Tag: national
NSCDC parades seven suspects for alleged vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Abia State Command, has arrested three suspected aluminium vandals at Modern Ceramics, Umuahia, Abia State. The suspects, identified as Uchechukwu Godwin, 38, from Umuana Ndume Ibeku, Ikechukwu Obasi, 43, from Akanu in Ohafia LGA, both in Abia State, and Vincent Ogbonna Oka, 25, from Afikpo South in…
Oyebanji condemns looting by criminals during fire outbreak in Ekiti ommunity
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has condemned the looting of properties by some criminal elements during the midnight fire outbreak in Igede Ekiti, on Tuesday. Oyebanji said this in Igede Ekiti during his visit to the spot of the fire outbreak that engulfed two buildings, comprising six shops and other residential apartments, promising…
US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees
Two Americans detained by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have been released in exchange for an Afghan prisoner held in the United States on drug trafficking and terrorism charges. The freed Americans, Ryan Corbett and William Wallace McKenty, were part of a deal brokered shortly before President Joe Biden left office. The Afghan detainee, Khan Mohammad,…
Police detain bandit’s kingpin, recover arms in Yobe
The Police Command in Yobe has arrested a suspected bandit’s kingpin in Ngalda, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe. SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Tuesday. He said a locally made pistol and three cartridges were recovered during the arrest. He stated that the arrest was in…
Niger govt disclaims fraudulent youth empowerment, farmers’ grant portal
The Niger State Government has issued a warning regarding a fake online portal circulating on social media, claiming to be a registration platform for the Niger State Youth Empowerment and Farmers’ Grant Programme. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, it was stated that all legitimate government…
Electric transformer vandal electrocuted in Aba, others apprehended
A suspected vandal, identified as Obioma Joseph Nwadinma, has been electrocuted in Abia State while attempting to vandalize an electricity transformer at Abayi Ogbuligba Junction in Osisioma Ngwa LGA. His accomplice in the attempted theft was arrested by members of the public while trying to flee. According to Edise Ekong, the Brand and Communication Manager…
Varsity students want lawmakers to emphasise on education
Higher school students in Cross River State have appealed to their representatives in both the state and federal legislative chambers to prioritise education in their constituency empowerment programs. Jenifer Ntui of the University of Calabar spoke on behalf of 60 students from communities in the central district of Cross River State, who enjoyed free transportation…
Jos student jailed over alleged stealing
An Area Court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced Weng Pam, a student, to six months imprisonment for stealing household items worth N150,000. The judge, Shawomi Bokkos, passed the sentence after the convict pleaded guilty to the offence. However, the judge offered the convict an option of a fine of N30,000, as well as paying compensation…
Work to commence on 17-kilometer Sango-Ijoko road immediately – Gov Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the 17-kilometer Sango-Ijoko road would be divided into two sections to allow for its quick completion as he announced the immediate construction of the road. The Governor also added that the 3.25 kilometers Alagbole-Ajuwon-Akute road in Ifo Local Government Area of the state would be ready…
Mob kills three suspected armed robbers in Yobe
Three suspected armed robbers have been killed by mob action after robbing shop owners at the popular Ngalda weekly market in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim. “On January 20,…
Gombe: Police bust livestock syndicate, arrest 4
The Gombe State Police Command has dismantled a suspected livestock theft syndicate, arresting four suspects in connection with the crime. During a press briefing, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, detailed the operation that led to the arrests. According to Abdullahi, the suspects were apprehended during a joint patrol by the Billiri Division…
Notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, eight others killed
A notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, an ally of Ado Aleiro is dead. Na’ballo, a high profile bandit with a history of terrorizing communities, was killed during a clash with troops. He was reportedly based in the eastern Takulawa, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State from where he coordinated criminal activities. Zagazola Makama, a…
Bandit leaders Abu Radde, Umar Black surrender weapons, others to Nigerian Army
Notorious bandit leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army following intense military operations in Katsina State.According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the bandits turned in everything on January 19 in Batsari, Katsina State. The post reads;…
Trump’s executive order establishes DOGE, Elon Musk reacts
The newly inaugurated 47th president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has announced an executive order heralding the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency. This was confirmed in a White House statement on Tuesday providing details for the presidential action. Accordingly, the executive order noted that DOGE shall “implement the President’s DOGE…
Senator Mustapha clears air on plan to dump APC
The Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has denied plans to decamp from All Progressives Congress, APC. Mustapha described himself as one of the founding members of the ruling party. This was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Nasif Sholagberu, in Ilorin on Monday. “Our attention has been…
Lagos 2027: Your position archaic – Balami knocks Igbokwe
A former Deputy Campaign Manager for Obi/Datti Campaign Organisation in the 2023 election, Comrade Isaac Balami has knocked a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe over his stand on the 2027 guber election in Lagos State. Igbokwe had said ruling Lagos was not a job for the boys, stating that the call…
Police rescue 207 abducted children, thwart bandits’ attacks
About 207 abducted children have been rescued by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force nationwide. They also thwarted multiple bandit attacks across the country. A syndicate, according to the police, involved in child abduction and trafficking in Akure, Ondo State was dismantled, rescuing 14 children. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesman, in a statement explained…
US withdrawal from WHO: ‘Disruption has started’ – Shehu Sani
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has claimed that ‘disruption’ in the United States has started under President Donald Trump. “The disruption has started,” Sani posted on X. The statement comes after Trump ordered the exit of the United States from the World Health Organization. Trump gave the order a few hours after his inauguration…
Kwara senator clears air on planned defection from APC
The senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Mallam Saliu Mustapha, has denied circulating rumours claiming his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The speculation arose after a video surfaced on social media showing Mustapha in conversation with former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki at a public event, sparking rumours about his possible…
Victims of Niger tanker explosion moved to Abuja for advanced medical care
In compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive, 20 victims of last Saturday’s devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State have been transferred to the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja for advanced medical treatment. The explosion, which has now claimed 98 lives as some of the injured succumbed to…
Niger state makes history with first brain, knee surgeries
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended the medical team at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital, Minna, for successfully conducting the hospital’s first brain and knee surgeries. In a statement by his spokesman, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago described the achievement as a milestone and a significant breakthrough for his administration. He reiterated his…
Netizens React As Trump Takes Oath Without Bible
.. A notable break from US tradition was observed on Monday during the presidential inauguration of US President Donald Trump when he took the oath of office without placing his hand on the Bible, which has sparked a wave of discussions across social media and news platforms. The ceremony, held at the U.S. Capitol,…
Enough is enough – Minister raises alarm over violence against women, children
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings, sexual violence, and abuse targeting women, children, and vulnerable groups across the country, declaring, “Enough is enough.” In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Jonathan Eze, the Minister pledged…
We will always support police to ensure safe, peaceful Kano – Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to safeguard lives and property across the state. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by Mrs. Elizabeth Kayode Egbetokun, wife of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and President of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), who…
Theft, vandalism: Ogun to establish special task force
Following the recent criminal activities, vandalism and theft of public infrastructure in some parts of the country, the Ogun State government has disclosed plans to constitute a special taskforce. The taskforce will include Security Agencies, Local Government Officials, Community Leaders and Traditional Rulers in all the 20 Local Government Areas of the State. The Special…