The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested 195 suspects and rescued 19 abducted persons in the state within a month. The police also recovered 10 AK-47 rifles, one sub-machine gun, 37 locally fabricated and other firearms, as well as 67 live ammunition of different calibres. Other items recovered were 78 live cartridges, 25 vehicles, 15 tricycles, and 25 motorcycles, among others. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, made this known during a press briefing on Friday in Enugu. He said that the operations were conducted from the beginning of April to May 3.…
Author: Promise Babatunde
Residents of Iperu, in the Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, are on the verge of staging a protest against the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) due to prolonged power outages lasting 120 days. The youth of Iperu, through the Iperu Youth Development Association, have issued a stern ultimatum to the IBEDC, demanding the immediate restoration of power supply within seven days or face severe consequences. The community, which is notably the hometown of Governor Dapo Abiodun and his closest political rival, Ladi Adebutu, has been enduring total blackouts, leading to frustration and despair among residents. Ganiyu Hammed,…
Voice of Nigeria (VON) has announced a collaboration with Qatar Foundation in a bid to tackle the growing menace of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation in Nigeria. The partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards promoting language, culture, and mutual understanding among nations. This was revealed during a visit to VON’s Lagos office by a delegation from the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding, representing the Qatari literary award. Jibrin Ndace, the Director-General of VON, stated the significance of this collaboration in the fight against fake news during a media briefing. Ndace highlighted…
Thai authorities have conducted a crackdown on illegal bitcoin mining activities within the country, resulting in the seizure of nearly $2 million worth of equipment. The operation, which targeted a disused ice factory in western Samut Sakhon city, unveiled 690 bitcoin-mining units, as revealed by Samut Sakhon City Police chief Pichetpong Changkaikhon. The raid was prompted by suspiciously high electricity consumption, a hallmark of bitcoin mining operations, which have drawn criticism for their environmental impact due to the immense energy requirements. Among the seized items were an electrical transformer, laptops, and aluminium cables, highlighting the sophisticated infrastructure employed by…
The death toll from flood-related incidents in Kenya has crossed 200 since March, the interior ministry said Friday, as a cyclone barrelled towards the Tanzanian coast. Torrential rains have lashed much of East Africa, triggering flooding and landslides that have destroyed crops, swallowed homes, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Some 210 people have died in Kenya “due to severe weather conditions,” the interior ministry said in a statement, with 22 killed in the past 24 hours. More than 165,000 people had been uprooted from their homes, it added and 90 others missing, raising fears that the toll could…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited a dire situation when it took over in 2023. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja when he hosted a delegation from the United Nations System in Nigeria on a courtesy visit. According to him, fuel subsidy had been an albatross around the neck of successive governments in Nigeria. “We had two options: either we get rid of subsidy or subsidy will get rid of the Nigerian nation. “We have to be our brother’s keeper, but we were literally subsidising the fuel of the entire West…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday across the nation. NiMet weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecast sunny skies in hazy atmosphere on Friday over the northern region, with exception of Taraba State, where pockets of clouds could be visible during the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny atmosphere patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region during the forecast period. “The cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states. The agency said later…
The Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative (ASRTI), also known as ART, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to take action in addressing the challenges hindering the development of the aviation industry in Nigeria. At the first ART quarterly Business Breakfast Meeting held in Lagos, the President of ART, Air Comm Demola Onitiju (retd), emphasized the urgent need for policies aimed at ensuring the survival and growth of airlines while mitigating the recent surge in domestic airfares. One of the key issues highlighted by Onitiju is the burden of taxes, tariffs, and other charges imposed on the aviation sector, which…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Oyo State has issued a stern ultimatum to the state government, threatening to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met within 14 working days. In a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State council of NANNM outlined several critical issues affecting the welfare and career progression of nurses employed by the state government. Signed by the council’s Chairman, Adeyemi Samuel, and Secretary, Aina Emmanuel, the letter highlighted concerns including the shortage of staff, incorrect notional dates on promotion letters, and the implementation…
In response to a surge in cartel-related violence along the US-Mexico border, Mexico has deployed 600 troops to strategic areas adjacent to the United States. The move comes amidst escalating tensions following recent attacks on military installations and mass kidnappings in the border states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. According to Border Report, a media outlet specializing in border news, the deployment aims to quell the unrest spurred by criminal factions vying for control in the region. Previously dominated by the notorious Zetas drug cartel, these areas have witnessed a shift in power dynamics, with splinter groups and rival factions…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to review mining licences to enhance investor confidence and foster growth in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, made this announcement during a pivotal stakeholders meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Addressing the gathering, Minister Alake emphasized the government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for mining operators. He stated the necessity of implementing stringent policies aimed at mitigating operational challenges faced by miners. “We need to review the rates of mining licenses and other sundry fees to ensure a competitive fiscal regime,” stated Minister…
A Nigerian man, Okechukwu Osuji, has been convicted by a federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut, for his involvement in a sophisticated business email compromise scheme. Osuji, along with his accomplices John Wamuigah and Tolulope Bodunde, defrauded their victims of over $6.3 million across multiple countries, including the United States. The verdict, announced by the US Department of Justice, includes convictions for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri highlighted Osuji’s leadership in orchestrating the scam, which operated from Malaysia and other locations. US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery…