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Army Foils Drug Smuggling Operation In Ogun
In the Alamutu general area of the Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, troops of the Nigerian Army operating under the 81 Division, Kofo Abayomi, Lagos, have intercepted 320 wraps of a substance suspected to be Cannabis sativa from a suspected transnational drug syndicate. Acting Deputy Director Army Public RelationsArm, 81 Division , Lt. Col Olabisi Ayeni, who confirmed the...
Bode George To Tinubu: Rivers, Natasha Issue Jeopardizes Nigeria’s Democracy
Chief Bode George, the former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated yesterday that the country's Fourth Republic may come to an end as a result of the issuance of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the way in which Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio are being handled. George, who said...
Obi Condemns Plateau killings, Urges Government Intervention
Mr. Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has voiced his grave concern over the recent wave of attacks in Plateau State's Bokkos Local Government Area. He lamented the incident where several communities were thrown into mourning following the killing of entire families in what he described as “yet another senseless attack.” In a statement issued on Friday via X,...
Edo: Consider Western Iyamu in Your Cabinet, Group Urges Gov. Okpebholo
A formidable coalition of Edo’s brightest minds, under the aegis of Edo for Good Governance, has called on the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to consider Amb. Western Iyamu for an appointment, citing his extensive contributions to youth empowerment, humanitarian service, and grassroots political mobilization. The group, which comprises young professionals, Edo youths, diasporans, members of the Comrades Community, and...
Tinubu Urged To Declare State Of Emergency Over Insecurity In Zamfara
The United Democratic Coalition (UDC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State right away in response to the insecurity incidents that have occurred there. The group asked the president to nip the crisis in the bud before it snowballs into a breakdown of democratic order in the state. The demand was contained in a...
China To Raise Tariffs By 34% On US Products Starting April 10
China announced on Friday that it would impose 34 percent tariffs on all U.S. imports starting on April 10 in response to Washington's steep new tariffs on Chinese goods. “For all imported goods originating from the US, an additional tariff of 34 percent on top of the current applicable tariff rate will be imposed,” Beijing’s finance ministry said. Beijing’s Commerce Ministry...
Suspected Gunmen Abduct Female Govt Official In Ebonyi
Mrs. Blessing Adagba, the coordinator of the Ngbo Central Development Centre in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen. SP Joshua Ukandu, public relations officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in Ebonyi, confirmed the incident on Friday in Abakaliki. Ukanda, who confirmed her abduction, said, “Yes, Adagba was abducted in the Okposhi Eheku community of...
Lawmaker Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls For State Police
Dachung Bagos, a representative in the House of Representatives, has denounced the presumed herders' murder of twelve people in Plateau State's Bokkos Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, affected five communities and left several others injured. Bagos, who represents Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, urged the Federal Government to step up efforts to secure lives and property across...
Stolen Jewellery: Patience Jonathan’s Ex-aides Rot In Jail As Court Adjourns Case 40 Times
Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who are being held in the Okaka Custodial Centre, Bayelsa State, have decried their maltreatment and delayed trial, saying they are undergoing hardship and torture. Two of the workers, who spoke exclusively to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, begged for help, saying they were languishing in prison. Our correspondents gathered that the workers had been...
Ogun Community Accuses IBEDC Of Diverting Power To Private Companies
Residents of the Mogede community in Ibafo, Ogun State, have accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company of diverting electricity meant for their community to nearby companies, leaving them in darkness for months. The residents also decried what they called an “astronomical increase in billing” despite the prolonged blackout. According to them, the situation has crippled businesses and made life unbearable for...
