Security operativest have launched a manhunt for the kidnappers of a Defence Headquarters official, Lieutenant Cynthia Akor, and two other residents abducted in the Federal Capital Territory. According to reports, the victims were kidnapped on the night of Friday, March 21, from their residence in the Mpape area of Abuja. Lieutenant Akor, a naval officer, was among those taken by the armed assailants. Sources revealed that the kidnappers have already contacted the victims’ families, demanding a ransom of N100 million for their release. “Three people were abducted in Mpape on Friday night, including Lieutenant Akor,” a security source disclosed. “The…
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The Ondo State Police Command has refuted claims that its officers, sent on a special intervention mission to Idogun, were involved in a theft incident at a mobile phone shop. In a statement issued on March 22, 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, described the allegations as baseless and misleading. She stated that an inquiry involving traditional rulers, community leaders, and officers stationed in the area confirmed that there is no mobile phone shop in Idogun, making the accusations unfounded. The command urged individuals with genuine complaints to follow proper procedures by submitting a formal petition to…
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed allegations circulating online that its officers deployed on a quick intervention mission in Idogun were involved in theft at a mobile phone shop. In a statement issued on March 22, 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, described the claim as misleading. According to her, investigations involving traditional leaders, community stakeholders, and officers on duty confirmed that there is no mobile phone shop in Idogun. The command urged anyone with a genuine complaint to follow the proper channels by submitting a petition to the Commissioner of Police’s office with relevant evidence…
A Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, Lieutenant Cynthia Akor, has been abducted alongside two others by gunmen in Abuja. The incident occurred on Friday night at their residence in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory. A local resident, who spoke anonymously due to security concerns, confirmed the abduction on Saturday. According to the source, the kidnappers have contacted the victims’ families and are demanding a ransom of N100 million for their release. “The kidnappers have already reached out to their families and are demanding N100 million,” the source stated. Attempts to reach the Director of…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates. In an update shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, the examination body stated: “The results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025 – First Series have been released.” However, some candidates have reported difficulties accessing their results online. One user, Ephrata, expressed frustration, saying, “I checked mine and it’s saying my card has been used by another candidate. This is my first time using it.…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old suspect linked to a car theft syndicate operating across different regions. In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest, stating that officers apprehended the suspect in the Ikotun area following an intelligence-led operation. Investigations revealed that the syndicate specializes in stealing vehicles from the eastern part of Nigeria and transporting them to Lagos for resale. The suspect allegedly confessed to receiving three Lexus 330 models and a 2017 Lexus 350 from an accomplice—a woman who remains at large. Following the suspect’s confession, police operatives…
The family of Emmanuel Ofobrukueta, a retired director abducted in Delta State, has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to step in and ensure his safe return. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the family’s solicitor and Principal Partner of Forthright Chambers, Frank Tietie, disclosed that his law firm had submitted a petition to the IGP, calling for urgent intervention. Tietie explained that Ofobrukueta, who retired from the Post-Primary Education Board (PPEB) in Asaba six years ago, was kidnapped on January 13 by armed men outside his home in Mosogar, near Sapele, Delta State. The abduction happened…
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Galambi (NNPP – Jigawa), has dismissed claims that lawmakers received bribes to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna, Galambi refuted accusations that the National Assembly was influenced or pressured into approving the decision, describing such claims as baseless. His response comes amid criticisms from various groups alleging that the legislature acted under external influence in handling the political crisis in Rivers State. According to Galambi, lawmakers supported the decision out of a commitment to preserving democracy and…
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, will be the special guest at this week’s Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference. He will discuss opportunities for young Nigerians under the Renewed Hope administration. The session, scheduled to run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Nigerian time), will focus on youth empowerment, job creation, and innovation and highlight the government’s efforts to equip young people with the right tools for success. Since assuming office, Olawande has been at the forefront of policies supporting entrepreneurship, digital skills, and access to funding for startups. He will provide updates on ongoing…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals, Ridwan Bello and Fatai Adeleke, in connection with the possession and trade of human body parts. According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Iyaganku Divisional Police Headquarters. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, led officers to the residence of Ridwan Bello, 35, also known as Asalailu, in the Muslim area of Ibadan. During a thorough search, police recovered a female human torso, dismembered limbs, dried…