Former governors of Plateau State, Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, on Thursday signalled a rare political alignment, pledging to work together to confront the worsening insecurity in the state following renewed deadly attacks. The commitment came in Jos during President Bola Tinubu’s visit, triggered by Sunday’s violence in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, where at least 28 persons were killed and several others injured. Speaking at the engagement, Jang described the recurring bloodshed as intolerable, warning that the persistent attacks were undermining economic stability and threatening the state’s long-held reputation for peace and tourism. He said successive administrations…
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The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras across Plateau State, beginning with Jos, as part of fresh efforts to tackle recurring violence in the region. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed the initiative on Thursday, shortly after Bola Tinubu visited the state following the recent Palm Sunday attack that left 28 people dead and several others injured. Tijani said the move was in line with presidential directives to strengthen security infrastructure through technology, noting that the deployment would enhance real-time crime monitoring and improve coordination among security agencies. In a…
The Lagos State Government has intensified its clampdown on street urchins, with operatives of the state task force arresting three suspected members of a notorious gang known as “Omotaku” for allegedly harassing motorists. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development on Thursday, noting that the suspects were apprehended during separate operations across the state. The “Omotaku” group is widely associated with extortion and intimidation of road users, particularly targeting motorists whose vehicles break down on busy highways. Wahab revealed that one of the incidents occurred at Marwa Bus Stop in the Lekki area, where a…
A 15-year-old boy in Delta State has died after allegedly ingesting multiple tablets of a prescription drug in a bid to gain weight, prompting fresh warnings from the police against drug misuse among youths. The victim, identified simply as Gift, reportedly consumed several tablets of dexamethasone at once, a development that led to complications and his eventual death days later. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed the incident in a video shared on Thursday, describing the case as tragic and preventable. According to him, the deceased obtained the drug from a friend, Destiny Akpofure, who allegedly…
A housewife in Sokoto State has allegedly poured hot oil on her husband, Bello Abubakar, following accusations that he was speaking with another woman on the phone. The incident occurred in the Yar Gabas area of Sokoto metropolis. Abubakar, who denied the allegation, maintained that he was not involved in any inappropriate relationship, attributing his wife’s action to what he described as a recurring mental or spiritual condition she had been battling. Recounting his ordeal, the victim said the attack happened shortly after he returned from the mosque. “I went to the mosque for Subhi prayer and slept there afterwards.…
A former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said his political structure was instrumental to the emergence of Governor Dapo Abiodun, declaring that the governor might not have secured the office without their backing. As reported by PUNCH, Daniel made the assertion while speaking with journalists in Sagamu, Ogun State, as part of activities marking his 70th birthday, where he reflected on his political career and the dynamics that shaped the state’s leadership. He explained that internal developments within the Peoples Democratic Party at the time influenced his decision to support Abiodun’s governorship bid.…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured the conviction of a couple for trafficking in babies in Cross River State. The convicts, Esther Ini Udo, 32, and Eyo Stephen Udo, 34, were sentenced to a combined 30 years’ imprisonment by the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar. It was gathered that both defendants are to serve 15 years each. According to a statement released by NAPTIP on Thursday, the couple was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on the buying and selling of babies for exploitation, in violation of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement…
The Nigerian Army has called on young people in Ondo State to key into its ongoing 91 Regular Recruitment Intake, describing the exercise as a strategic opportunity for employment and national service. In a statement released on Thursday by Major Njoka Irabor, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, the military encouraged interested applicants to take advantage of the exercise, which caters for both trades and non-trades candidates. The Army said the recruitment, which commenced on March 30, will run until May 17, 2026, noting that applications must be submitted through its official online portal. It stressed that…
The Ondo State Government has distributed no fewer than 70 motorcycles to livestock extension agents under the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural service delivery across the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa flagged off the distribution on Thursday in Akure, noting that the initiative was aimed at enhancing food security and increasing agricultural productivity. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Segun Omojuwa, the governor described agriculture as a critical pillar of the state’s economy, stressing that improved support systems were vital for sustainable growth. He explained that extension services play a key role in…
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Ondo State has advised motorists to ascertain their health condition before embarking on any journey, warning that poor health could contribute to road crashes. The Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, gave the advice on Thursday during a free medical outreach organised by the command for members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers at Ilesha Garage in Akure. Ibitoye said the initiative, held in anticipation of the Easter festivities, was designed to evaluate drivers’ health and promote safer road usage across the state. He noted that maintaining good health was essential for drivers,…