Two women and a thirteen-year-old boy kidnapped in Sokoto State a month ago, have regained their freedom. This is contained in a press statement issued to newsmen in Sokoto by Aminu Abdullahi Abubakar, Director of Press to the state’s Deputy Governor. The trio, Inno Abubakar Moriki, 55, from Moriki in Zamfara State, Halima … Read more
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Katsina State Police Command has arrested 5 suspected kidnappers who wanted to collect a N15m ransom from a housewife, Hajiya Habiba. Five of the suspects have already been arrested and are currently in prison custody. They are identified as AbdulRahman Hashimu, Umar Sada, Isiyaku Ya’u, Ado Nasiru … Read more
Five persons have reportedly been killed in a clash between rival cult groups in Anambra State. It was learnt that the incident occurred at the Idemili-North and Oyi areas of the state on Friday. The reason for the rival cults’ clashes could not be ascertained as of press time. A source, who … Read more
11 persons have escaped death on Saturday in the Ayetoro area of Ogun State as a Toyota Hiace commercial bus they were in rammed the side barrier on the road, leaving not less than seven of the passengers injured. The injured victims were said to have been taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching … Read more
The Ogun state police command has said that it has rescued the four remaining members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) who were abducted on Thursday, August 1. It was reported that Abimbola Oyeyemi, the spokesperson for the command on Saturday, August 3, said the four persons were rescued unhurt. Reports about the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to turn offices dedicated to his campaign during the electioneering period into Citizens Consultative Centres. The move, according to Peter Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Political Matters, is aimed towards bringing his government even closer to the people. Said to be four and located in the … Read more
A lecturer of the Federal University, Dutsinma has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Saturday in Kaduna. The lecturer, Abubakar Idris was forced into his car and driven off to an unknown location by the gunmen who forced themselves into his residence in the Barnawa area of Kaduna city. The … Read more
Eighteen employers of Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) suspected to have defrauded the company of huge sums of money have been handed over to the police by the management of the company for investigation. The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Mubashiru Hassan, disclosed this during the week in a press statement. He said … Read more
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram terrorist hideout and killed some fighters at Alafa on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibukunle Daramola, confirmed this in on Friday. According to him, the success … Read more
A woman residing in Lagos State and identified simply as Mrs David has said the devil is to blame after she poured boiling water on her 13-year-old daughter’s body. The incident, according to reports, occurred in the Ilupeju area of the state on Tuesday July 30th with the woman deciding to punish her daughter, Glory … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, flagged off a free healthcare programme aimed at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments in children. The initiative tagged “Healthy Bee Project” is a component of the Governor’s development agenda to reposition healthcare and give disadvantaged children access to quality medical care. The free medical mission is … Read more
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation, LSPWC, has urged Lagos residents to be patient as it doubles efforts to fix potholes and ensure roads remain motorable as we approach the last quarter of the year. The General Manager of the Corporation, Engr. Olufemi Daramola disclosed this on Friday during a chat with news correspondents on … Read more
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ola Oresanya, has described the female street sweepers as the engine room of the organisation, working round the clock to keep the State clean in the sustenance of a healthy environment. He made this commendation at Ikeja during an award ceremony organised by Spotlight African … Read more
Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, deployed at Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Operation CLEAN SWEEP, has confirmed 10 Bandits killed during a clearance operation at Kuduru forest. It was reported that the Operation CLEAN SWEEP is the climax of exercise HARBIN KUNAMA III, and it’s aimed at flushing out … Read more
The Nigerian police command has seeked common boundary with communities in better community policing through a stakeholders community policing critical appraisal meeting with the theme, Community Interface For Better Policing. The event which was powered by Nigerian Policing Programme (NPP) Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), had in attendance all the DPO’s under the Area H … Read more
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended Jennifer Luka, one of its officials, for allegedly stealing $600 belonging to a pilgrim. The Adamawa police command had arrested on Thursday for “removing” the money from the pilgrim’s bag at the Yola airport. The FAAN official was said to have hidden the money inside her … Read more
There was pandemonium in the premises of University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in the early hours of Friday, as suspected herdsmen allegedly invaded Medical Students hostel, attacking and injuring occupants. A social media user Dr Valentine Favour who posted a video of the incident on his twitter handle said the herdsmen were there to kill the … Read more
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday arrested four suspected arms dealers, who concealed 10,000 live cartridges, allegedly for supply to criminals. Also paraded were 21 other suspects, who were nabbed by the officers of the command at various places across the state. Among the suspects were two young women found in possession … Read more
Three suspected robbers, who specialised in operating in commercial tricycles, were killed yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by a mob. One was severely injured. The angry residents were said to have apprehended the suspects following their failed attempt to rob their victim. The suspects were identified as Nsikan Phillip, 23, from Akwa … Read more
Senator Shehu Sani has spoken about the alleged secret burial of 1,000 soldiers killed by Boko Haram. The report which was published by highly respected international media house, Wall Street Journal has continued to generate reactions. Sani, a human rights activist turned politician, gave his opinion on the issue, writing like a poet. He said: … Read more