The Police Command in Lagos State on Saturday said no INEC official was arrested on Friday in connection with the ongoing Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday , while reacting...
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A 39-Year-Old Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, has been beaten to death in Civitanova Marche city in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy. The Nigerian Embassy in Rome confirmed the news in a statement. “The incident occurred on a busy street, in front of shocked onlookers, some of...
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has launched an investigation to unravel and locate the missing Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke. The command said this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the invitation of Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State by the police was on a collaborative relationship with security agencies as against the rumours of been detained. The National Commissioner and Chairman Voter Education Committee,...
Gunmen have reportedly attacked a construction company in Owo, Ondo State. Gunshots were said to have occurred at the site of Craneburg Construction Company, Owo on Wednesday evening. In a tweet, the police confirmed that some people were injured during the attack. “Tonight, there was a shooting incident at...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – A bank cash officer and an armed robber have been killed on Tuesday during an attack on a bullion van attack in Abia State. The incident occured on 26th July, 2022 at about 1313 hours along Port Harcourt/Enugu highway by Ntigha junction in Isiala...
Dubai has reportedly banned visa applications for Nigerians over the viral fight in Satwa. The ban comes after some African immigrants, some Nigerians, caused chaos in the UAE. A video from the incident shows young men with machetes wreaking havoc in the neighbourhood at night. They broke the side windows...
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested a 23-year-old mother for allegedly absconding with another woman’s 3-day-old baby. The command’s Spokesman, SP Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan. Osifeso said that the woman...
At least 36 persons were kidnapped when bandits attacked Keke area of New Millennium City, Kaduna on Monday night. It was learnt that the attack occurred between 8:00 and 9:00 pm when many residents were still returning to their homes. Though Kaduna Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP...
By PATRICK ABANG Calabar – The Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) has pledged to sustain continuous partnership with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in combating crime in the society through objective reportage of police activities as well as public sensitisation on security measures. The NUJ Chairman of Cross River...
A loud explosion was heard in the premises housing the office of the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade. The office premises is next to Lugard street, housing the Kogi State council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists secretariat. According to the Punch, the loud...
The police say 29 people died after consuming toxic liquor in India’s western state of Gujarat. The victims were mostly villagers from the Botad district, officials at the police control room said. Preliminary laboratory tests indicated that chemicals including methanol were present in the liquor mix, regional police official...
55-year-old Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, wife of Senator Ike Ekeremadu has been granted bail. Recall that the former Deputy Senate President and his wife are facing trial in the United Kingdom after being accused of allegedly plotting to traffic a man whose age has been established to be 21, to the UK to harvest...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly abducted a businessman, Mr. Tony Udemezue from his resident in Tambuwal town of Tambuwal Local Government Area.of Sokoto State on Sunday. Mr Tony, who is a perishioner of the Catholic Church of Sokoto Diocese was said to...
By OLA MODUPE, Akure – Ondo State Police Command has confirmed a midnight attack by suspected gunmen on the Okuta Elerinla Police Division in Akure, the state capital. The police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Akure. Ms. Odunlamin noted that...
Bandits on Sunday killed a driver with the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA), Nasiru Yusha’u, after the victim’s vehicle ran into the gunmen along the Katsina-Jibia road. The terrorists are said to have kidnapped Yushau’s passengers after killing him. A resident of Daddara village near the scene of the...
The Police Command in Zamfara on Saturday night released the leadership Newspapers reporter, Umar Maradun, on bail. The Police released Maradun at about 10 p.m. on Saturday. Maradun was arrested in the early hours of Saturday from his country home, Maradun, Maradun Local Government Area and detained at the...
By HARUNA AHMED, Yola – The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Caroline Barka, 20-year-old house wife, for stabbing her late husband, Barka Dauda, to death in Angwan Tamiya in Madagali LGA of the state. The police spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday...
By MARK JANG, Jos – No fewer than five persons have been killed by gunmen at Fusa community in Fabur District of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Police Command, confirmed the development in a...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Suspected cultists in the early hours of Saturday have invaded a residence in Ofatedo, Egbedore LGA of Osun State and shot a 43-year-old man, Yinusa Okunloye to death. The spokesperson of The Osun State Police Command, SP Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident in a...