Again, pensioners in Ogun State storm the Oke-Mosan office of Governor Dapo Abiodun to protest their unpaid gratuities. it was reported that this is the third time in about four months the pensioners would stage protests to demand their entitlement. The retirees, under the aegis of the Local Government Pensioners Association of Nigeria (LOGPAN) are…
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday disclosed that one fake Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Lawrence Ajojo, and 14 others have been arrested for allegedly invading Justice Mary Odili’s residence in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. it was reported that Justice Mary’s residence was invaded by armed men on October 29, 2021. The Inspector-General of…
At least 15 people, including three housewives, were killed by bandits at Binnari and Jab Jab villages in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on Wednesday, November 10. It was gathered that the villagers attempted to fight back in Binnari but were overpowered by the bandits numbering over 50. The bandits attacked…
Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Bassey Ewah, has warned Nigerians against giving their phones to policemen who stop them at checkpoints without a warrant. Speaking on Wednesday, Nov. 10, while answering questions during a program organized by the Police Community Relation Committee in Lagos State, Ewah said police officers carrying out an investigation would present a warrant…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has directed troops of the Nigerian Army to deal decisively with bandits and kidnappers who threaten the security of the nation. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Chief gave the order during an operational tour of…
A 32-year-old man identified simply as Nwa-Aba was reportedly shot early yesterday morning, by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River State. An NSCDC official reportedly shot at the man while he was urinating opposite the Calabar, Cross River State office of the Corps. Though the shooter is yet…
A member of the Edo State Vigilante Group has been arrested for accidentally killing a woman at a funeral in Benin City. The suspect, Chigozie Nwaneri, 37, also wounded a 7-month-old baby at the funeral held in Upper Mission extension. According to Standard Gazette crime correspondent Festus Alenkhe, the suspect had joined other members to attend…
The worsening fuel scarcity in Zamfara state has taken a drastic turn as motorists and commercial motorcycle riders have resorted to parking over the non-availability of the commodity. Dailypost reports that the worsening fuel scarcity has caused an increase in transport fares of both vehicles and commercial motorcycles across the state. According to reports, a…
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has begged for one wish from superstar singers, Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy before her death. Kemi in a post shared via her official Twitter handle noted that it’s her dying wish to see the trio come together to work on a song. According to Kemi who revealed she has been…
Some hoodlums, yesterday, set a vehicle and two motorcycles ablaze in different locations in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had, following the arrest of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in Kenya and his extradition to Nigeria to face trial, declared every Monday sit-at-home to put pressure on the Federal Government to release Kanu….