By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted access to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate nomination portal to a rival faction of the party. In a statement issued on July 12, Atiku alleged that INEC had given the party's nomination portal to Nafiu Bala Gombe, despite the unresolved leadership crisis within the ADC. The former presidential candidate questioned why the electoral commission would allegedly allow one faction access to the portal while the party's internal dispute remained unsettled, describing the development as capable of undermining fairness in the political process. However, INEC rejected the allegation, insisting that the claim was false. The commission said it did not grant access to the nomination portal to the Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction and reiterated that it recognizes only the David M...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 A man believed to be from Ajiyolo in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State has reportedly gone into hiding after he was allegedly caught in a hotel with a married woman in Anyigba. According to reports, the suspect allegedly arranged to meet the woman at the hotel. Their presence there was reportedly discovered by a friend of the woman's husband, who immediately alerted him. The development is said to have sparked a confrontation, prompting the suspect to flee. His whereabouts remain unknown. Sources also claimed the man had allegedly been involved in similar incidents in the past, accusing him of habitually pursuing married women, particularly those considered attractive, in an attempt to establish intimate relationships with them. Neither the identities of the man nor the woman had been officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report, while the police are yet to issue a statement on the alleged i...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 A domestic dispute over food ended in tragedy in Nasarawa State after a man allegedly beat his wife to death during a violent altercation. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the arrest of the suspect, who is currently in custody. According to the police, the disagreement escalated into violence, during which the husband allegedly assaulted his wife. She later died from the injuries sustained. The deceased's body has been deposited in a mortuary for an autopsy, while detectives continue their investigation. Police said the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations and urged residents to resolve domestic disagreements peacefully rather than resort to violence. The identities of the couple and the exact location of the incident have yet to be disclosed. #Nasarawa #DomesticViolence #Crime #DigitalJournalist #OrionReports

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 An advocacy group in Kogi State has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to investigate former Governor Yahaya Bello over remarks in which he allegedly urged the state government to arrest and prosecute opposition politicians he described as "political criminals." The group, Advocacy for Peace, Justice and Order, Say No to Violence in Ebiraland, made the demand in a statement signed by its spokesman, Alhaji O.A. Mamman, warning that the alleged comments could inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the group, Bello's alleged remarks were reckless and capable of encouraging political persecution. «"Such rhetoric is reckless, inflammatory and capable of inciting political persecution and violence," the statement said.» The group also referenced another statement allegedly made by Bello before the 2023 general elections,...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 13, 2026 The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a new turn on Sunday after the faction led by Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe announced that it has successfully uploaded its Presidential, Vice Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development is expected to further intensify the internal battle for control of the party, with the rival bloc aligned to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also claiming legitimacy. In a statement released after the exercise, Nafiu Bala described the successful upload as a significant milestone for his faction, saying it reinforces the party's commitment to due process and the protection of its founding members. «"This achievement demonstrates our party's firm commitment to safeg...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 12, 2026 The Och'Otukpo, His Royal Highness John Eimonye Odu, has ordered Fulani herdsmen to vacate Otukpo Kingdom with immediate effect following the recent wave of deadly attacks that claimed several lives in parts of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The royal directive comes days after suspected armed herdsmen launched separate attacks on Akpachi Village in Ugboju Community and Otukpo Nobi Community, leaving at least 10 people dead and several others injured. The attacks triggered widespread outrage, with angry youths carrying the bodies of some victims to the Och'Idoma Palace in protest while demanding urgent action to halt the killings. Reacting to the deteriorating security situation, the Och'Otukpo directed Fulani herdsmen to leave the kingdom, saying the continued presence of armed herders had become a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of his people. The monarch's order is the lat...

By Opaluwa Oguche | Orion Reports | Abuja | July 12, 2026 A routine shift handover at the Iju Police Division in Lagos State turned bloody on Sunday after a police constable allegedly shot his superior officer in the face following a heated argument. The victim, Inspector Aminu Nuhu, suffered severe injuries to his mouth and right cheek after he was allegedly shot at close range with a riot gun by Constable Lateef Afeez. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:00 a.m., shortly after Inspector Nuhu completed his night duty while Constable Afeez was taking over the morning shift. According to reports, a disagreement between the two officers escalated when the inspector allegedly threw stones at the constable. In response, Constable Afeez allegedly used a riot gun issued to him for guard duty and fired at the inspector. Inspector Nuhu was initially rushed to the General Hospital, Ifako, before doctors referred him to the Lagos State University Teachin...