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Man assaults, locks 17-year-old boy in dog cage for visiting his daughter

A 17-year-old boy, Samuel Onyeme , was allegedly beaten and locked in a dog cage after visiting his female classmate, Anastasia Celestine , at her home in Asaba, Delta State, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Samuel, a Senior Secondary student at Redeemers International High School, had gone to see Anastasia after she invited him. However, things quickly escalated when he was attacked by Anastasia’s father and two of his sons. According to Samuel’s mother, the assault occurred as Samuel and Anastasia were talking outside the house.  The Celestine family dragged him into their compound, beat him with wooden planks, and locked him in a dog cage. They also took Samuel’s phone and used it to call his mother, tricking her into coming to the scene. Upon arriving, she was denied access to her son for two hours. Samuel’s sister, Jessica , who was outside trying to get help, was also reportedly attacked by members of the Celestine family when she tried to re-enter the compound. The situation took
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Tinubu faces backlash over Bwala's appointment to media structure

President Bola Tinubu’s media team has become a subject of public debate following recent appointments and conflicting roles among his aides. The controversy intensified when Daniel Bwala , a former member of Atiku Abubakar ’s campaign team, addressed the press as Tinubu’s spokesperson, a position previously held by Ajuri Ngelale . Bwala’s role has drawn criticism, with claims of overlapping duties within the president’s media structure. Bayo Onanuga , serving as Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, dismissed Bwala’s significance, with Atiku’s aide, Phrank Shaibu , taking to social media to mock the situation. Shaibu wrote on X, "Speed without control leads to ruin but @aonanuga1956, with the relish of an elder, wasted no time in declaring that @BwalaDaniel was, in fact, a Special Adviser on NOTHING. In a govt that names someone an S.A. on Policy Comms., one must ask: what policies are there to talk about?" Showunmi slams Tinubu over ‘cacophony’ of media

Ndume pushes for Ifeanyi Ubah’s widow as Anambra South Senator

Senator Ali Ndume has appealed to the Nigerian Senate to allow the widow of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to succeed him as the representative for Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume made this request on Tuesday, November 19, during a valedictory session held in honour of Ubah, who passed away in July at the age of 52. Addressing his colleagues, Ndume highlighted the importance of preserving Ubah’s legacy and aspirations. "What I want to appeal to you, Mr. President, is that we keep the spirit and aspirations of Ifeanyi alive," he said. Citing historical precedents, Ndume referenced instances where family members succeeded late political figures. "When Chuba Okadigbo, a great politician, passed away, his wife, Margery, joined the Senate and carried on his legacy," he noted. He also mentioned the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu , who served in the Senate following the goodwill generated by her husband’s tenure as governor. Ndume cited other examples, including S

Police invite Adebutu after DSS grills ex-Ogun PDP guber candidate

The Ogun State Police Command has invited Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, to its headquarters in Abeokuta. This follows his recent questioning by the Department of State Services (DSS). The police invitation is reportedly tied to alleged disturbances during the November 16 local government elections, in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed all seats. Adebutu is accused of recruiting about 40 unauthorised police officers from Lagos and mobilising PDP supporters to disrupt the polls. Though police confirmation remains pending, sources indicate that Adebutu is still at the police command headquarters. This development follows his release on Tuesday, November 19, after a DSS grilling. Adebutu strongly denied the accusations, asserting that the actions against him were politically motivated. "The allegations were so baseless that it became clear their purpose was to silence me as a voice of the opposition,

Marine Corps Bill faces opposition from lawmakers, security agencies, CSOs

The House Committee on Navy assured Nigerians that legislative due diligence would guide the Committee’s decision, underscoring its impartiality in evaluating the Bill. The proposed Bill to establish the Nigerian Marine Corps (HB 225) has been met with fierce opposition from lawmakers, security agencies, and civil society organisations during a public hearing conducted by the House Committee on Navy. The Bill, sponsored by Hon. Alex Egbona , aims to bolster maritime security and enhance the blue economy by creating a new federal body for maritime law enforcement and defence. However, deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese , joined 66 lawmakers in rejecting the proposal, citing its potential to duplicate functions and burden existing structures. Agbese described the Bill as unnecessary, stating, “The creation of this new entity would only result in significant overlap, redundancy, and logistical strain, creating operational inefficiencies and impos

Obasanjo tells Tinubu to sack INEC chairman now - gives reason

Obasanjo's remarks come amidst growing concerns about the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process, following allegations of irregularities and inefficiencies in the 2023 polls. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other top officials of the commission. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, USA, Obasanjo criticised the conduct of the 2023 general elections, labelling it "a disaster." “The last election was a disaster. To restore trust in our electoral process, we must overhaul the leadership of INEC,” Obasanjo asserted. READ ALSO: Your policies are wrongly implemented, Obasanjo lambasts Tinubu Highlighting the urgent need for reforms, Obasanjo advocated for shorter tenures for INEC officials to prevent partisan appointments and reduce political interference. He emphasised that rebuilding the trust

Tinubu arrives Brazil for G20 summit

The president was invited to the summit by his Brazilian counterpart, and will also hold other meetings during his time in Rio. President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil. He was accompanied by Mr Yusuf Tuggar , Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha , Minister of Livestock Development, and Hannatu Musawa , Minister of Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity. Others are: Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi , Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, and Amb. Mohammed Mohammed , Director General of the National Intelligence Agency. President Tinubu is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit in advancement of Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms. Mr Lula da Silva , Presid