Corps member’s assault: Soludo sacks vigilantes, orders prosecution
The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit over the brutal assault and public stripping of a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, disclosed this at the agency’s headquarters in Awka on Wednesday. Emeakayi said the government acted […]
Illegal mining funds banditry; costs Nigeria $9bn annually – Police
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining has become a powerful cartel-driven enterprise bankrolled by influential Nigerians, fuelling banditry and costing the country an estimated $9 billion (N13.7 trillion) annually. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on “The […]
Aftermath of Comfort Emmanson Saga: NCAA spokesperson insists Passengers must turn off phones
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, has explained the need for passengers to turn off their phones before flight take off and during landing. Achimugu disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s News Night. This is the coming after Ibom Air banned a passenger identified as Comfort Emmanson from flying with its […]
Mohbad’s Death, Naira Marley speaks out.
Controversial musician, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has shared his side of the story over the death of his former signee, Promise Aloba, aka Mohbad. Naira Marley made the disclosure in a documentary of about two hours on Wednesday, narrating how his ex-signee began his musical journey in his label and how he […]
White House starts TikTok account as platform remains in US legal limbo
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale. “America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?” read a caption on the account’s first post on the popular video-sharing app, a 27-second clip. The […]
IG meets protesting retirees, denies opposing exit from CPS
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to addressing the plight of retired officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Speaking with the aggrieved former officers at the Force Headquarters, the IGP expressed empathy for their situation, stating that the issue of poor retirement benefits was a concern for serving […]
Edo State Task Force On Cultism and Kidnapping Assaults itv & Radio Presenter
An On Air Personality and staff of Independent Television and Radio, Olasunkanmi Hassan popularly known as Otunba Ororo One was on Tuesday attacked at Bronze Hotel, along the Benin-Lagos Road, Oluku, Benin City. It was a normal day for residents of Benin city as they went about their daily activities. The same could not however […]
2014 Nyanya bombing:Prosecutor opens case against alleged masterminds
The Federal Government, for the second time on Monday, opened its case against Aminu Ogwuche and five others charged with the 2014 Nyanya bombings. When the matter was called, the prosecuting counsel, Mr David Kasue, told the court of an earlier order allowing his witnesses to be protected. Kasue said that the only persons to […]
Nasarawa State Permanent Secretary Kidnapped
Gunmen have kidnapped the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture, Barrister Yusuf Musa, at his Shinge residence in Lafia, the state capital. It was gathered that the gunmen trailed the permanent secretary and picked him up while he was about to open his gate into his house. “One of his neighbour […]
Why Fulani militia killings escape global attention – Security expert
A notable security expert, Steven Kefas has in a detailed report and exclusive interview narrated to Arewa PUNCH given insightsinto why Fulani militias have emerged the deadliest terror group in Nigeria. Kefas who is deeply worried by the unabating killings going on in his region and the north as a whole backed up his investigations and […]
