The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Andrew Amiengheme, has ordered the arrest and detention of one Joweigha Michael, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, over the death of one Kubiat Isaac, a prospective National Youths Service Corp member. He has also ordered an autopsy to verify the remote and […]
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Kaduna Postpones Elections in Four Local Government Areas
According to to Dikko, the decision followed security reports that it will be impossible to conduct a peaceful election in those places.
The affected Local Government Areas are…
Enugu Passes Anti-open Grazing Bill
Speaking on the passage, the leader of the Assembly, Mr Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, said the passage followed the consideration of the report of the public hearing, presented by the chairman of its joint committee, Mrs Amaka Ugwueze…
Governor Obiano Receives Anambra Indigenes from Plateau Evacuation
expressing relief that they were home, he added that the personal data of the returnees and other information will be collected for other necessary action…
Zamfara State Government has closed schools and declared Statewide curfew following the kidnap of seventy-three students by terrorists.
Police in Zamfara State has confirmed the abduction of 73 students of Government Day Secondary School in Kaya, a town in Maradun Local Government Area of the state. A statement by Mohammed Shehu, Police Public Relations Officer, said a large number of bandits invaded the school at about 11:22 am […]
Maryland Residents Indicted Over Allegations of Arms Exports to Nigeria
Three residents of Maryland, USA, have been indicted over allegations of exporting arms and ammunition to Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Friday by the US Department of Justice, the indictment was announced by Jonathan F. Lenzner, the Acting US Attorney for the District of Maryland; James R. Mancuso, […]
APC Gives Conditions for Establishment of State Police
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has given conditions by which it would support the clamour for the establishment of state police across the country. The APC made its feelings known through Salihu Lukman, Director-General of its Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), on Friday, in Abuja. The party said it would only […]
DSS Denies Harassing Doctors at Saudi Job Interview
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports of harassment of Doctors at a Saudi Arabia recruitment exercise in Abuja. According to Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, the report circulating conventional and social media that the body dispersed doctors attending a Saudi Arabia organised job interview […]
Army Promises Hard Times For Troublemakers in South East
The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 82 Division Nigeria Army, Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja, has promised “hard times for trouble makers” in the South East geopolitical zone.Gen. Lagbaja, made this known while reading the riot act at the closing ceremony of 82 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition yesterday at the […]
Abducted Students From College of Agriculture, Zamfara; Bethel Baptist school, Kaduna, and Tegina Islamiyyah in Niger State, Regain Their Freedom From Bandits, Hours Apart
Students of the College Of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura, Zamfara State, abducted on August 15, have regained their freedom. This was confirmed by the state Governor, Bello Matawalle after the students were released on Friday. According to Matawalle, the students’ return was facilitated by repentant bandits who worked hard […]