April 27, 2024

April 27, 2024

Black Sunday As Five Gunmen, Policeman Killed During Gun Battle In Anambra

Five gunmen and a policeman were killed in Anambra State during heavy gun-battle between the police and gunmen on Sunday. The gunmen had attacked a police station at Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State and met a stiff resistance from the police. The ensuing gun-battle left five of the gunmen and a […]

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile As Warning To US, Seoul

North Korea said Sunday it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to Washington and Seoul, saying the successful “surprise” drill demonstrated Pyongyang’s capacity to launch a “fatal nuclear counterattack” In response, the US and South Korea staged joint air drills featuring a strategic bomber and stealth fighter jets, Seoul said.   North […]

Europe-Bound 58kg Cocaine, Meth At Lagos, Abuja Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine and its precursor chemical, ephedrine going to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Cyprus. The interceptions were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and at the offices […]

Naira Scarcity: Police Warn Hoodlums Against Unleashing Mayhem In Ogun

The police in Ogun State has said some individuals are planning to cause breach of public peace in the State by taking undue advantage of the lingering cash and fuel scarcity in the nation. The Ogun police command said it has intelligence report that those planning the mayhem may attack banks and other public and […]

Cultists Killed Three ASEPA Officials In Abia – Police

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three staff of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, in Aba. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said the deceased persons were on duty on Friday when they were attacked and killed by the suspected cultists. The killings took place at Samek […]

Police Arrest Armed Robbers, Recover Pistols In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two young men, Famous Ogooluwa aged 23, and Ibrahim Omoniyi aged 27. Officers of the Elemoro Division apprehended the robbers while escaping with their loot after robbing a victim. The suspects were arrested after information about an ongoing robbery in Abijo GRA junction of Ibeju-Lekki. Items recovered include […]

Officers Killed As Gunmen Attack Anambra Police Area Command

At least three officers have been confirmed killed, following gunmen’s attack on Ogidi Police Area Command, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the incident left colossal damage to buildings on the premises. “Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security in […]

Irabor Tasks Military On Peaceful Elections

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the nation is looking up to the armed forces and other security agencies to ensure peace and smooth elections. Irabor, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, AVM Jackson Yusuf, said this at 2023 International Military Sports Council (CISM) Day Run, on […]