Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Victor Cletus, for allegedly defrauding and sexually assaulting a young woman under the guise of being a medical doctor. It was gathered that the suspect, who pretended to be a surgeon, is actually a cleaner at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo,…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy will resume from January 2, 2026, citing a surge in vehicle-related crimes. In a statement issued on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police public relations officer (PPRO), said the decision “follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a courtesy visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his Abuja residence on Saturday. This marked their first publicised meeting since Jonathan returned from an election observation assignment in Guinea-Bissau. Atiku shared photographs from the visit on his social media pages on Sunday, describing the engagement as a pleasant…
The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its renewed commitment to job creation and youth empowerment through the planned $220 million investment aimed at creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians. This commendation follows the Federal Government’s recent announcement declaring open the applications portal for the Nigeria Jubilee…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2025. The electoral body said the exercise will commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas. In a memo dated November 20, 2024, sighted by TheCable, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission’s secretary, asked…
A tragic incident occurred in Afio village, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, where a 19-year-old boy, identified as Sunday Moses, was found dead after allegedly hanging himself from a tree. Moses’ lifeless body was discovered in a secluded rocky area of the village. Reports indicate that the secondary school leaver had earlier informed…
The Labour Party has demanded the immediate release of Ceekay Igara, its National Vice Chairman for the South-East, who was arrested by police in Aba on alleged orders from Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. The party’s Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, expressed the party’s shock at the arrest, which occurred while Igara was in a…
The Nigerian government on Monday, December 16, 2024, renamed the University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada to Yakubu Gowon University. This was disclosed by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, culture and tourism after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. The meeting was presided over by President Bola Tinubu. According to the minister, the…
The Rivers State Police Command has said online reports of riots in parts of the state and an attack on the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are false. Recall that the social media was awash with reports that some aggrieved persons had set fire to the residents of the…
A Russian military plane crashed on Tuesday during a test flight after repair work, the defence ministry said. TASS state news agency reported seven people were on board at the time of the crash and it was unknown whether they survived. “Today in the Ivanovo region, during a test flight following repairs, an AN-22 military…
