The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, after his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, died in a house fire in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi.

According to the police, the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday following information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.

The police said Emehinola was being held in connection with the suspected arson, while investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The woman’s body has been taken to a mortuary for a post-mortem examination, while arrangements are underway to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation,” the police said.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be handled professionally and in accordance with the law.

Ojajuni also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that serious criminal allegations receive appropriate investigative attention.

The police urged residents to report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist investigations and help prevent crime.

Osun State Government has intensified flood-risk assessments and public safety measures as rainfall continues across parts of the state, urging residents to remain vigilant and comply with official weather and emergency advisories.

The government disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, noting that preparations were being strengthened to reduce the risks associated with flooding.

According to the statement, “the state is monitoring weather conditions and assessing vulnerable communities to identify locations requiring urgent attention and coordinated interventions.”

The government cited a weather bulletin issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet on Thursday, October 15, 2026, which provided a three-day forecast covering October 16 to 18, including Osogbo.

It added that further showers and possible thunderstorms had been forecast for the Ede area over the coming days, prompting calls for caution, particularly in low-lying communities and places with a history of flooding.

“As part of the assessment efforts, the Director-General and Special Envoy of the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy had undertaken a preliminary field assessment in Ede North Local Government Area ahead of a proposed stakeholder engagement on flood management.

“The exercise is intended to improve understanding of local conditions, identify vulnerable locations and support evidence-based responses to flooding,” the stwtenr added.

The statement said findings from field assessments, verified incident reports and relevant meteorological and hydrological information would help guide coordination among ministries, departments, agencies, local governments and affected communities.

“The initiative also builds on flood-management directives issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke on 1 October 2026, which included coordinated assessments of affected communities and inspections of damaged roads, bridges and culverts.

“Other measures outlined in the directives include the emergency clearance of critical drainage channels, improved documentation of affected households and the development of a long-term Osun State Flood and Stormwater Master Plan,” it said.

The government said effective flood management required immediate preparedness alongside sustained investment in resilient infrastructure, drainage maintenance, responsible waste disposal, land-use planning and reliable early-warning systems.

Residents were advised to avoid walking, swimming or driving through floodwaters because water depth and current strength could be difficult to determine.

They were also urged to keep drains, gutters and culvert entrances free of refuse and other obstructions.

The statement advised motorists to exercise caution during heavy rainfall and avoid crossing flooded roads, bridges and fast-flowing channels.

“Residents in flood-prone locations are encouraged to monitor water levels and move essential documents and valuables to safer places when water began rising,” it added.

The government also urged residents to report blocked drainage channels, damaged culverts, unsafe bridges and rising floodwaters promptly to local government authorities and emergency responders.

It advised the public to follow updates from NiMet, the Osun State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant authorities.

“Residents in areas experiencing rapidly rising water or immediate danger should move to safer ground without waiting for further announcements and seek assistance from the appropriate emergency services,” the statement said.

The government called on community leaders, transport operators, businesses and public institutions to support preparedness efforts, adding that public safety remained a shared responsibility.

Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has noted that second-term presidents usually hit the campaign trail to make their case to voters, questioning why the situation is different with the incumbent.

Speaking on Arise News, Amadi also noted that President Tinubu had not been travelling to states, including those affected by tragedies, and did not move around freely.

He said he believed Tinubu could not match the campaign activities of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate, Peter Obi, or even those of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate, Atiku Abubakar, whom he described as less active.

Amadi concluded that the President could still remedy the situation by participating in debates and speaking directly to the people, adding that this might compensate for his limited presence on the campaign trail.

He said: “There is no doubt about this president’s age and frailty; we’ve seen that happen before. Even in governance, he has not travelled across the country. He was on his way to Jos but cut the trip short because he couldn’t face the hostility of the road.

“So, clearly, this is a good strategy but bad governance. For example, just this week, the World Bank said we have the highest number of people living in extreme poverty. So, however you look at it, whether the APC, PDP or NDC, the fact is that this is a bad time in terms of economic outcomes.

“So, second-term presidents usually hit the road. They hit the road, make their case and give explanations. And this president, you know, has procured proxies. If you have those thirty-something governors, you’ve made good progress. So, practically, he withdraws.

