In a bid to improve safety on Nigeria’s highways, the federal government has set up a Special Committee on the prevention of the recurring incidents of road traffic accidents involving trailer and tanker drivers on critical sections of the nation’s highways. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting, marking a strategic step toward addressing the frequent incidents of road accidents in the country. The minister in a statement issued Tuesday by the Director, Press & Public Relations, Janet McDickson, emphasised the urgent need to stem the tide of…
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Civil Society Organisations have alleged that there is a grand plot to replace the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and six Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) with loyal party members ahead of the 2027 elections. They set the political move which had been set in motion would be actualised in six months time when Yakubu and the six RECs would have served out their statutory terms. The stakeholders made this known Tuesday in Abuja at the conference of thought leaders on civic space, poverty and elections in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership,…
About 20 passengers were abducted by sea pirates who hijacked a commercial speed boat along Calabar waters, Akwa Ibom State, on April 18, 2025. The hijacked boat, which was found empty, was later recovered by the naval patrol team Sources told Zagazola Makama that the boat, identified as “Devinewill,” was hijacked by armed men who forced the passengers onto their own vessels. A worker at the Oron beach, confirmed the incident, stating that the naval patrol team from Calabar responded promptly but was unable to prevent the pirates from fleeing with the passengers. Efforts are ongoing to track…
The Nigerian Army has sentenced Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Miss Hauwa Ali. The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the 82 Division, Enugu, which comprised 11 members, was inaugurated on February 18, 2025, by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division, Maj-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, to adjudicate offences not triable summarily within the division. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the division, Lt-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu in a statement issued Tuesday said another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for robbery. The President…
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Uche Collins Foundation has sought partnership with relevant stakeholders to increase sensitisation on the use of pedestrian bridges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) highways. The foundation stressed that many of the pedestrian bridges in the nation’s capital are being seen as monumental decorations rather than being used by pedestrians for their safety. Briefing the journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the President of the Foundation, Uche Collins said that as an NGO, they felt the need to increase sensitisation and awareness of this public facility, hence reaching out to good spirited individual, organisations to partner with…
The police have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and three gun runners across several states. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence, demonstrate the commitment of the Force to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. He noted: “On April 25, 2025, operatives of the FID Special Tactical Squad (STS) in collaboration with operatives of the Taraba State Police command, local hunters and vigilante group arrested four suspected kidnappers in Mararaban Abbare, Lau L.G.A., while they were planning an operation. “The suspects, identified as Shehu Ibrahim, Abdullahi Haruna, Yusuf Bello,…
The Federal High Court has ordered businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to appear before it on Wednesday in an ongoing investigation over fraud allegations involving her. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the directive on Monday in Abuja after ordering Achimugu to report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday and subsequently appear in court on Wednesday in the company of EFCC officials. The judge gave the order following an application filed by Achimugu’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN). Her counsel prayed the court to prevent the EFCC from detaining or harassing Achimugu during her compliance with their investigation invitation. TheHintsNews…
Vice President Kashim Shettima Monday said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and their supporters are co-owners and not guests of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the event held in Asaba disclosed where he formally received the decampees. He stressed the need for unity and collaboration, emphasising that the new members were joining as equals in the ruling party. Shettima noted: “You are not guests in this house; you are now co-owners. This is now as much your party as it is ours.” Shettima, who described the new…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations of 24 Nigerian youths arrested in Ghana over their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested on April 17, 2025 at Kumsark Estate in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra, Ghana by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Ghana. They were subsequently transferred to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, on April 25, 2025. Speaking during the handing over of the suspects to the EFCC’s Lagos Directorate 2 on Monday, April 28, 2025, the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Lagos Zonal Command, Comfort…
Some weeks ago, an older friend and brother asked if I had any link to our famed Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade (KSA)? A prominent Nigerian from Osun State was planning his 90th and wanted KSA as the main act. KSA and the old man had known each other over the years and had always related until lately when KSA became unreachable. So, efforts were being made to see who else could reach him, hence my brother-friend approached me. Unfortunately, I didn’t have his contact information at the time, but I jokingly told him, “There’s no one we can’t reach…