The Abia State Police Command has launched a manhunt for those responsible for the killing of a Nigerian Army officer in Aba, assuring that the perpetrators will be tracked down and brought to justice. Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, confirmed the incident and described the killing as a heinous crime, saying concerted efforts were underway to arrest and prosecute those behind it. The slain soldier, identified as Lance Corporal David, was reportedly killed on November 21 in Aba in what was suspected to be a cult-related attack. He was said to have been trailed to his family residence and murdered…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the recall of a foreign variant of Indomie instant noodles, Vegetable Flavour, over the presence of undeclared allergens. In a public alert issued on Friday and published on its official website, NAFDAC said the recall followed a notice by French food safety authorities concerning the product. The agency explained that the affected noodles were recalled due to the presence of allergens not stated on the product label, which could pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances. “The French authority (Rappel…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has explained the rationale behind his recent visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a jail term in Sokoto. The governor spoke on Friday at the Government House, Umuahia, while receiving the leadership of the Abia Diaspora Commission and members of the medical team for the state’s Global Medical Mission 2025. Otti stressed that the visit was not informed by political ambition, but by a commitment to dialogue and the pursuit of peace. His clarification followed the circulation of a social media video in…
The Sokoto State Police Command has cautioned youths against joining a newly identified terror-linked cult group, Sai Malam, warning that its activities pose a growing threat to public safety in parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, raised the alarm on Friday while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Sokoto, amid rising concerns over the group’s operations in some communities. Musa explained that the briefing was part of ongoing efforts by the command to keep the public informed about security operations aimed at restoring peace and dismantling criminal networks across the state. He disclosed that operatives…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have disrupted a suspected logistics supply chain for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) with the interception of two pickup vans in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development on Friday via his X handle, noting that the operation was intelligence-led. According to him, actionable human intelligence had pointed to the movement of the consignments from Dapchi through the Magumeri axis of the state. Troops of Sector 2, operating in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), were said to have mounted a stop-and-search operation along the route, leading…
A secondary school teacher, Simon Iorkase, has been reportedly shot dead in Abaji-Kpav, Tordonga, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following a confrontation involving a Ward Commander of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard. The incident, described by residents as tragic and avoidable, was said to have occurred while the BSCPG commander was on duty at his post in the community. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the commander was engaged in a casual conversation with a young woman when two men, alleged to be intoxicated, approached the scene. “One of the men…
Gunmen on Friday abducted nine persons, including a woman and her three children, in Inele-Ugoh, a village in Igah Ikeje community, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack was said to have occurred in the early hours of Friday when over 40 armed men reportedly invaded the community. It was gathered that the woman and her children were on their way to attend a burial in a neighbouring community when they were intercepted by the gunmen and taken into the forest. Five other victims were also said to have been abducted from their farms during the invasion. An…
Pesident Bola Tinubu has warned state governors that he may issue an Executive Order to enforce direct allocation of funds to local governments if they fail to comply with a recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the third tier of government. The President issued the warning on Friday during the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Tinubu, in a veiled reference to the alleged withholding of statutory allocations by some governors, cautioned that continued non-compliance could compel him to direct the Federation Account Allocation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday attended the 15th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The meeting commenced at about 6:05 p.m. with the arrival of the President at the venue. Friday’s session marked the ruling party’s second NEC meeting in 2025, following an earlier gathering held in February. It was also the first NEC meeting since the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman of the party in July. Proceedings opened with prayers led by the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, who offered the…
Hon. Akeju Emmanuel, popularly known as Mr Pillar and a staunch supporter of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has empowered residents of Ward 10 (Erusu/Ikaram) in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The empowerment programme, held at his hometown of Erusu Akoko, attracted party faithful, community leaders and beneficiaries from across the ward. The initiative was described as a demonstration of grassroots support, unity and commitment ahead of future political engagements. Speaking at the event, Hon. Akeju Emmanuel said the empowerment was motivated by his love for the people, his desire to improve their livelihoods, and…