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The Federal Government has spent about N1.4bn for the rehabilitation of repentant terrorists and the establishment of centres for terrorism trials in the last one year and six months, Sunday PUNCH reports. The Federal Government established the National Counter-Terrorism Centre following former President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill on May…
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has apologised to the president of neighbouring Azerbaijan over the downing of a commercial airliner by Russian Defence system in Russian airspace, in which 38 people were killed. But the Russian leader stopped short of saying Russia was responsible, the BBC reported Saturday. In his first comments on the Christmas Day…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection to the death of one Paulinus Okon who was murdered by his bosom friend identified as Efe Onoetiyi. Paulinus’s brother reported him missing on September 8, 2024, after he went out with 30-year-old Efe Onoitiyi. According to the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command,…
A Magistrate court in Ekiti State has granted human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi ₦30 million bail. Farotimi arrived at the Ekiti Magistrate Court, with heavy security comprising policemen and other law enforcement agents sighted. He was remanded in prison custody on December 7, 2024, after being arrested on 16 counts of criminal defamation, following the…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) through the UBA Foundation, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), as part of its continued commitment to secure an environment for individuals and businesses. The N500m cheque was presented to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, by the UBA Group Chairman,…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a guest at the popular Raptor Club and Lounge, Stadium Road, Benin. The victim was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of Friday, while his female passenger sustained gunshot injuries. SP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, told…
A 35-year-old homeless tricycle operator, Chukuwdi Okeke has returned a bag containing huge sums of foreign currencies left in his tricycle by a US-based Nigerian, Eze Dr Bona Eze. It was reported that the tricycle rider, who hails from Umungwa in Obowo town, Imo State, traced the owner, and gave him the forgotten bag…
‘Fisayo Soyombo arrested with suspected criminals at illegal bunkering site, says army The Nigerian Army says Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), was arrested at an illegal oil bunkering site. On Friday, FIJ reported that Soyombo has been arrested and detained by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the reported arrest and detention of Mr. Fisayo Soyombo, founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), by the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt and called for his immediate and unconditional release. Describing Mr. Soyombo’s arrest and detention over the last three days…
To enhance their safety on duty and other areas, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, yesterday distributed safety kits to officers and men of the agency Materials distributed include protective boots, helmets and others. During the distribution, the Chairman emphasised the importance of prioritising health and personal well-being. Part of the materials…