The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident in Oyo State involving personnel of the State Police Command and the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), which led to the unfortunate demise of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Wednesday said Egbetokun condemned the incident. He said the police boss assured that the officer involved in the shooting has been taken into custody while a full-scale investigation is underway. Adejobi noted that the Inspector General reiterated that the process would be…
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The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to immediately implement all approved pension increments without further delay. It also called on the government to release all withheld palliative measures and ensure timely disbursement to alleviate the suffering of pensioners. The Green Chamber further appealed to all State governments to prioritise pension payments and welfare programs for their retirees. It recommended the establishment of a dedicated task force to monitor the implementation of pension policies and address grievances of pensioners promptly. The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion on the challenges…
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle has selected Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Ahmed Musa to prosecute Unity Cup Tournament in London. Chelle also included a number of standout Nigeria Premier Football League players in the Unity Cup houseparty. “We are looking forward to taking part in the Unity Cup as it will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us to strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October,” he said Remo Stars Captain, Junior Nduka and fellow home-boys, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Sodiq Ismaila and…
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the healthcare system of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It added that the federal government must also ensure that emergency funds are released for the upgrade of hospitals, recruitment of medical personnel, and acquisition of critical medical equipment. The Green Chamber called on the Federal Ministry of Health and the FCT Administration to immediately assess the state of health facilities in the nation’s capital with the aim of identifying critical areas for expansion, upgrade, and resource allocation. The House further resolved to…
The Director General of the National Sports commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has revealed that over one million pieces of Adire clothing have been sold in just 10 days, citing the economic boom triggered by the festival. He added that 9,940 athletes and officials were initially registered for the event, but the number has increased to over 11,000, further intensifying economic activity across the state. He stated this during his first official Press Conference with journalists covering the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) at the Media centre of the Games in Abeokuta. Olopade stated: “You cannot underestimate the power of…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has handed over 753 units of houses recovered from the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The property, measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments, was recovered based on a final forfeiture order granted by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Monday, December 2, 2024 The property located at Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja was handed over…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has re-arraigned a former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos. Omatsuli was re-arraigned on Monday alongside Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited and Building Associates Limited. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Tuesday said they are standing trial over an amended 46-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of over N3,645 billion. TheHintsNews reports that the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, had on December 15, 2021, overturned the ruling on the No-case…
FCT Elections: APC Pegs Chairmanship Forms At N20m, Councillorship, N2.5m The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its chairmanship forms at N20 million while Councillorship forms would be sold for the sum of N2.5 million ahead of its June 25, 2025 primary election for Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). TheHintsNews reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had in January announced February 21 2025 for the conduct of Area Council elections in the FCT. However, the National Organising Secretary of the party, Sulaiman Argungu in a notice issued Tuesday revealed female aspirants and Persons With Disabilities…
Osun State Amotekun Corps has successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Matrix vehicle and six LG 42-inch televisions following a robbery incident at a hotel in Ode-Omu. Its Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Abass in a statement issued Tuesday said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, when a group of armed robbers stormed a hotel in Ode-Omu, where victims from Lagos had lodged overnight to attend a funeral ceremony. He explained that during the attack, the assailants carted away a Toyota Matrix vehicle valued at approximately N7 million, along with six LG 42-inch televisions worth over N3 million.…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), 72 Special Forces Battalion of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working in synergy with other security agencies have captured and destroyed identified bandit camps in Benue state. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 401 SF Bde/Sector 1 OPWS, Makurdi, Capt. Abdullahi Osabo in a statement issued Monday revealed that the camps were linked to a bandit leader in Konyo Gbise around Akwaza in Katsina-Ala LGA of the state. He added that the raid operations conducted on 18 May 2025. Osabo stressed that the decisive operation led to the capture of assorted weapons including…