Operatives of the Zone XI Police Command have arrested a man identified as Emmanuel Odeh for allegedly practicing as a lawyer without qualifications for nearly ten years. Odeh, who is said to have operated mostly in Lagos and Abuja, was apprehended on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at a court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while appearing as counsel for a client. In a statement on Saturday, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ade Ogunyemi, said Odeh was arrested by operatives of the X-Squad Section of the Zone, led by ACP Akinloye Oyegade. “Investigations revealed that the suspect has been parading…
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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen Toyota Hiace bus. Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that operatives of the command’s tactical team in Isheri carried out the operation. According to him, the case began on August 1 when a 31-year-old man was reported for suspected car theft. Detectives, using intelligence-driven strategies, tracked and arrested the principal suspect in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “Further investigation led to the arrest of three accomplices — a 41-year-old businessman, a 45-year-old mechanic, and a…
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, is dead. He reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, on Saturday. Arase, who became Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police in April 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, retired from the force in 2016 after more than three decades of service. After his retirement, he continued to play key roles in national security and governance. He was appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission in January 2023 by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, before being removed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2024. A seasoned intelligence officer, Arase had previously headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched an investigation into the deaths of a young mother and her newborn following a caesarean section at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene. The development follows a viral video in which a relative of the deceased accused hospital staff of negligence, claiming the woman bled to death from complications during labour. The footage sparked public outrage and calls for accountability. Governor Umo Eno, in a statement on Sunday, expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and directed the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, to set up a commission of inquiry made up of…
The Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Area, Augustine Ogedegbe, has promised justice for a pregnant woman killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a security operative in Abraka, Delta State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly involved personnel of Operation Delta Sweep who were in pursuit of suspected internet fraudsters. Eyewitnesses said the victim was struck during the chase, sparking outrage and grief in the community. A video that went viral on social media showed the woman, dressed in a blood-stained white shirt, being rushed into a vehicle by a uniformed officer and bystanders in a desperate…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has postponed the implementation of its revised service fees to October 1. In a public notice issued on Saturday in Abuja, the commission explained that the decision was made to allow for the full stabilisation of its upgraded Company Registration Portal, expected to be completed by mid-September. The new fees had initially been scheduled to take effect on August 1 but were later shifted to September 1 due to technical challenges. According to the commission, the latest extension is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition into the new service regime and at delivering better value…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 12 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in separate offensives across Borno and Yobe States. A military source at Army Headquarters confirmed the development to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, noting that the operations were carried out between Friday and Saturday with support from local security forces and aerial surveillance. The clearance operations targeted insurgent hideouts in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, and Gaza, with the fiercest exchange of gunfire recorded at Loskori Kura. During the encounters, troops recovered eight AK-47 rifles, loaded magazines containing 7.62mm ammunition, and various drugs and medical…
Panic broke out at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, on Saturday when fire engulfed a wooden shop located beside a students’ hostel within the campus. Eyewitnesses said the fire started suddenly, and attempts by students to force their way into the shop were unsuccessful. One of them explained that they noticed exposed wires inside after receiving an electric shock while trying to open the door, suggesting the fire may have been triggered by faulty wiring. Two students reportedly sustained minor injuries while attempting to put out the blaze. They were immediately treated and later confirmed to be in stable condition.…
……..Community hails Gov for ending years of disputes over stool By Precious Oluwole After years of protracted legal battles and decades of chieftaincy disputes, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Saturday, August 30 2025, presented the Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Oba Isiaka Oseni Adu, as the Alale of Akungba Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Governor, who performed the presentation in Akungba, said the recognition of Oba Adu was the culmination of a long-drawn struggle for justice and the restoration of peace in the community. “It is only logical to allow His…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government election in the state. He also hailed President Bola Tinubu for making sure that the election was conducted, saying; “since the Supreme Court has said there is nothing like caretaker committees in local governments, if there are no elected people, funds will not come from the Federation accounts to the local government accounts. So, if the emergency rule is lifted and there is no local government election, we will still have the same problem.” Wike commended the people…