Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged car breaking and stealing within Enugu metropolis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Enugu, saying that the police operatives also recovered stolen phones and the suspects’ operational vehicle. Ndukwe said that the feat was achieved by police operatives serving in the New Haven Division, on September 24, 2024, around 4 p.m. According to him, the police operatives detained one Abuchi Kenneth, 27, and one Ifeanyi Odu, 29, for breaking and stealing a Samsung Galaxy and Infinix smartphones from a car…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Zamfara State Command, has dismissed ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha, over his alleged collaboration with bandits terrorising the state. The suspect was alleged to have been supplying hard drugs and ammunition to the daredevil terrorists in the state. The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Gusau on Saturday. DAILY POST reports that Sarkin-Tasha was among the 17 suspected bandits paraded by the police command in Zamfara on Friday. Speaking with journalists, Mustapha said the command was shocked by the news of the arrest of its officer, stating that the suspect…
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command in collaboration with soldiers, have foiled two different kidnap attempts in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina Police Command on Saturday. The PPRO disclosed that on Saturday, a distress call was received at the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters regarding an attempted kidnapping on the Jibia – Kauran Namoda road, Katsina State. He said, “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, immediately responded to the scene and engaged the suspects in a gun duel. “Four kidnapped…
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has said he cannot used injured players as an excuses, following their 4-2 defeat to Osasuna on Saturday. The loss brings an end to the Catalans’ perfect start to the LaLiga season. “We have many injured players, but no excuses,” Flick said. “If you look at our squad at the moment, we only have three midfielders, and one defender playing as a midfielder. “It’s not easy, but we accept it.” Barca, however, remains top of the table with 21 points, four more than Real Madrid who take on third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday. LaLiga: No excuses…
Nigerian Senators from both Southern and Northern regions have expressed differing views over the agitation for the return to a regional system of government. They shared their opinions at the sidelines of a two-day retreat on the amendments to the 1999 Constitution, organized by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in Kano. While senators from the northern region vehemently opposed the idea, those from southern Nigeria described it as a welcome development that would improve the economy, tackle insecurity, and accelerate infrastructural development. However, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, assured…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates, Damilola, Rhuthee and Chinwe reportedly received N3 million each for their return to the house. Wanni made this known in a viral video on Saturday. DAILY POST recalls that Damilola, Rhuthee and Chinwe made a surprise return to the ongoing show on Thursday. The show’s financial aspect ignited controversy, after Wanni, during a conversation with Anita and Nelly, disclosed the amount paid for the trio return. In response, Anita bragged about her luxurious lifestyle, saying that the N3 million paid to evicted housemates would only cover the cost of one of her…
Arsenal have been installed as the new favourites to win the 2024/2025 Premier League title by Betfair. This comes after Manchester City dropped points at Newcastle United in their first fixture without the injured Rodri. City took the lead through Josko Gvardiol, but the Magpies levelled thanks to Anthony Gordon’s second-half penalty. The Gunners took advantage of the champions dropping points, claiming a 4-2 victory over Leicester City. Betfair are now offering 11/8 odds for Arsenal to clinch the title for the first time in 21 years. The UK bookmakers posted on their website: “Arsenal are the new, and clear,…
The Edo State Government has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, to break into the State’s Government House on September 30th. The Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said Shaibu’s plan is to enforce his alleged reinstatement. Osagie noted that Shaibu’s planned action comes despite a stay of execution appeal having been filed, challenging Justice J. K. Omotosho’s ruling to reinstate the embattled deputy governor. In a statement issued on Saturday night, Osagie urged the Inspector General of Police to prevent Shaibu from executing such a plan.…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has assured that it would address ticket racketeering at the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, AKTS. This was contained in a statement by the Deputy Director of Public Relations of NRC, Mr Yakub Mahmood, on Saturday in Lagos. Mahmood said information has reached the management of the NRC on passengers’ difficulties in obtaining tickets online resulting in ticket racketeering on the AKTS in recent times. To arrest the situation, he said the management had set up a team headed by the deputy director of ICT to investigate. He appealed to the general public, especially the passengers, to…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has dismissed ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha over his alleged collaboration with bandits terrorizing the state. The suspect was alleged to have been supplying hard drugs and ammunition to the terrorists. The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, disclosed this while briefing newsmen. 2. The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this declaration in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the…