Cleric’s Twins Regain Freedom From Kidnappers in Oyo

The kidnapped twins of a popular Ibadan-based cleric, Shelkh Taofeek Akewugbagold, were on Sunday released to their father at about 5.30 am by their abductors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  reports that the twins were kidnapped at gunpoint at their father’s residence at Abatakan, Ojoo area of Ibadan at about 8 pm on April  25. Akewugbagold, who confirmed the release on his Facebook page on Sunday, said he took custody of the twins near...

Many feared Killed as Tiv, Ichen Clash in Donga , Taraba State

Amid lockdown,  many people were reportedly killed as several houses and shops set ablaze when  Tivs and Ichen clashed at Mararaba Baissa in Donga  Local Government Area of  Taraba state, security sources have said. Reports say that the crisis erupted between the two rival communities over a land dispute, ‘’ you know there has been a lingering crisis between the two warring tribes over land and chieftaincy disputes, but the issue got bad on Thursday....

Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Recover Stolen Crude Oil in N/Delta

The troops of Operation Delta Safe have rescued many kidnapped victims, uncovered illegal refineries and recovered arms and stolen crude oil in the Niger Delta region, the Defence Headquarters said on Tuesday. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Enenche said the troops of Sector 2 while on routine patrol at Nembe Owelesu, Bayelsa encountered sea robbers at Abuja Open Water-Nembe who escaped into the creeks. He...

COVID- 19: Zamfara Pardons 32 Inmates

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Tuesday, pardoned 32 inmates in Gusau Correctional Center as part of efforts to decongest prisons in the state. Bello said that the gesture was also to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state. The governor, represented by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Nura Ibrahim said that those pardoned were selected based on their responses to training and behavioral change while serving their jail terms....

Police nab woman for Allegedly Stabbing Mother-in-Law to Death in Niger

The Police Command in Niger have arrested one Fatima Sani, 37 of Gobirawa village in Mashegu Local Government Area for allegedly stabbing her mother-in-law to death. The Commissioner of police in the state, Alhaji Adamu Usman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday. Usman said that the suspect had a misunderstanding with her husband, Sani Umaru, on April 23 which resulted to divorce. The suspect alleged that her mother-in-law,...

Convid-19: NMA threatens to Withdraw Services Over Alleged Police Harassment

The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has demanded appropriate disciplinary action against a police Inspector who allegedly assaulted a medical doctor in Kaduna on April 23. A statement by the association’s Chairman, Dr. Stephen Kache, issued in Kaduna on Monday, said the medical doctor was on legitimate duty and had valid identification when he was allegedly assaulted. It added that the affected doctor had sustained bruises and was responding to treatment....

DSS Denies Invading Former Edo CoS Residence

The Directorate of State Service (DSS) in Edo has denied invading the residence or arresting anyone associated with Chief Taiwo Akerele, former Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo. Mr Sheikh Waziri, DSS Director in Edo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday, that no operative of the service invaded the residence of Akerele on Sunday. There were reports in Benin that the operatives had arrested one Jaspa...

Oyo to ensure Safe Return of Girl Put Up for Sale in Lebanon — Official

The Oyo State Government has pledged to ensure the safe return of an indigene of the state identified as Peace Ufuoma Busari who was recently put up for sale on the internet in Lebanon for $1000. The government’s pledge was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan by Mrs. Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA)  on Diaspora to Gov. Seyi Makinde. Sarumi-Aliyu said the state was liaising with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)...

Oyo Records 191 Fire Incidents in 2 Months

The Oyo State Fire Service says a total of 191 fire incidents occurred in the state between January and February alone. The Chief Fire Officer of the state, Mr. Moshood Adewuyi, said this in Ibadan while addressing newsmen. He appealed to residents of the state to be cautious in the handling of cooking and electrical appliances to minimise incessant fire disasters. ”In many instances, the carelessness of our people gave room for avoidable fire disasters....

Man Hacks Father, 70, to Death in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the alleged killing of Mr. Godwin Ezeofor, 70, by his 37-year-old son, Chigorom Ezeofor, with an ax. The state Police Spokesman, Mr. Haruna Mohammed, said in a statement in Awka on Saturday that the police would soon unravel the circumstances that led to the killing. Mohammed said that the incident occurred at about 8:00 a.m. at Umuezegoro Kindred, Unuchiana village, Ekwulobia, Aguata Local...

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com