The Nigeria Immigration Service says 60 personnel have so far been sacked after they were caught receiving or giving bribes. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede, who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, October 10, also said he once disguised as a cleaner to catch corrupt officials. Babandede said that…
The United Kingdom has reacted to the ongoing nationwide protests against the constant harassment and extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the Special Anti-Robbery squad across states in Nigeria.The UK urged the Nigerian Government to create accountability within the police. The protest, which has been on for days now, has drawn both local and international attention to…
The Defence Headquarters says the Air component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralized scores of bandits in airstrikes at Wagini West in Katsina State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj. -Gen. John Enenche stated this in a statement at the weekend. Enenche said the air interdiction mission was conducted on Oct. 8 after credible intelligence…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt and presided over by Chief Magistrate, Nneka Eze-Obuzor on Thursday, October 8, remanded a 23-year-old man, Solomon John for allegedly stealing a vehicle. The defendant was also accused of having in his possession an AK47 rifle and magazines when he was arrested by men of the Rivers State Police…
The Kwara State polytechnic management has announced October 12, as the resumption date for students of the institution. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the institution in Ilorin, Ajibola S. Jimoh, said necessary Covid-19 safety measures have been put in place to ensure safe resumption of academic activities on the two main campuses…
An armed robbery suspect has been killed after police officers in Anambra state engaged the suspect and his gang members in a gun battle along Isiagu ring road in Awka, the state capital on Friday, October 9. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, said the robbery suspects are known for…
A boat conveying INEC staff and election materials to Ilaje communities in Ilaje local government area in Ondo state capsized this morning. The INEC ad-hoc staff were on their way to the polling unit for the state governorship election taking place today on Saturday, October 10, when the boat capsized. The election materials were all destroyed…
A reported gas tank explosion has rocked the city of Beirut, Lebanon, with two confirmed dead and several injured. Military and emergency services arrived at the Tawik Jdide area of Beirut, Lebanon, following reports of an explosion on Friday evening, October 9. The Secretary-General of the Lebanese Red Cross, George Kittana, confirmed two people had died…
A tragic incident was recorded in Benin, Edo state’s capital on Friday, October 9, as 7 members of a family died of food poisoning. The Nation reported that the incident occurred at No. 40, Otete Street, off Textile Mill Road, Ogida Quarters, Benin, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo state. One Mrs. Christy Igbinadolor whose apartment…
Two women have been inflicted with severe skin burns in separate kerosene explosions in Abakaliki, Ebonyi. The incident, which involved 70- year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Igwe and 21- year-old Chinenye Ezekwenna, has thrown residents into apprehension over the possibility of adulterated kerosene in circulation in the state. Igwe resides at 3 Jemeni Street in the capital…