I am not plning to defect to SDP – APC Governor cries out
I am not plning to defect to SDP – APC Governor cries out
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has firmly denied widespread rumors suggesting he plans to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), reaffirming his steadfast commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Gov. Alia made it clear that he had no intentions of leaving the APC, emphasizing his role as the party’s leader in the state.
The Governor’s remarks come in response to swirling speculations and media reports fueling the defection narrative.
Accusing unnamed political figures in Abuja of orchestrating the baseless rumors, Alia called the campaign a deliberate smear tactic aimed at undermining his leadership and disrupting the stability of the party in Benue.
Part of the statement read: “Regarding the recent dubious claims spreading in diverse media and social networks, we feel it is essential to ward off these deceptions that aim to hurt the prominence of Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State.
“The persistently discontented politicians in Abuja, prompted by their own self-serving agendas, are once again enlisting in their customary ploys, making persuasive attempts to sow discord between Governor Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“These actions not only wholly miss the mark, but they also portray a significant lack of awareness regarding the substantial bond between the Governor and the President.
“The latest round of misinformation indicates that Gov. Alia is contemplating a shift to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, alongside Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and others. This claim is absolutely gratuitous and lacks any trustworthy evidence.
“In an attempt to supply credence to their soaring fictions, these detractors have resorted to recycling an innocuous picture from an old visit, which has been manipulated to complete their account.
“This is after they, through their infamous hirelings, viciously speculated that the former Governor of Kaduna State visited Gov. Alia in Makurdi. They forgot that official security reports follow such visits.
“Governor Alia is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State and has successfully resurrected the party, which was on the threshold of recession prior to the 2019 elections. His laudable performance in office has not only enhanced the APC, but has further forced opposition parties into refuge.
“It is an established fact that a wise individual builds a strong foundation and does not solicit shelter under another’s roof.
“Since taking office, Governor Alia has striven faithfully to reconnect Benue State with the federal government, culminating in an overabundance of benefits comprising plum appointments for our people.
“His commitment to the ‘Renewed Hope’ mantra championed by President Tinubu is conspicuous in the transformational advancement initiatives being implemented across the state.
“We wish to encourage the people of Benue that Governor Alia remains unyielding and indomitable by these unfounded falsehoods. Attempts to undermine his leadership are not only entirely worthless but also manifest a lack of integrity on the part of those perpetuating such lies.
“We urge the Benue public to remain observant and to overlook any information that lacks substantiation. Governor Alia is committed to serving the communities of Benue with transparency, allegiance, and unswerving resolve.”
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Two men docked for allegedly defiling underaged girl
Two men docked for allegedly defiling underaged girl
The police in Lagos on Friday, charged two men before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling an 11- year-old girl.
The defendants are: Prince Tomnyie, 40, a businessman, who resides at Agege, and Micheal Adenuga, 24, a furniture maker, who resides at Atere Street in Lekki.
They are standing trial on charges of defilement, and had each pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji told the court that they committed the offence sometimes in December 2024, and September 2025, at Langbasa Ajah and Igbara Lekki, Lagos .
The prosecutor alleged that the victim’s father, had taken his daughter for medical check and it was discovered that the minor had been defiled.
The prosecution alleged that the victim had told her father that his friend, Tomnyie, defiled her sometimes ago.
Ademigbuji alleged that the victim also mentioned the second defendant’s name who lives in their neigbourhood.
The offence contravenes the provisons of section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr L. A Owolabi, granted the defendants bail in the sum of of N600,000 each, with two sureties each in like sum.
He adjourned the case until March 5, for mention. (NAN)
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Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has insisted that bail is free, and called on the public to report any officer asking for money to release a suspect on bail.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
Adeh spoke in reaction to public outcry that some police officers were demanding money to release suspects on bail in the territory.
She said the report of the erring officers would serve as a deterrent to others, adding that it was fraudulent to demand for money to release a suspect on bail.
Adeh blamed the yielding to such fraudulent demand on ignorance on the part of the victims who refused to stand on their rights.
“A similar case was reported where an officer demanded money to release a suspect on bail and when the matter was reported, we requested for evidence from the victim.
“The evidence was provided because the money was transferred to the officer’s account and actions are being taken on the issue.
“So, I encourage the public to take advantage of the FCT Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) lines on 08107314192 to report such misconduct with evidence,” she said.
Adeh urged the public to always insist on their rights and refuse any form of payment to release a suspect on bail.(NAN)
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Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice.
The Seoul Central District Court found that the 65-year-old conservative, with the help of the presidential security service, had tried to prevent his own arrest and deleted multiple documents related to the investigation against him.
Yoon shocked the nation by imposing martial law on December 3, 2024, amid a budget dispute with the opposition, plunging the country into a political crisis.
He justified the drastic measure as necessary to protect South Korea’s democratic order and accused the left-leaning opposition of being infiltrated by communists with ties to China and North Korea, though he provided no evidence for these claims.
In a separate trial, prosecutors have sought the death penalty for Yoon on charges of incitement, with a verdict expected on February 19.
While the death penalty remains legally in force in South Korea, it has not been carried out for nearly 30 years.
Yoon’s actions previously alarmed international investors and led to withheld investments, damaging the reputation of South Korea as a political and economic model for the region.
Since last summer, South Korea has been led by President Lee Jae Myung, a left-leaning centrist and long-time political rival of Yoon. (dpa/NAN)
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