The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, said vehicles with unauthorised tinted glasses contribute to the ubiquitous kidnappings and crimes in the country. Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated this on a live Television programne monitored in Delta state, adding that the Force will soon clamp down on such vehicles. He lamented that every Tom, Dick and…
Akwa Ibom state was thrown in panic following a horrifying attack on Wednesday, during which a police inspector named Osang was beheaded. The incident occurred at the inspector’s private residence between Enen Afaha and Afaha Ube, suburban areas within the Uyo metropolis. Eyewitnesses recounted moments of heavy shooting that led to panic, with residents and…
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, said 13 suspects have been arrested over the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. “Now, we have 13 suspects arrested so far in connection with that incident. And we are sure we are going to get more of these suspects,” Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said “We are…
Almost nine decades after the plane was stolen by Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime, the Italian government has officially returned Ethiopia’s first plane. The official handover of the aircraft, named Tsehay in honour of the princess daughter of Emperor Haile Selassie, was celebrated on Tuesday by the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed. “Today is a day…
Plan to raise shareholder payouts by 4% follows surprise $7.3bn profit in final quarter despite fall in gas prices Shell’s investors can expect another year of growing payouts after the oil company reported better than expected profits of more than $28bn (£22bn) for 2023 in one of its most profitable years on record. Shell’s profits…
Jose Peseiro has expressed confidence in the ability of his two goalkeepers he has in his team Speaking ahead of Super Eagles quarter final match against Angola on Friday, he said he has confidence in Francis Uzoho should Stanley Nwabali fail to recover ahead of Angola clash. He said that Nwabali will undergo a late…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike says his administration won’t leave any stone unturned in the quest to make the nation’s seat of power secure. Bandits and other criminal elements have in recent months held sway in some parts of the FCT, killing and kidnapping others. But Wike told a gathering…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has met with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja, in a bid to secure his support for his preferred successor ahead of PDP primaries Asue Ighodalo. The meeting took place in Abuja, and was attended by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, who came…
Kwara State Government has issued a three-month ultimatum to all substandard and unregistered private schools in the state. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, gave the ultimatum Wednesday in Ilorin, during a meeting with the owners of unregistered private schools across the state. Hajia Modibbo frowned at the…
A recent report by the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) still maintained that more than 18 Nigerians die hourly from TB. Ever since 2017 when the World Health Organisation, WHO, first released a report that 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), there have been efforts to stem the tide. Deputy…
