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A 27-year-old suspected armed robber identified as Imole Ajayi, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police. The suspect who was reported riding his motorcycle, was arrested during a stop and search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road, on Thursday. His arrest was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola and…

.. The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has expressed willingness to collaborate closely with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to combat money laundering and human trafficking more aggressively. He stated this during a courtesy visit by the NAPTIP Director-General, Binta…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has finally obeyed the court order compelling it to recognize the Julius Abure leadership of the Labour Party. In a letter addressed to Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary of the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, invited the Labour Party to the fourth consultative meeting with the political parties.…

.. The FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) its quest to present more oral evidence against the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, through a virtual platform. Justice Maryanne Anenih approved the plea following the anti-graft agency’s complaints that it had trouble getting the witnesses,…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed concerns over alleged cases of extortion and high-handedness perpetrated by certain members of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP made his concerns public while addressing Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and heads of various formations at the IGP’s Conference with Senior Police Officers…

.. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has come down hard on President Bola Tinubu for abandoning the country and sending his vice, Kashim Shettima to Sweden at a troubling time for the country. The President had left for what he said was a working leave in the UK over…

An irate mob has killed a suspected motorcycle thief in the Ajaka area, Oke Igbo community in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State while another suspect was critically injured. It was gathered that the suspects; John Udoh and Peter Ubong were members of a five-man gang that invaded the community at about 2: 00…

.. The Lagos State Government has asked residents and property owners along the Ogun River banks to prepare for possible relocation to higher grounds. This comes as the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) begins a staggered release of water from the Oyan Dam. The Oyan Dam, located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, spans 4,000…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senate caucus on Thursday moved to resolve the crisis rocking the party. The development followed an over three-hour closed-door meeting which was presided by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Moro who represents Benue South Senatorial District disclosed that an expanded Committee involving former…

.. A commercial motorcyclist tragically lost his life on Thursday in an accident on Carter Bridge in Lagos State. Reports indicate that the deceased was riding against traffic on the bridge when he collided with a fast-moving vehicle ascending Carter Bridge from Illubirin. The impact of the collision resulted in the immediate death of…

The Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government has revealed that Imo is among States in the Southeast region with a low record of National Identification Number, NIN, enrollment in the country. The disclosure was made by the Commissioner in charge of the ministry, Chimezie Amadi when he visited his counterpart Ruby Emele, Commissioner in charge…

.. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished illegal structures in Sabon Lugbe, part of the phase five district of the Federal Capital City (FCC). Speaking during the enforcement exercise, Tpl. Murktar Galadima, Director of FCTA’s department of development control, said the administration was committed to eliminating illegal developments in the FCT. “We…

The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Police said its operatives have arrested a 43-year-old suspect over the alleged kidnapping of a minor in Damaturu after demanding N1.5 million from the victim’s parents. The Command revealed this through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement issued on Friday. “On October 14, 2024,…

.. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over recent court judgments related to political parties and the powers of their leadership. Jonathan, who spoke Thursday at the 67th birthday celebration of legal luminary, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, in Abuja, expressed worry over the state of the country’s justice system, citing the Supreme Court’s decision…

As part of preparations towards the handing over to the incoming government, Edo State and its Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said it would be holding a joint inauguration of transition committees on Friday. DAILY POST reports that the joint transition committees’ members to be inaugurated scheduled to take place at the John Odigie Oyegun Public…

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has clocked 65 years but he laments that he cannot celebrate due to the high level of hardship in the country. He spoke on a Sparkling FM Radio programme monitored in Calabar, when special adviser on media and publicity, Linus Obogo, as well as special adviser on general…

A 43-year-old Realtor, Olumade Owoseni, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, in a N19 million alleged fraud case. Owoseni, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp John Iberedem, told the court that the…

.. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has killed a top leader of the Hamas group, Yahya Sinwar, in its operation in the south of Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, the IDF said it has been in pursuit of Sinwarfor for over a year, having planned and executed the 7 October attack…

The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has urged governments at all levels to improve the people’s well-being in tandem with Section 14(2)b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended. IPAC said that urgent steps must be taken to ameliorate the hardship that millions of Nigerians face daily, adding that this will…

.. A southern California man, Christopher Patrick Laney, was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly using drones to deliver hard drugs to customers. Laney, 34, was arrested on several charges, including distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, four counts of knowingly and willfully operating an unregistered aircraft in furtherance of a felony narcotics crime, and…