March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Police Permit Women Officers To Wear Stud Earrings, Headscarf

The police on Friday said it has approved a new and improved dress code for women officers.   According to a statement signed by police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the new dress code permits women officers to “wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform”. […]

Russia Invasion: NATO Kicks Against Ukraine’s ‘No Fly Zone’ Request

…Says It Will Lead To Brutal European War   NATO allies rejected Ukraine’s demand for no-fly zones on Friday, saying they were increasing support but that stepping in directly would lead to a broader, even more brutal European war so far limited to Russia’s assault on its neighbour.   Ukraine, a former Soviet republic, wants […]

Gunmen Storm Kaduna, Kill Seven, Injure Five

Suspected Gunmen have killed five persons at Manini village, near Kuriga, along Brinin-Gwari Kaduna highway of Kaduna State.   Ibrahim Abubakar Nagwari, Chairman, Birnin-Gwari Vanguards for Security and Good Governance, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.   In the statement, one person was killed in Kuriga, two people were killed in Birnin-Gwari, and two […]

Surround Embattled DCP Abba Kyari With Tight Security, Ex-AIG Warns FG

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ambrose Aisabor has tasked the Federal Government to ensure that they surround embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari with tight security network.   In an interview with Daily Trust, the former AIG alleged that some highly effective politicians are additionally believed to be in his payroll therefore he […]

Russia/Ukraine Crisis: Don’t Fuel The Situation, Putin Warns Neighbouring Countries

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to neighbouring countries of escalating the situation, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.   He also said Russia had no bad intentions towards its neighbours   “I would advise you not to fuel the situation, not to introduce restrictions, we are fulfilling all our duties and will […]

Lagos BRT Driver Reportedly Kidnap Passenger As Police Launch Manhunt

The Nigerian Police has been placed under high alert and serious manhunt for a BRT driver in whose bus Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola was reportedly kidnapped.   The 22-year-old lady, who is a fashion designer was heading to Ota from Ajah on February 26 when she boarded a BRT bus with number 240257 going to Oshodi […]

Just In: First Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine

The first batch of Ukraine based Nigerians have arrived in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT).   The Ukraine-based Nigerians arrived in the country on Friday morning.   Max Air flight VM602 from Bucharest landed Abuja at about 7:10 AM with the next flight from Hungary currently being expected.     Details later…

Police Nab 38 Terrorists, 50 Kidnappers, 110 Robbery Suspects

The Inspector-General of Police(IG) Usman Alkali Baba, said yesterday that police arrested 38 terrorists and armed bandits during operations conducted across the country.   Speaking in Abuja, the IG, who met with Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs), disclosed that between January and March, 2022, 38 terrorists and armed bandits were arrested while […]