30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community
….Atiku, SOKAPU demand urgent security intervention By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Fresh violence has erupted in Southern Kaduna, with at least 30 people reportedly killed in an overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid fears of further attacks. The attack, which reportedly lasted several […]
DSS alerts Nigerians of plans to bomb public places
***releases emergency response numbers, interactive website By Evelyn Usman The Department of State Services, DSS, has alerted Nigerians of plans by some criminals elements to launch violent attacks on public places, including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons. The planned attacks according to the Service, were to be executed through the use of […]
Police warn cultists against procession in Cross River at yuletide
The Police Command in Cross River has banned all forms of procession ahead of the yuletide celebrations in the state. This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Irene Ugbo, on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital.
Boat operators destroying our nets, Lagos fishermen cry out
A group of fishermen under the aegis of Association of Badagry Fishermen (ABF) has cried out against alleged destructive activities of commercial boat operators on Lagos waterways. ABF Chairman, Sunday Ayedogbon, said on Tuesday in Badagry that the boat operators worked all nights on waterways in contravention of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m as directed […]
Court dissolves 6-year-old marriage over defamation, attempted murder
An Ile-Tuntun Customary Court sitting in Ibadan, has dissolved the six-year-old marriage between one Monsuru Adebayo and his estranged wife, Nafisat, over defamation of character and attempted murder. The President of the court, Chief Henry Agbaje, held that the court would not allow any situation that might lead to bloodshed, hence there need for dissolution […]
Police arraign man, 24, over alleged theft of N240,000
The Police in Ogun State on Tuesday arraigned a 24-year-old man, Ndubuisi Emeka, before an Ota Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing N240,000 belonging to his friend. Emeka, who lives at No. 21 Ifelodun Street, Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, is facing a charge of theft. The Prosecutor, Insp Emmanuel Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed […]
