In what will no longer be shocking to many Nigerians, another kidnapping incident has occurred in the country again and in a place of worship to boot. This time, the incident occurred in Kogi state. Here, Shuaibu Usman, acting Eje of Ankpa in Ankpa local government area of the state, was kidnapped. According to reports, the criminals kidnapped the traditional ruler while entering a mosque to observe prayers around 5:30am on Friday, December 18. The Cable reports that the incident was confirmed by Ayuba Ede, the state commissioner of police. He was reported to have said the suspected kidnappers laid…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Saturday commended the release of 344 boys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara Katsina state, who were abducted when a group of bandits invaded their hostel on Friday night of December 11. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins, who made the commendation through a press release copied to The Nation, said the agency looks forward to the reuniting of the Children to their families. While condemning the invasion by the bandits on the school, he noted that such an attack deprives the children of the right to an education and frightens them from going to…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecommunications operators in the country two weeks to block all SIM cards that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Failure to do so will lead to your line being blocked or disconnected by the 31st of December 2020. For MTN users, simply dial *785# and get it done in few seconds or Visit https://mtnonline.com/nim/ using your phone or computer Complete the NIN linking form by entering your name, phone number, NIN, and email address. Submit the form as soon as you’re done. Wait for feedback from the network. Airtel Users To link…
Mr. Olukayode Popoola, in the Federal Controller of Works Lagos, has lamented the disruptive activities of ‘Area Boys’ who sometimes open the closed section of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic to endanger the safety of motorists. The controller told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that their actions jeopardised the safety of road users, adding that security had been beefed up to nip the problem in the bud. “Sometimes where we closed, Area Boys reopened to traffic especially when they notice law enforcement agents are not around. “We had to call the Police, the FRSC to intervene…
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has described the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KLICK KONNECT NETWORKS Chief Alex Ajipe has a blessing to Ondo state and Nigeria at large. The Governor noted the impactful life of Chief Ajipe on his government, the Yoruba nation and Nigeria in general, describing him as a pride of the nation. Speaking at DAVID’S DANCE which is the annual Thanksgiving and end of the year program of Klick Konnect Networks in Akure the state capital, the governor who was represented by his special Adviser on rural and community development Hon.…
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl (names withheld) has been paraded by men of the Ondo State Police Command for killing her step brother. The suspect was said to have thrown her step brother inside a well because their father showed much love for him. She was said to have lied that the boy was kidnapped. The incident happened at Owode, behind Central Mosque, Akure. Ondo Police Commissioner, Bolaji Salami, said the girl threw the baby identified as Usman Abubakar into the well out of annoyance that he got more care from their father. Salami said the girl later confessed that her brother…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed displeasure in the efforts of military service chiefs, saying “their efforts are not good enough” for him. The President spoke in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), clips of which were posted on his verified Twitter handle on Friday. According to him, his administration is well aware of its responsibility to secure the country, provide peaceful atmosphere for citizens, adding that he was aware that there are still much to be done in delivering that responsibility. It would be recalled that many opinion moulders, senior citizens, as we as many interests from various…
Federal lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has bankrolled a football tournament tagged “Idanre Ifedore Unity Cup Competition”. The competition began on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Government Technical College, Idanre with 16 teams from the two local government areas that make up the federal constituency. As part of his effort to encourage the participating teams, Adefisoye donated complete match jerseys and soccer booths to each of the 16 teams, while adequate provisions were also made for other logistics. It was also announced before the tournament was declared open that the federal lawmaker has made provision…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday apologised for saying that only 10 students were kidnapped at the Government Science School, Kankara, Katsina State. He was quoted early this week as saying at a press conference that only 10 students of the school were kidnapped, contrary to the state government’s pronouncement which said over 300 students were abducted. However, in a statement he issued on Friday, Malam Shehu said he was apologising for the incorrect information, saying he provided the fighre based on what he had at his disposal then.…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has returned the order restricting the operations of churches and mosques in the state. He asked the worship centres not to hold services for more than two hours, adding that no gathering must exceed 50 per cent of the maximum capacity of the Venue. Sanwo-Olu also banned carnivals and street parties in the state, in a statement on Friday. He said, “Concerts, carnivals and street parties are banned in Lagos State until further notice. Night Clubs have not been allowed to open yet. All Night Clubs in Lagos must immediately shut down, until further…