Delta Court Sentences Two To Death for Killing DELSU Student, Frees Security Guard
The judgment, delivered by Justice Ngozi Azinge, marked the end of a prolonged trial arising from the abduction and murder of the 300-level Mass Communication student, whose death in November 2018 sparked outrage across the country. Nearly eight years after the killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate, Elozino Ogege, the Delta State High Court sitting in Ogwashi-Uku has convicted...
Police Arrest Four Crime Suspects In Akwa Ibom, Recover Firearms, Hard Drugs
The public relations officer for the command, DSP Timfon John, said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Command in furtherance of the operational directives of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Azare. Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested four suspected criminals and recovered a locally fabricated firearm, suspected hard...
Ekiti Government Targets Job Creation, Investment Through Creative Economy
Part of the efforts to make that happen is the 2026 Ekiti State Festival of Arts and Culture, scheduled for August 11 to 15, with the theme “Continuity, Pathway to Enduring Shared Prosperity". The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using arts and culture to create jobs, promote local talent and attract investments as part of efforts to...
APC North-West Begins Mobilisation For Tinubu Ahead Of 2027 Elections
As part of its strategy, the party said it would embark on a tour of the seven North-West states to engage stakeholders, strengthen grassroots structures and identify practical measures to consolidate its support base ahead of the polls. The North-West chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched plans to intensify voter mobilisation across the region as part of...
Nigerian Army ORBAT 2023 Review Committee Engages Kefas Ahead Of 10 Division Take Off
The Committee is also scheduled to undertake further liaison visits to Taraba and Adamawa states to conduct on-site assessments and engage relevant stakeholders in support of the smooth operationalization of 10 Division Nigerian Army, Headquarters Jalingo. The Nigerian Army Order of Battle (ORBAT) 2023 Review Committee on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in...
Ebonyi Govt Warns Against Encroachment On Development Centre Lands
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Matthew Nwobasi, noted that coordinators whose lands have already been surveyed but have been encroached upon should take immediate legal steps to recover them. The Ebonyi State Government has issued a warning to individuals encroaching on land allocated to Development Centres and other government-owned properties, cautioning that offenders will face the full...
Police Record 407 Criminal Cases In Yobe In Six Months
Yobe Commissioner of Police Usman Kanfani-Jibrin blamed rising youth crime partly on parental neglect, saying many children are left on the streets and become vulnerable to criminal activities. Police authorities in Yobe State say they recorded 407 criminal cases involving murder, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery and other offences between January and June 2026. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Usman...
Insecurity: Tinubu Asks Govs To Build More Roads Instead Of Flyovers
According to President Tinubu, with the increase in allocation to states, there is no excuse for governor President Bola Tinubu has asked governors to focus on building roads to enhance the activities of security agencies instead of erecting flyovers where there is little vehicular traffic. Tinubu spoke on Thursday when he received a delegation of Oyo traditional rulers in Abuja, asking...
Gov Zulum Rewards Three Outstanding Principals With Official Vehicles
The beneficiaries expressed profound appreciation to Governor Zulum for the honour, describing the award as a strong motivation to remain committed to excellence, integrity, and selfless service in the discharge of their duties. The Borno State Government has presented official vehicles to three outstanding school principals in recognition of their exceptional service, dedication, and remarkable contributions to the development of...
Former Kebbi Deputy Governor Ibrahim Aliyu Dies
Aliyu, who served as Deputy Governor under former Governor Saidu Usman Dakingari from 2007 to 2015, reportedly passed away in Sokoto. Former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, has died after a prolonged illness, family sources have confirmed. Aliyu, who served as Deputy Governor under former Governor Saidu Usman Dakingari from 2007 to 2015, reportedly passed away in Sokoto. Reacting...
