The Police Command in Kano State says it arrested 154 suspects for armed robbery and other crimes in the last three months. DSP Abdullahi Haruna, spokesperson for the command, said this in a statement on Sunday in Kano. DSP Haruna said the suspects were arrested at different times and...
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. Alhaji Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto....
The Emir of Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, Malam Zubairu Maigwari, has urged traders not to hike the cost of their commodities as the Ramadan fasting approaches. Malam Maigwari made the call in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Kaduna. “Marketers should reason with the common man and...
Reports emerged Saturday of more than 80 killed in the latest bloodletting by Myanmar’s military, as the country’s own ambassador to the United Nations called for “strong action” against the junta. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February, with...
Rescuers were working on Sunday to reach 21 workers trapped in a coal mine in northwest China’s Xinjiang region after flooding cut power underground and disrupted communications, state media reported. The accident happened in Fengyuan coal mine in Hutubi County on Saturday evening, when staff were carrying out upgrading...
Pope Francis made a rare Sunday outing from Vatican grounds to celebrate a mass on “divine mercy” with prisoners, refugees, and health workers. The service was held in a church just off St Peter’s Square, in front of a reduced congregation of about 80 people, due to coronavirus restrictions....
In a bid to mitigate the clashes between farmers and herders, The Yobe State, Government says it has recovered over 31 grazing areas, water points and cattle routes in Gujba Local Government Council of the state. This is the outcome of the joint exercise which comprises farmers, herders, traditional...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command have arrested 17 suspected cultists in the Federal Capital Territory, in their efforts to rid the metropolis of criminal elements. According to the police, the suspects were arrested along the Gwagwalada, Gwagwa, Lugbe, and Kurudma axis. A statement...
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command on Saturday rescued 15 kidnaped victims in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state. The victims who were traveling along the Buruku- Birnin Gwari road, around Ungwan Yako forest were intercepted by the bandits in an attempt to kidnap them...
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has said his administration has succeeded in providing adequate security in the state by enhancing citizens’ involvement in the fight against insecurity. Represented by the state Deputy Governor Edward Onoja, Bello made this observation at the Annual Lecture/Fellow’s Night 2021 of the...
The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh would be held at Windsor on April 17, with no public access nor public procession beforehand, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Saturday. The event is to be a “ceremonial royal funeral”, rather than a state funeral, which “very much reflects the...
Elder statesman and former Presidential Liaison Officer, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has said electing President Muhammadu Buhari as the leader of the country is the greatest mistake made by Nigerians in recent times. Alhaji Yakasai, who spoke exclusively to Sunday Tribune, said he had always known Buhari lacks the capacity...
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for drastic action against corrupt practices in all facets of Nigeria. The renowned cleric made the call on Saturday during a special meeting with all ordained ministers of the mission at RCCG, Region...
Rita Dominic is one actress whose fans have been looking forward to the day she would tie the knots. However, the screen diva, who has a youthful mien, maintains that she will not allow the pressure to get married get to her. Speaking in a chat with media personality,...
Some choice property seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under interim forfeiture and investigations are now being used as accommodation and transit camps by their operatives and other security agencies in some parts of the country, Daily Trust reveals. Hotels and residential buildings on which permanent...
…Votes for restructuring, inaugurates new leader The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has dissociated itself from the ongoing agitation for Oduduwa Republic, stressing its support for restructuring of the country. The group’s President, Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, who belongs to the late Frederick Fasheun faction, made the declaration during his inauguration...
There was a time in my life when my biggest worry about the Nigerian union was the likelihood of a break-up. I worried about the process: would it be peaceful? I didn’t think so. No president would watch the country disintegrate under his watch without putting up a fight....
The UK has exempted Nigeria from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering. The list, comprising 21 countries, was released as part of post-Brexit developments. Until the end of the Brexit transition period, the list of high-risk countries was determined by the EU under the 4th Anti Money...
Bitcoin rose 1.32% to $60,555.97 in late U.S. hours on Saturday, breaking above $60,000 for a second time in 10 days. The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is up 118.3% from the year’s low of $27,734 on Jan. 4. Bitcoin crossed the $60,000 mark for the first time on...
Gunmen have again invaded Gurnana community in Shiroro local government council of Niger State killing one person and abducting ten others. Guranana was invaded in broad daylight as the gunmen who stormed the community in their large number on motorcycles shooting sporadically into the air and were said by...