April 27, 2024

April 27, 2024

CAF Official Died Of ‘Cardiac Arrest’, Not From Stampede, Says NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has insisted that Joseph Kabungo, the medical doctor from Zambia, died of “cardiac arrest” and not as a result of the stampede at the Abuja stadium.   Kabungo, who was the Confederation of African Football (CAF) doping control officer for the Super Eagles and Black Stars encounter on Tuesday, was […]

Expose, Report Any Rape Case To Us, Gombe CP Tells Nigerians

The Commissioner of Police in Gombe, Ishola Babaita has described rape as a serious offence that needed not to be covered but exposed to the police for quick action to protect children from perpetrators of the act in the state.   Mr Babaita said his command was strengthening efforts at addressing the cases of rape […]

Many Feared Dead As ISWAP Storm, Attack Malumfatori Military Base In Borno

Report reaching Security Focus has it that insurgents of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), have invaded and attacked Malumfatori military base, killing two Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) officers and some soldiers.   SF learnt that the terrorists on 20 guntrucks and motorcycles stormed the base on Wednesday from Kangarwa- Madayi- Shuwaram-and Dogon […]

Police Trail Sponsors Of Abductors Of School Children In Lagos

The police in Lagos State are on the trail of sponsors of the abductors of school children in different parts of Lagos State.   Eagle-eyed residents of Omole Estate on Monday arrested Temitayo Olafisoye, while his accomplice, Kayode Akinola escaped during a failed attempt to abduct some school children.   Operatives of the State Criminal […]

Again, Bandits Strike, Kill 23, Many Injured In Kaduna

Bandits have again killed another set of 23 people and injured many in two villages of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is the fourth attack in a row by bandits within a week in villages across the local government area. Villages attacked by the gunmen included Anguwar Maiwa and Anguwar Kanwa. An […]

Four Die, 15 In Police Net As Cultists Clash In Kogi

The renewed hostilities between two cult groups have claimed the lives of four persons, while about five houses were razed in Kabawa, a native area in Lokoja, the state capital.   It was gathered that the crisis started last Monday night when the two rival groups with members within the ages of 13,14, and 15 […]

Lagos Police Foil Attempted Attack By 20-Man Gang On Dangote Refinery, Kill One

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the attempted attack on Dangote Refinery within the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LTFZ) Lagos.   The command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, issued a statement on the incident on Wednesday.   The spokesman disclosed that about 20 armed hoodlums gained access to the refinery through the lagoon.   […]

EFCC Nabs Most Wanted Fraudster In Imo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a fraud suspect, Emmanuel Dike Chidiebere.   Chidiebere had been on the wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He is accused of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.   Following intelligence, the EFCC tracked him to Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State […]