Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers along Benin – Auchi road recovering 38 locally made guns, pellets and several charms in the process. The Corps Commandant, Commissioner, Friday Ibadin who made this known in a statement issued Saturday said the arrest was made during a bush combing exercise along Benin – Auchi road by Equedion Camp, close to Army Checkpoint. Ibadin said: “Today, 14th February, 2025, while on patrol along Benin – Auchi Road by Eguedion Camp, close to Soldiers checkpoint, two persons were sighted holding guns. On sighting my men, they took…
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Following the recent Open Society Barometer report revealing that 30 per cent of young Nigerians consider military rule a viable alternative, civil society organisations under the auspices of Strengthening of Democracy in Nigeria Project has kicked against the call, however demanded for the implementation of Justice Muhammed Uwais’ report. Advocacy Lead, Ezenwa Nwagwu, reiterated this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, where he admitted that the challenges confronting the nation’s democracy, despite 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He lamented that the country continued to witness electoral malpractice, political party inefficiencies, weak governance structures, and a growing…
The Leader of Afenifere Social Cultural Organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead. In a statement issued Friday by the family, Adebanjo died on Friday at the age of 96. It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96. “The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising…
South-West Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a dedicated security outfit aimed at addressing banditry and criminal activities in the region. The governors made this known after their meeting held on Thursday in Lagos. TheHintsNews reports that there had been intelligence reports of the infiltration of the region by Boko Haram elements. Checks revealed that some Boko Haram terrorists were recently arrested by the Department of State Security in Ilesha, Osun state. Addressing journalists after the meeting of the Forum, Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed that the governors have also agreed to joint food hubs to tackle food…
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has said that the agency’s partnership with universities and other institutions of learning would benefit farmers and people living in agrarian communities. Anosike said this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NiMet and Taraba State University on Thursday in Abuja. He said: “NiMet’s network of university partners is increasing. This adds to the weather and climate data available to us in addition to the data being generated by our agency-owned weather stations. “These various data enrich the accuracy of our weather forecasts in fulfillment…
The Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), has elected new executives to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years. The election, which was keenly contested in Abuja on February 12, 2025 after the expiration of the previous Exco, saw Ejike Ejike emerged as the new chairman of the association after defeating his opponent, Jude Idu with 18 to seven votes. A statement made available Thursday by the Public Relations Officer, ATACA, Kasim Sumaina, hinted that, other members elected as the new executive included; Francisca Ogar, who was elected as the vice chairman after defeating Gabriel…
The Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by elements within the opposition parties to launch vicious attacks on local governments secretariat across the state. Adeleke, in a statement issued Thursday by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the planned attack include an orchestrated onslaught on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top government officials. He noted that the evil agenda was designed to disrupt the forthcoming local government elections and create an atmosphere of chaos to push for the declaration of a state of emergency. Adeleke, however, warned that…
Seven-time champions, Nigeria would face tough battle with Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in the group phase of this year’s Africa Under 20 Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire between 26th April and 18th May. The Flying Eagles pipped host nation Egypt 1-0 in a group phase match at the last edition of the competition, and must ensure a great start to their campaign in Cote d’Ivoire in order to build confidence for a gritty tournament. TheHintsNews reports that Nigeria finished third in Egypt two years ago. Former Malian player, Adama Coulibaly, who was an assistant at the draw conducted…
President of Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmadu Kida, Wednesday paid a visit to the Abuja camp of D’Tigers, who are preparing for the 3rd Window of the Afrobasket Qualifiers slated to hold in Tripoli, Libya. Kida expressed his satisfaction with the enthusiasm of the players, while promising them of the continued support and encouragement of the board of the NBBF. While charging the players who were scouted and selected from the Nigerian basketball league to put in their best performance at all times, he was quick to remind them that there was no difference between them and the foreign based players…
The Nigeria Police Force has described the allegations express of missing 3,907 arms as misleading and inaccurate. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP. Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Thursday clarified that the recent report about missing arms appeared to stem from an assessment of the report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation dating back to 2019. He added that the report waslikely reflecting records compiled prior to the current Inspector-General of Police’s tenure. Adejobi noted: “In the report, according to Issue 3b, Sub (iii), it is stated that 3907 arms were unaccounted for and not “missing”…