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Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Expresses Concern Over Insecurity’s Impact on Education

9May

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Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Expresses Concern Over Insecurity’s Impact on Education

In Kaduna state, Governor Uba Sani has raised alarm over the crisis facing the educational sector due to insecurity. During a capacity training program organized by the Nigeria Police Force Schools Protection Squad in Kaduna, Sani highlighted the declining school enrollment in the state due to security challenges. He pointed out that insecurity in some local government areas has led to school consolidation, exacerbating the issue of out-of-school children. Reflecting on the recent abduction of 135 students from the LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun LGA, he emphasized the detrimental impact of insecurity on education access and safety. Stressing the importance of safeguarding schools, Sani emphasized that a nation cannot achieve its human capital developme...

9May

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Benue Catholic school forced to close following assault by armed individuals

An order has been given by the Catholic Archdiocese of Makurdi, Benue State, for the immediate shutdown of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School in Adeke, Makurdi, after it was targeted by unidentified gunmen. During the late hours of Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the school was attacked by unknown assailants, but they were successfully fended off by personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported, although one security member sustained a minor injury and is currently undergoing medical treatment at a undisclosed medical facility. A press release issued on May 8, 2024, by the Director of Social Communications of the Diocese, Very Revd. Fr. Moses Iorapuu, instructed the immediate cessation of all operations at the school until furthe...

Update on Discussions Regarding National Minimum Wage for Workers by Governor Sule

8May

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Update on Discussions Regarding National Minimum Wage for Workers by Governor Sule

In regards to the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, mentioned that governors are open to the idea. He mentioned that the implementation of the new wage is contingent upon the resolutions put forth by the tripartite committee appointed by the Presidency. Contrary to claims suggesting a lack of cooperation from state governors in terms of universal payment, Sule dismissed such assertions. Concerns have arisen in certain circles regarding many states' capacities to agree upon and feasibly pay the proposed new minimum wage set by the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage. Reports sparked heightened concerns when some governors expressed unease over Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki's decision to raise the minimum wage in his sta...

8May

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Three Arrested in Connection with Kidnapping and Murder of 19-Year-Old Undergraduate in Edo

Authorities in Edo State have apprehended a native doctor, Chukwuyem Jonah, aged 26, along with two accomplices for their suspected involvement in the death of Faith Omodon, a 200-level student from Delta State University. According to the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, who briefed the press in Benin City, the arrests were made as part of a larger operation that led to the detention of 11 individuals. The two other suspects implicated in the tragic incident are Godspower Chukwuedo, 23, and Christopher Nwachukwu, 22. Community members from Iru Egbede expressed concern when Omodon, a business administration student, went missing after she failed to return from a farm visit on March 30, 2024. Law enforcement, supported by a l...

8May

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Two suspected kidnappers shot dead by police, 3 Indians rescued in Ogun

In a recent gunfight along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway, the Ogun State Police Command eliminated two individuals believed to be involved in kidnapping activities targeting travelers. SP Omolola Odutola, the command's spokesperson, shared this development in a statement issued on Tuesday. During a coordinated operation to rescue a group of abducted Indian nationals, the suspects met their demise at the hands of law enforcement officers. Making use of local vigilantes for support, the police successfully retrieved the Indian citizens, identified as Tejaram Chauhan, Kaduwal Pradhan, and Medani Kathiwada, who were taken captive on Friday. An amount totaling N7.9 million alongside 1,500 Indian Rupees, suspected to be part of the ransom collected by the abductors, was also sei...

Recent Success: Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Armed Robbers and 36 Alleged Rapists in Katsina

7May

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Recent Success: Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Armed Robbers and 36 Alleged Rapists in Katsina

In Katsina, the State Police Command made significant progress with the arrest of 22 individuals suspected of armed robbery, as well as 36 persons linked to cases of rape and sodomy within the state during April. Confirming these accomplishments, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu informed the media about the command's achievements for the month. During this period, Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed that 10 murder suspects were also apprehended. He detailed that a total of 81 major crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicides, and cattle rustling were reported. "Throughout this timeframe, 69 cases were presented in court, leading to the arrest of 145 suspects connected to these criminal activities," Sadiq-Aliyu stated. Moreover, 58 suspects were d...

Report: Thirteen Individuals Kidnapped in Abuja Village, Ransom of N900m Demanded by Gunmen

7May

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Report: Thirteen Individuals Kidnapped in Abuja Village, Ransom of N900m Demanded by Gunmen

On Sunday night, a group of armed gunmen carried out a raid on Piko, a rural community located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. During the attack, thirteen individuals were abducted, and the perpetrators have demanded a ransom of N900 million. The incident, which took place without any resistance and lasted approximately one hour, is the latest in a series of assaults on the council. A community member, Chief John Jatau, verified that among the kidnapped individuals were ten residents from his area, including four nomadic Fulani herdsmen. He mentioned that one of the captured Fulani persons was able to escape from the custody of the kidnappers. The captives still held by the gunmen were identified as Nuhu Anyiwoyi, Emmanuel Nuhu, Danjuma Ali, Parisa Numa,...

Abba Kyari loses mum, Borno residents decry his absence at burial

7May

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Abba Kyari loses mum, Borno residents decry his absence at burial

Abba Kyari's mother passes away, Borno residents criticize his absence at funeral Residents of Borno State are upset that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari could not attend his mother's burial due to his imprisonment. They are displeased that he has not been granted bail despite the bailable nature of the drug trafficking charge brought against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Yachilla Imam Kyari, Kyari's mother, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The family's statement announcing her demise mentioned her surviving children, including Mrs. Yana, Mrs. Kaka Hajja, DCP Abba Kyari, Mrs. Hajjja Gana Kyari, and Mr. Baba Gana Kyari. She also left behind siblings such as Mr. Baba Goni Kyari, Mrs. Yana Ngala, Mrs. Bawa Hajja, Mr. Baba Gana, and Mr. ...

Travellers on Sagamu-Benin Expressway Abducted and One Fatality Reported

7May

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Travellers on Sagamu-Benin Expressway Abducted and One Fatality Reported

Confirmation by the Ogun State Police Command came in on Monday regarding the abduction of several travellers at Ilisan/Iperu axis on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer, informed the press in Abeokuta about the incident, explaining that it occurred last Friday. Odutola mentioned that the police could not provide a specific number of abductees, mentioning that one of the victims, who remains unidentified, was fatally shot by the abductors. The PPRO detailed that the incident, classified as a case of armed robbery, murder, and kidnapping, transpired on the evening of Friday, May 3rd, around 6:55 pm. “A group of approximately seven armed individuals with AK-47 rifles suddenly obstructed the Benin-Sagamu expressway,” she descri...

The Ultimatum Given to Illegal Miners by Edo State Government

6May

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The Ultimatum Given to Illegal Miners by Edo State Government

Within Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, the Edo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to illegal gold miners at Egbetual autonomous community, demanding that they leave the area promptly or confront the full force of the law. During a meeting with chiefs and elders of the community over the weekend, the Edo State Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Enaholo Ojiefoh, delivered the ultimatum, declaring that the state government maintains zero tolerance for criminal activities and illegal actions. Ojiefoh emphasized the significance of the region's growth and development to the state government, highlighting that all mining licenses would be reviewed before authorizing gold mining undertakings in the vicinity. He cautioned individuals involved in aiding the ill...