser, Senator Babafemi Ojudu; son-in-law to Senator Bola Tinubu, Oyetunde Ojo; former governorship aspirant, Dr Wole Oluyede; Ayo Ajibade; Femi Adeleye, Chief Akin Akomolafe; Bamigboye Adegoroye; Olusoga Owoeye; Dele Afolabi; Toyin Oluwasola and Bunmi Ogunleye have all been suspended by the party.
This development was contained in a letter signed by Ekiti state APC Publicity Secretary, Ade Ajayi seen by POLITICS NIGERIA on Thursday.
Source: Politics Nigeria
Unknown Gunmen Abduct PDP Chieftain In Katsina
Suspected bandits have abducted Alhaji Salisu Ali Sukuntuni, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rimaye town under Kankia LGA of Katsina State.
Sukuntuni is the PDP immediate youth leader in the local government area. Killings and kidnapping for ransom have continued in Northern Nigeria despite security reinforcement in the region.
The governor of Katsina, Aminu Bello Masari, had on different occasion met with President Muhammadu Buhari to proffer a solution to the security situation.
source: Sahara Reporters
Boko Haram kill 3 in fresh attack in Borno
No fewer than three persons have been killed in an attack by Boko Haram terrorists on a community in Borno State.
The terror group struck at Mandaragraw, a community in Biu Local Government Area in the southern part of Borno Wednesday night. Sources say the insurgents came on motorcycles and opened fire on defenseless civilians in their houses, forcing residents to flee into the bushes.
‘The attack occurred in the night. Three people were killed and about seven injured,’ said Auwal Umar, a Biu resident who hails from the community.
source: The Sun
“Erica has reunited Africa more than the African Union” – Dele Momodu
Chief Dele Momodu has stated that Erica has united Africa more than the African Union has done in many years.
Dele Momodu who has been following Erica and Kiddwaya closely since the start of the Big Brother Naija show gave his opinion of the actress.
According to the journalist, Erica Nlewedim, united Africa more than the African Union has done in many years. He shared his opinion on his IG page today September 24.
source: Lailas
Lagos Assembly Proposes Bill For Cultists To Face 21 Years In Jail
In its bid to curb lawlessness and cultism in Lagos State, the state house of assembly has proposed a new bill that will have individuals caught in related activities spend twenty-one years in jail.
Naija News understands that the bill passed through a first hearing at the statehouse on Thursday, September 24.
The bill which is titled; ‘Bill for a Law to Provide for the Prohibition of Unlawful Societies and Cultism in Lagos State and Other Connected Purposes’ would ensure that any person or group of individuals who by any means of intimidation, harassment, blackmail or threat of violence, compels another to join an unlawful society, is condemned and made to face possible conviction to a term of fifteen (15) years.
source: Naija News
Edouard Mendy: Chelsea sign Senegal goalkeeper from Rennes
Chelsea have signed Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on a five-year deal.
The Senegal international, 28, made 25 league appearances for the Ligue 1 side after joining from Reims in 2019.
He completed his medical on Tuesday, with manager Frank Lampard having said he wants to increase competition with club record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who cost £71m.
source: BBC