Police arrest two, recover three firearms in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered three locally fabricated firearms in separate operations across the state. The command said the operations were part of sustained intelligence-led policing and proactive patrols aimed at preventing crime, curbing the circulation of illegal firearms and dismantling criminal networks threatening […]
Upper Iweka under bridge: How Police sacked criminals, mounted extortion checkpoints, by motorists, commuters
In Onitsha, the Upper Iweka flyover bridge on the busy Onitsha-Awka express road used to be a notorious spot in the commercial capital of Anambra State. It was dreaded for the criminal activities that happened there, including violent armed robbery.
600-year-old treaty resonates as Edo community marks Ubete Day
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The ancient Igarra Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State came alive last weekend as its sons and daughters gathered for a historic celebration that has set the tone for a new era of unity and development. The traditional ruler, Otaru of Igarra/Akuku land, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II, his […]
Hundreds of vulnerable Rivers residents defy rain for free food
By Daniel Abia Hundreds of the most vulnerable people in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, defied an early morning rain on Sunday to queue up for a free food package distributed by the One Love Movement, aimed at alleviating their hunger. Some of the beneficiaries suspended their church services to participate in the gesture, while others working […]
How terrorists abducted Kwara emir’s wives, children
“During the attack, part of the palace was set ablaze, while ten people were abducted and taken to an unknown destination”
My secret battle with cancer – Pastor Oritsejafor
Oritsejafor said his public smile during months of private agony was a deliberate act of his faith in God and to help the less privileged.
