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NSCDC arrests 3 with 4,500 litres of adulterated diesel in Akwa Ibom

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2024March 21, 20240

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended three suspects and seized 4,500 litres of adulterated diesel also called Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, in the state. The NSCDC Commandant, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Command’s exhibits yard in...

Two youths die in Cross River mining site

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2024March 20, 20240

Two persons have been confirmed dead in the process of mining for a precious stone called Tourmaline. Newsmen learnt that the incident happened at Shikpeshe, along Buya Road in Obanliku local government area of Cross River State two days ago. The boys were said to have suffocated to death inside...

Journalists hold hostage in Osun court premises by Hoodlums

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2024March 20, 20240

Some journalists were held hostage on Tuesday within the premises of the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State. The court heard applications for and against the bail of a member of Osun Park Management System, Olalekan Oyeyemi, also known as Emir. Oyeyemi, popularly known as ‘Emir’ and an ally...

Teenager arrested for alleged defilement of 11-year-old school mate

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy who allegedly raped his 11-year-old schoolmate in the school premises at Rumukwurusi, Port Harcourt on Friday. It was gathered that the yet-to-be-identified student carried out the act while his friends watched the scene. Shortly after committing the act, the boy...

Police arraign fake soldier in Lagos

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Lagos State Police Command has arraigned one Umaru Abdul before Magistrate Patrick Nwaka of the Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court for pretending to be a military personnel. The defendant was arraigned on three counts of conspiracy to impersonate, forgery of an official identification card, and impersonation by pretending to be a...

Niger govt cracks down on illegal miners

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2024March 19, 20240

Niger State government has initiated a crackdown on illegal mining sites as part of efforts to protect communities from the harmful effects of such activities. The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Alhaji Garba Sabo Yahaya stated that the clampdown was in response to numerous complaints from communities regarding the negative impact...

Mother tried killing her sick child with Sniper

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2024March 10, 20240

The Lagos State Police Force has apprehended a mother for allegedly attempting to kill her child by administering a poisonous insecticide known as Sniper. The incident came to light after the child, who had been battling with convulsions, was brought to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for treatment. According...

Unknown Gunmen Attack Police stations, Banks in Ayingba

NewsDeskNgMar 7, 2024March 7, 20240

By Augustine Abel The commandant quick response unit A.K.A Tompolo just confirmed that the attack was simultaneously on all the banks in Ayingba and also police stations and the area command. In his further narration he confirmed that the NPF is still counting their lost as he cannot as certain...

NAF apprehends notorious kidnapper Isah Abdul in Kano

NewsDeskNgFeb 21, 2024February 21, 20240

Troops of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, deployed at Durbunde in Takai Local Government Area of Kano State have apprehended a 35-year-old high-profile kidnapper known as Isah Abdul. A statement issued on Tuesday by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information said the arrest was...

Again gunmen Abduct 9 Passengers in Kogi

NewsDeskNgFeb 20, 2024February 20, 20240

Nine Passengers have kidnapped in Oshokoshoko, along Kabba-Obajana-Lokoja road in Kogi state. It was gathered that the driver of the vehicle was abducted alongside two students, four men and two women. The unfortunate incident happened on Saturday evening while victims were travelling from Kabba to Lokoja. Recall that two buses...