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Abuja Herbalist Faces Charge for unlawful possession of firearms
The injured Herbalist in a hospital

FCT Police Command says that Ismail Usman, a local herbalist who made ‘bulletproof’ charm and shot himself in the stomach with a shotgun, will be charged for unlawful possession of firearms and attempted suicide under Section 231 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.
The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, condemned the incident, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal firearms.
“This situation illustrates the serious risks of engaging in reckless behavior. We strongly advise the community to avoid such dangerous practices,” he said.
In a statement signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, the police commissioner stressed the importance of community vigilance.
“It’s crucial for residents to look out for one another and report any suspicious activities.” He said that as the investigations continue, the police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
The incident happened on November 23, 2024, at Kuchibuyi Village.
A distress call from Shandam Michael reported the shocking incident of how Ismail Usman, shot himself to test the effectiveness of the bullet proof charm he made on himself.
Unfortunately, the charm failed to protect him, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Consequently, officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly, arrived at the scene and find Usman in critical condition.
He was quickly transported to Kubwa General Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for further care.
In the aftermath, police conducted a thorough search of Usman’s home, recovered the homemade gun and an array of charms used in his reckless experiment.
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Enugu Keys Into FG’s Diaspora Bridge platform, establishing two new varsities – ESUET and ESUAT
Enugu is ready to host and lead diaspora collaboration. When you think of STEMM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine – think Enugu State. Come to Enugu State, give Enugu State a chance.

Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubisi Mbah, lauded today the official launch of the Diaspora BRIDGE Platform, a visionary step toward reconnecting global expertise with local purpose in Nigeria’s education system.
Mbah on his official X , said: ” I commend the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for having convened this timely and strategic initiative.
For years, we have measured the value of the Nigerian diaspora primarily through remittances.
But today, we embrace a more enduring and transformative view; one that taps into their expertise, their innovation, and their collective capacity to help shape a stronger, knowledge-driven nation.
In Enugu State, we are fully aligned with this vision. Education is the single most important sector upon which our socio-economic future depends, and we are investing boldly in it.
Beyond expanding our existing seven public tertiary institutions, we are establishing two new universities: Enugu State University of Education and Technology (ESUET), and Enugu State University of Agriculture and Technology (ESUAT).
Because innovation is the language of the 21st century, we are also building eight Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, one in each federal constituency, to equip our youth with practical, job-ready skills.
Through the Center for Experiential Learning and Innovation (CELI), we are transforming how we teach and learn, focusing on foundational, digital, life, and job-specific skills.
We are embracing AI, simulation, virtual and augmented reality to drive applied learning that prepares our students to lead in technology, science, medicine, and beyond.
Our Smart Green Schools, 260 of them currently under construction, are designed to commence operation in September.
They are a symbol of our belief that human capital is the true measure of the wealth of a nation.
Enugu is ready to host and lead diaspora collaboration. When you think of STEMM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine – think Enugu State. Come to Enugu State, give Enugu State a chance.”
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BREAKING: SDP expels, bans El-Rufai for 30 years

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been expelled from the Social Democratic Party, SDP.
Announcing his expulsion from the party, SDP also imposed a 30-year ban on El-Rufai.
SDP’s National Working Committee, NWC, said the action was in line with the party’s constitution, ideology, manifesto, principles, and practices, as well as in consonance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act pertaining to the exclusive right of a political party to determine its membership.
A statement by the party’s spokesman, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, warned members against associating with El-Rufai and those who don’t represent its interest.
Parts of the statement read: “El-Rufai is hereby banished and banned from applying for membership, identifying with the name, insignia, logo, symbol, mark, or any activities, organs, agencies, and institutions of the SDP or donating to, supporting, contributing to, or participating in any affairs of the SDP for a period of 30 years effective from today.”
It would be recalled that El-Rufai joined the SDP after quiting the All Progressives Congress, APC.
However, El-Rufai is also a key member of the opposition coalition which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as its platform ahead of the 2027 election.
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BREAKING: APC members stage Protest at Lagos Assembly demanding chairman’s removal

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos on Monday staged a protest at the House of Assembly complex, demanding the immediate removal of the party’s state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi.
The demonstrators, reportedly drawn from the 57 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, across the state, converged at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, holding placards with messages like ‘Ojelabi Must Go’ and ‘We Demand New Leadership’.
The protesters voiced dissatisfaction with the current leadership, calling for a shake-up in the state party structure ahead of upcoming political activities.
A heavy presence of police personnel was observed at the Assembly to ensure the protest remained peaceful and to prevent any escalation into violence or disruption of public order.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the leadership of the state Assembly nor the APC state executive had officially responded to the protest.
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