The Edo State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation regarding the tragic death of Kaduna Eboigbodin, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), who died under suspicious circumstances at a police checkpoint in Benin City. This directive was announced by the Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, following instructions from the Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, on Wednesday. According to eyewitness accounts, the distressing incident unfolded on Monday when…

The Police Academy in Wudil, Kano, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), has unequivocally stated that any candidate found attempting to bribe or otherwise compromise the ongoing admission procedure will be swiftly disqualified. This announcement underscores the commission’s commitment to maintaining a transparent and fair recruitment process. DIG Argungu made these remarks during a supervisory visit to the Police Academy, where he was accompanied…

Oyo State’s Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, fervently expressed his unwavering support for his Osun State counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, amid looming political challenges presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Wednesday in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Makinde boldly asserted that the APC will not succeed in its ambitions within both Oyo and Osun states, reaffirming the resilience of progressives in the region. The backdrop of Makinde’s remarks…

Shell companies in Nigeria on Wednesday restated their commitment to the development of Nigerian companies through contract awards and capacity building.Shell’s Media Relations Manager, Mr Gladys Afam-Anadu, restated this commitment in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday.He said that Shell companies in Nigeria were participating at the 13th Practical Nigerian Content Forum in Yenagoa with a strong message of support for Nigerian companies.More than 700 oil and gas…

Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina states will benefit from the Christian Blind Mission’s 4.888 million Euros disability project funded by the German Government, through its Humanitarian Assistance.Chief Executive Officer of the Mission, Dr Rainer Brockhaus, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of a five-year project, tagged: “Resilience Strengthening for an Inclusive Life in the Northwest Nigeria.”The project aims to enhance the resilience of the conflict-affected communities in the…

The entire British Army would be destroyed in “six months to a year” in a major war – underlining the importance of rebuilding the UK’s reserve forces, a defence minister has said.Al Carns, the veterans minister, who is also a reservist, said the casualty rate suffered by Russian forces in Ukraine – killed and injured – is around 1,500 soldiers a day.He said this ability to absorb such losses and…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Tuesday night abducted nine people, including the councillor representing Odo-Ape ward in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State identified as Hon. Alaba Ope. A social media message claimed the victims were kidnapped overnight from different areas of the community. An eyewitness who didn’t want his name in print confirmed that the kidnappers struck at about 1 a.m., shooting sporadically to scare people away…

A bomb suspected to be planted by bandits exploded, killing no fewer than twelve people in Yar Tasha village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Wednesday. The incident, according to Daily Trust, occurred around 8am this morning after a commercial driver conveying passengers to Dansadau town ran on the device suspected to be planted by bandits.This is the second time an explosive device would be planted along Dansadau…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied allegations circulating in the media that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is shielding some police officers who allegedly stole N43,160,000 from a person in Abuja. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, stated this in a document dated Wednesday, describing the claims as “baseless and orchestrated” with the intent “to tarnish the IGP’s reputation and the integrity of the Force.” Adejobi referred to…

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s first female president following a disputed election. 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah is the cNamibia’s incumbent Vice-President and would become the first woman to rule the southern African country governed by the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) since independence in 1990. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced that she won with over 57 percent of ballots cast. Panduleni Itula, candidate for the main opposition…

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday ordered the remand of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in prison custody over an alleged defamation case against the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola.  Farotimi was arrested by officers from the Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday at his Lagos chamber—was arraigned for allegedly publishing a book titled “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.” In the book, Farotimi…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the arrest of lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel and the reported invasion of his law firm by law enforcement agents. The association described the actions as a “grave breach of the rule of law” and an assault on the sanctity of the legal profession. In a statement issued by the NBA President, Mazi Osigwe, the association emphasised that libel…