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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Bolaji Olugbenga, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station. CSP Olugbenga reportedly collapsed in his office on Thursday evening and was later pronounced dead. Confirming the report, the Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Benjamin Hundeyin, during a press briefing on Friday night did not provide specific details about the officer or the circumstances surrounding his death. Reports indicate that the DPO collapsed in his office and passed away before he could be transported to a hospital on Thursday night.…
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has confirmed the killing of two persons over cult-related matters. The commissioner confirmed the killings during a press conference on Friday, at the police headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo. The incidents, the commissioner noted, occurred in a clash between rival cult groups in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The victims, identified as Paul Eyo and Ekpe, were killed in a bloody confrontation. It was gathered that Paul Eyo, suspected to be a member of one of the cult groups involved, was killed, while Ekpe, the principal…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has explained the arrest and detention of the Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, in an uncompleted building with a married woman. The board’s Director General, Dr Abba Sufi, confirmed the arrest of Sankara with the married woman on Friday evening. He said the arrest was made possible through intelligent tracking after receiving a series of complaints of his nefarious acts with the married woman by her husband’s younger brother. He said “Yes it is true we have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner, with a married woman in an uncompleted…
Influential northern leaders have initiated efforts to convince former President Goodluck Jonathan to enter the 2027 presidential race, presenting a significant challenge to Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as dissatisfaction with his leadership continues to grow. According to sources as per PoliticsNigeria, a governor from the North East and a retired general from the North West are leading this campaign. Their argument hinges on the 1999 Constitution, which permits a maximum of two four-year terms for presidents, making Jonathan an appealing candidate since he is eligible for only one more term, having previously served as president. Jonathan’s extensive experience, proven leadership…
The death toll in the recent petrol tanker explosion which occurred on Tuesday has exceeded 70. This is according to Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendent Lawan Adam, in a statement on Friday, noted that 70 others were still critically injured in different hospitals. He said, “The death toll in the petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA has risen to 170. The police spokesman noted that the injured were receiving intensive care at the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, Bauchi State, Nguru, Yobe State and Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State. Other hospitals where injured people are…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee for the implementation of cashless tolling system for Abuja-Keffi Highway, and dualisation of Keffi-Akwanga-Markurdi road. The inauguration was done by the Minister of works, David Umahi, who also faked them to submit a report within two weeks. The minister speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja on Friday, stated that the cashless tolling system was a strategic programme under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) aimed at promoting a strong and sustainable transportation ecosystem. He said “This is one of the cardinal strategies of President Bola Ahmed…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has promised to pay N85,000 minimum wage to the workers in the state. He stated this when he met with the state labour leaders on Friday. Before then, the Rivers State chief executive officer had met with members of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by His Majesty King Chike Anderson Worlu. Fubara, started this on his X handle where he appreciated the support of the royal fathers in his drive to lift the state. Fubara tweeted; “Grateful for the visit from the esteemed Rivers State Council Of Traditional Rulers, led by…
Data released by the World Bank reveals that over 129 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty. The World Bank made this statement in its recently published Nigeria Development Update report. According to the global institution, rising headline inflation has driven millions of Nigerians into hunger. As a result, the official percentage of Nigerians living in poverty has increased from 40.1% in 2018 to 56% in 2024. It said, “With growth proving too slow to outpace inflation, poverty has risen sharply. Since 2018, the share of Nigerians living below the national poverty line is estimated to have risen sharply from…
The Ministry of Defence will soon establish a Joint Military Command Centre in the North West code-named ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’, as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address the security challenges confronting the region. The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, disclosed this on Thursday when he visited the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House as part of his working tour of the North-West Zone. The visit was aimed at finalising preparations for the official launch of ‘Operation Fansan Yamma ‘, a joint military theatre Command established by the Defence Headquarters to tackle insecurity in the…
Actress Halima Abubakar has been suspended by Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, over what it described as professional misconduct. The AGN said Abubakar’s “involvement in slandering Nollywood” was uncovered after two years of secret investigation. Announcing her suspension in a statement on Friday, the Guild stated that other female members on the watch-list, especially over the recent release of names of persons purported to have had dealings with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, are being investigated by the secret panel. The Guild said it found the actress “guilty of spreading false information about fellow colleagues, associates, and patrons, including allegations…
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