January 5, 2025
Army destroys 20 illegal refineries
The Nigerian Army says its troops have dismantled 20 illegal refineries and arrested 11 crude oil thieves in the Niger Delta area. The Army also said troops seized 190,000 litres of stolen products and destroyed 31 boats used for transporting stolen products. All of these were said in Sunday by Army. The statement said the […]
Aiyedatiwa Declares Three-day Mourning in Honour of Late SSG, Oluwatuyi
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday declared a three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Temitayo Oluwatuyi. The late SSG died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital. He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, December 15, 2024, while travelling to Ibadan and was […]
My Rumoured Defection From APC Fake News, Says el-Rufai
Immediate-past governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has denied the rumour insinuating that he has pitched his political tent with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any other political party as fake news. El-Rufai also threatened legal action against those he called peddlers of fake news. The former governor, who stated this on […]
Osun Youth Advisory Council Chair, Ademola-Sadipe Hails Senator Oyewumi at 65
The Chairman, Youth Advisory Council to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Hon Kunle Ademola-Sadipe has rejoiced with Senator Lere Oyewumi representing Osun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly on the occasion of his birthday. Sadipe in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, noted that Oyewumi’s leadership has been marked by integrity, […]
Mother arrested in FCT for abandoning newborn over financial hardship
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a woman, Khadija Ali, for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby. Ali was reported to have dumped the baby along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape, Abuja. A statement released on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine […]
Biden awards Messi, 18 others Presidential Medal of Freedom
Inter Miami’s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates his first goal during the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 14, 2024. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP) President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to football […]
US President, Biden announces $8bn arms sale to Israel
President Joe Biden of the United States has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to Israel. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a source familiar with the plan said on Saturday that the State Department has officially notified Congress of the proposed sale to support Israel’s long-term security by resupplying stocks of […]
NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin, Nollywood filmmaker over illicit drug shipments
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that its operatives have arrested a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye. According to NDLEA, Elediye was apprehended on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in her mansion in the Okota area of Lagos, following the interception of a truckload of illicit drug […]
Police Kill 2 Kidnap Suspects, Rescue 4 Victims In Imo
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit neutralised two suspects and rescued four kidnapped victims from a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate operating within the state. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Henry Okoye. According to the […]
Police Foil Bandits’ Attacks, Rescue 18 Victims In Katsina
In a commendable display of bravery, the Katsina State Police Command successfully thwarted two separate banditry attacks, rescuing 18 victims and recovering stolen livestock. The incidents, which occurred on January 3, 2025, highlight the ongoing efforts of the Katsina police in maintaining security across the state. According to the Command’s spokesman, Sadiq Abubakar, AK-47-weilding bandits […]