Police Rescue Day-Old Baby Abandoned in Bush, Arrest Mother

NewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Day-Old Baby Abandoned in Bush, Arrest Mother

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a one-day-old baby abandoned in a bush and arrested the mother, Khadija Ali, who allegedly dumped the child after being deserted by her husband. In a statement released on Sunday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the baby was found near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape. She said, “The FCT Police Command informs the public of the recovery of a...

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NAF Acquires 12 New Aircraft, Plans Delivery of 50 More by 2026

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Acquires 12 New Aircraft, Plans Delivery of 50 More by 2026

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of 12 additional aircraft aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, announced this during a parley with NAF veterans in Kaduna on Saturday. Represented by the Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal Idi Sani, the Air Chief stated that the newly acquired platforms include two King Air 360i light transport aircraft, four T-129 ATAK helicopters,...

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Nathaniel Bassey to Perform at Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNathaniel Bassey to Perform at Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

Renowned Nigerian gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey is set to minister at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast for Donald Trump in Washington DC. Trump, who emerged victorious in the November 2024 United States presidential election, will be sworn in on 20th January 2025. Bassey announced his participation in a social media post on Saturday, inviting believers to join in the spiritual event. “Let us raise a sound in America and let the King of Glory come...

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NSA: 2025 Will Be A Tough Year for Terrorists in Nigeria

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNSA: 2025 Will Be A Tough Year for Terrorists in Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 2025

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has promised Nigerians a stronger and more proactive approach to fighting terrorism, violent extremism, and organised crime this year. Speaking through the Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Maj. Gen. Adamu Laka, Ribadu unveiled plans for enhanced collaboration and innovative strategies to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges. He highlighted the operationalisation of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell as a major step forward in addressing kidnapping and related crimes. “Looking to...

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Catholic Priest in Imo State Arrested Over Fatal Shooting in Church

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Priest in Imo State Arrested Over Fatal Shooting in Church

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 2025

…Police Begin Investigation The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Catholic priest, Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the alleged murder of a boy at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident took place on 31 December 2024 when the boy reportedly set off fireworks within the church premises. According to reports, the priest allegedly shot the boy during the incident. Speaking to...

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Group Endorses Intersociety’s Reports on Human Rights Abuses in South-East

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGroup Endorses Intersociety’s Reports on Human Rights Abuses in South-East

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 1, 2025

A group of 27 international experts and advocates has backed two comprehensive reports released by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) detailing widespread atrocities in Eastern Nigeria. The reports, unveiled on 22 December 2024 in Enugu, highlight a “warzone situation” in the South-East between August 2015 and December 2024. The reports, titled “Ocean of Innocent Blood Flowing in Eastern Nigeria” (282 pages) and “Human Rights Made in Nigeria” (154 pages),...

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2025 Will Be Brighter, Tinubu Assures Nigerians in New Year Message

NewsNigeriaPolitics2025 Will Be Brighter, Tinubu Assures Nigerians in New Year Message

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 1, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of a brighter and more prosperous 2025 in his New Year message to the nation. Highlighting the government’s achievements in 2024, including economic growth and improved fiscal indicators, the president pledged renewed efforts to address pressing challenges such as inflation and the high cost of living. He emphasised plans to lower food and drug prices, enhance credit access, and foster national unity through ethical reforms and youth inclusiveness...

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Ministry Issues Travel Advisory for Nigerians Planning to Visit Australia

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinistry Issues Travel Advisory for Nigerians Planning to Visit Australia

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 1, 2025

Nigerians planning trips to Australia have been advised to stay alert due to rising cases of discrimination and harassment in certain cities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday, 31 December 2024, expressed concerns about increasing incidents of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes in the country. The ministry pointed to a troubling incident in early December in Woollahra, a Sydney suburb, where a car was torched, and anti-Israel graffiti was sprayed on...

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Over 10,000 Terrorists Eliminated as Military Highlights 2024 Successes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOver 10,000 Terrorists Eliminated as Military Highlights 2024 Successes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 1, 2025

The Defence Headquarters has announced that the Nigerian Armed Forces killed 10,937 terrorists, arrested 12,538 suspects, and rescued 7,063 kidnapped hostages across various operations in 2024. The comprehensive year-end briefing was delivered on Tuesday, 31 December 2024 by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, in Abuja. Buba disclosed that the military’s operations significantly degraded the operational and fighting capabilities of terrorist groups. “During the course of the year, troops eliminated over a...

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Terrorism: Court Grants EFCC’s Request to Freeze 24 Bank Accounts

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTerrorism: Court Grants EFCC’s Request to Freeze 24 Bank Accounts

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 31, 2024

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze 24 bank accounts over allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite approved the EFCC’s ex parte motion, allowing the accounts to be frozen for 90 days pending the conclusion of investigations. The motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1897/V/2024, was filed by EFCC counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, and moved in court by Martha Babatunde. Mr Iheanacho told...

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