President Tinubu, through Vice President Shettima, expresses deep concern over the frequent tanker explosions in Nigeria. Learn about the government’s commitment to preventing such tragedies and supporting victims in Enugu State. Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply troubled by the alarming frequency of tanker explosions across public roads […]
A daring incident unfolded in Germany when a Hungarian man survived clinging to the exterior of a high-speed Intercity Express (ICE) train, reaching speeds of up to 282 kilometers per hour (172 miles per hour). The 40-year-old Hungarian had taken a cigarette break on a Bavarian train platform when the train doors shut, leaving him […]
The Abia State Police Commissioner has disbanded the Anti-Cultism Unit over unprofessional conduct and demoted Officer Ebuka Okonkwo for public incivility. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has officially disbanded the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command due to cases of unprofessional behavior and mistreatment of the public. According to a press release issued […]
Traditional rulers in Southern Nigeria have called on both the government and citizens to leverage the lessons learned from the challenges of 2024 in order to accelerate the country’s economic recovery. The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) expressed cautious optimism about Nigeria’s prospects for a brighter and more prosperous 2025. In a statement titled […]
In a remarkable show of bravery, the Katsina State Police Command successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt involving 10 passengers at Kwanar Makera, Jibia Local Government Area. This heroic act occurred on December 24, as armed bandits attacked a commercial vehicle along the Katsina-Magama-Jibia road. Swift Police InterventionAccording to ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the command’s spokesperson, the […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reported significant progress in combating crime nationwide in 2024. According to the Force, a total of 30,313 suspects were arrested for various criminal activities, while 1,984 firearms and 23,250 rounds of ammunition were successfully recovered. Additionally, 1,581 kidnapped victims were rescued across the country. This update was shared by […]
The Oyo State Police Command has paraded 15 suspected cultists and armed robbers, showcasing their commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state. The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. Weapons and Evidence Recovered The police recovered a range of dangerous weapons, […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued a ban on firecrackers, also known as “knockouts,” for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations to ensure public safety. In a statement, SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, explained that the ban aims to protect lives and property during the festive period. CP Olatunji […]
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Katsina State Police Command successfully prevented two kidnapping attempts, rescuing a total of 20 victims across two incidents. First Kidnapping Attempt Thwarted in Jibia At approximately 7:00 p.m., police officers responded swiftly to a distress call from the Katsina–Magamar Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area. A group of […]
The Katsina Police Command successfully foiled two separate kidnap attempts in the Jibia and Faskari areas of the state, rescuing a total of 20 victims. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, briefed the press on Sunday, providing details of the incidents. The first incident occurred on December 7, 2024, around 7:00 PM at Kwanar […]
The Katsina State Police Command successfully intercepted an attempted kidnapping, rescuing 14 individuals on Sunday evening in Dan’arau village along the Magama-Jibia Road in Jibia Local Government Area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, armed bandits ambushed two commercial vehicles, opening fire in an attempt to abduct the passengers. […]
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reiterated his administration’s strong commitment to bolstering the security and safety of residents across the state. Speaking at a high-profile meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday with members of the Vigilante Group and Professional Hunters, Governor Ododo underscored that security remains a top priority on his administration’s agenda. […]
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has urged the judiciary to refrain from burning Rivers State by issuing contradictory verdicts on the state. Following a ruling on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Abuja that directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop all payments to the state, the PDP’s presidential candidate in […]