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The Delta State Police Command has received the case of a false kidnap perpetrated by two lovers, aimed to extort ransom from the family of the female partner. Parading the suspects after their arrest, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, in recorded footage shared via X, revealed that …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has appealed to an Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos State not to release Rukayya Dantata’s International Passport. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Dantata was previously ordered to deposit her international passport and other travel documents with the court’s chief …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats created by the defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The 27 lawmakers are loyal to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike who though continues to say he’s still a …

  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, inaugurated the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), urging them to uphold the integrity and credibility of the electoral process. Speaking during the ceremony at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, the Governor emphasised the importance of …

    Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved the State Executive Council, effective immediately. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Enobong Uwah, in Uyo. According to the statement, former commissioners and special advisers have been …

Judge Juan Merchan has sentenced President-elect Donald Trump, to an unconditional discharge in the high-profile hush money case, sparing him jail time, penalties, or probation. Judge Merchan justified the decision, stating, “The only lawful sentence that permits entry of a judgment or conviction without encroaching upon the highest office of …

The British Council continued the celebration of its 80th anniversary in Nigeria with a commemorative event held on December 9, 2024, at its Abuja office, following the launch event earlier in Lagos. The event brought together stakeholders, partners, and distinguished guests to reflect on eight decades of impactful contributions to Nigeria’s …

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday admitted Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu and the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, with a death threat on social media, to a N10 million bond with one surety in like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on …

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed notorious terrorist kingpin Sani Rusu and other terrorists in separate operations in Zamfara State. Head of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to Abdullahi, troops of the Nigerian Army patrolled …

The Police Command in Rivers has said that 18 persons were severely injured in a gas explosion which occurred in Oroazi community in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred in Sunday evening at a gas refilling shop, causing significant damage to nearby buildings. The latest explosion follows a series of gas …