In what can be described as a kettle calling a pot black, a group of armed bandits have ‘arrested’ a scavenger, who is into stealing, in Katsina State. PRNigeria gathered that the scavenger, a middle-aged man, specializes in uprooting metal rods and removing iron bars, from deserted buildings at...
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The Ondo State Government has assured that some burial guests abducted on Owo/Benin Highways in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area on Saturday, would be rescued. Addressing Government House reporters on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju stated that Ondo State would never be a haven...
The abductors of travellers at Omi-Alafa village, along Owo-Ifon road, in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have demanded N90 million ransom from the families of the victims. The victims were abducted on Saturday while they were returning from a burial ceremony in Edo State. Commissioner for Information...
Police in Ogun, on Monday, said two women, Christiana-D’ivoire Iyama and Margaret Ogwu, were arrested for allegedly operating a baby factory at Agbado area of the state. The Police spokesperson in the state, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said this in a statement in Ota, adding that the two suspects were...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Sunday Adepoju, owner of the popular De Rock Club in Ibadan and 21 others over alleged internet-related fraud. The EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday....
More details have emerged on how an intelligence-led joint military operation killed top Commanders and terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, in the Bama and Sambisa axes of Borno State. Meanwhile, another terrorist commander has indicated his desire to surrender to the troops. Nigerian troops...
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has intercepted 185 sealed parcels of cannabis sativa, known as Indian hemp, and arrested a 58-year old man suspected to be in possession of the exhibit. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Gambo Isah who disclosed this in a statement...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there is no immediate threat to the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The I-G gave the assurance in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday in Abuja. According to Baba, the assurance...
Gunmen on Saturday abducted scores of travellers on on Benin-Owo Expressway in Ifon , the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The number of victims could not be ascertained as some sources said the victims were over 40 while others gave their number as 32. One...
The Police in Ondo State has confirmed the killing of Mr Gbenga Olofinmoyegun, a Director in the Ondo State Teaching Service Commision (TESCOM) who was declared missing on Thursday. The command spokesperson, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure on Sunday, that the mutilated...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, have killed 3 bandits terrorising the Sabon Birni, Dogondawa-Kuyelo and Farin Ruwa areas of Kaduna State. The Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Brig. Gen. Nwachukwu...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested eight suspected bandits in Ala Forest, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi named those arrested as: Austin Dickson, 47, who...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered more than 1.2 million tramadol tablets in Gombe and Lagos states. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday that 811,000 of the tablets were recovered...
The Nigerian Army says it will not succumb to intimidation by the International Society for Civil Liberty and Rule of Law (INTERSOCIETY) in its effort to rubbish army’s image and reputation. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Nwachukwu...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – The Enugu State Police Command has ordered the investigation of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) over alleged sexual assault of a teenager in custody. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmed Ammani, gave the directives in a statement issued on Saturday...
Munkaila Ahmadu, the man who killed his parents in Jigawa state, has told the police that he committed the crime as a form of Jihad. The suspect, who is a resident of Zarada-Sabuwa village of Gagarawa LGA in Jigawa state, used a wooden pestle to attack his father, Ahmad...
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for the successful hosting of its citizens Summit for National Integration, Peace and Security. CAS gave the commendation through the Director of Public Relations and Information, the Nigerian Air Force...
Zamfara State Government has promised to support the new Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf, to restore law and order in crisis ravaged parts of the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Gusau by Malam Babangida Zurmi, Director-General, Press Affairs, Office of the Deputy...
The Nigerian Army on Friday ended its 2022 Combat Competition with 82 Division emerging the overall winner with a total of 53 points. The event, held in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River, had the 3 Division in the second position with 52 points, while the 2 Division...