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Police Bust Illegal Maternity Home In A’Ibom, Rescue Pregnant Women, Infants
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has revealed the discovery of an illegal maternity home suspected of engaging in child trafficking, unlicensed medical practices, and impersonation. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, made this known in a statement in Uyo, the state capital, on Friday. John said that the illegal maternity home was uncovered in Usung Atiat, the Abak...
Runsewe Applauds NIPR on Promotion of National Unity, Peaceful Co-existence
The Director General of National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for playing leading role in enhancing peace and unity in the country through its various policies and activities. He said the Institute puts the peaceful co-existence of the country at the forefront in all its activities, urging similar...
Soldiers Bear LASTMA Official To Stupor
Irate soldiers, in the early hours on Monday at Ojota area of Lagos State, pounced on one of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officers, beating him to stupor over a yet-to-be determined traffic offence. The incident, according to an eyewitness, happened at 8a.m., when soldiers numbering eight, got hold of the LASTMA officer and beat him for several...
Gov Uzodinma Has Shown Lack Of Leadership Capacity In Last Three Years, Says ADC
The African Democractic Congress (ADC) has said Governor Hope Uzodinma has wasted three years and 10 months as governor of Imo State. It said the governor has failed to demonstrate capacity and also lacked indigenous support to effectively combat insecurity and restore sustainable peace in Imo. Chilos Godsent, the Southeast National Vice Chairman of the ADC, said these in a statement...
IG Recognises Police Award Winners With New Ranks
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to honour and decorate outstanding officers who have demonstrated exceptional service, courage, and integrity, through accelerated promotions approved by the Police Service Commission. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, the move is part of the Inspector-General of Police,...
FCTA assures residents of maximum security Over Easter Celebration
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has assured residents of the territory of maximum security throughout the Easter celebration and beyond. The Secretary, Command and Control Centre, FCTA, Peter Olumuji, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Olumuji said the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in collaboration with security agencies had ensured deployment of human and material...
Former Minister Of Women Affairs, Tallen Loses Only Son
The Nigeria's immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, has lost her only son, Richard Adamu Tallen after complications from undisclosed ailment, the family announced on Sunday. Dame Pauline Tallen, a former Deputy Governor in the North Central state of Plateau served in former President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet from 2019-2023. Richard, 42 passed away in a private medical facility in the capital,...
Our Party Now Home To Fraudulent, Corrupt Persons – Ex APC Spokesperson
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Yekini Nabena, says the ruling party is becoming a rehabilitation camp for corrupt politicians. He said the appointment of former Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the party’s national chairman shows that the party is indifferent to fighting corruption. Nabena said this in an interview with the Sun newspaper on...
#EndBadGovernance Protests: Mother Of 4 Hit By Stray Bullet In Kaduna Seeks Justice
Safiya Yahaya, a mother of four who was hit by a stray bullet in her house on Lafiya road, Kakuri in Kaduna South Local Government Area during the #EndBadGovernance protest, is seeking justice. Safiya, who spoke to our correspondent on her hospital bed at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, said the bullet broke her bone. Narrating the incident, Safiya who...
“Coalition Will Only Strengthen APC’s Win” -Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the coalition of the African Democratic Congress, as he said it will only strengthen the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Keyamo, in a post shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, said the movement has effectively weakened the opposition, particularly the Peoples...
