Police officers caught two men carrying weapons during a traffic stop near Warri. The Eagle-Ney Surveillance Team pulled over a black Toyota Corolla on Otokutu Bridge during regular patrol duties. Officers found Telvin Richmond and Frank Obiorah inside the vehicle on June 18 around midday. The car had registration number RSH 90 RC and attracted police attention during routine checks. Both suspects faced immediate arrest after the discovery.
Search teams found dangerous items hidden inside the car doors. A homemade gun lay concealed alongside two yellow armbands marked with gang symbols. Officers also discovered a battle axe and fake wooden pistol during their examination. The weapons were carefully stored inside door compartments to...
A university student died during a robbery attack at his residence near campus Sunday night. Abdulwahab Abubakar studied Chemistry Education as a third-year student at Ibrahim Babangida University Lapai. Armed robbers attacked the 300-level student around 2:30 AM at his off-campus lodge. His death marks the fifth reported killing of students at the Niger State university. Family members received news of the attack about one hour after it happened.
Abubakar's father rushed to Lapai hospital after learning about the incident. He found his son's body and described the scene as devastating for the family. The father called the attack a terrible blow that ended his son's promising future before it could begin. He demanded better security...
Police officers from Delta State captured a traditional healer during a morning raid. Okonji Chimeze faces charges after authorities found weapons at his home. The 47-year-old man lives at Umuehe Quarters located near Ibusa town. Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad members conducted the arrest operation. Officers moved against the suspect around 6:30 AM on June 14th.
Search teams discovered dangerous items hidden inside the building. Two pump-action firearms lay concealed above the ceiling area. Investigators also found a large knife stored with the guns. Police obtained proper legal permission before entering the property. The search revealed evidence that officers had suspected would be there.
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Four people died when multiple vehicles crashed early Tuesday morning near Ibadan. The Federal Road Safety Corps reported that one man and three women lost their lives during the deadly collision. Corps Commander Rosemary Alo leads road safety operations for Oyo State and released details about the tragic crash. Seven different vehicles participated when the accident happened at Soka area. Emergency teams responded quickly to help victims and clear the dangerous scene.
Eleven total people became part of the crash that morning. One person suffered injuries and received immediate medical care at a local hospital. Sanyo Police Station officers arrived first and began rescue operations before other emergency teams reached the location. The...
Social Democratic Party Chairman Shehu Gabam refuses to accept his removal from office. He told reporters Tuesday that he still leads the party despite claims from other officials. Gabam called the suspension attempt a fake plan to hurt his organization before 2027 elections. He said the people trying to remove him have no legal right to do such things. The chairman insisted no real meeting took place to vote him out.
Several party committee members visited Gabam at headquarters to show their support. He criticized a letter sent to election officials as dishonest and wrong about party conditions. Gabam claimed powerful enemies have tried to damage his leadership before and even threatened his life. He said both inside and outside...
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike said his supporters can win area council elections without cheating. He believes his construction projects will convince voters to choose his allies. Wike made these comments during a road opening ceremony on Tuesday. The new road connects Idu and Zuba areas of the capital. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin attended the event representing President Bola Tinubu.
The minister told his political friends to campaign using his development record. He said opposition candidates have no accomplishments to show voters. Wike pointed to roads, schools and bus stations as proof of his success. He believes these projects demonstrate effective leadership to residents. The minister suggested his...
Nearly all lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State switched political parties on Tuesday. Twenty-four members left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress. The mass departure left just two representatives with their original party. Sunday Johnny from Onna and Uduakobong Ekpo-Ufot from Etinan stayed with the PDP. Speaker Udeme Otong announced the changes during the legislative session.
The departing members blamed serious problems within the PDP leadership structure. They said fights among top party officials made their jobs harder. Lawmakers claimed they could not help their home areas because of party conflicts. The disputes affected how policies were made and carried out. Representatives felt they had no choice but...
Two federal lawmakers joined Nigeria's ruling party on Tuesday. Peter Akpanke represents Cross River State and left the Peoples Democratic Party. Paul Nnamchi serves Enugu State and quit the Labour Party. Both men moved to the All Progressives Congress. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas told other House members about their decisions.
Lawmakers approved changes to the 2024 spending plan during the same meeting. The bill allows capital projects to continue until December 31, 2025. Abbas said the government needs more time because money remains short. Representatives voted to advance the measure to its next stage. The extension gives officials extra months to complete building projects.
President Bola Tinubu refused to sign a library funding bill...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warned party candidates against feeling confident about the July 12 local elections. He spoke at a meeting where he gave official flags to All Progressives Congress nominees. The governor told candidates they must campaign hard to prove the party remains strong across Lagos. He asked all party members to support their local candidates during the upcoming vote. Sanwo-Olu said President Bola Tinubu wanted him to thank everyone for protecting his political home base.
The governor told candidates to visit every neighborhood and speak directly with voters. He stressed that local races require personal contact with residents throughout communities. Sanwo-Olu reminded nominees that people want to meet...
