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6 Dec
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday ordered the deployment of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to head key zonal commands and the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos. Their deployment was announced in a statement signed by the spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The newly…
28 Nov
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has detained a self-acclaimed licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Chinedu Ngwaka, for alleged fraud of N320 million. The FCID’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP. Aminat Mayegun, confirmed this in a post she shared on her X handle @mayegunAmina on Wednesday. She said that the police received a…
28 Nov
Detectives from the Special Investigations Team (SIT) of the Anti-Fraud Section, Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, have apprehended a licensed Bureau de Change (BDC) operator, Chinedu Ernest Ngwaka, over an alleged N320 million fraud.
26 Aug
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon in Lagos says it has arrested 11 persons over alleged involvement in impersonation and hijacking of imported drugs. READ ALSO:Police arrest three soldiers, NSCDC personnel for hijacking trailer goods The department spokesperson, ASP Aminat Mayegun, confirmed the arrest on Monday in a statement. Mayegun…
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The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for the introduction of the death penalty for drug peddlers, particularly those whose actions result in the death of children. Speaking at the weekend, Adeyeye stressed the need for stricter penalties to deter the sale of…
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Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, under the TSAFTADAJI III-Phase 2, have neutralised another four notorious bandits in Ruwan Kunku, a village along the Gusau-Magami highway in Zamfara State, in continued offensive. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency media expert, that the offensive carried out during the weeklong targeted terrorists responsible for multiple…
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The Police Command in Plateau has commenced enforcement of the third-party motor vehicle insurance policy in the state. Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Jos. Alabo said that the move was in accordance with the directive of…
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My first encounter with Usman Ododo occurred at PRNigeria Centre Abuja in February 2021, exactly four years ago, when he sought strategic communication support for Governor Yahaya Bello’s aspirations. He portrayed a committed and loyal aide, yet I found it peculiar that he never mentioned his own political ambition. It was through our legal adviser…
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Egypt will host a summit of Arab nations on February 27 to discuss "the latest serious developments" concerning the Palestinian territories, its foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The "emergency Arab summit" comes as Egypt has been rallying regional support against US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip…
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The founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has blamed pastors for fueling the greed of gospel singers by celebrating them instead of correcting their ways. He made this statement during Your LoveWorld Season 11, Phase 2, held from February 5 to 7, and later uploaded on the church’s YouTube page on Friday. The 61-year-old…
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Nigeria stunned the competition at the inaugural World Boxing Council (WBC)-Africa Boxing Union (ABU) amateur championship in Lagos, winning 10 of 11 bouts. The tournament, held from Feb. 6 to 8, saw 42 boxers from eight African countries compete. Nigeria’s boxers dominated across all weight categories, securing impressive victories. In the 52kg bout on Saturday,…
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said on Saturday that more federal roads would be tolled to ensure effective infrastructure maintenance. Umahi stated this while inspecting the ongoing construction on the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway. He stated that the Federal Government was leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to improve road infrastructure across Nigeria for socio-economic benefits. According…
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Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a romantic, home‐cooked feast? These curated recipes blend African spices with continental flair, from an appetising starter to a sumptuous main, a delightful dessert, and a refreshing cocktail—all designed to create a delectable, unforgettable evening. Starter: Peppered snails These…