Enugu: Police kill 2, foil kidnap attempt at Ogbeke-Nike

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEnugu: Police kill 2, foil kidnap attempt at Ogbeke-Nike

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 4, 2023

Police Operatives of Enugu State Command has foiled an attempt to kidnap some road users at Ogbeke-Nike, along Ugwogo-Nike/Opi/Nsukka road. According to report the  hoodlums had blocked the road and shot sporadically, before the Operatives, some of whom were on VIPs escort duty, gallantly responded. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, through  the police spokesman,  Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available on Monday said 2 of the miscreants were neutralized on the...

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Court to either invalidate or uphold Tinubu’s election on Wednesday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt to either invalidate or uphold Tinubu’s election on Wednesday

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2023

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will deliver judgment on petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 presidential election on Wednesday, September 6. Tinubu’s election is being challenged in court by his major rivals in the election Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and a less-known political party, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The judgment date was announced in...

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Headies 2023: Rema wins best male artist as best female artist award goes to Ayra Starr

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaHeadies 2023: Rema wins best male artist as best female artist award goes to Ayra Starr

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2023

Mavin Records signees Rema and Ayra Starr, at the 16th Headies Awards, won the ‘best male artist’ and ‘best female artist’ of the year awards, respectively. The annual show that recognise outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry took place on Sunday night at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This year’s show was themed ‘Celebrating African Renaissance.’ Ayra Starr was pitted against Tiwa Savage, Simi and Tems, while Rema...

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Banks to join NLC’s two-day strike beginning on Tuesday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBanks to join NLC’s two-day strike beginning on Tuesday

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2023

The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution Employees, NUBIFIE, has issued a directive to banks and other financial institutions to stay off duty on Tuesday and Wednesday. The directive is contained in a memo signed by the union’s general secretary, Mohammed I. Sheikh. Sheikh explained that the directive complies with the two-day nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, beginning on September 5 and ending on September 6. “The directives is imperative...

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DSS warns Nigerians to desist from ‘subverting national security’

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDSS warns Nigerians to desist from ‘subverting national security’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2023

The Department of State Services, DSS, has raised alarm over plans by some unnamed persons to stage violent protests across the country. In a statement released by its public relations officer, PRO, Peter Afunanya, on Monday, the DSS said the plotted protests aimed to “discredit the federal government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.” According to Afunanya, the plotters are currently mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic-based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned...

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Appeal Court employees get a day break as tribunal delivers judgment on Wednesday

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaAppeal Court employees get a day break as tribunal delivers judgment on Wednesday

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2023

Following the upcoming judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on petitions challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu, the Court of Appeal, Abuja has directed its staff to stay at home on Wednesday (tomorrow). The directive is contained in a memo signed by Oluwaleye David, on behalf of the chief registrar of the court, Umar Bangari. According to the memo, this is “to create a conducive and peaceful atmosphere for the special sitting for...

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Police In Adamawa Arrests 32 Kidnappers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice In Adamawa Arrests 32 Kidnappers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 4, 2023

The Adamawa State Police Command in collaboration with some professional hunters in the state had arrested 32 suspects in connection with kidnapping activities in the state. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the Police Command Spokesman in the state disclosed this Monday while briefing newsmen in Yola. He added that the command also succeeded in dislodging four identified hideouts where the kidnappers normally operate. Nguroje attributed the success recorded by the command to the support received from the...

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Taraba State Government Moves To Track Quackery In Healthcare

HealthNewsNigeriaTaraba State Government Moves To Track Quackery In Healthcare

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 4, 2023

Taraba State government has constituted a special task force that would checkmate quackery in the medical profession in the state. Dr. Bodiya Buma, Commissioner for Health, who disclosed this weekend, said Governor Agbu Kefas has given the ministry a march to checkmate activities of quackery in the profession. He said the task force will comprise only medical professionals, and security agencies to ensure that the state ceases to become a dumping ground for fake drugs....

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Security Issues: Zamfara State Government Closes Eight Cattle Markets

NewsNigeriaSecurity Issues: Zamfara State Government Closes Eight Cattle Markets

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 4, 2023

Zamfara State Government has closed eight cattle markets in five local government areas due to persistent security challenges in the state. The affected cattle markets are, Danjibga and Kunchin Kalgo in Tsafe local government, Bagega and Wuya cattle markets in Anka, Dangulbi and Dansadau in Maru, Dauran in Zurmi and Nasarawar Burkullu in Bukkuyim local government area respectively. The state Commissioner of Information and Culture Mannir Mu’azu Haidara disclosed this in a statement that said...

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DSS Uncovers Plans By Politicians To Stage Violent Protest

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDSS Uncovers Plans By Politicians To Stage Violent Protest

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 4, 2023

The plans for violent protests by some elements in parts of the country have been uncovered by the Department of State Services (DSS). DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, on Monday in a statement said the security outfit uncovered the violent protest which aims to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters. The statement reads in part: “Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilizing...

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