Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorists group have killed two policemen and rustled over 200 cows during an attack on Natsini village, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Thursday around 11pm, when the terrorists, numbering over 50 and riding motorcycles, targeted a police checkpoint along the Augie/Kangiwa road. After overpowering the officers, they proceeded to rustle cows in the village. A local…

In a dramatic turn of events,two out of the 18 suspended Local Government Chairmen in Edo State, yesterday defected to the ruling All Progressives Party, (APC) The chairmen’s defection is coming after they were suspended by Governor Monday Okpebholo after his petition, alleging insubordination, was endorsed by the Assembly. One of the Chairmen, Hon Efida Enowoghomenma of Ovia South West Local Government area, defected to the APC with eight elected…

Citing lawlessness and impunity,the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against assaults on police personnel, declaring that such actions will no longer be tolerated.   Speaking during his visit to the Enugu State Command yesterday ,Egbetokun emphasised that attacks on officers were not only criminal but also an affront to the entire institution of the Nigeria Police Force.  He assured that any such incident would be met with a…

Like a bolt out of the blue, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Muhammad Aliyu-Ubamdoma, and dissolved the state executive council (SEC). Also, the governor booted out the commissioners, senior special advisers, special advisers, and personal assistants. According to Daily Trust, the announcement was made during an emergency executive meeting at Government House, Lafia, on Friday, following Vice President Kashim Shetima’s…

UK mortgage approvals dropped unexpectedly in November, signaling caution among households post-Budget. Consumer credit growth hit a 29-month low as borrowing costs and stamp duty changes impacted the housing market. UK mortgage approvals unexpectedly fell in November, interrupting the gradual recovery in housing market activity. Data released by the Bank of England on Friday revealed a decline in net mortgage approvals — approvals net of cancellations — to 65,700 in…

A police officer has allegedly killed a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State. According to reports, the tragic incident happened at the Okeila Police Station in the capital city on Thursday, after the police officer, said to be a personnel of the Special Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the state command accidentally discharged the bullet from his gun which hit…

The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday appointed seven new traditional rulers, among whom is Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, the younger brother of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The new appointments followed the recent creation of seven monarchies by the governor. Governor Fintiri, in response to public outcry, created five chiefdoms and two emirates – comprising four second-class and three third-class statuses on December 23, 2024,. The…

A wanted convicted leader of an international human trafficking network, Uadiale Christiana Jacob, aka Christy Evan Osagie, has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to reports, the socialite, whose network operates across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was arrested on December 31, 2024, on arrival from Dubai for new year…

Following the assumption of office as the 47th Commissioner of Police (CP) in Rivers State, Olubenga Adepoju has assured residents of maximum security and crime prevention during his reign. He gave this assurance on Friday during a media conference held with journalists at the Police Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. While addressing the members of the press, he highlighted the significant role of the media in providing accurate information and…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has publicly expressed admiration for lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, following the latter’s recent release from a correctional facility in Ekiti. In a tweet on Friday, December 3, Obi described Farotimi as a symbol of courage, noting that the activist remained in high spirits despite the challenges he had faced. Obi shared his pleasure at finally meeting with…

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo announced on Friday that, starting from the beginning of this year, all African passport holders will enjoy visa-free travel to Ghana. This move is a significant step towards greater economic integration across the continent. The announcement was made during Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation address, as he prepares to step down on January 6 after completing two terms in office. He expressed pride in the…

The official federal government agency in charge of student loans in Nigeria, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has disbursed a total of N23 billion to several individuals and 128 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Speaking to senior journalists in Lagos during the week, managing director, NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed that N18 billion has been channelled to the institutions while about N5 billion has been disbursed for students’ upkeep. He said,…