“So, three things come out of it. In terms of strategy for the party, they cannot compete with what we expect to be the intensity of the NDC candidate and Atiku Abubakar. Again, Atiku Abubakar will probably be as less intense as Mr Peter Obi, judging by what they’ve done.

“So, each party will devise a strategy around the question, ‘How can we minimise our weakness?’ But an essential part of all this is the optics they present to the Nigerian people.

“That’s where the strategy might be a bad one because, if the opposition, as I suspect, drags this matter out, the question will be: ‘Can the President also turn up for television debates?’

“Because that doesn’t involve travelling around the country. So, if he can get involved in actively talking to voters and answering their concerns, that may compensate for his reduced presence on the campaign trail.”

Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned Nigerians against repeating what he described as the mistake of voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in previous elections.

Lamido gave the warning while speaking at the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Council, held at the party’s state headquarters in Dutse, Jigawa State.

He urged Nigerians to critically assess the performance of previous PDP administrations and compare it with that of the current administration before making their choices in the 2027 general elections.

“I believe Nigerians have learnt from their mistakes. Therefore, they must critically examine the achievements of previous administrations under the PDP and compare them with those of the current administration before deciding who should lead them,” he said.

Lamido accused the APC-led administration of failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians, saying the country and Jigawa State needed experienced and competent leaders to address their challenges.

He also criticised the APC administration, alleging that citizens in the state and across the country had suffered setbacks in healthcare, education and other critical sectors.

“Today, Jigawa is facing serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Hospitals lack adequate medical services and essential drugs, while the education sector continues to deteriorate,” he said.

Lamido described the PDP as a major force in Nigeria’s political history, noting that many political leaders began their careers under the party.

“Since 1999, almost all political parties have collapsed, leaving the PDP as the only surviving party to date,” he said.

“It has seen yesterday, Today and, by the grace of God, it will see tomorrow,” Lamido added.

He further assured party supporters that the PDP was prepared to campaign for its candidates at all levels, including the presidency, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly.

He pledged that the party would conduct peaceful campaigns without insults, intimidation or personal attacks, stressing that its major objective was to restore good governance and public confidence in leadership.

The Commander of the 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko, has assured the staff and the students of Federal Government College, FGC, Ohafia, of the brigade’s commitment to strengthening security around the school and its surrounding communities.

Brigadier General Dikko gave the assurance on Friday when the newly appointed Principal of FGC Ohafia, Mrs Akala Modupe Ayodele, and the school’s management visited the brigade headquarters in Ohafia, Abia State.

Dikko, who assured the principal that security would be provided within the school and neighbouring communities, advised Mrs Ayodele to maintain contact with the Commander of the 14 Brigade Garrison, Lt. Col. J.S. Wudah, who oversees security within the local government area.

He further encouraged the principal to formally communicate any accommodation challenges confronting the teachers of the college.

Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Mrs Akala Modupe Ayodele explained that, as a newly appointed principal, she needed to familiarise herself with the brigade and establish a cordial working relationship.

Ayodele also expressed concern about the collapsed perimeter wall of the college.

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville has predicted the scoreline of the Red Devils’ Premier League clash with Leeds United.

Man United will face Leeds in an away Premier League tie on Sunday afternoon.

Michael Carrick’s side head to the game after losing 2-0 against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in mid-week.

Providing his prediction on The Overlap, Neville said, “I am going 2-1 Man United.”

“To be honest, if you have Cunha, Mbuemo, Amad and Rashford, [you have a chance],” he added.

Man United currently sit in 13th position on the Premier League table after six matches.

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Benue State, Prof Terhemba Shija, has pledged to shut down all internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across the state if elected governor in 2027.

Shija said his proposed administration would deploy drones, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and other security strategies to combat insecurity, restore peace to affected communities and enable displaced residents to return to their ancestral homes.

The NDC candidate made the commitment in Makurdi, where he outlined his plans to protect lives and property, strengthen security operations and ensure that individuals involved in criminal activities face prosecution.

He described the prolonged stay of thousands of Benue residents in IDP camps as unacceptable, insisting that citizens displaced by insecurity should not be forced to live indefinitely outside their communities.

