Ibeto community, known as the hometown of a former Deputy Governor of Niger State, has issued a desperate public appeal for financial contributions to meet ransom demands and secure the release of its abducted residents. The appeal comes amid a surge of violence and kidnappings that has severely impacted parts of Niger State, including the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms. In a statement on Tuesday, November 11, the Service cautioned the public against engaging with individuals posing as DSS officers, noting that some of the dismissed personnel have continued to impersonate the agency. The DSS…
Petroleum marketers have warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, could exceed N1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on fuel imports. The new policy, which takes effect after a 30-day transition period expected to end on 21 November 2025,…
Details have begun to emerge about the identities of at least 16 of an unknown number of Nigerian military officers currently being detained over an alleged coup plot. According to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES, fourteen of the 16 are from the Nigerian Army, while the remaining two belong to…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has trailed to Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and arrested one Innocent Chukwuma, who used his social media handle to rally the military to overthrow the current government. Posting on his “X” handle “@TheAgroman”, Chukwuma stated that a coup was needed in Nigeria and called on the military to…
By Ovat Abeng In a sustained effort to ensure a peaceful, safe, and credible Governorship Election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025, the State Police Command has arrested a notorious suspected cultist and political thug identified as Onyeaka Odogwu aka Red Angel 29 years old, recover Two (2) Pump Action Guns, Two (2)…
The city of Calabar was in a solemn mood recently as family, friends, and associates gathered to bid a final farewell to the late Mr. Orok Edwards Imaha, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 59. The burial service, held on Wednesday, was a poignant celebration of a life dedicated to…
By Ovat Abeng As part of the ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders ahead of the Anambra Governorship Election slated for November 8, 2025, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified the non-kinetic approach to peace building by engaging key religious leaders and societal influencers to use their positions and platforms to promote…
By Ovat Abeng Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender Section have successfully rescued two missing children, Sunday Aliya (14 years) and Ebenezer Emmanuel (12 years), after nine months of intensive and intelligence-led investigation that extended across several States of the Federation. The Case according to the…
By Ovat Abeng Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra state on Monday said 21 persons lost their lives while 144 were injured between January and October 2025 in the state. Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno gave the statistics during a press conference to flag off the 2025 ember months public enlightenment campaign themed, “Take Responsibility…
