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The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have discovered explosive devices and recovered one locally-made pistol with 21 rounds of ammunition and other high caliber weapons ammunition in Kaduna. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “On Friday, acting on credible intelligence received, the command was alerted to the presence of suspicious items believed to be Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) at a scavenger’s company located around the Kudandan Industrial Area in Kaduna South Local Government Area.” He said the suspicious items were said to have been found within…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has addressed Tuesday’s incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, involving a musician and a ValueJet pilot. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection. Orah confirmed that King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, was due to board morning flight VK 201 to Lagos. She said preliminary findings confirmed the musician attempted to carry an unidentified liquid on board, in spite of repeated warnings from Aviation Security (AVSEC) and the Flight Captain. She noted that under international standards,…

One of the top scorers of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, Ebule Oritsemeyiwa Precious, 16, has received a fully funded scholarship from the Warri South council for his outstanding academic performance. The Chairman of Warri South council, Comrade Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, honoured Ebule and two other teenagers, McCarthy Oritsetseyigbemi Jessy, the winner of the 2025 NDLEA National Award; and Adekunle Oluwasegun David, a talented young saxophonist for their outstanding brilliance, and awarded them as Warri Brand Ambassadors. At a ceremony held during a breakout session of the Council’s executive meeting, the Chairman stated: “Excellence pays. Doing the right thing pays.…

A dispute may be brewing between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Police over the custody of two suspects arrested in connection with a reported glitch involving a microfinance bank. The suspects, Illesanmi Olaniyi and Ishola Maruf, were first arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja on March 17, 2024, and later granted administrative bail, which remains in effect. Their lawyer, Khadijah Bayern, said two vehicles- a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota RAV4- along with documents, goods and other personal items were seized during the initial police investigation. The seized items, she noted,…

Agency secures interim forfeiture of 15 estates‘How public servants are involved’Digging deeper into its core function of preventing money laundering, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified real estate as an avenue for the diversion of stolen funds. The anti-graft agency’s Chief Executive said yesterday that investigations have begun into the acquisition of estates across the country. Ola Olukoyede said: “What we have been able to find out is that most of these estates are funded by civil servants who have stolen money.” He spoke in Abuja at a “policy dialogue on critical issues affecting Nigeria’s real estate…

The Arewa Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, as President Bola Tinubu’s “loudest voice of reason in the North,” commending his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the Tinubu administration, particularly in enhancing national security. The group made this declaration following a one-day meeting in Kaduna, where they examined the state of the nation and discussed Matawalle’s impact on Nigeria’s defence sector. In a statement signed by its leader, Comrade Luqman Isah, the ADC highlighted Matawalle’s role as a critical figure in the North, where his strategic vision and proactive approach…

In a renewed and well-coordinated offensive to stamp out criminal elements and flush out bandits from their enclaves, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) led by Commander Sector 1 Col KO Bukoye and supported by the Air Component have continued offensive operations across Benue and neighbouring Taraba States. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, who disclosed this in a statement said the high-impact operation was carried out between 02 – 03 August 2025 simultaneously in Tse-Ahur and Chito general areas of Ukum Local Government of Benue State, with Sector 3 providing a strategic…

World record holder, Tobi Amusan, claimed her fifth national title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) National Trials, held at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos. The 28-year-old sprinted out of the blocks with speed and precision, crossing the finish line in 12.57 seconds. Rising star Adaobi Tabugbo followed with 13.03s, while Faith Osamuyi placed third with 13.36s. Amusan’s victory reaffirms her dominance in the event as she intensifies preparations for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. In the men’s 400m final, Gafar Badmus emerged champion with a…

The Lagos State Government has identified 176 illegal estate developments, predominantly located in the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state, and has given them a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals. In a statement released, Mukaila Sanusi, the Director, Public Affairs of the Office of Physical Planning, said these estates, deemed illegal due to their failure to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the Ministry on Monday, August 4. According to the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, the illegal…

The Rivers state police command have arrested six suspects in connection with the tragic killing of a lawyer, 46-year-old Barrister Bright Owhor, by unidentified gunmen on July 6, 2025. The Port Harcourt legal community was thrown into mourning following the gruesome k!lling of Bright Nda-Owhor, a lawyer and indigene of Rumuomasi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, who was shot d3ad on Saturday, July 5, 2025. According to reports, Nda-Owhor was attacked at about 8pm shortly after shopping at a supermarket on Okigwe Street in Rumuomasi. Eyewitnesses claimed that three armed men entered his vehicle and shot him…