May 9, 2024
Yahoo: EFCC arrests 29 internet fraudsters
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested at the Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja. The anti-graft agency in a statement said their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items seized from the […]
Federal Government Mandates Registration of PoS Operators to Enhance Security
The Federal Government has announced the mandatory registration of Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators nationwide, aiming to bolster security measures and facilitate the apprehension of ransom recipients. Failure to comply with the directive by July 7, 2024, will result in action by security agencies against non-compliant PoS operators. Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji disclosed this at the launch of […]
Flooding: Jigawa Governor, Namadi directs commencement of frontline areas’ embarkment
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi has ordered the immediate commencement of embarkment of frontline areas across the state. Senior special assistant to the Governor on media affairs, Hajiya Zainab Shua’aibu Rabo Ringim disclosed this in a statement issued to DAILY POST. She said the Governor gave the directives to the state ministry of environment […]
Catholic Archdiocese Orders Closure of School After Gunmen Attack
Following a recent attack by unidentified gunmen, the Catholic Archdiocese of Makurdi, Benue State, has issued a directive for the immediate closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School in Adeke, Makurdi. The assault, which occurred late on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, prompted a swift response from personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]
Lagos State Government Launches Discount and Amnesty Program for Building Permits
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a discount and amnesty program designed to incentivize property owners to obtain necessary permits and adhere to building regulations. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, made the announcement during a press briefing marking the first anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. […]
Police Apprehend Eight Suspects Ekiti varsity cultist
According to Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ekiti State Command, the arrest occurred following a distress call received by the Rapid Response Squad. Abutu, speaking on behalf of the state police commissioner, Mr. Adeniran Akinwale, stated that the intervention was prompted by reports of suspected members of the Buccaneer Confraternity Alora […]
Osun Amotekun arrests ex-convict, one other for theft
Two artisans, Toheeb Yekini, 35, and Yekini Sulikaleni, 30, said to be an ex-convict, both from Iwo, Osun State, have been arrested by the operatives of Amotekun corps for alleged burglary and theft. The suspects were reportedly arrested at the Oje Oniyan area of Iwo following a tip-off by the residents, who alerted Amotekun operatives […]
ASUP commends Uzodimma over merging of Imo poly campuses
Imo State Polytechnic chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has applauded the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma for merging the three campuses of the institution to domicile at Omuma in Oru East Local Government Area. The commendation came following the law enacted by the Imo State House of Assembly merging the […]
Abducted editor resigns after newspaper apologises to Gbajabiamila
Abducted editor, Segun Olatunji, has resigned from his position at FirstNews following an apology made by the management of the media house to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.Olatunji, who spent two weeks in detention after he was abducted by military men from his Lagos home on March 15, 2024, said he […]
Anambra arrests eight for N800,000 fraud
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, in collaboration with security operatives, has arrested eight suspects for allegedly extorting over N800,000 from some women in Awka. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the Media Aide to the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, […]