The Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Enugu, Mr Godwin Onokohwomomo says Security in and around the custodial centres within Enugu State has been beefed up. Mr Onokohwomomo said this followed the attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba, on September 12 in neighbouring Kogi State. He said their […]
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The police in Ebonyi State confirmes that three family members were found dead in their homes.
Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, Loveth Odah, said on Tuesday, that the incident, which is being investigated by the police, happened in Ngwongwo community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of the state. Miss Odah, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the divisional police officer in the area evacuated the […]
IGP, Alkali Baba Approves Posting of DSP Adeh Josephine
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has approved the posting of DSP Adeh Josephine as the new Police Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command with immediate effect. DSP Adeh Josephine before her current posting as the PPRO FCT was the 2 i/c in charge […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Signs Anti Open Grazing Bill
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has signed the anti-open grazing bill into law, at the Government House, Enugu. The bill which is for a law to prohibit open grazing, regulate cattle ranching, and for connected purposes was recently passed by the Enugu State House of Assembly. Recall that the […]
Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command assures members of the public, particularly Ndi Anambra, of enhanced security of lives and property in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Tony Olofu, has assured members of the public, particularly Ndi Anambra, of enhanced security of lives and property in the state. He said this is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on a rejig and […]
President Buhari Approves Appointment of Idris Jere as Acting Comptroller General of Immigration Services
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Idris Isah Jere, a Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Finance and Account, as the Acting Comptroller General of Immigration Service. This followed the retirement of the Comptroller General, Muhammad Babandede, from service. Babandede was appointed as the Comptroller General of the […]
AU Suspends Guinea, Puts More Pressure On Military Rulership
The African Union (AU), on Friday, suspended Guinea, putting diplomatic pressure on the country’s ruling military. This comes after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also suspended the country, following last Sunday’s coup, which saw Special Forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel Mamady Doumbouya seize power and detain president […]
Kastina Government Orders Closure of Illegal Junctions and Roadside Motor Parks
The Katsina State Government has ordered, with immediate effect, the immediate closure of all illegal junction and roadside motor parks across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the Secretary to the Katsina State Government Mustapha Inuwa, stated that the owners of commercial vehicles […]
Gunmen Assassinate Deposed Traditional Ruler
Gunmen have killed one of the traditional rulers allegedly deposed by Governor Willie Obiano in Anambra State. Alex Edozieuno, of Mkpunando, in Aguleri, was allegedly murdered around 10 an on Friday along Ezu Bridge, Otuocha in Anambra East Local Government Area. According to reports, he was shot in the head […]
Gunmen have abducted 18 travellers in Ondo State.
The victims were abducted on Wednesday night along the Ifira-Akoko/Idoani road in Akoko South East Local Government Area of the state. The abductors were said to have fired gunshots into the air to scare the passengers before taking them into a nearby forest. The Commander of Ondo State Security Outfit, […]