“On assumption of office, I will close down all IDP camps in the state. I have done my research and believe strongly that it is the right thing to do,” he declared.

Explaining his proposed security framework, Shija said his government would combine technological interventions with military-style operations and non-violent measures to address the persistent security challenges confronting the state.

“I will employ the use of drones and install CCTV, as well as engage in kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to tackle insecurity,” he said.

He also vowed to take firm action against individuals he accused of invading Benue communities and attempting to seize the ancestral lands of residents.

According to him, his administration would ensure that “those found culpable of criminal activities were prosecuted in accordance with the law, while security agencies would be equipped with the necessary tools to protect residents and their property.”

Shija further promised to strengthen the state’s security architecture, stressing that his administration would adopt measures capable of discouraging criminal activities and preventing further displacement of rural dwellers.

He declared that “our approach would be firm enough to deter criminal elements and prevent further displacement of rural communities.”

Beyond security, the governorship hopeful expressed concern over what he described as the abandonment of the development blueprint established by former Benue State governor, the late Mr Aper Aku.

“Benue had a visionary leader like the late Aper Aku, who laid the foundation for a modern Benue, but successive administrations had failed to sustain his policies and development initiatives,” he said.

Shija attributed some of the state’s development setbacks to the failure of successive administrations to sustain the policies and long-term programmes introduced by previous governments.

He argued that the lack of continuity in governance had hindered the state’s progress and called for a people-centred approach to leadership.

According to him, “the interests and welfare of the people must remain at the centre of government policies and programmes.

“Regrettably, successive administrations prioritised personal interests over the collective aspirations of the people, a situation that contributed to the state’s development challenges.”

The NDC flagbearer promised to introduce policies aimed at changing what he described as “the behavioural mentality of the people” and rebuilding a culture of accountability, productivity and responsible leadership.

He identified healthcare, access to clean drinking water and youth employment as other priority areas his administration would address if given the mandate.

On grassroots governance, Shija pledged to uphold local government autonomy while establishing stronger oversight mechanisms to ensure that public funds were properly managed.

“Under my watch, local government will have autonomy, but through the supervisory role of the State Assembly, any chairman found corrupt would be sacked and jailed,” he said.

He maintained that local councils should be empowered to perform their statutory responsibilities and deliver development at the grassroots, adding that elected officials must be held accountable for their actions and the management of public resources.

The governorship candidate also promised to improve access to potable water by extending water supply networks to households. He said his administration would equally prioritise better healthcare services and create opportunities for young people to achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship.

Reflecting on his political journey, Shija recalled his participation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race ahead of the 2023 general election.

He expressed confidence in his chances of defeating the incumbent governor in the 2027 election, citing his previous electoral experience as a source of optimism.

“I have never lost an election. I had been elected to the House of Representatives,” he said.

Shija also alleged that the APC governorship primary conducted ahead of the 2023 election was manipulated to favour Governor Hyacinth Alia, who eventually secured the party’s ticket.

He said the experience had strengthened his determination to pursue his governorship ambition under the NDC, insisting that his opponents would not succeed in preventing him from contesting or winning the election.

“They couldn’t succeed in stopping my nomination now; let them see what will happen. I will be governor whether they like it or not. I can’t be defeated,” he boasted.

The NDC candidate further disclosed that he would seek to serve only one four-year term if elected governor, describing the proposed tenure as an opportunity to complete what he characterised as the unfinished tenure of the incumbent administration.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Osa Director, has assured Nigerians that hope is on the way with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Director was reacting to comments by the party’s presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, that if Obi is elected, the party will ensure it reduces the price of fuel.

Kwankwaso had disclosed that the cost of energy in the country was too high, adding that the NDC would do whatever was necessary to reduce fuel prices if Obi is elected in 2027.

Speaking on Thursday, Kwankwaso said: “Our collective position now is that the price of energy in this country is too high.

“We are going to do whatever is necessary to ensure that the price of fuel in this country is taken back, including doing whatever we can, including the subsidy.”

Reacting, Director stated that Nigeria would be fine under Obi’s leadership.

In a post on X, he wrote: “Hope is on the way, President Obi is coming. Nigeria shall be OK. A new Nigeria is possible; we can do it.”