BREAKING; Crisis hit NNPP in Kano as Party suspends 4 National Assembly members over anti-party activities

Kano, Feb.24, 2025 ( NAN) The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano Chapter, has suspended four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities.

Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, the state chairman of the party, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen on Monday in Kano.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspended lawmakers represent Kano South, Rano/Kibiya, Dala Federal, and Rogo/Karaye Federal Constituency of Kano State.

He named the suspended lawmakers Kawu Sumaila, Ali Gini, Sani Rogo and Kabiru Rurum.

“These members were elected under the NNPP platform but have recently been acting contrary to the party’s wishes, beliefs and values,’’ he said.

Dungurawa said the suspended members were given complementary tickets during the party elections but began to work against the party’s interests after being elected.

He cited a recent event where Sumaila inaugurated projects at his university in Sumaila without inviting party members as an indication of the anti-party activities.

He explained that a committee would be set up to investigate the issue and address it once and for all.

In spite of the suspension Dungurawa said there was still room for dialogue, adding that if their relationship with the party improved, they could be readmitted into the fold.

NAN reports that development comes amidst reports of internal crisis within the NNPP in Kano State with some members allegedly feeling marginalised by the party’s leadership. (NAN)

Policeman arrested for brandishing riffle while operating commercial tricycle business

The Police Command in Ebonyi has initiated disciplinary action against its personnel caught in a viral video brandishing rifle while operating commercial tricycle business in the state.

SP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Monday that the officer identified as Insp. Obeji Ikechukwu is undergoing investigation.

According to Ukandu, the action of the officer violates the ethics and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the police.

“The Command is aware of a video circulating on social media involving a police officer driving a tricycle in an altercation with his passengers, during which he allegedly brandished his rifle.

“We strongly condemned the officer’s actions as they violate the ethics and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The officer involved has been identified, and investigation is underway. Disciplinary actions have already been initiated against him,’’ Ukandu said.

The PPRO reiterated the assurances of the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs Anthonia Uche-Anya to the residents, that the Command has zero tolerance for indiscipline and unprofessional conduct from its officers.

According to him, erring officers will be held accountable for their actions. (NAN)

Nine Passengers confirmed dead, others injured in expressway ghastly road accident

Nine persons have been confirmed dead, while three others were severely injured in a road accident that occurred in Ayetoro area on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday.

This is contained in a statement by Mrs Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer, of Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command.

Okpe attributed the cause of the crash to speeding and fatigue, which led to loss of control, causing the driver to ram into a stationary truck.

She said that the accident which happened at about 5:30a.m, involved a Toyota Hiace bus marked UYY 165 ZY and a truck with registration number DKA 244 XC .

Okpe said that the accident involved 13 people comprising 10 men and three women, adding that six men and three women were recorded dead.

“The injured victims were taken to Famobis Hospital, Mowe, while the deceased were deposited at Idera Morgue, Sagamu,” she said.

The FRSC spokesperson admonished drivers to always observe stipulated speed limit.

She lamented the carelessness of some drivers who disregard the stipulated speed limit and the requirement. (NAN)