The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Mubarak, for allegedly stabbing 25-year-old Shamseen Danshehu to death in Minna, the state capital. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the Kwangila area when a fight broke out between the two. During the altercation, Mubarak allegedly stabbed Danshehu in the chest. The victim was rushed to Minna General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. Residents in the area said they were unaware of what led to the fight but noted that Mubarak was often seen wandering the streets and scavenging through refuse bins. Confirming the incident…
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Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, has resigned from his position. His resignation was announced in a statement from the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), and made public on Tuesday morning. The administrator expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s service and wished him success in his future endeavors. The statement read: “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, regrets to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke. His Excellency appreciates his contributions during his…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed four table water factories and summoned their operations managers for failing to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The affected factories include Oral Water and Logistics Limited, producers of Yireh Yaweh Table Water, and Le-Starlight Table Water, both located in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Others are Daraja Table Water and Iris Table Water and Beverages, makers of Siris Table Water, situated in the Karshi area of Nasarawa, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During an enforcement operation in Abuja on Monday, NAFDAC officials locked the factories due to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to prosecute two women arrested for allegedly hawking naira notes in Lagos. In a statement on Monday, the agency confirmed the arrest of Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe by operatives from its Lagos Directorate 1 on Friday, March 21, 2025. According to the EFCC, the suspects were found in possession of N3,850,000 and N1,600,000, respectively. The commission stated that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the process.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site in Odagwa, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi announced the discovery in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He reaffirmed the commitment of the corps, under Commandant-General Ahmed Audi, to tackling oil theft, vandalism, and economic sabotage in Nigeria’s oil sector. Audi condemned the high rate of illegal bunkering in Odagwa and highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) to address the issue. He assured that the corps would track down those sponsoring the…
Nine children remain unaccounted for following a violent attack on Ndito Eka Iba village in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The assault, which occurred on Christmas Eve in 2024, was reportedly carried out by individuals from the neighboring Esit Eket and Eket LGAs over a longstanding boundary dispute. Speaking with journalists, community youths and affected parents expressed deep concern over the continued disappearance of the children. The Youth President of the community, Ukot Robert, revealed that some families fear the worst, believing their children may have been killed during the incident since they have not been seen…
The Senate is expected to pass President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills today (Tuesday), sources have confirmed. Two senators, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that the approval was initially delayed due to discussions on the Rivers State political crisis but is now set to proceed. “This should have been concluded last week, but the Rivers State issue took priority. The four bills will be approved tomorrow,” one of the sources stated. Attempts to reach the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity Chairman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, for confirmation were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls or messages. The expected approval…
Three people were ambushed and killed in Dundu, a community in Kwall District, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack occurred amid ongoing destruction of dry-season farms in the area. Prompt News reports that authorities have yet to confirm the incident. The Plateau State Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier-General Gakji Shipi (retd), stated he was unaware of the attack. However, the state police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, is yet to react to the attack. Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom, said investigations were ongoing. Joseph Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement,…
A thunderstorm-induced fire on Sunday destroyed five classroom blocks at Saint Peter’s Primary School in Igbemo Ekiti, prompting the relocation of pupils to AUD Pilot Nursery and Primary School nearby to continue their education. The fire broke out during a heavy downpour that lasted over an hour. Although the school building was severely damaged, no lives were lost as the incident occurred outside school hours. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, represented by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, visited the scene on Monday. He assured the affected community that the government would rebuild the structure promptly. “I am saddened by the fire…
The Federal Government has confirmed the recapture of five out of 12 inmates who escaped during a jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. According to a statement by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman, DCC Abubakar Umar, the incident happened in the early hours of Monday, March 24, 2024. He said the escape occurred after some inmates tampered with padlocks in a section of the facility, enabling 12 inmates to flee. In response, the Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, along with security agencies and the Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi…