The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a 40ft trailer load of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilograms while being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for onward distribution to some Northern states. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the intelligence-led operation, which took place at 1:20am on Saturday 11th January 2025 led to the seizure of not only the large illicit consignment but also the trailer and the six vehicles: Toyota Van, Toyota Camry…
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A Civil Society Organisation, Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to probe the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The group said the call became imperative after Wike allegedly converted a public transport utility (National Railway Station) for mixed development. The group in a statement issued Saturday by its national coordinator, Michael Briggs, recalled that Wike had in August 30th, 2024 approved the grant of Statutory Right of Occupancy over plot 1398 (A00)…
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on governments in the South West to secure the region following the influx of bandits into the region. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Monday raised the alarm that bandits being dislodged in the northern part of Nigeria are camping in parts of Oyo State. However, the factional National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi in a statement issued yesterday said the disclosure of this nature coming from the Chief Security Officer of a state was not something to be treated with levity. It, therefore, called on all the governors of the…
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an immediate and thorough clampdown on the perpetrators of the recent explosion attack at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State. TheHintsNews reports that 9th January, 2025, at about 12.10am, Boko Haram elements attacked the police headquarters in Borno State leading to the death of two police officers; Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat. The IGP, therefore, directed the Zone 15 Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG)Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, to mobilise adequate resources and personnel, collaborate with other security agencies to ensure the perpetrators of this nefarious act are found and caused…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. The President while receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, at the State House, said increasing the level of currency swaps would wspeed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations. Tinubu, in a statement issued Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President…
A notorious bandit leader involved in numerous attacks in Kaduna State, Kachalla Isah has been reportedly killed following a violent clash with a rival faction in Kachia Forest on January 7, 2025. Isah, who had a notorious reputation for terrorising residents of Kachia and parts of Kajuru Local Government Areas (LGAs), was the cousin of Tukur Sharme, another bandit leader killed in a similar fratricidal clash in September 2024. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Isah and his gang attempted to rustle cattle from a camp led by a repentant bandit leader, Kachalla Musa when the deadly confrontation ensued. The…
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike is looking older than his age does not make him the age nates of the former Governor of Rivers state, Peter Odili and the former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus. He said the call became necessary to enable Wike regain his sense of decorum and to treat those deserving of respect with their due irrespective of political differences. He stressed that no normal person would insult elders like Wike has…
A twisted nurse accused of breaking the legs of seven newborn babies in her care has been branded a ‘racist’ who targeted black children, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. Erin Strotman has been charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse over the incidents at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. The 26-year-old has been accused of initially injuring only black babies by staff in the hospital, with sources saying she ‘switched her focus’ when she returned to the hospital in late 2024. This was after she and three others were suspended with pay from the neo-natal intensive care unit in…
Two people on Monday died while two others were severely injured as bomb explosion rocked Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The victims of the bomb explosion which occurred at about 11:00am were promptly evacuated and rushed to the hospital. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident in a statement issued Monday said the owner of the school had been taken into custody for questioning, while further findings would be communicated in due course. She said: “The FCT Police Command regrets…
The Police have arrested one Ogaga Dickson, a member of notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the death of CSP Hassan Jega, the DPO Agbarho Division, Delta State. Dickson, 35, killed Jeha on the 14th of October 2024 during a fierce gun battle between a team of police officers led by the deceased DPO and the assailants, after the team of policemen had foiled one of their robbery operations. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Monday said the operatives had earlier stormed the gang’s den and engaged them in a fierce gun duel leading to…