Ahead of the October 1, Independence Day celebration, the FCT Police Command on Monday, September 30, deployed Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel, anti-riot equipment, and visibility policing, among others. The command also announced the diversion around Central Area and Eagle Square during the celebration. A statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP…
For diverse personal reasons, many Nigerians got ‘involved’ in the just concluded United States of America’s 2024 election. They were bold enough to campaign for their preferred candidates, especially Kamala Haris and Donald Trump. While the heat was on, Netizens went to task, throwing funny jabs at Nigeria’s electoral umpire- the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Onu Simeon following a fatal altercation that resulted in the death of Ifeanyi Chukwu at Utako Market, Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident: Our electric bike will crash price of goods and fight climate change – Adekunle Ajasin Varsity….0:00 / 0:00 “On…
As the New Year celebrations came to a close, residents of Ibadan were greeted with a pleasant surprise. Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services, under the leadership of Hon. Dr. Oladeji Ibraheem Salami (DIKKO), announced the Omituntun 2025 New Year Bonus. This exciting offer allows commuters to travel anywhere within Ibadan on Omituntun buses for a…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread claims that a helicopter seen landing in a remote area in a viral video was delivering food or arms to bandits. The video, which recently circulated across social media platforms, shows a white helicopter landing in a bushy terrain surrounded by several individuals. In a statement on…
Another young lady, yet to be identified, was found lifeless and dumped in Ombi 1 community near Mustapha Agwei II State Polytechnic, Lafia. This incident occurs a week after an acclaimed gospel singer killed and dismembered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, in the state. Ombi 1 community, where the lifeless body of the young lady was…
Filling stations belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have increased the pump price of fuel. The product which previously sold for N897 in Abuja, the nation’s capital, currently sells for N1,030. Daily Trust correspondent who visited an NNPC outlet in Maitama observed how motorists queued up to purchase the product amid complaints….
An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby. Sources told The PUNCH that one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of the explosion. “There was an explosion around our area today. I can’t categorically say, it was a case…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels returned to Instagram on Friday, making a bold move by removing her husband, Ned Nwoko’s name from her bio and deleting all pictures featuring him from her page. This change comes just days after the actress deactivated her account last Monday amid rumours that Nwoko was responsible for actress Chika Ike’s…
Some social media users have claimed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an American security agency, has arrested 80 Nigerians who are all from the same ethnic group for criminal activities. On September 13, @NoNonsensezone, an X account, posted a series of tweets containing an excerpt from a CBS report in which Nick Hanna,…