Kuje prison break: FG declares fleeing inmates wanted
The federal government has declared inmates who escaped from Kuje prison in Abuja wanted. Insurgents had attacked the correctional service facility in the federal capital territory (FCT) on Tuesday night. Over 900 inmates, including Boko Haram suspects who were in the prison, escaped. The federal government, on Friday, released the names […]
Newspaper Headlines: Labour Party to unveil Datti Baba-Ahmed as Obi’s running mate today
The resignation of Boris Johnson as UK prime minister dominated the front pages of Nigerian dailies. Source: Top Stories
‘One killed, 13 injured’ as NAF airstrike ‘hits residents’ in Katsina community
Thirteen residents of Kunkuna village in Safana LGA of Katsina state have been reportedly injured following an air strike conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Abduljalal Haruna, a lawmaker in the Katsina state house of assembly, who confirmed the development on Thursday evening, said the incident occurred shortly after the attack on […]
‘How on earth is there no CCTV?’ — Lawan fumes over Kuje prison attack
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has expressed reservations over the security setup at the Kuje correctional facility in the federal capital territory (FCT). The facility was attacked on Tuesday, with hundreds of inmates — including all Boko Haram suspects at the centre — said to have escaped. Speaking when he visited the facility […]
Kuje attack: I’m disappointed in Nigeria’s leaders… Buhari should take responsibility, says Ndume
Ali Ndume, lawmaker representing Borno south senatorial district, says he is “disappointed” in the response of leaders regarding the attack on a correctional facility in Kuje council area of the federal capital territory (FCT). Gunmen attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night, freeing hundreds of inmates — including “all Boko Haram suspects” […]
Lagos suspends implementation of abortion guidelines
The Lagos government has suspended the implementation of its new policy guidelines on the provision of safe abortions for residents of the state. The state government had, in June, unveiled the new guidelines, but the rules had elicited varied reactions, with some persons expressing reservations over issues on the legality of abortion procedures. […]
Court disqualifies Oborevwori, Delta PDP guber candidate, over invalid nomination
A federal high court in Abuja has disqualified Sheriff Oborevwori, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) in Delta state. During the PDP governorship primary in May, Oborevwori, speaker of the Delta house of assembly, polled 590 votes to beat his closest rival, David Edevbie, commissioner for finance during the James Ibori […]
Ekweremadu ‘kidney donor’ confessed to UK police that he lied, says Olisa Metuh
Olisa Metuh, a former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says David Ukpo, the Nigerian at the centre of the alleged organ harvesting case involving Ike Ekweremadu, has “recanted”. Ekweremadu, a former deputy president of the senate, and Beatrice, his wife, are facing charges bordering on conspiracy to arrange/facilitate the travel of […]
I have withdrawn as Labour Party’s VP candidate, says Doyin Okupe
Doyin Okupe, a former senior special assistant on public affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has announced his withdrawal as the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). In a tweet on Thursday, Okupe said a letter of his withdrawal has been sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In June, Okupe […]
‘I’m sad to give up best job in the world’ — Boris Johnson resigns as UK prime minister
Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, has resigned from his position. There have been calls for Johnson’s resignation following the latest scandal over his handling of the concerns raised about Chris Pincher, deputy chief whip, over allegations of sexual misconduct. Earlier in the year, Johnson appointed Pincher — who has now resigned over […]