The Federal Government has secured the release of six Nigerian women who were wrongfully detained in Cape Verde on false trafficking charges. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the women have been freed and have since left the country. The Ministry said its mission in Guinea Bissau worked closely with Cape Verdean authorities to ensure their release. The women were reportedly on vacation in Cape Verde when they were detained over baseless trafficking allegations, which were later proven to be unfounded. The Ministry expressed relief over the resolution and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the…
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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in Abuja has issued a warning to motorists, advising them not to engage with touts for vehicle number plates. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director of the DRTS, Abdulateef Bello, said fraudsters posing as officials are exploiting the current scarcity of number plates to deceive vehicle owners. Bello explained that the shortage is due to inconsistent and insufficient supply from the National Vehicle Identification Scheme plant. He assured the public that efforts are underway to resolve the issue. He emphasized that the DRTS does not authorize any individual or agent to…
A faction of the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group Afenifere, aligned with the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s leadership, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa.” In a statement signed by Acting Chairman Oba Oladipo Olaitan and National Publicity Secretary Justice Faloye, the group described the ban as a violation of free speech and democratic principles. They argued that the song was a legitimate response to comments made by the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, regarding national issues. “The ban reflects an authoritarian stance, showing a leadership style disconnected from the struggles of ordinary Nigerians,” the statement…
Authorities in Anambra State have launched an investigation following the fatal shooting of a woman by a member of the local security outfit, Agunechemba. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the busy Ibeto Junction in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses said the shooting happened as Agunechemba operatives attempted to navigate through heavy traffic. In an effort to clear the way for their convoy, members of the outfit reportedly fired shots into the air. A stray bullet struck a passerby, later identified as Chiamaka Okeke, who collapsed on the spot. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital…
Five people were injured in a road accident on Tuesday evening at the main gate of the Redeemed Christian Church of God headquarters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to Seni Ogunyemi, Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the incident involved a Toyota Sienna and a Toyota Highlander. The Sienna, reportedly speeding, rear-ended the Highlander, causing it to veer off and strike several pedestrians before landing in a drainage. Ogunyemi confirmed that seven individuals were involved in the crash, with five sustaining serious injuries. Emergency responders from TRACE, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 40 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud during raids carried out by its Kaduna Zonal Directorate in Niger State. The arrests, which took place in Bida and Minna local government areas, were based on credible intelligence linking the suspects to a cybercrime syndicate, the agency revealed on Wednesday via its official X handle. During the operation, EFCC operatives recovered a range of items including 60 Android phones, eight laptops, three vehicles, 10 motorcycles, eight power generators, four Bluetooth speakers, two stabilisers, and a Hisense air conditioner. Also seized were fetish…
The Northern Nigeria Youths Union has pledged to mobilize more than two million votes in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential contest. Chairman of the group, Abubakar Aliyu, made this known on Wednesday following a strategic meeting held in Jos, Plateau State. Speaking on behalf of the group, Aliyu noted that young people across the region are rallying behind the president due to visible developmental strides, particularly in Northern Nigeria. “This commitment follows a well-attended gathering of dedicated youths—men and women—who are passionate about supporting Tinubu’s administration,” he said. “They recognize the president’s efforts in…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves and recovered a stolen vehicle after officers rejected a N1 million bribe offered by the suspects. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the incident occurred on April 11, 2025, around 3:00 p.m. Officers from the Border Patrol Team Zone 4, Katsina, stopped a green Toyota Corolla LE during a routine patrol near Birnin Kuka village in Mashi Local Government Area. The vehicle was being driven by 26-year-old Mubarak Kabir and 27-year-old Adamu Hashim, both residents of Kurna quarters in Fagge LGA,…
The Kaduna State Government has intervened in a case of extreme child abuse involving a 7-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani, whose legs are set to be amputated after sustaining severe injuries allegedly inflicted by his father. According to officials, the incident occurred in Lere Local Government Area, where the boy’s father, identified as Sani Tanimi Maishago, reportedly tied his son’s legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for allegedly stealing biscuits. The injuries were left untreated, resulting in severe infection and tissue damage. Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Rabi Salisu, disclosed on Wednesday that by the time…
A 34-year-old woman, Adesewa Ogundele, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti over the alleged theft of a mobile phone worth N90,000. Ogundele, who has no fixed address, is facing two charges: stealing and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. Prompt News reports that she however pleaded not guilty to both. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Elijah Adejare, the incident occurred on March 27 around 10:00 a.m. at No. 8 Peace Avenue, Ado-Ekiti. He told the court that Ogundele allegedly stole a Tecno Provonio phone belonging to one Opeloye Abosede and acted in a…