The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, and over 40 affiliate organizations have threatened to embark on a statewide protest if the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun refuses to withdraw his men from the 23 local government councils in Rivers State. Recall that the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, by the order ofContinue reading "Rivers LG Lockdown: CLO, 40 CSOs plan mass anti-police protest By Clifford Ndujihe & Daniel Abia"
Fintiri Congratulates Newly Appointed DIG, One Other. From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (CON) of Adamawa State has congratulated one of the illustrious sons of the region, Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar on his well-deserved elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), representing the North East Zone.In the same vein, he has also congratulated Mohammed Adamu Dankwara, another illustrious son of AdamawaContinue reading "Fintiri Congratulates Newly Appointed DIG, One Other. From Stanley Mijah, Yola."
Over 120,000 Boko Haram Fighters, Family Members Surrendered To Troops – Army Chief, Lagbaja
No fewer than 350 persons have been rescued from the Sambisa forest while 120,000 Boko Haram fighters and their families in the North-East have surrendered to the Nigerian Army, the military authorities said. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday in Kano, said this while delivering a keynote address duringContinue reading "Over 120,000 Boko Haram Fighters, Family Members Surrendered To Troops – Army Chief, Lagbaja"
Kidnappers Whisk Away Pregnant Woman Due For Delivery On Way To Ogun State Hospital
A Pregnant woman who was due for delivery has been kidnapped by unknown assailants. The victim who was simply identified as Mrs Ogunbunmi was abducted in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. She had left her home in Oke Lantoro for the state General Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, but was kidnapped along the way. Confirming the development, herContinue reading "Kidnappers Whisk Away Pregnant Woman Due For Delivery On Way To Ogun State Hospital"
US Judge Cannon Refuses To Step Down From Trump Documents Case Despite Colleagues’ Advice To Recuse Herself
The assignment of Judge Aileen M. Cannon to preside over former President Donald J. Trump's case has sparked interest due to her limited trial experience and perceived bias in favour of Mr. Trump. New York Times reports that following her assignment in June 2023, two experienced fellow judges on the Florida federal bench reportedly encouraged herContinue reading "US Judge Cannon Refuses To Step Down From Trump Documents Case Despite Colleagues’ Advice To Recuse Herself"
Outrage As Taraba Governor, Kefas Agbu Appoints Kidnapping, Murder Suspect As Aide
There is outrage in Taraba State, following Governor Kefas Agbu's appointment into the cabinet of one Shiban Tikari, who is currently wanted for alleged kidnapping and murder of a state House of Assembly member, Hosea Ibi. Tikari, who had served as the Chairman of Takum Local Council, was allegedly implicated in the kidnap and subsequentContinue reading "Outrage As Taraba Governor, Kefas Agbu Appoints Kidnapping, Murder Suspect As Aide"
We Have No Room For Corruption, Fintiri Warns New Appointees.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reminded chairmen and members of commissions of boards and parastatals of the existing zero-tolerance posture of his government for corruption and the need to exhibit commitment to promote and sustain the age-long culture to enhance accelerated development of the state. Performing the swearing-in ceremony of Chairmen andContinue reading "We Have No Room For Corruption, Fintiri Warns New Appointees.From Stanley Mijah, Yola."
WOE UNTO ISRAEL! By: Femi Fani-Kayode
The Israeli Defence Force slaughtered 274 innocent & defenceless Palestinian civilians in Nuseirat on saturday just to rescue four Jewish hostages in what has been decribed by an eyewitness as a “callous massacre” & “hell on earth”. How can anyone in his right senses justify this madness? How can any sane person rejoice in suchContinue reading "WOE UNTO ISRAEL! By: Femi Fani-Kayode"
MOB LYNCHES MAN AFTER STABBING, KILLING POS OPERATOR IN TARABA
A mob in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State has set a man ablaze for stabbing a female Point of Sale (POS) operator to death. The POS operator, an 18-year-old young lady, was said to be preparing to write her NECO exams before the unfortunate incident. Pointblanknews.com learnt that the incident happened onContinue reading "MOB LYNCHES MAN AFTER STABBING, KILLING POS OPERATOR IN TARABA"
LOVED ONES SEARCH FOR MISSING AS HAJJ DEATH TOLL PASSES 900
Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. Relatives scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news, fearing the worst after temperatures hit 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) in Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, on Monday. AboutContinue reading "LOVED ONES SEARCH FOR MISSING AS HAJJ DEATH TOLL PASSES 900"
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