The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended a former immigration officer accused of illegally supplying firearms to bandits operating along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. The suspect, who was dismissed from the Nigerian Immigration Service, was arrested during a police intelligence operation aimed at curbing the flow of illegal arms. Mustapha Mohammed, who heads the police anti-kidnapping unit, stated that officers intercepted the weapons before they could reach the criminal group. He emphasized that timely intelligence gathering played a crucial role in preventing the arms from being used for criminal activities. Among the seized weapons was a Scorpion CZ EVO3,…
Author: Adeboye
The Naira appreciated in the parallel market on Wednesday, trading at ₦1,512 per dollar, an improvement from the ₦1,515 per dollar recorded on Tuesday. However, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency experienced a slight decline, closing at ₦1,505 per dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the indicative exchange rate for the Naira rose to ₦1,505 per dollar from ₦1,502 per dollar the previous day, reflecting a depreciation of ₦3. As a result, the difference between the parallel market and NFEM exchange rates narrowed to ₦7 per dollar, compared to ₦13 per…
A three-story building with a penthouse under construction collapsed on Oriwu Street, Lekki, Lagos, leading to the deaths of two individuals, while 14 others were rescued from the debris. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that six of the rescued victims were pulled out alive, though the cause of the collapse remains undetermined. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., and rescue workers recovered the two bodies by 7:45 p.m. Benjamin Hudenyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the incident, stating that officers were immediately deployed to the site. He noted that the rescued victims were taken…
The Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye FNSE, visited Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, to inspect ongoing state-sponsored projects. During the visit, he reassured the university’s principal officers of the government’s commitment to expediting the execution and completion of critical infrastructure projects. Engr. Olawoye emphasized that the projects align with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s broader development agenda, stressing that all necessary resources were being mobilized to ensure timely delivery. The Vice-Chancellor of OAUSTECH, Prof. Temu Emmanuel Ologunorisa, led Engr. Olawoye and a delegation from the Ministry of…
A Catholic priest serving in the Archdiocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Chancellor of the Kafanchan Catholic Archdiocese, Reverend Father Jacob Shanet, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, Okechukwu was abducted from his residence around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday. His body was discovered on Ash Wednesday morning, though the motive behind his murder remains unclear. Shanet described the late priest as a devoted servant of God who dedicated his life to spreading peace, love, and hope. His…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Bassa, Abuja, has released 22-year-old Lawrence Destiny, who was accused of unlawfully entering the international wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with a dog. Chief Magistrate Abdulrazaq Eneye ordered his release on Wednesday after he had spent three weeks at Kuje Correctional Center. While granting him freedom, the magistrate advised Destiny to take advantage of the second chance and avoid drug use. He also cautioned that any future offense could result in a stricter penalty. Expressing his gratitude, Destiny assured the court that he would stay out of trouble. He revealed plans to start a…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has taken a suspect, Chigozie Ovuta, into custody after discovering human skulls and firearms in his possession. Ovuta, a native of the Okoffia community in Ezza South Local Government Area, was caught with two human skulls and three locally fabricated firearms. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed that the suspect admitted the skulls were meant for ritual purposes. “During questioning, Chigozie confessed that the skulls were given to him for the preparation of a spiritual mixture. Efforts are ongoing to track down other individuals connected to the case,” Ukandu said. In…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Ebuka Songs, has finally addressed his departure from Moses Bliss’ record label, Spotlite Nation, revealing the reasons behind his decision. Ebuka, who initially signed a three-year deal with the label, left after just 11 months. His exit was first acknowledged by Moses Bliss in December 2024, with the gospel star stating that Ebuka had chosen to pursue an independent path in his music career. Speaking on the Open Up podcast, Ebuka explained that his decision was primarily driven by a desire to focus more on his ministry. “I will always be grateful to Moses Bliss for…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with a disciplinary hearing against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued the order on Tuesday after hearing an ex parte application from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team. The dispute began on February 20, when Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation. She refused to accept her designated seat, repeatedly raising a point of order despite Akpabio’s rulings against her. During a plenary session, Senator Yemi Adaramodu of Ekiti South argued that the incident had damaged…
By Tom Garba, Yola In a bold step toward fulfilling his campaign pledges, Hon. Aliyu Boya Wakili, the Member of the House of Representatives for Fufore/Song Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Police Institutions, has begun delivering on his promise to bring electricity to off-grid communities across his constituency. With many communities long disconnected from the national grid, plagued by stolen transformers, and burdened with faulty equipment, Boya’s intervention has sparked hope among residents who have endured years of darkness. During his campaign, Boya assured constituents that he would address the pressing issues of electrification by connecting…