Author: Adeniyi Daniel
Police operatives of the Enugu State Command have smashed an armed robbery and mini truck-snatching syndicate leading to the arrest of one male suspect. The suspect, Chinedu Onwuka, aged 35, was arrested around 3:00 p.m. on May 11. In the operation, the operatives rescued a male victim, who was tied to a tree in the bush, and recovered his Daihatsu Hijet mini truck, locally known as “Diana”, which the suspect and his gang had stolen at gunpoint. In a statement made available to journalists by the Enugu Police Command PRO, SP Daniel Ndukwe, “The robbers had hired the driver to…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old suspected female arms runner who was en route to supply ammunition to terrorists in local government areas notorious for terror activities. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Nasarawa Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday in a statement online.Nansel said Fatima Salisu, a native of Funtua in Katsina State, was intercepted in the Azuba area of Lafia. She was allegedly transporting a large cache of ammunition through Keana and Doma LGAs, en route to deliver the consignment to criminal elements in Katsina. “Acting swiftly on tip-off, Commissioner…
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School, Adeta, Ilorin, following repeated incidents of student unrest. This action comes after violent clashes between students, disruption of academic activities, and vandalism of school property within the two institutions. Confirming the closure on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, said the decision was necessary to restore order and ensure safety. He explained that only students currently sitting the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations and their teachers would be permitted on school premises during the exam…
A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation was sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Daniel Ago. Leading the debate during plenary on Thursday, Ago said the bill aimed to encourage citizens’ participation in the electoral process, noting that voter apathy during elections would be addressed if the bill scales legislative scrutiny. Although the bill passed second reading, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party from Akwa Ibom State, Mark Esset, said enacting a law to make voting…
The Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has disclosed that he and others in his government are ready to sacrifice their lives for the people to live. He also announced the donation of about N100 million to the families of slain vigilante group members in the state. According to a press release by the state’s Police Public Relation Officer, Ahmed Wakil, on 4th May 2025, stated that a combined team of professional hunters from Duguri and Gwana District, while on a routine patrol along Duguri, Mansur, and the Dajin Malam forest bordering Bauchi and Plateau states, encountered an ambush by armed…
The Lagos State Government has warned residents that anyone who assaults law enforcement officers, particularly those attached to the Central Business District will face the full weight of the law. Mrs Bola Olumegbon-Lawal, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on CBD, said this at the Ministerial Press Briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday. She disclosed that three individuals had already been prosecuted for attacking CBD officials while they were discharging their duties. “We will not tolerate any act of violence against our officers. Anyone found guilty of assaulting law enforcement personnel will be brought to justice.” In as…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, under her Renewed Hope Initiative programme has provided financial grants, farm inputs and implements to 531 farmers in Zamfara State. Sen. Tinubu, represented by the wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajjiya Huriyya Lawal made this known on Thursday at an event to round up the RHI programme held in Gusau. “The noble initiative has lit a torch of empowerment that will continue to shine across our homes, schools, and communities“In the past few days, we have seen the true transformation of women and youth, who engage in extensive training in modern sack farming, fish farming,…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five individuals, including a female guardian, in connection with the abduction and illegal sale of a two-week-old baby. The arrest followed a detailed investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) after an initial complaint was filed at the Ajah Police Division. The case originated on May 5, 2025, when a man reported that his 16-year-old cousin, Miss Happiness, who had become pregnant, had gone missing along with her new born. Due to financial hardship, the complainant’s mother had earlier entrusted the pregnant teenager to one Nonye Osi for care and shelter. However,…
The police in Lagos have arrested one Olayinka Oluwaseyi, male, aged 28, while attempting to rob a male motorist on Mile 12 Bridge. The suspect, who was armed with two knives, was arrested on May 13, 2025 at about 1:30 a.m. His swift arrest was made possible by the timely intervention of the patrol team. One other suspect involved in the attempted robbery is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. Preliminary investigation has revealed that Olayinka Oluwaseyi was released from prison three months ago for the same crime. The suspect is currently in custody while investigations…
The Lagos State Government has restricted working hours at building sites statewide to the hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm and from Monday to Saturday. This was contained in statement by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mukaila Sanusi on Thursday.Sanusi said “the restriction order must be strictly adhered to by all those involved in building construction in the State as relevant Government Agencies would enforce compliance. However, concession to work outside these hours could be granted, subject to formal application that would be treated on its merits.” “The move to restrict working hours at building…