April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Bandits Invade Zamfara Communities, Kill Village Head, Others

Armed bandits Tuesday attacked several communities in Talata Mafara and Bakura local government areas in Zamfara state, killing scores of people.   The affected communities are Ruwan Gora and Ruwan Gizo (Talata Mafara) and Yar geda (Bakura).   Local sources stated that the village head of Yargeda, Abdu Umaru, was killed by the bandits.   […]

Three Members Of Awawa Cult Group Apprehended By Lagos Police In Agege

Officials of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three notorious Awawa cult members in order to reduce the rising crime and violence in Agege area of the state.   The suspects are: Abubakar Mohammed (26), Nofiu Odusanya (19) and Idowu Daramola (22).   The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), two weeks ago directed the […]

Gunmen Storm FCT, Abduct Traditional Ruler

The traditional ruler of Bukpe community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Hassan Shamidozhi, has been kidnapped.   It was gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday night.   The monarch, who was seated in front of his palace taking fresh air, was whisked away at gunpoint. The kidnappers had […]

Disregard News On Bandit Invasion In Abuja, CP Urges Residents

The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Babaji Sunday, has called on residents to disregard the news of the bandit invasion in Kubwa axis of Abuja.   The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement in Abuja.   She said the call […]

NFF Terminates Contracts Of Super Eagles Technical Crew

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has disclosed that the Federation withdrew the two-and-a-half year contract offered to the coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect.   Mohammed Sanusi, NFF General Secretary, disclosed this in a statement he signed and issued on Thursday.   He disclosed that […]

Just In: Eguavoen Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

48 hours after failing to qualify Nigeria for the 2022 World Cup, Austine Eguavoen has resigned as the Super Eagles coach.   Recall that the Black Stars of Ghana ended Nigeria’s dream of qualifying for the world football showpiece in Qatar after losing out on the away goal rule.   Details later…

No Special Treatment Accorded To Embattled DCP Abba Kyari, Says NCS

…As Kyari Rejects Prison Food   Embattled Police Officer, Abba Kyari has been denied any form of special treatment in Kuje prisons.   This was made known by the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr Humphrey.   He revealed that Kyari and other facing trial for […]