Written by The Enugu State Command has confirmed the rescue of passengers who were kidnapped at the Amechi-Idodo axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki federal highway. It was gathered that the gunmen suspected to be herdsmen abducted the passengers on Tuesday, 16th July 2024. The victims, who were reported to be students from tertiary institutions in Ebonyi State, were travelling in … Continue reading “Security operatives rescue 13 passengers kidnapped along Enugu-Abakaliki road, three missing”
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voter register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections. The interim injunction was delivered following a motion ex-parte by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The … Continue reading “Court bars INEC from releasing voters register for Rivers local government election”
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has announced a significant decline in the country’s crime rate. Speaking to State House reporters after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, alongside Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, the IGP highlighted the president’s directive for continued collaboration among security agencies to minimize crime. Egbetokun credited the decrease in crime to … Continue reading “Crime rate is declining in Nigeria – IGP Egbetokun”
Bruce Springsteen has officially entered the elite “triple comma club,” as Forbes reports his net worth now exceeds $1 billion. The renowned magazine, known for tracking celebrity fortunes, reveals that Springsteen’s wealth has surged to $1.1 billion, marking his official entry into billionaire status. This significant financial milestone is attributed to several strategic business moves by … Continue reading “Rock singer Bruce Springsteen declared a billionaire by Forbes”
The Bayelsa State Government has urged security agencies in the state to ensure the prompt arrest and prosecution of the culprits involved in the murder of a final-year student of the state-owned Niger Delta University, Francis Paleowei in Amassoma, the institutions host community. The 400-level student of Sociology, from the Obrigbene community in Ekeremor Local Government … Continue reading “K!llers of NDU final year student won’t go unpunished – Bayelsa State Govt”
Spain’s European Championship-winning stars, Rodri and Alvaro Morata are being investigated by UEFA following their actions in the team’s trophy parade. The Spanish stars are the centre of complaints from the Gibraltar FA over unacceptable chanting during the celebrations. During the jubilant scenes in Madrid, Rodri and allegedly Morata chanted ‘It’s Spanish, Gibraltar is Spanish’ at the party, which forced UEFA … Continue reading “UEFA launch investigation into Spain stars Rodri and Alvaro Morata”
Finnish professional boxer, Robert Helenius has been handed a two-year ban from boxing over his positive drug test following last year’s fight against Anthony Joshua. The 40-year-old heavyweight, who was 39 at the time of the AJ fight, tested positive for clomifene after being knocked out at London’s O2 Arena in August 2023. Clomifene is banned because it can … Continue reading “Heavyweight boxer, Robert Helenius banned from boxing for two years after positive drugs test following his fight against Anthony Joshua”
Gunmen have k!lled a youth leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Yakubu Muhammad. It was gathered that the youth leader was shot d@ad by gunmen in the Jebu area of Bassa, around 7:40 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024, while he was sitting at … Continue reading “Gunmen k!ll Miyetti Allah youth leader in Plateau”
The Cross River House of Assembly, has called for thorough investigations into the disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Dorcas Paul Ojong, an indigene of the state, servicing in Anambra State. The assembly passed a resolution on Thursday, July 18, 2024, urging the Attorney-General of the federation and the Director-General, National Youth … Continue reading “Cross River Assembly demands investigation into disappearances of Corps member in Anambra”
Gunmen attacked the convoy of Comrade Philip Shaibu in Benin City, capital of Edo State, on Thursday, July 18. The attack happened just one day after the impeached deputy governor of Edo State was reinstated. After his impeachment was voided by a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, July 17, Shaibu returned to Edo from Abuja … Continue reading “Police officer sh0t de@d as gunmen attack Edo deputy governor Philip Shaibu’s convoy a day after reinstatement (video)”