In a swift operation, the notorious suspected kidnapper, Dahiru Adamu, who topped the list of wanted criminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been successfully apprehended. This significant breakthrough transpired a mere three days after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared a reward of N20 million for information leading to the capture of Dahiru Adamu…
In the aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, a tragic shooting unfolded in Missouri, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving 21 individuals wounded. Among the victims, eight faced critical conditions, seven sustained injuries classified as life-threatening, and notably, nine children were among those affected, with all anticipated to…
By Adeoye oyinade H22/mc/0080 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria, a nation of vast potential and a rich cultural heritage, grapples with a complex security crisis that now poses a significant threat to its societal fabric. This advanced report explores the key security challenges confronting Nigeria, examining their repercussions and potential…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said the scheme has stopped posting corps members to states deemed unsafe as a result of the worsening security conditions in the country. The Minister of Youth, Jamila Ibrahim disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Recall that several corps members have been abducted in some…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has condemned Monday’s dastardly attack in Oke-Ako area, Ikole Local Government, which led to the gruesome killing of two traditional rulers. He ordered security agencies in the state to fish out the killers. The two traditional rulers- the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun…
In a successful rescue operation carried out by a joint team of security forces, the four remaining sisters of the late Nabeeha Al-Kadariya have been freed from their abductors in the Kaduna State, Nigeria. The sisters had been held captive by kidnappers who demanded a ransom of N60 million (US$140,000), which was later raised to…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has urged Nigerians to eschew expressions of hate and acts of violence. The governor spoke on Monday during the laying of wreaths and parade at the Okpara Square, Enugu, to conclude the series of events marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces…
Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Aruri, a top leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, Palestinian sources and the Israeli army said on Sunday. The killing of Aruri, the deputy chief of Hamas, in a suburb of Beirut on January 2 was widely attributed to an Israeli drone strike, fuelling…
In a bid to arrest the daunting challenge of oil theft in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has sought an enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in its efforts towards curbing the illicit activities that have plagued the nation’s Oil and Gas industry. Chief executive of the NUPRC,…
Following the constant wave of terror attacks on Garam, a community in Tafa Local Government of Niger State, which shares a boundary with the nation’s capital, Abuja, residents of the area have now been displaced as they fled their homes, seeking refuge in urban centres of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Garam, which shares a…
President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will intensify strikes on military targets in Ukraine after an unprecedented attack over the weekend on the Russian city of Belgorod. The attack killed 24 people and left over 100 wounded in Belgorod on Saturday. It came after Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities. “We’re going…
Adjarhor Obaro, also known as World Wrapper Man, may not be a weird personality, but his interests are mystifying. The strangeness of his “calling” induces a sense of disbelief about what motivates him. From his tweaked cultural attire to experiences and hobbies, the Delta State-born ultra runner takes ownership of your imagination. His affable disposition…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed its heartfelt condolences over the recent violent incidents in Plateau State, which occurred on Christmas Eve. The horrifying incidents, which took place in the villages of Ruku, Hurum, Darwat, Mai Yanga Sabo, NTV, and Lisham Kwahasnat community in Wase LGA, led to the loss of numerous lives…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has spent not less than N6.6 billion on the payment of claims and compensation for 103,000 beneficiaries. According to the fund, these include 111 persons assisted to their feet with artificial limbs, apart from 11 others sent abroad for further medical treatment. This came as NSITF informed that…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recovered 1.5 million pills of tramadol and Rohypnol bound for South Africa at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. NDLEA arrested two suspects, Bada Akorede, and Amusan Sharafadeen, in connection with the consignment, which contained 1,050,000 pills of tramadol and 510,000 tablets of Rohypnol. Similarly, operatives of…
In response to reports of widespread abductions of female students from universities in the northern part of Nigeria, the Kano State Police Command has stated that it is not aware of any protests taking place. This statement comes despite increasing calls for action from students, parents, and other concerned citizens in the region. It is…
Daredevil kidnappers have abducted a couple in the Alfa area of Igbogbo in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the couple were allegedly stopped by gunmen who shot sporadically in the air to scare other road users and residents on Thursday night. According to a resident, Adisa Tobias who…
The Nigeria Customs Service has approved the promotion of 357 officers from the ranks of Customs Assistant 1 to Inspector of Customs. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Nigeria Customs’ National Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to him, the promotion was ratified on December 1, during the 7th management meeting of 2023,…
The Nigerian Army (NA) is set to hold the COAS Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The conference with the theme “Personnel Motivation for Effective Operational Performance in a Joint Environment” is expected to commence on December 10 and last until December 16, 2023, at the Major General MSA Aliyu Hall, Command…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has set up a mobile court in Abuja to prosecute traffic offenders, especially drivers who engage in overloading. The FRSC’s Zonal Commanding Officer for the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State, Assistant Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, said that a special operation is being carried out to address the irresponsible…
The death toll from the accidental bombing of Tudun Biri in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has increased to 120, officials of Amnesty International who visited the affected communities confirmed the increase in the death toll. This comes as survivors of the incident on Tuesday said they were bombed twice by the…
Mrs Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju has been appointed and attested as the substantive Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Adepoju made this know while addressing men and officers of the NIS at a routine parade on Wednesday. She said the date for her decoration would soon be made public in due time. “You may also…
There was tension in Imo State on Monday as gunmen shot dead two policemen and a civilian at Ahiara Junction in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area. The attackers opened fire on the cops who were in uniform, and two policemen were killed on the spot while a stray bullet killed a passer-by. An eyewitness, who…
The Police in Ondo State on Tuesday said it had read the riot act to some political elements planning to cause unrest by mobilising youths for their selfish interest in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ondo State Command, SP. Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, announced this in a statement made unrestricted to newsmen in…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Oladimeji Hassan over possession of weapons. In a post on its official X handle, the Command said the 27 year old suspect was arrested on Tuesday morning at the Berger area. The post revealed that the suspect, who was arrested by officers of the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), who was earlier abducted in Bayelsa, has regained his freedom. The Head of Voter Education and Publicity (INEC) in Bayelsa State, Wilfred Ifogah, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen. INEC had earlier reported the abduction of the SPO who was in…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed restrictions on vehicular movement in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states during the governorship elections on November 11, 2023. At a press conference in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said the restriction would be enforced from 12 am to 6 pm on Saturday…
Troops of One Mechanised Division and Operation Whirl Punch of the Nigerian Army have killed seven bandits during clearance operations in Birnin-Gwari and Chikun Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. In a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Yahaya, the troops neutralised four bandits who had been terrorising the…
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has said that it secured the assurance of the Police Service Commission, PSC, to take disciplinary actions against men and officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force indicted by the Presidential Panel set up to investigate various allegations of gross human rights…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has revealed that no fewer than 20 commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, have lost their lives to criminals within three weeks in the state. Disclosing this to newsmen, the Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the Okada…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is poised to enhance its operations for the purpose of further reducing road accidents and ensuring the safety of highways, thereby facilitating socio-economic activities in the country. Corps Marshal Dauda Ali-Biu conveyed this commitment in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of Bisi Kazeem, the newly promoted Deputy Corps Marshal…
