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Arrest 3 suspects, recover 2 vehicles The Police Command in Cross River State has rescued a former staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shortly after her abduction at her residence in Calabar on Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, Irene Ugbo who gave the confirmation on Sunday, said the …

Police in Cross River State on Sunday arrested a fleeing suspect in Saturday’s abduction of a former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) employee, Mrs Caroline Bassey. The suspect was hiding in the ceiling of his girlfriend’s house in Calabar when he was arrested after being tracked by the police. According …

Court of Appeal President, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem (centre) In its most scathing attack yet on the judiciary regarding the conduct of election petitions, especially the cases being appealed, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has conquered the court and is …

The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Friday ordered the arrest of Chairman/CEO of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Cletus Ibeto. This action was prompted by his alleged failure to appear in court to face trial on charges relating to a N4.8 bn fraud.   Justice Ismail Ijelu issued …

The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume  said he can advise the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio because he is older and more experienced in senate issues. Ndume stated this in an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday. He said,  “I’m older than Akpabio and can advise him on …

President/CEO of Sunora Foods, Charles Eghobamien, and Governor Obaseki with the MOU to invest US$100 million in oil palm value chain and other crops in Edo.   The President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunora Foods Mr Charles Eghobamien, has revealed plans by his company to invest US$100 million in …

Eko Bridge   The Lagos State Government on Friday announced closure of the popular Eko Bridge for two days for repair. A statement issued by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, said the motoring public is hereby informed of the need to carry out emergency repairs on Eko Bridge, …

Benue State University, Markudi The management of the Benue State University (BSU) has explained why it suspended the 200 to 600 level students of its College of Health Sciences. Recall that the school has reportedly suspended all the 200 to 600 level medical students for staging a protest in front …

A student of Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State, Treasure Ayuba, has regained freedom after over two years in captivity. Recall that 121 students of the school were abducted when gunmen invaded the school located at Maraban Damishi, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on July 5, 2021. …

Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully foiled an imminent attack on Kano by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the troops of the 3 …