The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, arrested two notorious robbery kingpins, Ibrahim Haliru and Babangida Mohammed in connection to a series of car thefts from unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs. Office Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued Sunday said that the suspects, who have been on the wanted list of the command for the past few months, were trailed to and arrested with the aid of digital reconstruction intelligence in a hotel in Nasarawa while lavishing the proceeds of their crimes. He said: ”The operatives…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday at Okene bypass, on the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State has claimed 19 lives. Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, in a statement issued yesterday said the emergency rescue teams of the agency endured another over 3 hours of inferno in their bid to rescue road traffic victims at the scene. He said the crash which was caused by route violation ‘One Way’ and wrongful overtaking, involved 22 people all male. Agwu stressed that unfortunately, 19 people out of the 22…
Air strikes carried out on Saturday, 27 April 2024, by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch targeted in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state have neutralised scores of terrorists. Director of Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet in a statement issued Sunday said the strikes were executed at the stronghold of notorious terrorist kingpin, Mallam Umar and several other commanders located in the Alawa Forest area. He noted that the strikes conducted were sequel to extensive Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the targeted area, revealing clusters of huts within compounds amidst dense vegetation, with…
Two notorious drug kingpins: Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince will now spend the rest of their lives in jail, bringing an end to their years of criminal enterprise of exporting cocaine across continents. This followed their arrest and diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued sunday said the journey of 43-year-old businessman Uwaezuoke to a lifetime in jail began when he was first arrested by NDLEA operatives on 19th March 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He said he was during the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, April, 24, 2024 arraigned four suspects before Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna. The agency in a statement issued Saturday said they were docked for alleged obstruction of lawful duty and assault against officers of the Commission. TheHintsNews reports that the suspects were arrested for obstructing officers of the Kaduna Command of the EFCC while making efforts to arrest one Hadiza Usman, who had jumped bail severally and avoided being served her charges for arraignment. While trying to effect the arrest, the four suspects openly attacked operatives…
A group, Kogi Youth Emancipation for Justice (KYEJ) has said that the immediate past Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, remained a man of integrity despite the allegations of corruption levelled against the former To this end, the group noted that anyone who has anything against the Bello should seek redress at the court of competent jurisdiction. TheHintsNews reports that on April 17, 2024, the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had laid siege to Bello’s residence in Abuja, in an attempt to arrest him over an alleged N80.2 billion fraud. However, in a series of documents…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo Friday said it has become imperative that weather and climate information are not only accurate but also produced and disseminated early to Nigerians. To this end, he called for early release of weather forecasts to combat climate challenges in the country. Kemyamo made the call at the closing ceremony of a 5-day event to communicate the outcome of the 2024 edition of the regional climate forum for West Africa and the Sahel. He said: “Over the past few days, experts, researchers, and the best minds in meteorology and climate sciences…
The federal government has granted exclusive right to Messrs Naebi Dynamic Concepts Limited to collect Helicopter Landing Levy at all Aerodromes, Helipads, Air Strips, FSPOs, FSOs, Oil Rig Platforms in Nigeria. The Minister of Aerospace and Aviation Development, Festus Keyamo noted that it was imperative that all operators and stakeholders fully comply with the mandate by granting total access to the company for the collection of the levy effective immediately Keyamo, in a statement Thursday warned that noncompliance with this directive would constitute a breach of this mandate and would be met with appropriate sanction. He said: “The ministry will…
The last Saturday’s primary election that produced Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state as the candidate of the party was again called to question on Thursday when aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the umbrella of Ondo APC youths stormed the party’s headquarters to demand cancellation of the election. TheHintsNews reports that the primary election conducted by a team led by Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Aiyedatiwa as declared winner having polled 48, 569 in the direct primary exercise to defeat all the other 15 aspirants. The aspirants are: the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial district, Jimoh…
A former Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola, has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the just concluded governorship primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In his congratulatory message made available to journalists Thursday said his victory was not a personal triumph, but also a triumph for everyone who believes in his vision for a better future for the Sunshine State. He described the victory as a testament of his leadership, hard work, dedication, and the trust that the State has placed in you. Adesola…