Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Enugu State Police Command has thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Premier Layout, Enugu, neutralising one suspect and recovering firearms, ammunition, and stolen items. The incident occurred at about 4:10 a.m. on 6th August 2025, following a distress call to the Independence Layout Police Division. According to the Command, the Divisional Police Officer, supported by operatives and members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, responded swiftly. On arrival, the gang opened fire, prompting the security team to engage them with superior firepower, leading to the death of one suspect while others escaped. A search yielded a locally made single-barrel gun…

The Lagos State Government has completed the first phase of the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge rehabilitation, inbound Alapere, in just 39 days — an impressive 11 days ahead of the original 50-day schedule. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the state’s drive for infrastructural renewal and improved urban mobility. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon Sola Giwa, commended the patience, cooperation, and civic responsibility demonstrated by Lagos residents during the project. He also lauded the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers for their tireless efforts in maintaining traffic flow and ensuring safety throughout the rehabilitation works. With the…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that five people sustained serious injuries in a tanker–commercial bus collision at Toyota Bus Stop, opposite the Guardian newspaper headquarters, inward Oshodi. The crash, which occurred during peak-hour traffic, involved a Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker (registration number T28128LA) and a fully loaded Volkswagen T4 bus (registration number GGE 526 YG). According to security reports from Oloto Police Station, the tanker, travelling at excessive speed, suffered sudden brake failure, causing the driver to lose control and collide violently with the moving bus. LASTMA operatives, in a swift and coordinated rescue operation,…

…Reaffirms Police Commitment to Intelligence-Driven Disarmament, Internal Security In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, 7th August 2025, hosted a high-level delegation from the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation, led by Dr. Adedeji Ebo, alongside Mr. Anselme Yabouri (UNREC Director), Miss Grub Nolwenn (UNREC staff), and senior representatives from NCCSALW, engaged with the IGP and the Force Management Team to discuss…

At least six people have been confirmed dead following the crash of a light aircraft belonging to Amref Flying Doctors, a medical charity, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Cessna plane, which departed from Wilson Airport on Thursday afternoon en route to Hargeisa, Somalia, lost radar and radio contact just three minutes after takeoff before crashing into a residential building in the Githurai area and bursting into flames. Kiambu County Commissioner, Henry Wafula, confirmed that all four people on board — including doctors, nurses, and the pilot — were killed, along with two individuals on the ground. Two other people sustained serious…

…Urges Candidates to Re-check After 24 Hours as Review Underway The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the temporary withdrawal of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, just days after their official release. The decision, announced on Thursday by the Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, follows the discovery of technical anomalies during a routine post-release review. According to the Council, the errors stemmed from recently introduced innovations, including “paper serialisation” in key subjects such as Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics — a security measure aimed at curbing examination malpractice. However, this measure inadvertently…

…Urges Public to Disregard False Online Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Merit-Based Advancement The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to officers and members of the public against lobbying for special promotions, following a surge in unofficial requests reportedly targeting the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF clarified that the recent wave of accelerated promotions was not arbitrary but a structured recognition of officers who demonstrated exceptional bravery, professional excellence, and outstanding service. According to the statement, those promoted met stringent criteria…

…As Officials Inspect Ongoing Drainage Projects, Vow Timely Completion In response to the recent flash floods that affected several communities in Ikorodu, the Lagos State Government on Thursday conducted an on-the-spot assessment and sympathy visit to the impacted areas. Led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, the team visited critical sites to evaluate the extent of damage and inspect ongoing drainage infrastructure aimed at curbing perennial flooding. Engr. Rotimi-Akodu, speaking after the tour, expressed the government’s deep sympathy to residents affected by the flood, which followed over 13 hours of intense rainfall. He assured…

In a sweeping intelligence-driven operation, the Rivers State Police Command has successfully dismantled a notorious interstate car-snatching syndicate, arresting 12 suspects and recovering 22 stolen vehicles traced across multiple states. The operation, led by the Command’s Strikeforce/Octopus team, was triggered by a report in September 2024 from one Mr. Enoch Daniel, whose Toyota Hiace bus was forcefully taken at Trailer Park, Onne. This prompted a targeted investigation that resulted in the arrest of ex-convicts John Amadi and Nna Goodluck, who confessed to using hammers to snatch the vehicle under instructions from one Godspower Okpa. Further raids across Rivers, Kano, Obibo,…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, will be blacklisted from flying within Nigeria for six months due to alleged misconduct at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this known during a press briefing on Thursday, affirming that the musician’s actions were in violation of aviation safety regulations. He emphasized that no individual, regardless of status or influence, is above the law when it comes to aviation security…