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The Taraba State Police Command has paraded 28 suspects arrested for various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, cybercrime, banditry, cattle rustling, criminal conspiracy, and theft. Commissioner of Police David Iloyanomon addressed journalists at the police headquarters in Jalingo and highlighted the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the public, which have resulted…
2 days ago
Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
3 days ago
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a man stabbed by an inspector identified as Taofeek on Saturday at the Skymall shopping mall in Ajah. Lagos police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed on Sunday that the victim is Anosikwa Patrick, “The police officer has been identified as Inspr Taofeek, member…
13 Apr
Men in military uniform who claimed to be Oodua Nation agitators were arrested on Saturday morning, after invading the government secretariat in Ibadan to hijack the Oyo State House of Assembly. It was gathered that the agitators, armed with weapons, hoisted a flag within the Assembly premises. Security personnel within the state secretariat called for…
13 Apr
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites.
11 Apr
The Police in Anambra state said it has begun an investigation into the boat accident that claimed the life of actor Junior Pope on the River Niger on Wednesday afternoon. Police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga, who conveyed the condolences of the Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye to the families of those who lost their lives, further…
4 Apr
Nine persons have been arrested in connection to the killings of six police officers in Ughelli, Delta State. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, dislcosed this on Thursday at a management meeting of the Force. Egbetokun added that the suspects are currently providing the Force with useful information. On Saturday, the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa…
2 Apr
The nine students who were kidnapped along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State have regained their freedom. “All nine of the victims have regained their freedom pls," Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the release of the students in a post on X The students were said to be travelling in a…
28 Mar
Hoodlums attacked and set on fire the Neni Divisional Police station in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering about 30 stormed the area at about 2am on Thursday and destroyed several buildings. READ ALSO: First phase of Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in three years – FG…
28 Mar
The Rivers State Police has arrested 26 suspects for being part of a car snatching ring operating in the State. Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu announced that those arrested also included a juju priest allegedly involved in the gang's activities. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Port Harcourt. “For some time now,…
25 Mar
The deaths from the tragic stampede have increased to seven from the initial four that died during the distribution of Ramadan gifts offered by a philanthropist and businessman in Bauchi to reduce the hardship faced by the people. The Guardian had reported that the stampede led to the death of four people on Sunday while…
21 Mar
The police in Abuja have arrested a pregnant married woman who faked her kidnap and shared the N2 million ransom with her boyfriend. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a statement, said on 11, March 2024, one Chiedozie Ubah of Saburi II Dei-dei, Abuja, reported at Gwagwa division that his pregnant wife Rosemary…
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Napoli are exploring potential replacements for their star forward, Victor Osimhen, who is expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window. Among the potential candidates, Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has caught the attention of the Italian club as a possible replacement for Osimhen. Moffi's outstanding performances in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice…
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Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, has made clear his ambition to move to one of the top six Premier League clubs when the upcoming transfer window opens. The 27-year-old has had a resurgent season with the Foxes under the management of Enzo Maresca, scoring six goals and providing six assists in…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, in what would be his first trip abroad since re-election as the two forge closer ties.
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Montpellier striker Akor Adams remains optimistic about his prospects of earning a spot in Nigeria's Super Eagles squad, despite the fierce competition among the team's forwards. Adams gained attention this year after moving from Norwegian club Lillestrom in a deal worth €4.5 million. The 24-year-old started his Ligue 1 season impressively, scoring seven goals in…
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To encourage voters to turn out in elections, companies in Bengaluru have offered free beers and transportation to voters. President of the hotel association PC Rao told the Bangalore Mirror newspaper, "Different hotels and restaurants will be providing different things to the voters based on their personal call. "While some of these places will provide…
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A key witness in the criminal trial of Donald Trump detailed Thursday how he worked with the former president's personal lawyer to kill a Playboy model's story about a sexual relationship with the Republican.
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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has said he is extending the duration of a special operation launched to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region dubbed Operation Delta Sanity by another 90 days. The special operation which was launched on January 6, 2024 was to combat crude oil theft…
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Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called up 25 players to the camp of Nigeria's U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos, in preparation for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso. This squad selection is part of the lead-up to the third round of the African qualifying series. The list includes a…
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Telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria Airtel, MTN, 9Mobile, and Glo, are proposing an increment of tariff. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday, in a joint statement said the current price control mechanism is not at par with the economic realities. Consequently,…
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Ahead of the Ondo State governorship poll, the National chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has called on aggrieved aspirants of the party to bury their hatchet and work in concert with Governor Lucky Aidatiwa towards his victory. Speaking at the start of the reconciliatory meeting held Thursday at…