Imo police locate abducted NYSC members’ camp, IED threat delays rescue
The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in the state are believed to be held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the area over fears that the camp has been planted with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, […]
Police arrest 2 women, 7 others for various crimes in Ekiti
The Nigeria Police, Ekiti Command, on Tuesday paraded nine suspects, including two women, for their alleged involvement in various offences of murder, kidnappings, theft, conspiracy and possession of firearms. ASP. Sunday Abutu, the command’s Spokesperson, while parading the suspects before newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, said they were arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad […]
Ondo govt to distribute 3.3m mosquito nets
No fewer than 3.3 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets are to be distributed free to residents of Ondo State, as part of measures by government to prevent malaria. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs Folukemi Aladenola, made the disclosure at a media briefing on insecticide-treated net campaign, on Tuesday in Akure. Aladenola, who said that […]
How military operations is aiding return of economic activities ― N/E women
The North-East Women for Peace and Development has hailed military operations in the region, saying it is boosting economic activities. The group in a press release on Tuesday said that with the pace of military operations, peace and economic development will soon come back to normal. The press release signed by Hajia Amina Adamu said […]
Commercial drivers suspend planned fare hike in Cross River
Unified Commercial Drivers Association (UCDA) in Cross River has suspended its planned fare hike in Calabar. This is contained in a communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting in Calabar on Monday night. The communiqué was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night. The communiqué was signed by Mr Uqua Edet, […]
Court dissolves 4-year-old marriage over threat to life
An Igando Customary Court, Lagos State on Tuesday dissolved the marriage between a 35-year-old trader, Chioma Izu, and her husband, Nwanze, on grounds of threat to life. In his judgment, the court’s President, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye, said it was proper for both parties to go their separate ways since the marriage has broken down irretrievable. […]
