The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Intervention Squad (ISI) has made significant strides in the fight against kidnapping, with the recent arrest of several suspects, including 38-year-old Saidu Abdulkadir, who has long been sought by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for his alleged involvement as an informant to …
Read More »Tinubu, Governors move to establish State Police; President urges support for local farmers
President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is evolving home-grown solutions to address the nation’s food security challenges by setting up schemes to support local production and discourage all forms of rent-seeking that are associated with food importation. He made the declaration at a meeting with 36 state …
Read More »Declare state of emergency on security, NBA urges Tinubu
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2024 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the insecurity bedeviling several parts of the country. The NBA president, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at a news …
Read More »Court remands 13 alleged killers of Kwara traditional ruler
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Ilorin, Feb.14, 2024 An Ilorin Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the 13 suspects arraigned over the killing of the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara, Oba Olusegun Aremu, be remanded at the Federal Correctional Centre. The defendants were arraigned on a four-count charge of …
Read More »$6.23m fraud: Presidency requests Interpol to apprehend 3 suspects
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Feb. 13, 2024 The Presidency has requested the Interpol National Central Bureau to place a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff and two others on its Red Notice. The request is in connection with their alleged conspiracy and forging of documents in the name of ex-president …
Read More »WASA 2023 : Otti commends Nigerian Army for peace, order in Abia
By Leonard Okachie Ohafia(Abia) Feb. 12, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti has commended the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, 14 Brigade, Ohafia for their sacrificial contributions in the maintenance of peace and order in Abia. Otti, who was represented by his Deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, gave the commendation on the …
Read More »Police raid kidnappers’ camp, neutralise many in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Feb. 10, 2024 The Police on Saturday said its operatives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), raided kidnappers’ camp and neutralised many in Mpape area of Abuja. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said the camp was raided at …
Read More »Continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity, Tinubu tells armed forces; Says: ‘We celebrate your sacrifices’
President Bola Tinubu has charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation. Speaking at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, on Saturday, the President …
Read More »Lawmaker makes case for registration, licensing of private military companies
By Deborah Coker Abuja, Feb. 9, 2024 Sen. Ned Nwoko (Delta-PDP), has called for the registration and licensing of Private Military Companies (PMCs) in the country. Nwoko made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. PMCs are businesses that offer specialised services …
Read More »Surrender or be killed, no third option – DHQ tells terrorists
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 8, 2024 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has advised terrorists, bandits and kidnappers to surrender or be killed, warning that there is no third option. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja at the bi-weekly news briefing on …
Read More »Troops eliminate 105 terrorists, arrest 140 others in 1 week – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 8, 2024 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria operating in different theatres of operation eliminated 105 terrorists and apprehended 140 others in the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this at a …
Read More »14 abducted passengers of GIG, ABC buses regain freedom
By Thompson Yamput Lokoja, Feb. 8, 2024 All the 14 passengers of God Is Good (GIG) Motors and ABC Transport on Thursday finally regained freedom from their abductors in Kogi. SP Williams Ovye-Aya, Kogi Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, who confirmed their release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …
Read More »EFCC invites varsities, others charging fees in dollars; Raises Special Task Force against Dollarization of economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands for the enforcement of extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. The Task Force, inaugurated by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, was raised to protect the …
Read More »Alleged N1.3billion fraud: How Pastor Oloche Ebonyi acquired hotel, factory with subscribers’ funds
Fresh facts have emerged about the alleged criminal activities of the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Investigations, according to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC, showed that Ebonyi acquired a …
Read More »Insecurity: Any role for ex-servicemen? By Deborah Coker
Insecurity in Nigeria is not only a threat to safety of humans. It also has wide reaching implications for food security and the economy. It is safe to argue that since the nation gained political independence in 1960, apart from the civil war period, the country has not faced …
Read More »21 diaspora groups want more passport printers in New York, Atlanta
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 6, 2024 Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and 20 partners in New York have called on the Federal Government to install passport printers at the nation’s Consulates in New York and Altanta. Nigeria has three missions in the United States, namely: the …
Read More »Killing of 3 Yoruba Obas highest insult – OPC; Says how to tackle terrorists, kidnappers
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has described the killing of three Obas in Ekiti and Kwara states as the highest insult to the Yoruba race and an abomination that would only be cleansed with the blood of their murderers. OPC President, Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, made the submission in a press …
Read More »Man beheads girlfriend in Bayelsa
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Feb. 5, 2024 A middle aged man at Kabeama coastal settlement in Sagbama Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa, simply identified as Tony, has allegedly beheaded his girlfriend, Ebibraaladei Maxwell. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the tragic incident involved the unmarried, but live-in …
Read More »A’Ibom must remain safe, preferred destination – Gov Eno; Commissions state-of-the-art security centre in Uyo
In furtherance of his resolve to maintain peace and security in Akwa Ibom State, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commissioned a state-of-the-art Security Centre, “Safe City Center,” by the Department of State Services (DSS). Speaking at the event, the Governor said the State must remain safe for its …
Read More »EFCC arrests pastor for N1.3billion fake grants, money laundering
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, for defrauding church members and other Nigerians using fake grants from the Ford Foundation to the tune of N1, 319,040,274.31 (One Billion Three Hundred and …
Read More »Army will consolidate on its many successes of 2023 – GOC
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigeria Army, Sokoto, Major General Godwin Mutkut has appealed to officers and men of the force to strive to consolidate on the many successes recorded in 2023. General Mutkut, who spoke at the end of the 2023 …
Read More »Miyetti’s threat: Time to act! By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 A new twist was introduced into the Ibadan explosion of 16 January, 2024 by the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement (YSDM) when it alleged that the explosion was not caused by any errant legal or illegal miner, be it Malian or Nigerian, but that it was a failed …
Read More »Beheading of Police Inspector sparks fear in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
The beheading of Inspector Osang, a police personnel, allegedly by more than 10 hoodlums has instilled fear among residents of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Inspector’s residence on a street connecting Even Afaha and Afaha Ube …
Read More »Nasarawa S’ Court verdict: Release 30 nude women protesters, Activists urge govt.
A coalition of over 100 women organizations have called on the Nasarawa State government to perfect the freedom of 30 women arrested for protesting against perceived injustice during the 2023 governorship election. The organizations said the prosecution of the 30 women shows the failure of the Nigerian Police Force and …
Read More »Police confirm killing of traditional ruler, abduction of wife in Kwara
By AbdulFatai Beki Illorin, Feb 1, 2024 The Police Command in Kwara on Thursday in Ilorin confirmed the killing of a traditional ruler in the state, Oba Segun Peter Aremu, the Onikoro of Koro-Ekiti in the Ekiti Local Government Area. CSP Ejire Adeyemi-Tohun, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the …
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