The Police Force have neutralised three bandits and arrested nine suspected kidnappers in Benue and Delta states. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Sunday said on May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Delta, attached to the Benue State Command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be from Shitele and Ukum, who were holding secret meetings at Sankera, planning attacks against security operatives in the area. He explained that during the fierce gun duel near Tse-Gondo axis, three bandits sustained fatal gunshot injuries and were later confirmed dead…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 942 explosives concealed in a sack and the subsequent arrest of a 30-year-old suspect, Nura Muhammad (alias Nura Hariji). Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the Chairman of the agency, Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) has directed that the suspect and exhibits be transferred to the appropriate security agency for further action. He said: “In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Kaduna – Zaria expressway on Saturday 3rd May intercepted a commercial vehicle coming from Nasarawa State heading to Zamfara State.…
Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023 elections, Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the recent arrest of social media activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). He described the saga as a troubling reflection of the nation’s current disregard for due process and civil liberties. TheHintsNews reports that Otse was arrested on Friday at a branch of GTB after complaining of fraudulent transactions in his mum’s account. Obi in a post on his official X account condemned the manner in which the arrest was carried out, noting that although security agencies may operate within the law,…
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has blamed aging infrastructure and poor maintenance culture for frequent Nigeria national grid collapse. It added that instability, facilities tripping system operator effectiveness was also affecting adequate monitoring, forecasting accuracy, and technical issues on equipment-devices, causing supply and mismatches, load shedding or generation ramp down across Nigeria. The President of NIEEE, Mr. Felix Onu stated this during a webinar engagement with members of the Institute, with the theme: “Understanding the Nigerian Electricity National Grid, Its Architecture, Operations, Challenges and Possible Solutions”. He said: “We are here not just to discuss…
The former Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari has described the reports about his purported arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as mischievous and a calculated attempt by the newspaper and its sponsors to achieve a desired outcome. TheHintsNews reports that the media was on Saturday saturated about the purported arrest of Kyari by the EFCC of alleged fraud. However, Kyari in a post on his verified X account said he was ready and willing to give his account of stewardship. The former NNPCL boss, however, urged the media…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC) has described Meta threat that it might be forced to exit Nigeria due to FCCPC’s recent order as a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. Its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu in a statement issued Saturday said the agenc investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly referred to as “Meta Parties”) for allegedly violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Ijagwu said the Commission found that Meta Parties engaged in multiple and…
The troops of Combat Team 6 have neutralised several insurgents, including five high-profile bandit kingpins named Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi, Kachallah Rijaji and Kachallah Suza. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Suleiman Omalein a statement issued. Saturday said the troops while on a fighting patrol engaged a large heavily armed terrorists who had invaded Mai Kwanugga village in Talata Mafara LGA of Zamfara state. He added that the terrorists, who had unleashed mayhem by attacking innocent civilians and razing homes, were decisively engaged in a fierce and well-coordinated firefight. The encounter resulted in…
The Abia State government has inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming 1st Abia Para Badminton International Championship and the Africa Para Badminton Championships 2025. The inauguration ceremony was held on Friday in Umuahia ahead of the Championship scheduled to take place between September 30 and October 5, 2025 and it would be followed by the All Africa Para Badminton Championship scheduled to take place between October 6 and 12, 2025. President, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih commended Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his significant investment in…
Kenyan Runner, Koros Ken has emerged the winner of the first edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, going home with $15,000 as Prize Money, in a total Kenyan dominance in both the male and female categories. Another Kenyan, Steve Rasway finished second with a prize money of 10,000 dollars while his countryman, Bernard Sang went home with $5,000 for finishing third. It was a similar story in the women’s category, Shauline Chepkiru Koech of Kenya won the first prize. Nigerian runner, Davou Ezekiel from Jos finished first amongst the Nigerian runners winning the three million Naira Prize…
It was the French novelist, Marcel Proust, who subliminal observed that “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” In counting my blessings, Dan Akpovwa, the Great Publisher, ranks amongst the Top5! Since meeting him about 18 years ago in extraordinary circumstances, it has been about counting my blessings and naming them one by one. Akpovwa is not just another publisher to his staff, but a father, brother, uncle, counsellor and an inspiration. This Edo College ‘boy’ is a blend of the polished, not-so-polished and toughie…