Edited By Margret Oshinowo Five suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo state police command who slept off after abducting a pastor’s wife and two other persons. The suspects reportedly slept off after taking hard drugs. The suspects are Garuba Mumuni, 27; Yusuf Tale, 21; Kabiru Muhammed, 16, Shaibu Umar and Adamu Mohammed, 22….
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages intensified as talks resumed in Cairo yesterday. Hamas stated that its delegation approached the negotiations with a positive outlook after reviewing the latest ceasefire proposal, expressing determination to reach an agreement that meets the Palestinians’ demands. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi The Lagos State Police Command has provided an update on the gas explosion that occurred in the Alayabiagba community in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State. The number of injured persons in the incident has now risen to 22, according to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. The explosion, which…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Security, have arrested and detained a 35-year-old lady, Chidinma Chinenye-Agbazue, after being caught attempting to export 20 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 10.70 kilogrammes hidden in African salad, popularly called Abacha, and dried vegetables, to Doha,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The recent attack on Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The incident, which took place late Sunday evening, resulted in fatalities and multiple severe injuries. Sources indicated that the herdsmen targeted mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind a…
By Margret Oshinowo The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, the military said in a statement on Monday. Major General Aharon Haliva last year took the responsibility for the failures that allowed the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. Israel Defense Forces posted on X on Monday, said, “In coordination with the Chief…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its efforts to clamp down on Binance and other cryptocurrency platforms in response to the recent uptick in the Dollar’s value compared to the Naira in the foreign exchange market. Confirming the ongoing crackdown, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized the Commission’s commitment to maintaining order within…
By Afolabi Hannah The Lagos State Police Command rescued three infants who were confined in a room by their grandmother in the Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun area of Lagos State. The reason for the grandmother’s actions was not disclosed, but the children—a girl and two boys aged between two and four years old—appeared malnourished and were reportedly…
In a collaborative effort, security forces comprising the Army, Police, DSS, Civil Defence Corps, and Vigilante have orchestrated the successful rescue of two abducted women in Maiyama and Suru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. The operation, directed by Governor Comrade Nasir Idris, was executed following intelligence regarding the abduction. AbdulRahman Usman, the Director of…
Fourteen individuals suspected of affiliation with the Eiye secret cult found themselves remanded by an Ilorin Magistrate court following their alleged involvement in recent cult clashes within the Kwara State capital. Over the weekend, disturbances erupted in Ilorin, resulting in the tragic death of one person and numerous injuries. The State Police Command took swift…
By Margret Oshinowo Not less than 14 people have been killed in the city of Chernihiv in Northern Ukraine by a Russian missile attack. Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that the missile attack, which hit an eight-storey building in a densely populated area, also left 60 people injured. Three missiles had struck close to…
At least 19 passengers have been reported dead in a road accident that occurred at Kilometre 3, Sabo on Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo Town on Sunday. The accident involved a Sokoto-bound white Toyota Hiace 18-seater bus with registration number NTT 522 ZY and a black Toyota saloon car. It was gathered that the victims died…
In a harrowing incident at Westfield Bondi Junction, a man fatally stabbed six people before being shot dead by police. The victims include five women and one man, with a nine-month-old child among the eight hospitalised due to injuries sustained during the attack. The assailant, a 40-year-old man previously known to police, embarked on his…
Kidnappers of the wife of former Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom, Terwase Orbunde, have demanded a ransom of N100m from the family to release her. Hon Orbunde, who is being treated for gunshot injuries in a hospital in Makurdi, said the abductors spoke to him at about 8:30 am today themselves and…
In the wake of the tragic loss of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Delta state, the Nigerian Army has taken decisive action, unveiling a list of eight individuals sought in connection with the heinous act. This announcement was made via the official communication channels of the Nigerian Army, highlighting the urgency of the…
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe launched a decisive blow against illicit oil refining operations, obliterating clandestine sites and confiscating stolen crude oil products detected from March 25th to 26th in various locations including Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema areas of Rivers State. A barge laden with illicitly refined products was…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction at the news of the liberation of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State, underscoring the necessity of cohesive federal-state collaboration to achieve desired outcomes, particularly in matters of security. In a statement relayed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, the President…
Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, officially declares the liberation of over 200 Kuriga school children, held captive by suspected bandits. In a late-night announcement on Saturday, the Governor affirms the safe return of the abducted school children. “In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, I am pleased to inform that our…
Amid mounting concerns over security challenges, sixteen state governors have thrown their weight behind the implementation of state police, as disclosed during the 140th session of the National Economic Council convened at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, under the stewardship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Stanley Nkwocha, the Special Adviser to the Vice President…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has vehemently denounced the unprovoked massacre of officers and soldiers belonging to the 63 Brigade in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori expressed profound distress over the barbaric violence inflicted upon the military personnel,…
The tranquility of Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State was shattered as members of the 181 Amphibious Battalion fell victim to a deadly ambush while attempting to mediate a conflict in the Okuoma community. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the region was jolted by the tragic loss of 16 military personnel, sparking shock…
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a substantial revenue generation exceeding two hundred and forty billion naira for the year 2024. This significant milestone was disclosed by the Comptroller of the Command, Mr. Dera Nnadi, during a press briefing held in Lagos. Mr. Nnadi clarified that the revenue figures…
In a recent operation, the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized two terrorists in Taraba State. The troops, deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the North West, conducted a raid on a kidnappers’ den in the Kuyambana general area along Road Magawa-Migetso in Zamfara State. During the operation, two insurgents were eliminated, and a cache of weapons and…
In a swift response to the harrowing incident in Kuriga village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Vice President Alhaji Kashim Shettima has landed in Kaduna for a high-stakes meeting with State Governor Malam Uba Sani and key stakeholders. The Vice President’s arrival at the Nigerian Air Force Base Kaduna was marked by a…
President Bola Tinubu has deployed security and intelligence agencies to swiftly rescue victims of abduction in Borno and Kaduna States, vowing to ensure justice is served against the perpetrators. In an official statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu condemned the abductions, labeling the acts…
Disturbed by the state of insecurity caused by multiple crimes, banditry, and a spate of kidnappings across the country, the leadership of the National Assembly has resolved to urgently seek to meet President Bola Tinubu to find lasting solutions to the problems. The National Assembly, particularly the Senate, has also declared very disturbing, unfortunate, and…
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has requested military support to avert any security breach at its facilities in Kaduna. NEMA North West Zonal Coordinator, Mr Imam Garki, made this appeal during a visit to the Commanding Officer of 2 Battalion Nigerian Army, on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said the visit was to boost security…
In a dramatic turn of events, the luxurious residence of Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), succumbed to a devastating fire on Sunday afternoon. Situated at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, within the affluent Asokoro district of Abuja, the property reportedly faced total annihilation in the raging…
The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured the management of the Nigerian Law School (NLS) of maximum security at its Abuja campus located in Bwari, Abuja. Wike pledged when a delegation of the NLS, led by its Director-General, Prof. Isa Chiroma, visited him in Abuja on Thursday. He explained that the FCT Administration has…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the country’s airspace. This commitment was reiterated when the Managing Director of NAMA, Mr Umar Farouq, led a delegation to interface with the Chief of Air (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and his team at NAF headquarters,…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa said Nigerians would be able to feed themselves once the issue of insecurity is fixed. Aondoakaa said this in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. He said, “The main issue now is that of security. Nigerians have the capacity to feed themselves. They…
