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Edo Police Apprehend 8 Suspects for Allegedly Stealing Transformers and Tyres

8May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

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Edo Police Apprehend 8 Suspects for Allegedly Stealing Transformers and Tyres

In Edo State, 8 individuals have been taken into custody by the Edo State Police Command regarding the alleged theft of transformers, 12 tyres, and a truck. During a parade in Benin City on Wednesday, the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended for charges related to armed robbery and malicious damage. The arrested suspects were identified as Lazarus Ifeanyi, Nnamdi Osita, Celestial Eze, Lucky Nwosu, Obidiwe Ekene, Uche Onu, Okorie, Ekene Onyedika, and Frances Okafor. The arrest stemmed from a petition filed by Collins Oboh Osamuyimen, reporting an incident where unknown armed individuals invaded Colosa Concrete Pole Company in Evbuomoma Community, Benin City. They proceeded to tie up the security guards and absconded with two electr...

Tears flow in court as DSS showcases alleged video confessions of murder suspect

8May

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Metro

Tears flow in court as DSS showcases alleged video confessions of murder suspect

Emotions ran high in an Abia State High Court in Umuahia during a screening of recorded confessions purportedly made by a murder suspect, Salem Chukwunyere. The Department of State Security, DSS, played the video inside the courtroom. In the footage, the suspect, Chukwunyere, a self-identified plumber, admitted to the murder of a woman named Nkem Ndife. He disclosed that he used a bathroom sponge to strangle her inside her Umuahia residence while seeking financial help from her on the fateful day. He confessed to encountering the victim alone in her house before the tragic incident took place. In a startling revelation, Chukwunyere also claimed responsibility for the murder of another victim, Chioma Nwoke, in Obinze, Imo State. An official from the DSS informed the court that the suspe...

First Class Honors for 252 Students at UNN Convocation

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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First Class Honors for 252 Students at UNN Convocation

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has seen a total of 252 students graduate with first-class honours degrees, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Igwe. This announcement was made during a pre-convocation press briefing at the main hall of the University’s Enugu campus. Prof. Igwe revealed that a total of 12,526 degrees would be awarded at the 52nd convocation, representing an increase of 1,082 compared to the figures from the 51st convocation. The breakdown of results is as follows: 252 first-class honours degrees, 4,834 second-class honours upper division, 5,883 second-class honours lower division, 747 third-class degrees, and 25 pass degrees. In addition, a total of 1,438 postgraduate degrees and diplomas would be conferred during the convocation ceremony. Among the...

Troops in Imo State eliminate IPOB commander and recover arms

7May

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Troops in Imo State eliminate IPOB commander and recover arms

A successful special clearance operation was carried out by the Nigerian Army, alongside personnel from the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, spanning the areas of Udda, Ihiteukwa, and Orsumoghu along the borders of Orsu and Ihiala LGAs in Imo and Anambra states. An Army statement reported that during the operation, the troops encountered members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) who had been utilizing the region as a hideout. The insurgents resorted to guerrilla tactics upon sighting the troops, using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and setting booby traps along the roads. However, the troops effectively countered the attacks with superior firepower, ultimately neutralizing a...

Fourteen suspected cultists paraded by Imo Police with arms and ammunition recovery

7May

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Metro

Fourteen suspected cultists paraded by Imo Police with arms and ammunition recovery

The Imo State Police Command recently displayed 14 individuals believed to be part of the clandestine Black Axe group. According to ASP Okoye Henry, the Command's Public Relations officer, the gang was actively engaged in cult-related activities until law enforcement unearthed their hiding spots. “The apprehension of these suspects was a result of a well-informed raid on a suspected criminal enclave in Irete, Owerri West LGA of Imo State, as part of the routine trust-building patrol by the Command. Items seized from the suspects include: one locally crafted single barrel firearm, two live cartridges, and other damning evidence,” he mentioned. The apprehended suspects are currently in police custody, with investigations underway to track down other members of the group and the suppl...

The commander of IPOB/ESN in Ojoto has been eliminated by troops

7May

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The commander of IPOB/ESN in Ojoto has been eliminated by troops

Amid a clearance operation in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised Tochukwu, also known as Ojoto, the commander of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Army’s official X handle confirmed this development in a recent post, revealing that the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA was acting on credible intelligence during their operation around Udda, Ihittukwa, and Orsumoghu in Orsu Local Government Area. During the clash with the terrorists, who resorted to using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as a defense mechanism, the joint troops displayed their superior firepower which compelled the criminals to flee in disarray. As stated in the post, "Four of the irredenti...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

Expect sunny conditions with haziness from Monday to Wednesday nationwide, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. For Monday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy weather in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states, with a possibility of morning thunderstorms in Taraba state. Localized thunderstorms are likely over Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Taraba states. In the North Central region, cloud patches and intervals of sunshine are expected, with chances of localized thunderstorms in the morning over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi states. Later in the day, localized thunderstorms may occur over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states. Over the Inland South and Coastal areas, cloudy skies wit...

Death of IPOB and ESN Bomb Expert by Nigerian Troops

3May

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Death of IPOB and ESN Bomb Expert by Nigerian Troops

An expert in Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) allegedly linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) was neutralised by Nigerian Army troops in Orsu, Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, as reported on the Nigerian Army Headquarters' Facebook page, took place on Thursday. Troops from the Nigerian army, Navy, Air Force, Nigerian Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies were conducting a clearance operation in Udaah, Identa Ihitteukwa, and Awo Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area when they encountered the assailants. During the operation, the criminal elements engaged the troops by firing, throwing hand-held IEDs, and launching locally made rockets (Ogbunigwe). As the troops advance...

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President Tinubu to Boost Gas Production and Unveil Plants in Delta and Imo States

3May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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President Tinubu to Boost Gas Production and Unveil Plants in Delta and Imo States

President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate three important gas infrastructure projects developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its partners. These projects include the AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 in Delta State, the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, and the ANOH-OB3 CTMS Gas Pipeline Projects in Imo State. Together, these gas projects are expected to generate around 1,400 million standard cubic feet per day. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, highlighted the significance of these projects in supporting the government's agenda to maximize the nation's gas resources, reduce gas flaring, and enhance domestic gas supply for economic advancement. The AHL Gas Processing Plan...

Bola Tinubu set to launch three critical gas infrastructure projects

3May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Bola Tinubu set to launch three critical gas infrastructure projects

President Bola Tinubu will unveil three essential gas infrastructure projects that are currently being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its partners. The inauguration aligns with the President's commitment to harness the potential of gas to boost the economy. These projects aim to support the government's initiative to maximize the value of the country's gas resources while putting an end to gas flaring. The details were revealed in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, and shared on Tinubu's Facebook page on Friday. According to the statement, the project delivery has been fast-tracked since the administration's inception to enhance domestic gas supply, a key factor for economic...