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Reps To Probe Teargas Incident At NASS As Obi Condemns Action.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday announced that it would investigate the reported use of teargas on protesters at the National Assembly complex, pledging a thorough review of the incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
House spokesperson Hon. Akin Rotimi made the disclosure in a statement, expressing concern over reports that security personnel dispersed demonstrators who had gathered to voice their opinions on ongoing electoral reforms.
Rotimi emphasized that the Green Chamber fully recognises the constitutional right of citizens to peaceful protest.
He stated, “The House of Representatives has received with concern reports of the alleged use of teargas against protesters who assembled at the National Assembly to express their views on several pressing national issues. The House unequivocally affirms that the right to peaceful and lawful assembly is guaranteed under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). This right is a cornerstone of democratic governance and a key avenue for citizen participation in the legislative process.”
While acknowledging the responsibility of security agencies to maintain order and protect lives and property, Rotimi stressed that such duties must be carried out professionally and with restraint.
“Security responsibilities must always be executed with professionalism, restraint, and full respect for citizens’ fundamental rights,” he said.
He added that the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs would liaise with relevant authorities to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Where necessary, the House will take appropriate action under its oversight mandate to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences,” Rotimi said.
The spokesperson also urged protesters to remain law-abiding, reiterating that the House is “the People’s House.”
Eyewitness reports indicated that tension arose when some protesters, objecting to the Senate’s approval of electronic transmission alongside manual collation of election results, attempted to access the National Assembly complex. Security personnel reportedly deployed teargas canisters, causing panic. Several protesters, particularly women, fell while fleeing, and two reportedly fainted. Journalists covering the protest also reported eye irritation and breathing difficulties.
Peter Obi Condemns the Action
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the teargassing of peaceful citizens demanding credible elections.
In a statement on his verified handle, Obi said, “Today, harmless citizens performing their constitutionally guaranteed duties peacefully were tear-gassed simply for asking for what is right — free, fair, and credible elections in a democratic nation.”
He warned that such actions undermine Nigeria’s democratic integrity and global reputation.
“Those who once claimed to champion democracy have today become destroyers of our democratic system and the worst enemies of good governance,” Obi added.
The former Anambra State governor urged citizens to unite against actions that could weaken democratic institutions and emphasized the need for electoral reforms.
“We insist on mandatory real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results to ensure transparency and trust in our elections,” he said.
Obi stressed that credible elections are essential for justice, good governance, and sustainable development, calling on Nigerians to remain steadfast in the pursuit of electoral reforms.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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