The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has impounded a long caravan truck with an in-built tank fully loaded with stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, CSC Afolabi Babawale, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, disclosing that the truck was intercepted in transit around Eleme Flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt, following an intelligence tip-off. According to the CG’S SIS Commander, Commandant AS Dandaura, operatives were swiftly deployed to the crime scene, where they impounded a red-head navy blue container…
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The Ebonyi State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Abakaliki, the state capital, rescuing the victim and recovering two vehicles used in the operation. Police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the incident occurred on March 30, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m. when the command received a distress call about a kidnapping near Mile 50, Abakaliki. Following the alert, operatives were swiftly deployed to track down the suspects. According to the statement, the kidnappers were traced to Tina Nweze Street, Mile 50, Abakaliki, where they were using an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the recent killing of northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, on the alleged inaction of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. In a statement on Monday, the party accused the government of failing to address security concerns in the state, which it claimed led to the tragic incident. The PDP recalled that on February 5, just a month before the attack, operatives of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) staged a public protest in Benin City. During the protest, they passed a vote of no confidence in their commander, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin,…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis will ultimately strengthen them rather than weaken them. Fubara made this remark while hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Addressing the delegation, he encouraged them and his supporters to remain steadfast and trust in God’s plan. “This season represents love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made great sacrifices through your prayers,” he said. “As Christians, we believe…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have called for the immediate resignation of Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo, citing incompetence and failure to resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis. In a joint statement issued on Sunday by James Ezema, CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, and Alhaji Ali Abacha, CNCSOs’ National Secretary, the groups described Minister Adelabu as “a round peg in a square hole,” arguing that he lacks the capacity to manage the nation’s power sector effectively. They pointed to the worsening electricity supply, noting that over 40% of Nigerians remain…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). A statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that the former Senator representing Kwara Central will serve an initial four-year term. According to Onanuga, the appointment took effect on March 11, 2025. Dr. Oloriegbe, who represented Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 9th Senate, holds a Master’s in Coaching and Consultation from the University of Oxford, UK, and HEC, Paris. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, for his alleged involvement in the importation of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old suspect was apprehended on Monday at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki, where he was expecting to receive the latest drug consignment. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja. Babafemi stated that the suspect’s cargo, which arrived in seven large cartons at a logistics company…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on all levels of government to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians, emphasizing the need to alleviate citizens’ suffering in line with Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The appeal was made in a statement by IPAC National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, on Sunday, as the nation marked the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, which signifies the end of the Ramadan fast. Dantalle congratulated Muslims across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and urged them to uphold the virtues of piety, love, tolerance, generosity, and unity in their quest for a…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has declared that the upcoming Anambra State governorship election in November will serve as a test run for the party’s anticipated victory in the 2027 presidential election. Abure made this known on Sunday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, during a forum organized by the party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration (DMI) for aspirants to meet with delegates ahead of the party’s primary election on Saturday. Represented by the party’s National Women Leader, Mrs. Dudu Manuga, Abure emphasized LP’s nationwide growth and readiness for future elections. “We want to use…
A tragic accident involving a petrol tanker has claimed the lives of a woman and her child in Delta State. The incident, which also left several others injured and destroyed properties worth millions of naira, occurred Thursday evening along Ubeji/Egbokodo Road by Ayiri Junction. According to eyewitnesses, the woman was returning home after picking up her child from school when the speeding tanker lost its brakes and veered off the road. The vehicle struck the victims as they stood at a corner, waiting to cross. When contacted, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in…
A 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo, who went to bail his friend from police detention in Asaba, has allegedly died in the custody of the Delta State Police Command. Reports indicate that Obukohwo succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by the police and was pronounced dead on Saturday morning at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, where he was taken for treatment. At the time of filing this report, his remains are still at the hospital, while the policemen who transported him there reportedly fled upon confirmation of his death. Arrest and Alleged Assault Sources claim that operatives of the Rapid…
The Kano State Police Command has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, urged the public to disregard the viral news and refrain from spreading unverified information, misinformation, and hate speech that could incite panic or unrest. “The Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining law and order in the state and ensuring the safety and security of all residents, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds,”…
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has cautioned the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), against accessing statutory allocations or any other funds meant for the state. The group issued the warning in a statement released to the media on Friday following its strategy meeting in Abuja. In the statement, signed by Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, Protem National Coordinator of CP-PDP, the group emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant Ibas the authority to appropriate or disburse funds belonging to Rivers State. Citing Section 120 (3) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), CP-PDP…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied claims of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting he has no intention of joining the ruling party. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made this clarification in a post on X, distancing himself from any association with an APC gathering where his name was mentioned. He emphasized his commitment to issue-based politics, stating that he does not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or political manipulation. “Let me make it unequivocally clear: I do not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or any form of political manipulation. My name…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his 73rd birthday has further motivated him to intensify efforts toward achieving his administration’s objectives for Nigeria. The president made this remark on Friday after attending Jumat prayers at the National Mosque in Abuja. Tinubu said he prayed for God’s protection and blessings, particularly during the Ramadan period, while also seeking peace, stability, and the courage to secure the nation. Addressing questions on how he plans to fulfill his administration’s development agenda, Tinubu emphasized his commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda, vowing to continue working hard to deliver on his promises. Reflecting on his…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that his country will not recognize previously approved military aid from the United States as loans requiring repayment. Zelenskyy made this assertion on Friday while confirming that Kyiv had received a new draft minerals deal from the US. Speaking at a press conference, the Ukrainian leader reiterated that Ukraine is open to negotiations with any Russian representative except President Vladimir Putin. He also emphasized that Kyiv would not accept any agreement that threatens its integration with the European Union. Regarding the US proposal, Zelenskyy stated: “I would like to note that officially, and this…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed claims that former Governor Nasir El-Rufai is a registered member of the party. El-Rufai, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), recently announced his exit from the ruling party, citing a divergence in political direction. Addressing journalists on Friday, SDP’s Assistant National Secretary for the Northwest Zone, Idris Inuwa, clarified that El-Rufai has not undergone the required registration process to become a member of the party. According to Inuwa, neither the Kaduna North Local Government Chapter nor the leadership of Unguwar Sarki ward has any record…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the lynching and burning of seven individuals accused of kidnapping. The incident, which occurred in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, saw an irate mob take justice into their own hands, DAILY POST reports. In a statement, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, condemned the extrajudicial killings, describing the security situation as dire. “With seven people burnt alive in a single day and over 100 others killed in recent…
Remo Land has taken a decisive step towards self-determination by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly, formally requesting the creation of Remo State from the existing Ogun State. This move signifies a shift from the earlier proposal for a Remo-Ijebu State, which did not align with the aspirations of the Remo people, who seek a distinct identity free from ambiguity. Leading the push for statehood, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remo Land, Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, alongside key stakeholders, has presented a compelling case, citing Remo Land’s unique economic, cultural, and historical background. The proposal designates…
A Plateau State High Court has sentenced two individuals, Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang, to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of Chung Bot. Delivering the judgment at the High Court in Jos on Wednesday, Plateau State Chief Judge, Justice David Gwong Mann, found the defendants guilty of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in the case State vs. Thomas Danboyi & Pam Lang (Charge No. PLD/J112C/2010). Mann stated that the offences were punishable under the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria, 1963, which was applicable in Plateau State at the time of the crime. The prosecution team,…