The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in the Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib. According to the statement, the incident was reported at the…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Students’ Union Government, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken note of the reports circulating across several major news platforms concerning the alleged rescue of the abducted NYSC members in Kogi State. While we welcome every genuine effort towards the safe rescue of the affected corps members, we cannot ignore…
By Emmanuel Onwuka By 21, Audu had already lost a great deal to tobacco. What he thought was a cheap adventure became one of his most expensive investments. He is among the many young Nigerians who live on the fringes of Nigeria’s administrative capital, Abuja. According to an account published by Premium Times in May…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a popular public announcer and commentator in Awka, Isaac Nwosu, also known as “Azia Nwosu and one other unidentified person at the evening of Sunday, August 30th, 2026 by suspected gunmen. It was gathered that late Nwosu was on Sunday shot dead…
The Leader of Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has promised a bigger and more distinctive Tinkoriko celebration in 2027, with the event expected to further showcase the culture and identity of the people of Calabar. Duke gave the assurance in a recent statement, saying the 2027 celebration would offer participants…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) commends the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the recently concluded Osun State Governorship Election, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, for congratulating His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on his victory at the polls. In a statement issued on Monday by The Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajngbesi, it reads,…
By Uthman Oriyomi The recent revelations arising from investigations by the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the IGP Special Tactical Squad, (STS) concerning a syndicate involved in the illegal harvesting of human organs, particularly kidneys, from vulnerable young Nigerians, are profoundly disturbing and demand the strongest possible condemnation. In a statement issued on Monday, signed by…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name HISBA in parts of Jos North Local Government Area, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State. The directive follows reports of activities allegedly involving…
By Ovat Abeng COV-OPTICS Eye Hospital has opened it South East Nigeria Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, bringing affordable eye care, on-site optical services to residents and professionals in the region. The new hospital is located along the popular old INEC road Okpuno-Awka, and offers comprehensive services for all ages. The Awka’s newest eye care…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has cleared all the 21 local government chairmanship and 346 councillorship seats in the just concluded Local Government election in Anambra State. This was made known to journalists by the chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Mrs Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe, while announcing the…
