The Nasarawa State Police Command said its personnel have arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen vehicle. This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Ramhan Nansel. According to the statement, the suspects, Salim Hussaini, Abdulkadir Musa, and Dimas Danja, were arrested by operatives attached to the Mararaba A Division, while another suspect, Mohammed Aliyu Abubakar, was nabbed in the New Karu area. It said a fabricated rifle, a knife, and criminal charms were recovered during the first operation, while a blue Toyota Camry with registration number RBC 980 DA…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State raised the alarm on Sunday about Boko Haram’s activities in camps of internally displaced persons, IDPs. Zulum said Boko Haram members are using IDP camps as hideouts after committing crimes. The governor raised the alarm during the resettlement of 3,800 displaced persons in Konduga Local Government Area. He urged the Nigerian Army and security agencies to take decisive action in protecting the vulnerable IDPs. Zulum insisted that the presence of Boko Haram members poses a security threat and also endangers the well-being of the displaced persons. “We can’t tolerate this anymore. Boko Haram insurgents…
A 25-year-old woman has been killed and 10 others injured in a shooting incident at the central bus station in Beersheba, southern Israel, local authorities confirmed. The suspected gunman was shot dead by police at the scene, which they are treating as a “suspected terror attack.” Footage circulating online appeared to show several victims inside a nearby McDonald’s. Israel’s ambulance service reported that 10 people are being treated for injuries, including gunshot wounds. One woman is in “moderate to serious” condition, while four others are reported to be in “moderate” condition. All have been transported to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba…
The Taraba State Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Security, Professor Nicholas Namessan Oliver, has announced that the soon-to-be-launched Special Agriculture Processing Zone in the state will significantly enhance food security. He announced this in a statement made available to journalists over the weekend in Jalingo while outlining the agricultural achievements of Governor Agbu Kefas. The new project, according to him, will not only secure food production but also drive the state revenue growth and contribute to infrastructural development, including the construction of roads and other vital amenities for the benefit of the people. In preparation for the launch, the ministry,…
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported that 26 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, located in central Gaza. According to the ministry, the strikes early on Sunday targeted Ibn Rushd school and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs mosque, leaving dozens more injured. The Israeli military confirmed it had conducted airstrikes on the sites, stating they were being used as “command and control” centres by Hamas militants. In northern Gaza, Israeli forces have surrounded the Jabalia area in response to what it claims are Hamas efforts to rebuild…
The Confederation of African Football has named Malawian Philip Nkhakananga as the centre referee for the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter against Libya. Nkhakananga’s compatriots, Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti will serve as assistant referees one and two, respectively. Botswanan Keabetswe Dintwa will serve as the fourth official. Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will be the commissioner, while Issaka Boubacar from Niger and Mayowa Akingbemisilu will be in the roles of referee assessor and broadcast venue manager, respectively. The Super Eagles will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, said the outcome of the Rivers State local government election has shown an end to political intimidation and judicial chicanery. This, Atiku said, would pave the way for the noble pursuit of governance to commence in the state. He applauded Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State over the outcome of the just-concluded local government election in the state. Atiku said the outcome of the election indicated that Fubara showed an unwavering commitment to the people’s interests and safeguarding the sanctity of the local government elections. A…
A first-class traditional ruler in Kwara State, Olupo of Ajasse-Ipo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Oba Ismail Muhammad Yahaya, has cried out over the spate of kidnappings in Igbominaland of Kwara South senatorial district. According to the monarch, while most residents now remain indoors at 6 pm, farmers are afraid to go to their farms as a result of fear of armed kidnappers. Speaking at a meeting of stakeholders on the development in his palace, in a video that has gone viral, he disclosed that the majority of the traditional rulers in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state have…
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has backed Taiwo Awoniyi to rediscover his old form. Awoniyi has yet to open his goal account this season. The 26-year-old has started just two games for the Tricky Trees this season. The Nigerian had two spells on the sidelines last season due to injury. With the former Union Berlin player yet to attain full fitness, Santo believed he would soon get back to his best. “All the strikers need that moment, but Taiwo did well (against Fulham). It’s been a while since he started. He played 45 minutes and created a lot of…
The Action Alliance candidate in Saturday’s election of Etche Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Hon. Uzordinma Nwafor, has been declared the winner. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, had disclosed that the Action Peoples Party won 22 out of the 23 local governments during the election. The Chief Election Officer of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, disclosed this on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. While declaring the results, Enebeli said the announcement was suspended in Etche Local Government Area because the results collation was ongoing. Enebeli clarified that the result of Etche LGA and the 319 councillorship…