Tuesday, May 21

21May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Two Suspects Arrested by the Navy for Carrying 3,500 Litres of Petrol Bound for Cameroon

On Tuesday, the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, apprehended two individuals believed to be involved in oil theft. They were found transporting 3,500 litres of petrol in a wooden boat destined for Cameroon. During the handover of the suspects and seized items to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Ibaka, Capt. Uche Aneke, the Commanding Officer, revealed the details of the operation. The arrest took place at approximately 11:15 am on May 18 along the waterways following an intelligence report received by the navy base indicating possible smuggling activities in the area of operation. Acting swiftly, the navy deployed gunboats on routine patrol which intercepted and apprehended the suspects. The wooden boat they were using concealed 3,500 litres...
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New Pro-Fubara Commissioners Sworn-in by Rivers State Assembly
21May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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New Pro-Fubara Commissioners Sworn-in by Rivers State Assembly

Following the leadership of Victor Oko-Jumbo, a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly has completed the screening and confirmation process for eight commissioner-designates. Governor Siminalayi Fubara submitted the names of the nominees for screening to fill the vacancies left by the former pro-Wike commissioners, who resigned the previous week. The confirmed appointees include Prince Charles Bekee, Collins Onunwo, Solomon Eke, Basoene Benibo, Peter Medee, Tasie Amadi, Tambari Sydney Gbara, and Ovy Orluideye Chukwuma. During the screening conducted by the assembly under Victor Oko-Jumbo, the commissioner-designates assured their dedication to utilizing their expertise to enhance Governor Fubara’s governance. Sokari Goodboy Sokari, the leader of the Rivers State Assembly under O...
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Tragic Loss: Benue LG Mourns the Passing of Secretary, Baba Agida
21May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Tragic Loss: Benue LG Mourns the Passing of Secretary, Baba Agida

Sad news has emerged as the Secretary to Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon Baba Agida, has passed away. On the afternoon of May 21, 2024, Agida breathed his last in an undisclosed hospital in Otukpo after battling a long-standing illness. Prior to his demise, Agida was a prominent aspirant for the caretaker chairmanship position, which eventually went to the incumbent, Hon Ochai Aledu, a decision that took him by surprise. Despite this, he was awarded the role of secretary of the local council as a consolation. Hailing from Oiji ward in Apa LGA, Agida leaves behind four children and a young wife.
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21May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Police in Lagos detain 4 individuals for possession of Indian hemp

Reports have confirmed that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) apprehended four people found in possession of substances believed to be Indian Hemp. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment in Lagos State, announced the arrest on Tuesday, providing official confirmation of the incident. The individuals were taken into custody at Ligali Ayorinde, Kasuwa in Victoria Island earlier this week. Additionally, a total of 19 troublemakers, among whom a young woman was included, were detained in Oshodi. This group comprised 23 street vendors and 54 others who were found not utilizing designated pedestrian bridges.
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Value of N3.1bn Goods Seized by Customs: Donkey Bones, Tramadol, and More intercepted
21May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Value of N3.1bn Goods Seized by Customs: Donkey Bones, Tramadol, and More intercepted

Between April 17 and May 17, 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone “B” Command in Kaduna, has intercepted a total of smuggled goods worth over N3.1 billion. The seizure includes 54,000 sachets of tramadol, donkey bones, and other items found at different locations within the zone. The Comptroller of the FOU, Zone ‘B’, Ahmadu Bello-Shuaibu, revealed this information on Tuesday. Four suspects were arrested in relation to the smuggling of donkey bones and meat, he added. Additionally, the intercepted goods also consisted of 12 vehicles used for transportation, 174 bags of foreign rice (each weighing 50 kg), 234 jerry cans of PMS (25 litres each), 109 bales of second-hand clothing, 367 cartons of spaghetti, 50 cartons of macaroni, and 47 jerry cans of fore...
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Police Officer Apprehended for Assaulting Tricycle Operator with Rifle in Anambra
21May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Police Officer Apprehended for Assaulting Tricycle Operator with Rifle in Anambra

After a video went viral showing a police officer in Anambra State using the nozzle and butt of his AK-47 rifle to assault a tricycle operator, the Anambra State Police Command swiftly took action by arresting the officer. The incident sparked outrage, prompting the state police command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, to issue a press release confirming the arrest of the officer for questioning. SP Ikenga stated, "The police officer involved in the viral video assaulting a citizen has been identified and apprehended." He added, "The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has directed immediate disciplinary action to be taken regarding the incident." "CP Itam emphasized zero tolerance for unprofessional behavior by police officers under his command and stressed the importanc...
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Participate in Sixth Euros Championship
21May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Participate in Sixth Euros Championship

It has been confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal, will be taking part in his record-breaking sixth European Championship. At the age of 39, he has secured a spot in the 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament in Germany. Previously, Ronaldo shared the five Euros record with the iconic Spanish goalkeeper, Iker Casillas. Portugal's head coach, Roberto Martinez, highlighted Ronaldo's impressive stats by stating, "When it comes to Cristiano, the numbers speak for themselves. Scoring 42 goals in 42 games for his club demonstrates his consistency, physical fitness, and the scoring prowess that we admire and require." With 128 goals, Ronaldo holds the title of the highest all-time international scorer in men's competitions. The title of the oldest player in the P...
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21May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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A First-class Monarch Deposed by Ondo Court, New Selection Process Ordered

After a lengthy 29-year chieftaincy dispute between the Olule Omoloja ruling house and the deposed Oba, Oba Michael Adetunji, the Olute of Ute in Ose Local Council of Ondo State, has been removed from his position by the Ondo High Court. Ruling that the retired major should cease using the title of Olute, Justice Enikuomehin ordered a fresh selection process to be conducted from within the Olule Omoloja ruling lineage. The court also granted damages and affirmed that Oluwole, as a member of the kingmakers, has no entitlement to the throne. Commenting on the verdict, Mr. Adewumi Fabuluje, the claimant's legal representative, characterized the ruling as a long-awaited triumph for the Olule Omolaja Ruling House, emphasizing that the legal battle had its origins in 1995 and had navigat...
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21May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Rivers State Situation: Governor Fubara is Prepared to Address Questions with Well-Documented Records Regarding Wike and Others

During the inauguration of Egbeda internal roads, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State emphasized his readiness to respond to inquiries by stating that he has meticulously recorded all his activities as a civil servant. Fubara highlighted that he possesses records that validate the fact that every action he took during his tenure as a civil servant was sanctioned through official approval processes. In response to critics questioning his decision to investigate the previous administration, particularly under Nyesom Wike, where he served as the Accountant-General, Governor Fubara expressed his stance. Despite the ongoing conflict with the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Governor Fubara has made it clear that he is intent on scrutinizing Wike's administration along...
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Atiku’s Advice to Kano State Government on Mosque Explosion Perpetrator
21May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Atiku’s Advice to Kano State Government on Mosque Explosion Perpetrator

Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Kano State government to investigate the explosion at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area. A tragic incident occurred when a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, used a petrol bomb to set fire to a mosque during early morning prayers in Kano State. The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the death toll from the mosque explosion has now reached fifteen. In response to this, Atiku has urged the state government to ensure that the perpetrator faces justice for this atrocious act. Expressing his condolences, Atiku stated on X, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic arson that claimed the lives of 23 individuals who were burnt alive while praying in a mosque at Larabar ...
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