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The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) has invited the Acting Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, Sunday Akiotu, along with three senior council officials over allegations of financial misconduct.Akiotu—who also serves as chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Edo State—is being investigated alongside the Director of Finance, Ohiafi Kehinde Andrew; Head of Budget, Planning and Statistics, Otairu Gospel; and Director of Administration and General Services, Ahonsi Charles.According to sources, the probe follows multiple petitions filed by civil society groups, raising concerns about alleged illegal financial transfers and breaches of public finance regulations.The case has reportedly taken on political undertones, with claims that Edo...

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication has addressed questions bothering on why the president embarked on a state visit to the United Kingdom.Recall that Tinubu had embarked on a two-day state visit to the UK, where he received some diplomatic show of soft power by the UK’s King Charles III.The visit, however, stirred negative reactions from opposition figures, who questioned the importance of the move, especially considering the country’s current challenges.But in a Facebook post on Friday, Bwala pointed out the reasons for the historic visit.He wrote, “Some people are saying, “Why go to the UK?” Look, I hope you all know that you don’t grow and develop Nigeria by sitting at home and waiting.“This visit is about opening...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has called on the party to carefully manage the emotions of its members while maintaining focus on political realities.Speaking during an appearance on Morning Show on Arise Television, Rhodes-Vivour stressed the importance of unity within the party, particularly after its primary elections.He noted that the ADC currently boasts about two million registered members, adding that efforts are ongoing to expand its membership base.According to him, the process of selecting a presidential candidate should not be trivialised, acknowledging the strong passion and support different aspirants enjoy.“It’s not about financial incentives—people genuinely believe in and support their candidates. As a party, we must m...

The Delta State Police Command has arrested five individuals, including a community leader, over allegations of sexual abuse linked to an annual festival in Ozoro.The arrests followed directives from the state Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, who ordered a full investigation after disturbing viral videos surfaced showing groups of young men assaulting women during the event.According to reports, the footage captured incidents where women were attacked, their clothes forcibly torn, and subjected to various forms of abuse.Providing an update via X, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, identified the community head and alleged organiser as Chief Omorede Sunday.Edafe confirmed that the suspect, along with four others from the Oramudu quarters in Ozoro, has be...