The Nigeria police have released the statement below announcing the recovery of two cars stolen from Netherlands. The police said the cars, a Toyota C-HR (2020 model) and a Toyota RAV4 (2019 model), were “illegally shipped” to Nigeria and found in Lagos and Akwa Ibom respectively. Read the full statement below: The Nigeria Police Force…
In a remarkable effort to promote menstrual hygiene awareness and education, Hon. Alhassan Mohammad Baba, the Technical Adviser on Community Inclusion and Girl Child Development under the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, organized a large scale outreach event for secondary school students in Kano. The…
The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has defended the use of tear gas by its operatives to disperse protesters in Abuja who were calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The incident occurred across several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the Three…
Chibuike Azubuike, the self-styled “Obi of Lagos,” who was arrested in September by police operatives for his alleged involvement in a fraud-related case, has issued a public apology to the Lagos State Government and the Oba of Lagos. Azubuike had earlier stirred controversy after announcing plans to host an Igbo New Yam Festival in the…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged tertiary institutions across the country to introduce compulsory drug testing for both fresh and graduating students as part of their clearance process. The student body said the move would help tackle the growing menace of substance abuse on campuses and promote discipline among undergraduates. NANS President, Olushola…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its affiliate unions from the education sector on Monday declared ‘ no pay, no work’, in response to the Federal Government declaration of ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a result of the ongoing two weeks warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The NLC alongside…
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Bauchi for allegedly removing his sister’s eyes for the purpose of money ritual, according to the Bauchi State Police Command. The suspect, Auwalu Mohammad, elder brother to the victim, Rukayya Mohammad, reportedly committed the crime on October 17 in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. Police statement…
The executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo North Senatorial District have declared that members of the party in the district are united behind Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The party leaders, in a communiqué issued after a meeting — a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent in Ibadan, the state…
In a remarkable display of generosity and community service, the Dr. Nicolas Felix (DNF) Foundation International today organized a Free Fuel Giveaway for residents of Oredo Community in Edo State. The outreach, which took place at Shafa Filling Station, Dawson Junction, Akpakpava Road, Benin City, recorded an impressive turnout of locals who benefited from the…
Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening as a young woman reportedly took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends. The heartbreaking incident was made public by renowned counter-insurgency and security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the case on…