Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a man in Plateau State for impersonating a soldier and attempting to defraud the family of a notorious gunrunner currently in custody. In a statement issued on Saturday, OPSH said the suspect posed as one of its personnel and collected ₦400,000 from the family under the pretext of halting investigations and securing the suspect’s release. According to the statement, the deceit was quickly uncovered by OPSH operatives, leading to the man’s arrest. “He falsely claimed that he could stop the ongoing investigation and free the suspect from custody. His fraudulent scheme was…
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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies with information that could help locate a missing 300-level Chemistry student, Dorcas Oseghale. University spokesperson, Abiodun Olanrewaju, in a statement on Thursday, said the institution had intensified efforts to trace Ms Oseghale, who was last seen on Wednesday at about 8:00 p.m. According to Olanrewaju, the student, a resident of Adesanmi House along Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife, left her hostel to buy food near the students’ village along Ede Road but never returned. Her phone numbers have remained unreachable since then. “At around…
The Ondo State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025, held its maiden meeting, hosted by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The GAC is made up of selected leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, with the objective of offering counsel and support to the Governor on issues of governance and the growth of the ruling party. The GAC is under the chairmanship of former Chairman of the Board of Directors of NNPC Limited and former National Vice Chairman of the APC, Chief Pius Akinyelure, while the National Vice Chairman (South West) of the party and former…
Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. His family, in a statement on Saturday, confirmed that the elder statesman passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” the statement read, describing him as a man of “integrity, service, and dedication to the nation and community.” The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced later, while requesting privacy as they mourn. They also expressed gratitude to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their…
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have intercepted an armed robbery attempt in Premier Layout, Enugu, killing one suspect and recovering firearms, ammunition, and other items. This was disclosed in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the Command and obtained by Promote News. The Command said the incident happened at about 4:10 a.m. on August 6, 2025, after a distress call was received by the Independence Layout Police Division about a robbery in progress. The Divisional Police Officer, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, quickly mobilised to the scene. On arrival, the robbers reportedly opened…
The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations of torture by activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, stating that he was arrested over alleged forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. Sowore, detained at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday after honouring an invitation from the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit, was released on Friday. In a Facebook post, he described his detention as “illegal and unjust,” claiming in a viral video that his hand was broken and he was denied medical treatment. In a statement on Friday, Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, dismissed the claims as “deliberate disinformation”…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police and other security agencies from arresting or harassing the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Kenneth Udeze, and members of his executive. Justice Chizoba Oji, in an ex parte ruling, ordered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force, the Force Criminal Investigation Department, and Yakubu Sule to maintain the status quo pending the hearing of a motion in a fundamental rights suit. The order also barred the police from acting on a July 10, 2025 letter linked to the leadership dispute. Court…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) will determine the next steps in the case involving fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, following a recent airport altercation. NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, stated this on Friday in response to KWAM 1’s public apology over the August 5 incident at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where the singer was filmed in a confrontation with ValueJet Airline officials. The footage, which went viral, showed the artiste in what appeared to…
Telecom operator 9mobile has officially rebranded to T2, marking the start of a new phase in its corporate transformation. Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe, announced the change at a launch event in Lagos, describing it as “a total evolution” of the company’s identity, purpose, and service delivery. “This is not just a logo change,” Banigbe said. “T2 reflects our renewed commitment to innovation, resilience, and exceptional customer experience as we position to thrive in the digital economy.” The rebrand is part of a four-phase recovery plan — Stabilisation, Modernisation, Transformation, and Growth — initiated after Lighthouse Telecoms, led by investor…
Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has regained his freedom after spending two days in police custody. Sowore was detained at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday after honouring an invitation from the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit. Confirming his release in a Facebook post on Friday, the activist described his detention as “illegal, unjust, and unwarranted,” adding that it was not an event worth celebrating. “The Nigeria Police Force has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement. I have been released from unjust, illegal and unwarranted detention.…