The Police headquarters in Abuja on Thursday said it has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. In a bid to enhance national security and curb criminal activities facilitated by the misuse…
Police release arrested LP National Chairman
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Julius Abure, who was arrested by operatives of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of Zone 5, Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday evening has been released. Abure was…
Gov Eno pledges support for wife’s pet project, GIFA
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged his commitment to ensuring the optimum success of the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), a pet project of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The Governor was among several dignitaries at…
NAQS begins clampdown on food hoarders, smugglers
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service(NAQS) has commenced a nationwide clampdown on the smuggling and hoarding of agricultural commodities in a move to stabilise food prices. The agency, which is responsible for regulating the handling of agricultural products in Nigeria, said…
Aiyedatiwa declares 2-day holiday for Akeredolu’s funeral
The Ondo State governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, has declared Thursday, February 22nd, and Friday, February 23rd, 2024, as public holidays in the state. The holidays, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, is…
Despite FG’s clampdown: dollar hits N1,900; pound, N2,250
The naira Tuesday slid further at the parallel market in spite of the clampdown the federal government ordered on foreign exchange market speculators. Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs were raided in Abuja, Lagos and Kano and some operators were arrested.…
Fire razes shops in Anambra market
A midnight fire outbreak has razed no fewer than four shops at the Nkwo Market, Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eyewitnesses said the fire was ignited by a suspected power surge and raged for several…
NAF troops arrest notorious kidnapper in Kano
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its troops deployed at Durbunde in Takai Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State have arrested one Isah Abdul, a 35-year-old high-profile kidnapper. Director of Public Relations and Information Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet,…
9 dead, 7 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway crash
Nine persons have been reported killed in a road crash at Kere Town in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The sad accident, which occurred on Tuesday along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, also saw seven injured persons. The spokesperson…
Police arrest 4 for alleged armed robbery in Kaduna
The police in Kaduna have arrested four suspects for alleged armed robbery in the state. The spokesman of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Tuesday, that the suspects allegedly terrorised some…