Nasarawa: Suspected Robbers Kill Medical Doctor

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 admin

Unadentified men suspected to be robbers on Tuesday evening killed Dr. Stephen Angbas, proprietor of Lafia-Angbas Clinic.

The tragic incident happened as Angbas was en route to his farm on a motorcycle in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, suspected to be armed robbers, launched a vicious machete assault on Angbas and his accompanying Okada rider.

While Angbas tragically succumbed to his injuries, the motorcycle rider, identified as Mikailu Dahiru, was rushed to a nearby medical facility, where he is currently receiving urgent treatment for severe wounds.

A senior official from the local government council, Mr. Ibrahim expressed deep concern over the incident.

He also noted that the Council Chairman had notified security authorities for immediate intervention.

DSP Rahman Nansel, Nasarawa State’s Police Command spokesperson, in a statement confirmed the report.

Read the statement: “Today, on the 17th of October 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, mobile police operatives received distressing information regarding a fatal assault along the Jangargari-Awe Road.

“Tragically, the victims were a commercial motorcycle rider, Mikailu Dahiru, who survived the attack, and Dr. Angbass Stephen, who succumbed to his grievous injuries.

“In light of this senseless violence, CP Maiyaki Baba, extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and has initiated a comprehensive investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The Commissioner encourages any member of the public with relevant information to come forward and assist in the swift apprehension of those responsible for this despicable act”.

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Obi To Tinubu: Say How Many Nigerians You’ve Lifted Out Of Poverty

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was Saturday challenged to disclose the number of Nigerians lifted out of poverty since his administration assumed office in May 2023. Sir Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, made this demand in an open letter titled “Good Day, Mr President: Nigerians Deserve Accountability”, posted on his X handle. Obi also asked the President to account for the impact of government spending on education, healthcare, electricity and national security, insisting that Nigerians deserve measurable evidence of improvements in their living conditions. His intervention followed Tinubu’s recent visit to Akwa-Ibom State, where the President spent a night outside Lagos and Abuja. While congratulating Tinubu on the visit, Obi urged him to extend similar engagements to the remaining 33 States of the federation and explain how his administration had managed public resources. He specifically demanded an account of the N15.8 trillion reportedly saved from the removal of petrol subsidy, more than $100 billion in borrowings, increased tax revenues and additional government earnings which the administration said had surpassed its target. Said Obi: “I sincerely hope this visit will inspire you to travel to the remaining 33 States of the federation, spend time with the people and, more importantly, explain what your administration has done with the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy, the over $100 billion you have borrowed, the increased revenues accruing to the government from taxing Nigerians, and the additional government revenues which your administration celebrated last year as having surpassed its target”. Obi argued that the availability of increased government revenues and borrowed funds should be matched by tangible improvements in the welfare of Nigerians. He consequently asked the President to provide figures showing how many citizens had been pulled out of poverty since he assumed office. Posited he: “Nigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built”. The NDC candidate also questioned the administration’s performance in the power sector, recalling Tinubu’s campaign promise that Nigerians should not vote for him if he failed to fix electricity supply. He said the government should explain the extent to which electricity supply had improved under its watch. On security, Obi asked the President to account for the measures taken to protect citizens, arguing that Nigeria continued to rank among countries severely affected by terrorism. Added he: “Mr. President, Nigerians deserve answers. They deserve to know what has been done with the resources entrusted to your government”. He said accountability, transparency and measurable improvements in citizens’ lives should form the basis for assessing the management of public resources.

