1. Nigeria Immigration Service Arrests 51 Irregular Migrants in Nasarawa
Abuja – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 51 irregular migrants in New Nyanya, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The suspects, who allegedly sneaked into Nigeria from Mali, were apprehended at their hideouts within the New Nyanya axis. Karu, a suburb bordering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has become a hotspot for illegal migration. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine their motives and possible connections to criminal networks.
2. DSS Arrests Two Key Suspects in Killing of 16 Kano Hunters in Edo
Benin – Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects linked to the murder of 16 hunters from Kano State in Uromi, Esan Northeast LGA of Edo State. Security sources confirmed the arrests followed credible intelligence, while manhunts for other fleeing suspects continue. The victims were ambushed while travelling, sparking outrage over rising insecurity in the region.
3. Suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Defies Police Warning, Arrives Kogi Rally via Helicopter
Lokoja – Despite security concerns raised by the police, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday arrived at her homecoming rally in Kogi State via helicopter. The event, held amid tight security, proceeded despite a 24-hour government ban on convoys and rallies citing security threats. Authorities had warned against large gatherings, but supporters turned out en masse for the controversial politician.
4. Edo Tribunal to Deliver Judgment on PDP’s Petition Against Gov Poll Today
Abuja – The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will today (Wednesday) deliver its judgment on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election. The ruling is expected to determine the legitimacy of the declared winner amid claims of electoral irregularities.
5. Otukpo Residents Protest Rising Kidnappings, Block Major Roads
Otukpo – Angry residents of Otukpo, Benue State, on Tuesday flooded major streets in protest against escalating kidnappings and killings in the area. Chanting war songs, the demonstrators blocked key roads, demanding urgent government intervention. The protest follows recent abductions and violent attacks that have left the community in fear.
6. Kogi Govt Slams Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Allegations as ‘False, Malicious’
Lokoja – The Kogi State Government has condemned claims by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as “reckless, malicious, and utterly false.” In a statement on Tuesday, the government urged security agencies to monitor her “inflammatory actions,” warning that she should be held accountable for any attempts to incite violence. The rebuke follows her defiance of a state-imposed rally ban.
7. Peter Obi Accuses Tinubu Govt of ‘Ineffective’ Economic Policies
Lagos – Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday accused the Bola Tinubu administration of failing to implement sound economic policies. Speaking on Arise News, the former Anambra governor criticized the naira floatation policy, arguing it was ill-timed without corresponding productivity boosts. He lamented worsening inflation and unemployment under the current government.
8. Family Seeks Help as Five-Year-Old Girl Abducted in Lagos
Lagos – The family of five-year-old Memunah Abdulrahman has appealed to the public for assistance after she was abducted in Ejigbo on March 9, 2025. The victim was reportedly seized while returning from an Islamic school with her sister. Police say investigations are ongoing, but no ransom demand has been made.
9. Akpoti-Uduaghan Alleges INEC Collusion with APC in Recall Petition
Lokoja – Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of aiding the All Progressives Congress (APC) in her recall petition. Speaking at her controversial Kogi rally on Tuesday, she alleged electoral bias, vowing to resist the move. The event proceeded despite a government-imposed curfew.
10. Ebonyi Gov Arrests Six Commissioners Over Fraud in N2.8bn Housing Project
Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has arrested six commissioners for alleged contract fraud in a 140-unit housing project for Izzo and Amaze communities. The officials, previously declared wanted, were detained over breach of trust. The state government vowed to prosecute all involved in the N2.8 billion scandal.