Delta State Police Command has announced the recovery of stolen vehicles and a cache of firearms following a series of operations targeting suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists across the state. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, officers from the State Police Commissioner’s Assignment Team raided the residence of a wanted suspect, where they recovered a Toyota Highlander and a Hyundai vehicle. Two Beretta pistols loaded with live ammunition were also seized during the operation. In a separate incident in Agbarho community, officers apprehended several suspected kidnappers. A subsequent search led to the discovery of three…
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The Borno State government has reiterated its dedication to eradicating human trafficking through strengthened collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). During a courtesy visit by a NAPTIP delegation led by Zonal Commander Mohammed Danlami Barde, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Hauwa Abubakar, emphasized the importance of sustained joint efforts in tackling trafficking and protecting vulnerable groups. “As we come together to review our progress and strategize, your presence highlights our shared commitment to justice and the protection of human dignity,” Abubakar said. “Let us approach our discussions today with…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide, rolling out a revamped digital platform designed to streamline the process and reinforce national security. Announced on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the initiative follows directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The updated system is now accessible through possap.gov.ng, offering a user-friendly and secure interface for motorists seeking to regularize factory-fitted tinted windows. The move comes in response to growing public concerns over the harassment of drivers with tinted vehicles, which have increasingly become standard in modern automobile…
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued six victims unhurt in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to a statement issued Tuesday night in Jalingo by the Acting Spokesperson of the Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, the operation was carried out by soldiers deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wukari. The troops were said to have responded swiftly to a distress call from the Executive Chairman of Wukari LGA reporting an attack on travelers along the Wukari-Kente road. Upon arrival at…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have jointly called for the removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, over allegations of judicial interference and political bias in the state’s Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal. In a statement signed by CNPP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Comrade James Ezema and CNCSOs National Secretary Alhaji Ali Abacha, the groups accused Justice Ikpambese of orchestrating the removal of Justice Maimuna Ikwulono from the Appeals Tribunal due to her refusal to compromise judicial independence. Her replacement by Justice Mohammed has…
The Gombe State Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, has called on students from the state participating in the National School Exchange Program to represent Gombe with dignity and discipline in their host states. Professor Maigari made the remarks on while bidding farewell to the departing students. She encouraged them to remain focused on their studies and uphold good behavior, stressing that their conduct and academic performance reflect on the state’s image. The Commissioner also praised Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, describing him as a visionary leader committed to transforming Gombe State into a model for educational excellence. She urged…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina As Gombe State intensifies its campaign to eliminate polio, the ongoing National Immunisation Days (NIDs) exercise in Kaltungo Local Government Area (LGA) has recorded significant progress, achieving approximately 95 percent coverage. The campaign, supported by the Gombe State Government, UNICEF, and other health partners, is reaching households with life-saving vaccines, despite facing pockets of resistance in some communities. In the serene village of Kalaring, visited by our correspondent the impact of the house-to-house campaign is evident. Sunday Garba, a father of young children, watched with pride as vaccinators administered oral polio drops to his children. “This…
The Nigerian Navy is set to establish a Special Operations Command along the riverbanks of Benue State, following an operational visit by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia in Makurdi on Tuesday. The high-level meeting, held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Government House, underscored renewed military-civil collaboration aimed at tackling insecurity and fostering sustainable development across the state. The CNS stated that the move aligns with the Navy’s Total Spectrum Maritime Strategy, which expands its operational scope beyond coastal areas to inland waterways and land-based missions. “We are…
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major General Eyitayo Folusho Oyinlola, has charged troops to maintain discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship as the 2025 edition of the 3 Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition got underway in Taraba State. Speaking through the Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Major General Oyinlola gave the charge while declaring the event open at the 20 Model Battalion Parade Ground in Serti Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area. Emphasizing the broader purpose of the competition, Oyinlola noted that beyond winning,…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has firmly denied reports suggesting he and four other governors are planning to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued issued out to media men by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the governor described the rumours as “ridiculously malicious” and the product of “uninteresting political comedians.” Reacting to social media speculation linking him to a coalition allegedly spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Idris reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the ruling party. “I am made in APC, by APC, and for APC,” he declared. “For the avoidance of doubt,…