LASTMA warns truck drivers against roadside parking
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, on Thursday, warned truck drivers against parking on roadsides in the state. LASTMA General Manager, Bakare Oki, gave the warning during a courtesy visit of the management of Viju Industries Nigeria Limited to the…
Senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers
The Senate, on Thursday, approved the death penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…