‎He assured residents that the command was working closely with sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the perpetrators did not escape justice.

Azuzu  also called for greater government involvement in the sector, the democratisation of energy policy and urgent measures to address energy poverty.

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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in connection with an alleged armed robbery during which a motorcycle was reportedly stolen from its owner at New Legislative Quarters, Jos. The suspect was arrested following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Nasarawa Gwom Police Division […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have rescued 33 passengers reportedly abducted by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The passengers were rescued following a swift response to credible information about the abduction of commuters, according to […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has explained his role in the establishment of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, saying he facilitated the process through engagements with the Federal Government. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Arise, who served in the National Assembly between 2007 and 2011, said he initiated […]

The movement specifically accused some individuals of engaging in impersonation and attempting to destabilise the party in Enugu State.

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has dismissed claims by opposition politicians that the state is burdened with N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as misleading and inaccurate. Addressing journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Sarah Adi, said critics of the administration had failed to distinguish […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A man reportedly on his way to church was shot dead by suspected gunmen at Fann community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred at about 8 a.m. on Sunday, causing panic in the community. A resident, Erica Dung, who confirmed the […]

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kebbi State has dismissed reports that it has endorsed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kebbi State PDP Chairman, Usman Bello Suru, in a statement on Sunday, said the party remained united and had not […]

Wahab said the state government would sustain intelligence-led operations against individuals whose activities threaten public safety and disrupt movement across the state.

One of the protesters, Saliu Mohammed, claimed that suspected bandits recently abducted 15 residents of the community.

…Nabs Italy-based businessman at Enugu airport with 98 cocaine wraps By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has foiled attempts by suspected drug trafficking syndicates to export 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in 25 phone chargers to Saudi Arabia through a courier company in Lagos. The agency also intercepted another […]

By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Sunday, described John Cardinal Onaiyekan as the “Desmond Tutu of Nigeria.” George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, also urged Onaiyekan not to be distracted by criticisms from FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and some government officials over his comments […]

The fiance of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, has claimed that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State.