The Federal Government has declared all 256 custodial centers across Nigeria as “red zones” ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. The Controller General of Corrections, Hailey Nababa, issued a statement warning that these centers are critical national assets essential to public safety and national security. The Nigerian Correctional Service has increased…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Rahimat Salaum, for allegedly killing her husband. The arrest was made after receiving credible intelligence, and the suspect was caught attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings in a mini truck. Upon interrogation, Rahimat admitted to killing her husband after a fight between…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Rahimat Salaum, for allegedly killing her husband. The arrest was made after receiving credible intelligence, and the suspect was caught attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings in a mini truck. Upon interrogation, Rahimat admitted to killing her husband after a fight between…
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning with the reported passing of legendary singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, at the age of 72. According to eyewitnesses, Onwenu died on Tuesday night, July 30, 2024, after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli in Lagos. Onwenu had reportedly performed at the birthday…
Gunmen have abducted a former Delta state Commissioner for Technical Education, Joan Onyemaechi. Onyemaechi was abducted on Tuesday at her church along DBS road, Asaba during church service. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident. Two police officers attached to her were shot by the gunmen, killing one in the…
Host nation France, has secured a spot in the Olympic men’s football quarterfinals after topping Group A with three consecutive wins. They will face Argentina, who finished second in Group B, in the quarterfinals. France dominated their group stage matches, beating New Zealand 3-0 with 34 shots on goal. Argentina, meanwhile, secured their spot with…
The Labour Party has accused the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, of demolishing properties belonging to his perceived political enemies. The party also accused the governor of demolishing properties without any compensation. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the governorship candidate of the Labour party in the last governorship election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, also demanded…
Simon Ekpa, a controversial Biafra agitator, has claimed responsibility for the killing of four police operatives in Owerri, Imo State, south-east Nigeria. Gunmen attacked and killed four police operatives along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Aside from the operatives, the hoodlums also shot dead a woman – a Point on Sale…
Staff of the Abia State Hospital Management Board, HMB, Umuahia, on Tuesday staged what they described as a ‘peaceful protest’ to register their displeasure over alleged slash of their May, June and July 2024 salaries. The workers, during the protest, sealed the offices of the Chief Executive of the HMB, Odochi Azubuike, Director of Finance,…
Troops of the Joint Task Force Southeast, code-named “Operation UDO KA” has neutralised two members of the Indigenous People of Biafara (IPOB) and its affiliate Eastern Security Network trying to enforce illegal sit-at-home order in Abia State. The operatives, who were on joint patrol in conjunction with other security agencies such as the Nigerian Navy,…
