UniAbuja Appeals for Help to Find Missing 100-Level Accounting Student, Sadiya Usman
The University of Abuja has launched a public appeal for assistance in locating Sadiya Usman, a 100-level student of the Department of Accounting, who has been reported missing. In a statement released on Thursday, Dr Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of Information and University Relations, disclosed that Sadiya was last seen leaving her residence at Kontagora […]
Federal Government Resumes Construction of Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Road After 3-Year Halt
Communities along the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road have welcomed the Federal Government’s resumption of construction on the long-abandoned highway, praising the efforts of the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, for facilitating the project. The road, neglected for over three years, will now receive a fresh boost after the Federal Government approved N19 billion for its […]
Plateau Police Begin 24-Hour Patrols Amid Lent and Ramadan
The Plateau State Police Command has commenced 24-hour patrols across the state’s 17 local government areas to maintain public safety during the Christian Lenten season and the Muslim Ramadan celebrations. The directive was issued by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, Alabo Alfred, on Friday. […]
Adamawa Police Detain Six Youths Following Gunshot Incident in Lamurde
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six youths following a gunshot incident in Lamurde Local Government Area, as part of a broader effort to prevent escalation of communal tensions in the region. In a statement issued on Thursday, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the State Police Public Relations Officer, said the suspects were apprehended during […]
Ogun Police Move to Arrest TikToker Over Fake Rape Claim
The Ogun State Police Command has announced plans to arrest and prosecute TikTok user Mirabel after she admitted that her earlier rape allegation was false. Mirabel reportedly confessed during a viral phone conversation with social media influencer VeryDarkMan (VDM), admitting that parts of her initial story were untrue. In the audio shared online, she said: […]
Borno Police Disburse ₦20 Million to Families of Fallen Officers
The Borno State Police Command has disbursed ₦20,137,770.34 to the families of nine officers who died in the line of duty under the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Group Life Insurance Scheme. The cheque presentation ceremony, aimed at supporting the beneficiaries’ education, healthcare, and general welfare, was confirmed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Nahum […]
Nigerian Sentenced to 8 Years Over $8m US Tax Fraud Scheme
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the United States for masterminding a sophisticated $8.1 million tax fraud scheme that targeted more than 1,000 Americans through phishing attacks and malware. According to the United States Department of Justice, 37-year-old Matthew A. Akande orchestrated the cyber-enabled fraud by stealing taxpayers’ personally […]
Police Launch Manhunt for Killers of Ondo Monarch Oba Kehinde Falodun
The Ondo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the gunmen responsible for the killing of Oba Kehinde Falodun, the traditional ruler of Agamo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The monarch was reportedly murdered on Wednesday evening after armed men stormed his palace, raising fresh concerns over insecurity and […]
DSS Reopens Dadiyata Abduction Case, Invites Suspects as Wife Demands Justice
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, and is set to invite suspects for questioning in the long-running abduction case. Dadiyata, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, was reportedly abducted on August 2, 2019, by unidentified gunmen as he drove into […]
Nasir El-Rufai’s Lawyer Protests ICPC Home Raid as Former Governor Remains in Custody
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has spent a second night in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), amid growing controversy over the search of his Abuja residence. El-Rufai was first detained on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and released late Wednesday. However, shortly […]