IGP launches Special Intervention Squad to combat kidnapping in Abuja

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun has stepped up the aggressive posture against kidnapping gangs in Nigeria by setting up a Special Intervention Squad, SIS. The SIS, said IGP Egbetokun, is the Nigeria Police Force’s ‘bold strategy’ to end the menace of kidnappings and killings in the capital city of Abuja. The squad is a team of specially trained mobile police personnel whose mission is to ensure that “every corner of the FCT...

Nigerian honoured with US presidential lifetime achievement award

An explosion, which state authorities described as ‘uncommon’, tore through Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State on Tuesday night at about 7:45 p.m. The explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija area of Ibadan, but it reverberated in various locations in the city. The devastating explosion caused extensive property damage and loss of lives. Governor Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday morning that a preliminary investigation by security forces showed that explosive devices...

Governor Makinde swings into action as ‘uncommon’ explosion rocks Ibadan

An explosion, which state authorities described as ‘uncommon’, tore through Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State on Tuesday night at about 7:45 p.m. The explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija area of Ibadan, but it reverberated in various locations in the city. The devastating explosion caused extensive property damage and loss of lives. No casualty figure has yet to be given by the authorities. Several residents were trapped beneath the rubble...

Amnesty International decries rising insecurity, asks Tinubu to step up

Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of kidnapping for ransom by armed gangs in Nigeria, saying it is a daily occurrence that has left citizens living in constant fear. Amnesty International Nigeria office’s alarm on Monday in a series of posts on X comes on the heels of recent high-profile kidnapping cases across the country as the Nigerian authorities appear to be overwhelmed by the threats. “People in Nigeria are living...

Locals desert village as terrorists attack military camp

In a daring assault, a gang of bandits numbering over 100 targeted a military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari LGA of Katsina State, Nigeria on Sunday night. The sounds of gunshots that reverberated through the village as soldiers and the rebels battled provoked fear and anxiety in locals. One by one, they began to pack up and leave to seek shelter in neighbouring villages while some hid in bushes for as long as the attack...

EKSUTH doctors begin indefinite strike after attack by hoodlums

Activities have been grounded at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH, in densely populated Ado-Ekiti town as a result of an emergency and indefinite strike declared by resident doctors of the hospital following a surprise attack by hoodlums. The hoodlums, in a rush of misplaced rage and grief, attacked the hospital on Monday morning. A letter addressed to the chief medical director of the hospital, Kayode Olabanji by the resident doctors said the mob...

Inflation hits 28.92% as food prices skyrocket

Nigeria’s inflation rate in December 2023 climbed to 28.92 per cent as a halt to petrol subsidies stoked transport costs, pushed up the prices of commodities and the naira weakened against the United States dollar. The December 2023 inflation rate is an increase of 0.72 per cent points from the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in its report on Monday. The rate increased by 7.58 per cent from that recorded in...

AFCON2023: Nigerians disappointed with Super Eagles’ draw against Equatorial Guinea

The Super Eagles dashed the hopes of Nigerians on Sunday for failing to win Equatorial Guinea in their first match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, holding in Cote D’Ivoire. Ivan Salvador opened the scoring for Equatorial Guinea when he pulled a fast one on Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, in the 37th minute. But Napoli’s star Victor Osimhen netted in the 38th minute, levelling the score. The game ended in a stalemate...

Army, police clash over trending “No gree for anybody” slogan

The Nigerian military has urged Nigerians to stand firm against terrorism in 2024. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, director of the Defence Headquarters’ media operations, assured that the military will put in ‘tremendous force’ to tackle insecurity. “We aim to find and destroy the terrorist wherever they may be hiding to ensure their enduring defeat. This would deny the terrorist the ability to terrorise or hurt citizens...

Supreme Court upholds election of 8 governors

In a marathon court session on Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered judgements on petitions seeking to remove eight State governors from office after the 18 March 2023 polls. The governors whose elections are being challenged before the court are Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Abba Yusuf of Kano State, Alex Otti of Abia State; Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State; Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State; Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State; Bassey Otu of Cross...

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