Sunday, May 5

Edo State Police Command Re-arrests Escaped Prisoner from Jail Break During #EndSARS Protest
5May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Edo State Police Command Re-arrests Escaped Prisoner from Jail Break During #EndSARS Protest

A 58-year-old prisoner named Jacob Alonge, who fled from the Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protest in Edo State, has been re-arrested by the Edo State Police Command. Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, made this known to the press in Benin City, as reported by NewsNow. According to CP Adegboye, Alonge had been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by the Edo High Court for the crime of raping his own daughter, Gift Alonge. CP Adegboye stated, “While the case was being tried in court, he declared that the case would never conclude. Sadly, his daughter and other witnesses mysteriously passed away before the case ended, but he was eventually convicted. “Despite managing to escape during the 2020 #EndSARS protest, he evaded capture. However, his actions have ...
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Probe Initiated by NASS Regarding Safety Concerns in the Aviation Sector
5May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Probe Initiated by NASS Regarding Safety Concerns in the Aviation Sector

Plans have been announced by the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Aviation to investigate alleged malpractices within the Safety Investigations Bureau and airlines operating in Nigeria. Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Abiodun Akinlade, revealed this on Sunday, emphasizing the committee’s commitment to ensuring the safety of both local and international air travelers. Highlighting the priority placed on citizens’ safety by the 10th National Assembly, he mentioned that a summit is being considered for all industry stakeholders and operators to adhere to global safety standards. "The committee will not condone any actions that compromise passengers' safety in a bid to reduce costs," Akinlade stated. Pointing out existing gaps...
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Barcelona looking at Liverpool attacker for Lewandowski’s successor
5May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Barcelona looking at Liverpool attacker for Lewandowski’s successor

Reports suggest that Barcelona is considering Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as a replacement for their star striker Robert Lewandowski. This comes at a time of changes on the horizon for both clubs in the upcoming summer. Barcelona is in a position where they need to revamp their squad due to La Liga’s reduced salary cap of £174 million. This means high-earning players like Lewandowski, who earns £27 million per year, are likely to leave, despite his age of 36. Lewandowski has been in fine form, scoring 24 goals and providing nine assists in 45 appearances this season. The Sun reports that Barcelona’s interest in Nunez dates back to four years ago when they nearly signed him from Almeria. Even though Nunez is one of Liverpool’s top earners, with a salary of around £7 million, he is seen as...
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Ogun State Governor reveals plans to affiliate Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Governance with NIPSS
5May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Ogun State Governor reveals plans to affiliate Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Governance with NIPSS

In a recent announcement, Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, shared that steps are being taken to establish an affiliation between the Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Governance and the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos. This collaboration aims to provide training for high-ranking government officials. The governor disclosed this information during the 90th birthday and 64th coronation anniversary thanksgiving ceremony of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The event took place at the Cathedral Church of Our Saviour, Ita-Olowajoda-Ijasi, Ijebu-Ode on Sunday. He mentioned that the first batch of enrollees at the college would be Permanent Secretaries from the state, enabling them to benefit from ...
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Man Nabbed by Police for Stealing Phones at Church Services
5May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Man Nabbed by Police for Stealing Phones at Church Services

Caught in the act, the Ekiti State Police Command has taken into custody Babatunde Olaoluwa, a notorious culprit who has a penchant for lifting phones from places of worship. The arrest stemmed from his brazen act of snatching seven mobile devices during a congregation at Christ Apostolic Church, Ayegbaju-Ekiti. According to a statement issued by DSP Sunday Abutu, the Command's public relations officer, the narrative unfolds as follows: Under the cloak of piety, Babatunde Olaoluwa infiltrated the church, posing as a faithful worshipper. Seizing the opportunity amidst the fervor of worship, he made away with seven phones without detection. Interrogation of the suspect dredged up a pattern in his modus operandi. Olaoluwa admitted to frequenting churches in Oye and Ayegbaju-Ekiti for...
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Recent NAF Operations in Borno and Niger Regions
5May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Recent NAF Operations in Borno and Niger Regions

In recent airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Borno and Niger, the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch have successfully eliminated several terrorists, as reported by AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF. The ongoing efforts of the air components have significantly disrupted the activities of terrorists, destroying their infrastructure, equipment, and ability to launch attacks on both military personnel and civilians. Air interdiction missions were carried out on May 3 in Chinene, located in the Mandara mountain region of the North East, where seven gun trucks were spotted parked under trees. The airstrikes targeted these vehicles and other terrorist hideouts in the area, resulting in the neutralization of s...
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Attempted Tricycle Theft: Man Apprehended by Police
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Attempted Tricycle Theft: Man Apprehended by Police

A man by the name of Samson Cletus has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command for trying to steal a tricycle from an unconscious rider. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest via a post on his Twitter account, @ben Hundeyin, last Sunday. The arrest of the suspect took place in the Igando area of Lagos on the same day. Upon receiving reports of suspicious activities involving a tricycle, a patrol team from Igando Division swiftly responded to the scene on Celestial Road, Igando. At the location, the police found the tricycle rider unconscious, while the suspect was caught in the act of trying to flee with the tricycle. The police representative mentioned that efforts are underway to apprehend other accomplices who managed to esc...
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Former APC governorship aspirant in Edo State decides to leave party
5May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Former APC governorship aspirant in Edo State decides to leave party

A previous contender for the governorship position under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mrs. Victoria Amu, has officially resigned from the party. In a letter directed to the chairman of Ward 4 in Owan West local government area of Edo State, Amu notified of her resignation. She mentioned family and personal reasons as the basis for her choice to step down from the APC. Amu expressed gratitude to the APC for considering her "deserving of the opportunity to serve as SSA on Social Mobilization for 7 years during Comrade Adams Oshiomhole's tenure, and as SSA to Governor Godwin Obaseki for one year." She stated, "It is worth noting that I contested for the House of Assembly in 2022 and also participated in the recent Governorship race in 2024, all while being a member of...
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Exciting Transfer News: Russian Club Shows Interest in Okejepha from Rivers United
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Exciting Transfer News: Russian Club Shows Interest in Okejepha from Rivers United

Reports suggest that Augustine Okejepha may soon be leaving his current club, Rivers United, in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, to pursue opportunities abroad. The talented midfielder has caught the eye of Russian club, FC Ural, who have reportedly reached out to Rivers United regarding a potential transfer for the defensive midfielder. Okejepha's impressive performances during Rivers United's CAF Confederation Cup run this season have put him on the radar of several clubs. He has been a standout player for Rivers United in the NPFL, showcasing his skills consistently. Okejepha joined Rivers United from Kano Pillars at the start of the season and has made a significant impact on the team. In addition to FC Ural, other clubs such as Simba SC from Tanzania and Club Africain fr...
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The Zamfara APC’s Stand on the Protest against Minister of State for Defense, Matawalle
5May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

The Zamfara APC’s Stand on the Protest against Minister of State for Defense, Matawalle

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Zamfara State has expressed its disapproval of the protests targeting Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle. A group of demonstrators marched to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, urging an investigation into corruption allegations against the minister. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Zamfara State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party labeled the protesters as a hired crowd. The statement refuted the accusations against Matawalle, asserting that if there was any truth to the claims, the EFCC would have already disclosed the details. The rented crowd, unaware of national laws and judicial processes as they pertain to anti-...
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