Author: Adeniyi Daniel
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in its fight against banditry, kidnapping, and the illegal possession of firearms in the country with the arrest of two suspected kidnappers, rescuing of seven kidnapped persons and recovery of arms and ammunition across the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement that the police working with local security team rescued seven kidnapped persons who whisked away criminals in Tunga-Boka and Masaha villages of Mashegu LGA of Niger State after overpowering the kidnappers in a gun duel. Adejobi stated that in Plateau State, police operatives raided…
Edo police Command has arrested five persons, including a dethroned traditional ruler for allegedly being in possession of firearms, ammunition and suspected human skull. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed this in a statement.Yamu said that the suspects were arrested after a sting operation by operatives of the command’s Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad, alongside the Anti-Kidnapping Squad on Saturday. According to him, the operation led to the arrest of the recently dethroned Ohen of Okhoromi, one Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin, 43, Osarodion Omoregie, 41, Charles Otasowei, 55, Edwin Igbinovia, 45, and Osagie Igbinovia, 44. “The following exhibits; two AK-47…
– Nabs Poly student selling drugs National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested octogenarians in raids carried out across the country just as it recovered opioids worth over N3.2billion at Apapa seaport in Lagos and Port Harcourt port, Onne, Rivers state. The two octogenarians: an 80-year-old grandpa, Ayuba Ashiru and 82-year-old grandma, Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday as well as her daughter, Chisom Uchechi, 32, were arrested for being neck deep in drug dealing. Ayuba had previously been arrested and prosecuted by NDLEA for drug dealing offences. He was convicted and served 10-year jail term between 2014 and 2024. He…
An elder statesman and key figure in Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, says at the moment, nobody has a better chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Yakasai stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.He also said that as a key member of the ACF, he was not aware of any forum where a position was taken by the north supporting a candidate from the zone for the 2027 presidential election. “I haven’t heard anybody making any proposition about the 2027 presidential election from the Arewa…
The kidnapped Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr Nelson Adepoyigi, has been killed by his abductors. Adepoyigi was abducted on Monday, May 13, while parking his vehicle at his residence in Ifon.Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the local government, Mr Kolapo Ojo, lamented the deteriorating security situation in the area. The council boss while expressing gratitude for the safe return of the two ransom bearers, noted that the brutal killing of Adepoyigi was saddening and painful.Ojo, who expressed deep sorrow over the incident, condemned the growing wave of…
The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS Beecroft) base in Apapa on Friday unveiled collaboration plans to clean up Apapa and its environ as well as ensure the environmental sustainability of the area. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT command, led by Navy Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel in Alausa, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to continue to foster collaboration for environmental sustainability. Wahab said that as a state, environmental sustainability is one of the goals the government is working hard to…
Suspected bandits have attacked Waje community in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing 15 farmers and injuring three others. The Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Tafida, who represented Governor Nasir Idris during a condolence visit to the residence of the District Head of Waje, expressed sympathy over the tragic incident and announced a donation from the state government to support the victims’ families. He described the gesture as a modest effort by the State Government to assist the bereaved families and the injured during this difficult time. Senator Tafida also assured the community that the government would take…
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter’s Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers after his inauguration mass. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, who became head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, stood in the white vehicle as it drove through cheering crowds, smiling, waving and making the sign of the cross. US Vice President JD Vance is among the hundreds of dignitaries who attended the inauguration mass that begun at 10:00 am (0800 GMT). Leo presided over the ceremony rich in rites and…
The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. A statement on Friday, 16th May and signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said the initiative forms a key part of its ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public. The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience. The platform allows…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian pilgrims to avoid carrying money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON gave the advice in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed cautioned the pilgrims against carrying large sums of money. “Any amount exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent in precious metals, stones, or gold bars must be declared at customs upon arrival and departure. Stay informed, stay safe,” he said.