In a major breakthrough against organized crime, operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered incriminating exhibits, including military uniforms and weapons. The arrest follows a distress report from a victim, leading to swift police action.The Command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the development, stating that the operation wasContinue reading "Crackdown on Crime: Nasarawa Police Nab Notorious Kidnappers, Recover Military Uniforms, Weapons"
Scandal in Enugu: Police Commissioner Accused of Extorting ₦62 Million from Businessman Under False IPOB Allegations
A major corruption scandal has rocked the Enugu State Police Command, as the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an independent investigation into allegations that Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, and his officers extorted ₦62 million from a businessman, Mr. Olu Agwu.ThisContinue reading "Scandal in Enugu: Police Commissioner Accused of Extorting ₦62 Million from Businessman Under False IPOB Allegations"
Tensions Mount as IPOB Warns Enugu Governor Mbah Over Alleged Plot to Allocate Eha-Amufu Land to Fulani Settlers
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong warning to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, over an alleged plot to allocate ancestral lands in the Eha-Amufu community of Isi Uzo Local Government Area to Fulani settlers.According to a statement released on Saturday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful,Continue reading "Tensions Mount as IPOB Warns Enugu Governor Mbah Over Alleged Plot to Allocate Eha-Amufu Land to Fulani Settlers"
NANS Threatens Showdown Over Exclusion from NELFUND Board
In a bold and confrontational move, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the upcoming board meeting of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The student body, through its official X handle, expressed outrage over its exclusion from the decision-making body, describing it as a deliberate attemptContinue reading "NANS Threatens Showdown Over Exclusion from NELFUND Board"
UGANDA’S HIV COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: PROTESTS ERUPT OVER USAID CLOSURE
The suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) activities in Uganda has triggered widespread fear and uncertainty among the country’s HIV-positive population, with many describing the situation as a matter of “life and death.”Taking to its official X handle, Vanguard Newspaper reported that a wave of protests has erupted, as people livingContinue reading "UGANDA’S HIV COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: PROTESTS ERUPT OVER USAID CLOSURE"
Kebbi Police Command Neutralizes Four Kidnappers, Recovers N3 Million Ransom in Fierce Gun Battle
In a decisive crackdown on criminal activities, the Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four suspected kidnappers in a high-stakes operation in Suru Local Government Area. The daring rescue mission also led to the recovery of a ₦3 million ransom extorted from a kidnapped victim, 60-year-old Umaru Bawa.The command’s spokesperson, Nafi’u Abubakar,Continue reading "Kebbi Police Command Neutralizes Four Kidnappers, Recovers N3 Million Ransom in Fierce Gun Battle"
Zamfara Governor Bans Political Activities Amid Rising Insecurity
In a decisive move to curb escalating insecurity, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has imposed an immediate ban on all political activities and rallies across the state. The directive comes in response to a recent security breach in Maru Local Government Area, which has heightened concerns over the deteriorating security situation.The announcement was made inContinue reading "Zamfara Governor Bans Political Activities Amid Rising Insecurity"
IGP Expands Gender-Based Violence Desks Nationwide, Strengthens Police Commitment to Justice
…Police Establish Specialized GBV Desks in All Divisions to Enhance Victim Support and Swift Justice In a landmark move to reinforce its commitment to human rights and justice, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions across Nigeria. ThisContinue reading "IGP Expands Gender-Based Violence Desks Nationwide, Strengthens Police Commitment to Justice"
Wild Africa Calls for Tougher Penalties on Wildlife Crimes, Urges Urgent Action to Save Pangolins
As Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating World Pangolin Day, Wild Africa, an international conservation organisation, has issued a clarion call for stronger laws and penalties to curb wildlife trafficking, particularly the illegal trade in pangolins.In a statement released on Saturday, the organisation highlighted Nigeria’s disturbing role as a major hub in the illicitContinue reading "Wild Africa Calls for Tougher Penalties on Wildlife Crimes, Urges Urgent Action to Save Pangolins"
Outrage as Abuja Police Officers Assault, Extort N350,000 from Motorist Over Fake Insurance Check
A Nigerian motorist has narrated a harrowing experience of police brutality and extortion at the hands of officers from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja. The victim (name withheld) revealed that officers attached to the Kubwa Phase 4 Police Station stopped him along Arab Road under the pretense of enforcing third-party insuranceContinue reading "Outrage as Abuja Police Officers Assault, Extort N350,000 from Motorist Over Fake Insurance Check"
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