Fuel Scarcity: Civil Servants Calls For Unmask Of Cabals Behind The Problem

Due to unending fuel scarcity across the country, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has called on the Federal Government to unmask alleged cabals behind the act. Dr. Tommy Okon, President of the Association who spoke during the association’s National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Lagos, lamented that the long queues at filling stations are holding the economy down and compounding the suffering, hardship, and difficulties confronting Nigerians, especially workers. He reiterated...

Ekiti Court Sentences 3 to Death for Armed Robbery

In a verdict delivered on Monday, 6 May 2024, an Ekiti State High Court sentenced three men to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts, identified as Oyebanji Sola, 31; Jimoh Azeez, 31; and Ogunlade Babatunde, 28, were found guilty of robbing occupants of a private student hostel located along Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado Ekiti, on 3 October 2018. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, who presided over the case, stated that the prosecution successfully proved the...

FG Denies Plans of Foreign Military Base Move After Concerns Raised By Northern Leaders 

The Nigerian government has refuted claims circulating about the potential relocation of a foreign military base to Nigerian soil. This comes after an open letter by Prof. Attahiru Jega, an ex-chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other prominent northerners, on 4th May 2024, raised concerns about secret plans to relocate foreign troops to the country. “It is important to clearly state that there are only dangers and no gains from such military...

Niger Authorities Capture High-Profile Nigerian Terrorist Kachallah Mai

In a major development for regional security, the Niger Republic military announced on Monday, 6 May 2024, the capture of Kachallah Mai Daji, a prominent figure in Nigerian terror groups. Details surrounding the operation remain scarce, but officials in Niamey confirmed Daji’s apprehension. Security analyst Zagazola Makama described Daji as a terroriser responsible for a decade of devastation across northeastern Nigeria. Daji reportedly plagued villages bordering Niger, striking fear into communities like Tozai, Sabon Garin...

Anambra Lawyer Cries Out To Police IG, Alleges Corruption At SCID Awka

Petitions against “brazen act of corruption and human rights abuse” going on at the SCID Awka under the watch of  Mr Fakorade Awka-based lawyer, Mr Richard Okonkwo, has called on the Nigerian Police authority to beam searchlight on the activities of a Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID Awka, Mr Akin Fakorade in order to bring sanity and professionalism back to the department that will ensure safety of...

Anambra Police Arrests 7 Suspected Cultists, Declares Baby Wanted

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested no fewer than seven persons for suspected cultism and armed robbery in the State. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen. According to him, the gang members were arrested at about 10.pm on Friday when the officers swooped on them. He said a cut-size double barrel gun, one tricycle without a reg number, and some hard drugs...

Synod: Anglican Church knocks Tinubu over hardship

…Urges President to release Kanu, IPOB leader The Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop, Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim has described the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as one bereft of the necessary values for the economy. Archbishop Ibezim who spoke in Awka yesterday while reading the Archbishop’s Charge during the 2nd Session of the 13th Synod of the Diocese called on Tinubu to overhaul his economic...

Kebbi Governor Threatens Bandit Informants With Death Penalty

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has taken a hardline approach towards those who collaborate with bandits terrorising the region. During a visit to Tudun Bichi village, a community heavily impacted by bandit attacks, Governor Idris declared his intention to swiftly sign the death warrant of anyone convicted of providing information to bandits. “The activities of informants defy all norms and religious doctrines. Just for a pittance, some miscreants will provide valuable information to bandits...

Katsina Governor Accuses Officials, Security Forces of Profiting from Banditry

Dikko Radda, Governor of Katsina State, a region heavily impacted by banditry, has levied serious accusations against government officials and security personnel. In a recent interview on Channels Television, Governor Radda claimed that for some, banditry has morphed into a “business venture”. “Now it (referring to banditry) has turned into a business venture for the criminals, some people who are in government, some people who are in security outfits, and some people who are responsible...

100 Days In Office: Kogi Commissioner Eulogizes Gov Ododo Over Achievements

Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications has lauded Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over his achievements in 100 days in office as the Executive Governor of Kogi State. Fanwo disclosed this on Sunday in a congratulatory message while addressing journalists in Lokoja. The Commissioner described Ododo as a great achiever who hit the ground running on 27th January, 2024 after his landslide victory in the November 11th Gubernatorial Election, stressing that...

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