Be wary of yahoo boys, police warn ladies in Osun
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday warned residents of the state, especially women, to be wary of the activities of internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys, who have expanded their criminal activities to ritual killing. A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said yahoo boys in the state have escalated their nefarious Read More
Read moreSuspend crude-for-loan deal, Reps tell NNPCL
The House of Representatives Special Joint Committee investigating factors working against the petroleum sector has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to halt what it called the mortgage of Nigeria’s future crude oil until it concludes its assignment. Recall that the committee chaired by the lawmaker representing Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency, Imo State, Read More
Read moreLagos: Sanwo-Olu names designated places for August 1 protests
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed not to allow hoodlums to hijack Thursday’s EndBadGovernance protest. Sanwo-Olu assured protesters of adequate protection, stressing that the state police command has designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests. The governor said these locations will be secured to protect protesters and prevent chaos. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a terse statement he issued on Wednesday. According to the Lagos State governor: “We can do more, and we…
Read moreHunger protest: Kano won’t tolerate unruly conduct, says gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, appealed to residents of the state to avoid any form of provocation during and after the hunger protest, expected to commence on Thursday. Yusuf, who appealed, while addressing business leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders at the Government House on Wednesday, emphasized that protests will neither yield the Read More
Read moreImo prison attack: Police debunk reports as false
The Imo State Police Command has debunked false stories circulating on social media that the Imo State Correctional Centre has been invaded by gunmen. A press statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, stated that the stories were a calculated attempt by mischief makers to create unnecessary fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of the state. “We wish to inform Imo people that the operatives of the entire security…
Read moreTinubu mourns Ondo monarch
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the people of Idanre, the government and the people of Ondo State, over the passing of the Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, Oba Frederick Aroloye. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, the Read More
Read moreProtest: Tinubu has done a lot for Niger Delta – Minister Momoh appeals to youths
Amidst the controversies surrounding a nationwide protest billed to commence on August 1, the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, has said youths in the region should take it upon themselves to have a cursory assessment of the Tinubu administration before embarking on any protest. He said when they consider the impact of projects so far executed in the region, they will lack the enthusiasm to go on mass protests. The Minister, while interacting with…
Read moreHunger protest: Plot to cause mayhem in Rivers uncovered – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that there is credible information that some mercenaries and thugs have been hired from outside, in the guise of protest, to destroy valuable infrastructure assets in the state. The governor maintained that the Rivers residents have already resolved not to participate in the planned 10 days of nationwide Read More
Read moreLagos police to enforce court restrictions on protest timing, venues
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents of its commitment to maintaining peace and order in the state as nationwide protests are set to begin on Thursday, August 1. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday which stated that the command will not allow any person or group Read More
Read moreBREAKING: Police deactivate explosive device in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command anti-bomb squad has deactivated an improvised explosive device in the Ikeja area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. He said the device, which was wrapped in a bag, was dropped by the roadside from an unregistered vehicle along Read More
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