UGHELLI, POLICE operatives, Wednesday, killed one kidnap suspect at Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, and rescued the victim. The command in a statement it’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, said three other members of the kidnap gang escaped into a nearby bush. The statement read: …
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House of Representative committee on national security and intelligence has said that the efforts of the Department of State Services (DSS) on intelligence gathering have remarkably curbed the menace of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism in the country ahead of the 2023 general elections. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Sha’aban Sharada …
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The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved N9.24 billion for the 2022/2023 Group Life Insurance Cover for Nigeria public servants. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice …
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The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Wednesday called for urgent action across the world to achieve safe and sustainably managed water, sanitation and hygiene for all in order to prevent devastating impacts on the health of millions of people. Findings from WHO and UN-Water’s Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation …
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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has confirmed that the Qatar 2022 World Cup would be his last. Messi has scored five goals and recorded four assists in the tournament so far as he rose to become Argentina’s all-time goalscorer with 96 goals. After inspiring Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia …
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At least 56 journalists were jailed in Africa in 2022 as Egypt was the top jailer country, according to Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). CPJ, in an investigative report published on Wednesday, found that 363 newsmen were deprived of freedom as of December 1, 2022, which set a new global …
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A popular Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy got engaged to her British professional boxer lover, Ryan Taylor. Since they posted amazing and adorable pictures of their passionate relationship online, the couple has become the talk of the town. While some Nigerians have shown their …
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said it is working with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to solve the scarcity of fuel across the country. IPMAN, yesterday, said the scarcity of fuel leading to queues at filling stations came as the independent marketers have been …
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DEVELOPERS whose properties were pulled down with bulldozers allegedly by agents of the Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, have called for justice. Buildings and infrastructural facilities under various stages of construction were demolished during the operation that took place at Katampe Extension, Bwari Area Council of Abuja, penultimate week, …
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Two wanted terrorists on Security watch list have been killed by police operatives in Katsina on Tuesday. According to the police report, the two wanted terrorists, identified as Abu Na-Iraqi and Abu Na-Masari met their end when they attacked Sokoto-Rima Quarters in Dutsinma LGA with the intention to kidnap residents …
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