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Aisha Muhammed: How my father’s lifestyle cost him his life

Aisha Muhammed: How my father’s lifestyle cost him his life

Aisha Muhammed, daughter of Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s unassuming lifestyle and leadership approach made him vulnerable and ultimately contributed to his assassination.

Aisha, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on ARISE News, as she reflected on her father’s legacy 50 years after his death.

She said the late military leader’s commitment to accountability, responsibility and discipline remains central to his enduring influence in Nigeria’s political history.

Security alert: Police appeal to NLC to defer FCT protest

Security alert: Police appeal to NLC to defer FCT protest

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reschedule its planned protest slated for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing concerns over public safety and security.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the command said intelligence reports indicated that some proscribed groups were planning to infiltrate and hijack the protest.

According to the statement, the police are aware of the planned peaceful protest by the NLC FCT Council scheduled to hold within the Federal Capital Territory.

Security alert: Police appeal to NLC to defer FCT protest

Security alert: Police appeal to NLC to defer FCT protest

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reschedule its planned protest slated for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing concerns over public safety and security.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the command said intelligence reports indicated that some proscribed groups were planning to infiltrate and hijack the protest.

According to the statement, the police are aware of the planned peaceful protest by the NLC FCT Council scheduled to hold within the Federal Capital Territory.

Dickson: I advised Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to join APC

Dickson: I advised Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to join APC

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, has revealed that the late Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, remained loyal to him until his death, despite advice to align politically with Governor Douye Diri.

Dickson made the disclosure on Monday during a live interview aired on several radio stations across Bayelsa State. He said Ewhrudjakpo declined his suggestion to join Governor Diri in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the interest of political stability in the state.

According to Dickson, Ewhrudjakpo believed that joining the APC without him, his political mentor, would amount to betrayal, and therefore chose to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Dickson: I advised Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to join APC

Dickson: I advised Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to join APC

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, has revealed that the late Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, remained loyal to him until his death, despite advice to align politically with Governor Douye Diri.

Dickson made the disclosure on Monday during a live interview aired on several radio stations across Bayelsa State. He said Ewhrudjakpo declined his suggestion to join Governor Diri in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the interest of political stability in the state.

According to Dickson, Ewhrudjakpo believed that joining the APC without him, his political mentor, would amount to betrayal, and therefore chose to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos to partner World Bank on key sectors

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos to partner World Bank on key sectors

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner with the World Bank Group in key sectors, including energy, agriculture, tourism and human capital development.

The governor said the Lagos State Government remains committed to attracting investments and strategic partnerships that will improve the living standards of residents, stressing that the state is prepared to meet all requirements to access increased World Bank support for infrastructural development.

Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunday during a courtesy visit by a World Bank Group delegation led by the Managing Director (Operations), Ms Anna Bjerde, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President for Africa, Mr Ethiopis Tafara, at the Lagos House, Marina.

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos to partner World Bank on key sectors

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos to partner World Bank on key sectors

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner with the World Bank Group in key sectors, including energy, agriculture, tourism and human capital development.

The governor said the Lagos State Government remains committed to attracting investments and strategic partnerships that will improve the living standards of residents, stressing that the state is prepared to meet all requirements to access increased World Bank support for infrastructural development.

Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunday during a courtesy visit by a World Bank Group delegation led by the Managing Director (Operations), Ms Anna Bjerde, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President for Africa, Mr Ethiopis Tafara, at the Lagos House, Marina.

Benue killings: FG arraigns nine suspects in Abuja court

Benue killings: FG arraigns nine suspects in Abuja court

The Federal Government, on Monday, arraigned nine suspects arrested in connection with the killings in Yelwata community, Benue State.

The suspects were brought before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on charges linked to the violent attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), led the prosecution.