By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has urged the warring neighboring communities of Bonta in Konshisha Local Government Area, LGA, and Ukpute Oju LGA of the state to sheathe their sword and embrace peace. The lingering crisis between the two communities had in recent time claimed several lives and properties including […]

The people of Umukaonu Umuagu in Abia and sympathisers wailed profusely on Saturday, when the remains of four siblings, who died under mysterious circumstances on Aug. 25, were laid to rest. The deceased, including three males and one female, Kelechi, 12, Sunday, 10, Oluomachi, 8 (female) and Kingsley (3), were children of Mr Ikwunze Chibuzo. […]

The Katsina state Police command says it has arrested five persons suspected to be supplying bandits with petroleum products, in addition to a suspected kidnapper in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, in Katsina. “On Sept 18, 2021, based on […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will soon deploy drones at Seme for effective patrol in checking smuggling activities in the border area. NCS Zone A Coordinator, Modupe Aremu, an Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) of Customs, disclosed this on Monday during a working visit to Seme Border Area Command. According to her, border management […]

Gunmen struck at Ekiti East Local Government Area on Sunday and abducted a would-be couple planning to get married next week, the police said on Monday. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Sunday Abutu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that three persons had been arrested in connection with the abduction. “We learnt that […]