Troops Bust Notorious Kidnapping Syndicate in Taraba, Arrest Three Suspects
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have effectively demolished a notorious kidnapping racket that terrorises...
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University Student Was Admitted To The Hospital After Being Stapped By Boyfriend For Arriving Late From A Party
After allegedly stabbing his girlfriend Audrey Nyasha Rwambiwa several times over the weekend with a kitchen knife, Webster Mubati, a...
Driver Killed in Collision Between Truck and Bus on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A driver was killed on Wednesday when his white Mazda bus collided with a moving vehicleclose to Car Park C in the Lotto section of the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway. According to reports, the incident happened as the driver, the sole person on board the bus carrying the sacks of potatoes, was travelling to Lagos. Witnesses speculate that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, lost control, and collided with the truck from behind. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Traffic Enforcement and Compliance Agency, confirmed the accident in a statement to reporters, stating that excessive speed and potential exhaustion were the causes. According to eyewitness reports, the motorist was speeding and probably fell asleep, Akinbiyi clarified. The Mazda bus was on its way to Lagos for an early morning delivery, filled with potatoes.Unfortunately, he lost control and collided with a Dangote vehicle that was moving from behind. After being stuck in the debris until he was finally freed, the driver passed away instantly.In addition to offering his condolences to the family of the deceased, Akinbiyi stressed the risks of speeding and exhaustion on the road and advised drivers to use caution, particularly at night. "As these lead to preventable road fatalities, we once again urge drivers to refrain from nighttime travel and excessive speeding," he stated. The tragic collision emphasises how important it is to raise awareness of and enforce traffic safety laws, especially on busy thoroughfares like the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway.
Umahi Gives Julius Berger Seven-Day Deadline to Fix Abuja-Kaduna Road
Julius Berger has been given a final seven days by Works Minister David Umahi to accept the Federal Government's offer of N740.79 billion to complete the 82km segment II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano motorway, failing which the contract will be terminated. Frustrated by the drawn-out negotiations, Umahi demanded that the project be finished in the upcoming seven days.The ultimatum was given at the Ministry Headquarters in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Minister by Dr. Pier Lubasch, the new managing director of Julius Berger Plc, and Dr. Lars Richter, the departing managing director. The visit was intended to introduce the new executive officer to the Honourable Minister of Works, Orji Uchenna, according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister on Wednesday. This most recent event comes after Umahi threatened to cancel the contract, which was first given to Julius Berger in 2018 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Abuja-Kaduna stretch has only made 27% development in six years, but the Kaduna-Zaria part has been finished and the Zaria-Kano section is almost finished. Julius Berger was accused by Umahi at an event last wee of politicising the project in order to damage the reputation of the current administration. Even though the Federal Executive Council had approved the cash, Umahi expressed worry at the discussion about the delay in mobilising to the site. He emphasised that road users are suffering greatly as a result of the delay, which also speaks poorly of the government. He said, “If Berger cannot do it, let’s find others who can...
Model College Fee Hike Intervenes with the Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, the chairman of its House Committee on Education, to...
Sit-at-home: Residents of Anambra obey IPOB’s instruction despite Soludo’s direction
Many Awka residents followed the Indigenous People of Biafra's (IPOB) sit-at-home order on Monday, even though Anambra State Governor Prof....
54-Year-old Woman Arrested in Yobe with 350 Rounds of Ammunition.
A 54-year-old lady named Hamsatu Modu was taken into custody by the Yobe State Police Command for smuggling 350 rounds of ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu.Modu, of Morami village in Jakana, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, was taken into custody by police officers from "A" Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu, according to a statement released by the Command's spokesperson, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, onMonday, October 21, 2024. “On October 20, 2024, at about 1830 hours, ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected gunrunner...
“Imo Residents Enforce Sit-at-Home order, Leaving Streets and Shops Empty”.
Imo State residents complied with the sit-at-home order, leaving the streets empty.Punch Metro reported that there was no movement throughout the state, with stores closed and no employees visible in transit.One pedestrian, who asked to remain anonymous, said, "As you can see, everywhere is deserted due to the sit-at-home that began today."Everyone has decided to stay indoors and wait for events to unfold out of fear of being attacked by gunmen."To reassure locals that there will be peace and order, the Imo State Police Command and other security forces put on a show of force on Saturday."In response to the alleged threats posed by the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security...
“Bandits Kill Two Travellers,others and Kidnap Zamfara Tax Commission Coordinators”.
Along the Funtua-Gusau Road, bandits have killed two travellers and kidnapped Alhaji Bashir Abara Gummi, the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), along with a number of other individuals.According to information received, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, thebandits reportedly blocked the main Funtua-Gusau Road and attacked multiple vehicles, including the coordinator's vehicle.Commissionsources claim that when the event occurred, Alhaji Gummi was en route to Abuja for a formal assignment.Before they abducted the coordinator and numerous other travellers, the robbers killed two people on the spot by shooting at some moving vehicles, according to a security source with knowledge of the situation."Unfortunately, the bandits blocked the road, and some cars were taken by the kidnappers." They shot at the cars and kidnapped a number of passengers," the insider told Daily Trust.It was learnt that Alhaji Abubakar Dan Maliki, the Auditor General of Zamfara State, barely avoided the criminals when he managed to manoeuvre out of the area where the kidnapping occurred.When he saw what was happening to other drivers, the Auditor General, who had arrived at the scene shortly after the robbers had forcibly stopped the first group of vehicles, swiftly turned around.
Philippine Court Sentences 17 Militants to Life Imprisonment for 2001 Resort Kidnappings
The Philippine Department of Justice said on Monday, October 21, that 17 members of a militant group with ties to the Islamic State were given life sentences for their roles in the kidnapping of Filipino and foreign nationals in Malaysia about 25 years ago. The Islamist extremist group Abu Sayyaf kidnapped 21 guests from a vacation resort on the Malaysian islandofSipadan in April 2000 and held them at gunpoint. In the jungles of Jolo, a secluded regionaround 955 kilometres (515 miles) south of Manila, the hostages—who included citizens of the Philippines, Finland, France, Germany, Lebanon, Malaysia, and South Africawere held captive for months. After millions of dollars were paid in ransom, theywere finally released.According to a 157-page court ruling seen by AFP, the 17 convicted were found guilty on October 16 of 21 counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with ransom, and each count carried a life sentence. The Department of Justice said in a statement,“This conviction is a reflection of the unwavering efforts...
