A Seattle woman was robbed of her hijab at knifepoint near the University of Washington campus Monday morning. Officers responded to a report that a woman was approached from behind and placed in a “chokehold” by a man displaying a…
Tinubu condemns killing of traditional rulers, orders swift action to rescue kidnapped pupils in Ekiti State
In a somber response to the tragic events unfolding in Ekiti State, President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the killing of two esteemed traditional rulers. The victims, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun…
Police intensify rescue operations for abducted Abuja sisters -FPRO
Following the abduction of six young girls in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigeria Police Force said it is intensifying plans to rescue the victims. The force also assured Nigerians that plans are ongoing to…
Taraba gov pardons 31 inmates
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Monday, announced clemency for 31 inmates in the spirit of the New Year celebration. In a state broadcast monitored by our correspondent, Kefas said, “As we usher in the dawn of a new…
South-East does not want war, secession – Umahi
Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, says the South-East geopolitical zone does not want war, adding that the region also does not want to leave Nigeria. Umahi, who is also the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, stated this on…
Family of woman stabbed to death by soldier seeks justice (Punch)
The children of a vegetable seller in Ede, Osun State, Iyabo Olukunle, who was stabbed to death by a soldier on January 2, 2020, have demanded compensation. Since the incident happened, the children said they had not been contacted by…
Trump halts work at string of departments after $5bn border wall demand rejected (Independent)
The US government has been forced into a partial shutdown after Democrats refused to meet Donald Trump’s demands for five billion dollars to start erecting a wall on the Mexico border. The White House halted work at a string of…
Businessman demands justice as land grabbers kill son (Punch)
A Lagos-based businessman, Sunday Omojola, has asked the police to investigate the murder of his son and ensure that those responsible are brought to book. Sunday, in a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, urged the police to…