The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, says its troops on Monday rescued nine kidnap victims abducted by armed gunmen on March 29 along the Ugheli-Patani axis of the East-West road. Rear Admiral John Okeke,…
13 killed, 2 injured in Kogi auto crash – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Monday that 13 people died while two were injured in an auto crash in Kogi. Mr Samuel Oyedeji, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident…
Lagos residents decry non-implementation of free antenatal, delivery services
Some residents of Lagos have decried the non-implementation of the state government’s free antenatal and child delivery services at some General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency…
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…
My wife has abandoned her duties, gets too involved in church activities, man tells court
A man, Aku Bakari, has dragged his wife, Mary, before a Customary Court in Nyanya, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for allegedly getting too involved in church activities. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the petitioner, who resides…
AFCON 2023: Nigeria, Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, others set for quarter-final clashes
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023 round of 16 fixtures was concluded on Tuesday, paving the way for thrilling quarter-final clashes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight teams advanced to the quarterfinal stage. The…
Police arrest man for allegedly inflicting injuries on ex-wife
The Police in Lagos State have arrested one Olamilekan Morekeji, for allegedly beating his ex-wife, Mary Ololuwa and using stones to inflict injuries on her over their children’s matter. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the…
Accident: FRSC warns motorists against overloading
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, on Sunday reiterated its commitment to prosecute motorists engaging in overloading across the state. The FRSC State Sector Commander, Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, gave the warning while speaking with the News Agency…
NAN MD assures of agency’s commitment to workers’ welfare
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Buki Ponle, says the management of the agency is conscious of the reality of the prevailing times and is ever determined to give succour to its members of staff…
Foundation to partner music industry to sensitise adolescents on ills of pornography
Hope for Second Chance Foundation (HOSEC), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it will engage the music and entertainment industry to sensitise adolescents on ills of exposure to pornographic materials. The Founder of the group, Mrs Ibukunoluwa Otesile, told the News…