The Borno State Police Command, on Friday, said it has re-arrested a wanted convict, 28-year-old Kyari Kur, a.k.a. Henry. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said Kyari Kur was serving a jail…
Plateau Govt distributes motorcycles, raincoats to security agencies
Plateau State government has distributed over 100 motorcycles, raincoats and rain boots to various security agencies in the state to tackle insecurity. The distribution of motorcycles is part of the state government’s efforts to enhance security and protect farmers and…
Quarantine service begins clampdown on food smugglers, hoarders
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, on Monday, joined in clamping down on hoarders and smugglers of food items and other agricultural produce, as it announced the deployment of more officers to Nigeria’s land and sea borders. It said the move…
Police arrests mechanic for stealing customer’s car
A 54-year-old mechanic, Abisodun Ilori, has been arrested for car theft in the Isheri-Oshun area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online learnt that Ilori’s arrest followed the complaints by a resident in the area about his missing Nissan Xterra. It was…
Lassa Fever: Lagos Places 63 under surveillance
The Lagos State government has placed 63 people under surveillance over fears that they may have been infected by a Lassa Fever patient. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement…
Anambra explains low-flying helicopters on election day
The Anambra State government has said that as part of the effort to ensure a free and fair election on Saturday, March 9, the Nigerian Air Force will deploy some of its helicopters to conduct surveillance across the country. Commissioner…