Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a notorious armed robbery gang that specialises in attacking churches and carting away instruments and valuables. The suspects — identified as 21-year-old Emmanuel Emiowor and 20-year-old Noah Philip, both of PTI Road, Warri — were intercepted on September 16, 2025, by operatives of the Ogwashi-Uku Division in collaboration with local vigilantes. They were apprehended along Polytechnic Road, near Sticals Hotel, while driving a gold-coloured Toyota Sienna van allegedly used for operations. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of one pump action gun, three locally made single-barrel…

The Nigeria Police Force ,Lagos state Command has appointed superintendent of Police, Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer following the elevation of the former PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin to the force PPRO by the Inspector General of Police,Kayode Egbetokun. SP Adebisi who holds a BA(Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun state ,a post graduate Diploma in peace and Conflct Resolution and Masters of Arts( MA) in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria is expected to bring to bare a wealth of academic, professional and operational experience in discharging…

The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered seven stolen power tiller machines valued at ₦3.15 million and arrested two suspects linked to the theft in Birnin Kebbi. On September 11, 2025, at about 2:40 p.m., Architect Usman Wasagu of Kawara area reported to Birnin Kebbi Divisional Police Headquarters that unknown persons had broken into his store behind Sajo School of Nursing Science on September 9 at about 2:00 a.m. and carted away the machines. Acting on credible intelligence, detectives swiftly moved into action and arrested two suspects: Hamidu Bagudu, 52, of Tudun Wada area, and Abdullahi Aliyu, 35, of Nasarawa…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, ahead of schedule, after concluding his annual vacation. The President departed for France on September 4 for part of his holiday and was initially expected to split the period between France and the United Kingdom. However, he has decided to resume official duties earlier than planned.During his stay in Paris, President Tinubu held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. The two leaders reportedly reviewed bilateral relations and agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas that would advance prosperity and global stability.Confirming the…

Rivers State police command has arrested a 48 year old suspect for defiling a 12 year old girl inside a stationary tricycle in Port Harcourt. The suspect, Emmanuel George, a native of Akwa Ibom State and resident of Close 6, Rumu-Evolu Road, off Ada-George Road, Port Harcourt, was arrested same day of the incident. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe – Koko, “the victim, who had been sent by her aunt to buy some fried potatoes along the street not too far from the house, was attacked by the suspect”. She was subsequently “dragged into a…

The Provost of Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Professor Raheem Olasupo Akewushola, has condemned an act of fraud allegedly perpetrated by a cyber café operator, Mr. Kehinde Micheal Arapatile, who was accused of defrauding an admission seeker of ₦1.5 million under false pretenses. Professor Akewushola, while addressing the matter, reiterated that his administration maintains zero tolerance for fraud, misconduct, or any act capable of tarnishing the image of the institution. He assured that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring justice is served. The case came to light after an applicant seeking admission into LASCOHET to study…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to embark on repair works along the Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, stretching from Bonny Camp junction, between Monday, September 15 and Sunday, September 21, 2025. According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the rehabilitation exercise will be carried out nightly from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to reduce inconvenience for road users. He appealed to motorists to cooperate and exercise patience while driving through the corridor during the period of the repairs

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested a reckless driver who attempted to flee after knocking down a pedestrian in an accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, just after the Ogudu flyover inward Ifako. The driver of a Nissan Jeep (registration number KJA 354 ET) had reportedly tried to overtake a 40-foot articulated truck at high speed when he lost control, hitting a male pedestrian before crashing into the road’s central median. Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed that instead of helping the victim, the driver tried to escape but was quickly intercepted by LASTMA operatives.…

Nepal’s new prime minister has called for calm and urged her compatriots to “get together to rebuild the country” after violent protests against corruption killed at least 72 people and injured hundreds more. In her first public remarks since becoming the Himalayan nation’s interim prime minister on Friday, Sushila Karki said on Sunday that the country must listen to its young citizens. “We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation,” the 73-year-old former chief justice said, referring to the demographic that led the anti-corruption protests. According to Aljazeera report, Karki said “What this group is…

Lagos State has called for deeper trade and investment ties with Poland, describing both economies as natural partners positioned to unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and shared prosperity .The call was made by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at the inaugural Polish–Nigerian Economic Forum, held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was organised by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nigeria. Represented by Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu said Lagos remains open to investors and innovators from Poland, pledging an enabling environment anchored…