Benue Killings: 2Baba calls for urgent action, says ‘we can’t pretend anymore’
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has condemned the continued killings in Benue State, describing the attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area as unacceptable. The Benue-born singer spoke on Wednesday during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by suspected armed herders. The visit came weeks after […]
My daughter is still alive, trapped, Ondo flood victim’s father says
Dayo Johnson – Akure Joshe Boluwaji, the father of the 25-year-old final year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Doyin Boluwaji drowned by flood Wednesday said his daughter is still alive and will still come back home. He begged the state government to help bring back her daughter from wherever she was trapped. Yesterday […]
Three arrested for ritual money-making in Katsina
By Bashir Bello – Katsina Not fewer than three persons have been arrested for ritual money-making in Katsina State. Spokesperson of the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Anas A Gezawa said the trio were arrested after duping one Mr Chinedu Onojo with the intent of doubling his money by rituals means. Gezawa confirmed the development […]
Massive Kidnappings: Police assure public safety, says don’t panic
The Nigeria Police Force has on Thursday assured the residents of FCT and its environs not to panic as the Force is working tirelessly to ensure all kidnapped victims are released. In a press statement published on Thursday, the Police said it is embarking on an exercise which is in collaboration with other security agents. […]
One dead, seven injured in Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway accident
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta One person was confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota bus and a Fiat Van around Babcock University on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway. The spokesperson of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Mr Babatunde AKIN BIYI confirmed the incident to our Correspondent in Abeokuta on […]
Police arrest two men for stealing ram in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command said it has arrested two middle-aged men identified as Shina Kolawole and Taoreed Oladimeji for allegedly stealing two rams at Onikolobo in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects were arrested on October 6, 2019, at popular […]
Nigeria Police organises workshop to rebrand image, leverage new media
By Rasheed Sobowale The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday commences a 4-Day capacity building workshop for Police Public Relations Officers to strategise on how to rebrand the public perception of the police. Speaking at the event which was held at Awka, Anambra State, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed A. Adamu, said the workshop […]
Trader in court for allegedly biting man’s ear
A 27-year-old trader, Jamiu Fagbemi, on Monday appeared in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly biting a man’s ear.
Court remands a man for defiling neighbour’s daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday remanded a 42-year-old man, Bola Isiaka, in Kirikiri Prison for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s daughter.
Court remands labourer for allegedly defiling 7-year-old boy
An Upper Area Court in Mpape, Abuja, on Monday ordered that a 28-year-old man, Abubakar Umar, who allegedly defiled a seven-year-old boy, be remanded in a correctional centre.
Bandits release day-old baby, 14 women in Katsina
By Bashir Bello – Katsina A day old baby girl, 14 other women were reportedly released by armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The victims were said to have been abducted from Mallamawa village in Jibia area of the state. Speaking while receiving the victims, Governor Aminu Bello Masari said […]
