Police order investigation as inspector kills corporal, commits suicide
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja A Police inspector killed his colleague, a corporal, shot another, a Superintendent of Police and later shot himself dead yesterday in Abuja. The trio was said to be on duty at Dutse- Alhaji Police Divisional Headquarters, in Abuja, where the incident occurred. The inspector, identified as John Markus, who was […]
Iran calls Pompeo ‘loudspeaker for bullying’
Iran on Friday called US foreign policy “delusional” and its chief diplomat a “loudspeaker for bullying, deceit and disdain”, a day after Washington announced new sanctions against Tehran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, announcing the measures against two Iranian judges on Thursday, said Washington would also restrict visas for Iranian officials. “They will not achieve […]
527 military personnel bow out of service
Evelyn Usman At least 527 personnel drawn from the three services of the Armed Forces bowed out of service at the weekend. The military personnel took part in a six-month preparatory and skills acquisition training at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos. Out of the figure, 228 were from the Nigerian Army, […]
Zambian activist, Chama Fumba arrested at rally
Zambian musician and activist Chama Fumba was arrested Saturday for addressing an unauthorised rally in the southern city of Livingstone, police said. Police detained Fumba and another man as he attended a meeting on government corruption, said witnesses. “Chama Fumba and others were having a meeting with members of the public at a centre for […]
DHQ assures adequate security in Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Saturday assured residents of Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa States of adequate security with its ongoing Operation Whirl Stroke. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The DHQ backed Joint operations is code-named “Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS).” Nwachukwu said the non-kinetic approach […]
2020 will be tougher for rapists, child traffickers in Ekiti – Fayemi’s wife
Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State First Lady, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, said on Friday the state government remained committed to the protection of children against all forms of molestations. She said Governor Kayode Fayemi’s administration is resolute about combating rape, trafficking, and slavery in the state by deploying legal and political will available […]