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Tinubu Begs Rivers Voters For Another Four Years To Offer Prosperity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Saturday urged voters in Rivers State to back his re-election bid in 2027, with a promise that his administration would herald a new era of economic prosperity. Tinubu made the appeal at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State capital, where he thanked residents for supporting him in the 2023 presidential election. He said their votes gave him the mandate to govern the country, adding that he had returned to appreciate their support and seek another four years in office. Said he: “Today again, I return here to say thank you, and seek your support for the second term. I’m seeking that support because you believe in me. You believe that I care for you”. The president appealed particularly to young people, saying their education, welfare and skills development were important to his administration. Stated he: “Your education, your welfare, your skill is extremely important to me, to Nigeria. I assure you, we have started the golden age. The prosperity is here”. Tinubu said 27 of Nigeria’s 36 States were unable to pay workers’ salaries when he assumed office in May 2023, adding that his administration had reversed the situation and was working towards economic prosperity. He said the inability of States to pay salaries had affected workers’ families and other dependants. The President also took a swipe at Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President, questioning how he funded a university while serving in public office. Tinubu asked how Atiku could have built a university while serving as Vice-President and overseeing the country’s economy, questioning whether public resources were used for the project. Said Tinubu: “Asking how he builds a university while in office as Vice-President, in charge of our economy. Who built the university for him? Is it your money? Is it your effort? A man without moral integrity, latitude, and ethics for the office”. Tinubu commended Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for his contribution to infrastructure development and support for his administration, describing him as a development partner of his government, with commitment, work ethic, and vision. ...

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November 7, 2026 admin 0

Outage! Entertainers Complain As Kate Henshaw Knocks Power Minister…Spyro Narrates Experience @ Electricity Distribution Office

Kate Henshaw. (R) and Joseph Tegbe, Power Minister. Entertainers in Nigeria have called out the authorities over the constant power outage across the country which has become an unsettling source of frustration among Nigerians including actress, Kate Henshaw, singer, Spyro and content creator, Cute Abiola who have cried out over the situation. In a post on her Instagram page, Henshaw confronted Joseph Tegbe, the Minister of Power over the poor electricity supply, demanding the government’s explanation for the persistent outages. Protested she: “Come on, Mr. Minister of Power. No light. There’s no light. There’s hardly been any electricity. You people bring it for maybe five minutes, and then it’s gone. “You were credited with a statement that, in September, some people were telling you that you should turn off the power because the things in their freezers were freezing. What’s a freezer for? For cooling and watering down? It’s like the lies you people tell”. The actress demanded the names and phone numbers of those who allegedly contacted the Minister to complain about excessive electricity supply and asked him to reduce it. She questioned why Nigerians still struggled with unreliable electricity in 2026. Henshaw also criticised electricity distribution companies for issuing bills despite the poor supply. She questioned how billions and trillions of Naira could go into the power sector without a corresponding improvement in electricity supply. The actress recalled how the Minister’s predecessor increased electricity tariffs before leaving office, but Nigerians still struggled with power outages. She argued that although the current Minister had not increased tariffs, the persistent lack of electricity remained unacceptable. She further expressed frustration with the government’s explanations, saying she had deliberately stayed away from commenting on national issues throughout the year because of the emotional toll of the country’s challenges. Henshaw questioned what officials were doing to address the situation and said Nigerians deserved better after years of enduring unreliable electricity. She also called on God to judge those responsible and joked that Nigerians deserved special treatment in heaven after the difficulties they would have experienced in the country. Aside Henshaw, other entertainers also expressed frustration over the situation. Singer, Spyro, also recounted a shocking experience at an electricity distribution company office after he visited to complain about poor supply. The singer said he went to the EKDC office out of frustration to demand an explanation for the lack of electricity despite paying for Band A service. However, he was surprised to discover that the company’s employees also struggled with poor electricity supply. Stated he: “I went to EKDC office out of frustration to find out why I pay for band A and yet zero electricity, and on getting there, I got moved by compassion as the workers were literally fanning themselves, no electricity and the lady who attended to me said, ‘my neighbours shame me for working here yet I have no light'” The singer’s account highlighted the extent of the problem, as even employees of the electricity distribution company appeared to experience the same unreliable supply as customers who visited to lodge complaints. On his part, Cute Abiola also took to Instagram to express his frustration. In a video, the content creator appeared visibly uncomfortable as he sweated profusely, appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to find a solution to the country’s electricity problems. Abiola also revealed that his solar power alternative had failed to provide the relief he needed, adding to his frustration over the persistent outages.

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