CRIME
FG N9bn E-Border Project Fails To Stop Bandits, Illegal Aliens
Illegal migrants (bandits...) crosses border from Niger, Mali,others despite FG's multibillion-naira border surveillance systems, in 2019. This is as the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said e-border surveillance is now being mounted across the nation’s borders with its neighbouring countries. “As we speak, more than half of our borders have been automated. There are visuals, and a lot of processes going...
Tension In Arochukwu As Isu Community Cries Out Over Ukwa People’s Attack, 3 Missing
Tensions have escalated in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State following a violent clash between the people of Ndi Isu and residents of Mbiabong Ukwa in Odukpani LGA, Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on January 3, 2025, centered around the Okpa Isu Pond, a fishing area belonging to the Isu community. In the wake of the confrontation, three...
Abia Police Disbands Anti-Cultism Unit, Demotes Officer Over Misconduct
The Abia State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Danladi Isa, has announced the disbandment of its Anti-Cultism Unit. This action follows allegations of unprofessional conduct and incivility towards members of the public, marking a strong commitment to upholding accountability within the Force. In a separate disciplinary action, Corporal Okonkwo Ebuka, attached to the Aba Area Command...
NAF Acquires 12 New Fighter Aircraft, 50 More Expected
The Nigerian Air Force announced that it has purchased 12 more fighter planes to enhance its operational capabilities. The new additions to the NAF fleet include 2 King Air 360i light transport aircraft, 4 T-129 ATAK helicopters, 2 Agusta Westland 109 Trekker, and 4 DA-62 surveillance aircraft. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, stated this on Saturday during...
FCT Police Command Lost 140 Officers In 2024 — CP Disu
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it lost a total of 140 officers in the Federal Capital Territory last year. In an end-of-the-year statement by the FCT Police Command on the achievement recorded from January to December 2024, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu said some of his 140 active-duty officers perished as a result of Shiites, other violent...
Requirements For Extradition Of Simon Ekpa Sent To Finnish Govt – CDS
The requirements for the extradition of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, to Nigeria have been forwarded to the Government of Finland, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (CDS), has said. “Well, I’m sure he is cooling off somewhere,” the defence chief said on Channels Television‘s 2024 Year-In-Review programme on December 31, 2024. “Legal action is going to be taken accordingly....
Medical Doctor D!es After Alleged P0!soning During Boxing Day Gathering In Abia (Photo)
A tragic incident has been reported in Nnenu, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, where a medical doctor, identified as Dr. Tony, allegedly died after being poisoned during a Boxing Day gathering with his village brothers. According to a source, Samuel Okenyi, the young doctor was reportedly poisoned by individuals believed to be envious of him while they were...
FG Vows To Investigate Sokoto Airstrike That Killed Many Locals
The Federal Government will conduct a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10 people in the Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu. He said the Minister of State, Defence, Bello Matawalle, gave this indication while on a...
NAF To Investigate Air Strikes That Killed 10 Civilians In Sokoto
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will launch a thorough investigation into the raining of airstrikes on two villages in Sokoto on Wednesday. According to residents, the incident, which occurred around 7am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area (LGA), claimed the lives of 10 civilians and left many other people injured. Animals were also reportedly...
Man Arrested In Delta For Killing Friend After Collecting N50m Ransom
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Mr Efe Onoetiyi, for killing his best friend, Paulinus Okon, after collecting over N50m from the deceased. The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, disclosed this on Monday while parading the man alongside four other killers. He said, “I welcome you to this briefing which is particularly painful. It involves...
