Police nab fake soldier, others for fraud, robbery

The FCT Police Command has arrested several suspects, including a fake soldier, his accomplice; and an armed robbery syndicate popularly known as one-chance, terrorising Abuja. The police arrested one Moses Daniel for alleged fraud, and one Emmanuel Linus for allegedly impersonating the Nigerian Army by wearing the complete uniform of the armed forces to “perpetuate crimes.” According … Read more

Why Simon Ekpa cannot be granted bail – Finnish authorities

Finnish authorities have given reasons why the controversial pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, cannot be granted bail in Finland. A Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, told Punch newspaper on Saturday that the Finnish legal system does not permit bail for suspects accused of the kind of offences Mr Ekpa is accused of. … Read more

Cybersecurity Threats: Protecting Your Digital Assets in a Volatile World

As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats targeting our digital assets. Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, launching ransomware attacks on businesses and targeting individuals with phishing schemes. In this volatile world, protecting your digital assets has become a critical priority. To safeguard yourself from these escalating cyber risks, it’s essential to implement robust … Read more

Ebonyi govt begins rehabilitation of destitute

The Ebonyi State Government says it has begun evacuation and rehabilitation of destitute and persons with mental disorders from the streets of Abakaliki. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Felicia Nwankpuma, who disclosed this on Monday in Abakaliki, said the exercise was to sanitise the environment and ensure the safety of residents. Mrs … Read more

150 arrested for allegedly violating environmental sanitation law in Kwara

A total of 150 people were arrested on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State, for allegedly contravening the State Environmental Law during the monthly sanitation exercise. The suspects were charged before various mobile courts in Ilorin and penalised in accordance with the provisions of the law. The Commissioner for Environment in the state, Nafisat Buge, confirmed the … Read more

NAFDAC rejects Lagos govt’s claim over sachet water destruction video

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has distanced itself from a viral video showing some individuals destroying sachet water packs at factories and on buses. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, NAFDAC clarified that the individuals were not its officials and that it had nothing to do with their activities. … Read more

Lagos Camp Ablaze As Minimie Noodles Thrills Corps Members

It was a night of freaky fun and dance as Minimie Noodles, makers of the recently launched Naija Pepper Noodles,sponsored a welcome party for the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 corps members deployed to Lagos State at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Iyana Ipaja. In her welcome address, the State Coordinator, NYSC Lagos, Mrs. Christiana … Read more

Police to prosecute “bulletproof” herbalist in Abuja

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is set to prosecute one Ismail Usman, a herbalist, who shot himself while testing his self-made bulletproof charm. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. She said the herbalist shot himself in the stomach … Read more