Yearly Archives: 2023

EID-EL-KABIR: IGP assures adequate deployment of security personnel, Assets. By John Dike

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, , has assured the general publics of sustained efforts by the Force in tackling crimes and criminality and improved public safety and security across the country.A Statement by the Force public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made available sent to our correspondent via Email said the IGP gave the assurance while charging …

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Osun NDLEA arrests 315 suspects, seizes 4,776kg illicit drugs. By John Dike

No fewer than 315 persons suspected to have been involved in various drug related offences have been arrested by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in Osun State .The State Commander, Mr Nnadi Chidi who dropped this hints on Monday said the Command apprehended a total of three hundred and fifteen (315) suspects comprising of thirty-six (36) females in connection …

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Man, 27 nabs in Possession of Illegal Firearms in Osun. By John Dike

A 27 -year old man, Oyelade Lukman has been apprehended by operatives of Osun state Amotekun for being in possession of illegal firearmsThe suspect was arrested at Ajijola Anabi Area, in Ede, Osun State following a tip offThe firearms found in his possession are two long barrels guns, One locally Iron Made Revolver 7 rounds barrels gun cut to size, …

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Court to hear pending motions in charge against Rural Electrification MD, others

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed Oct. 4 for hearing pending motions filed by parties in criminal charges against Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and others.Justice James Omotosho fixed the date to enable parties exchange their processes and argue their case on all the pending applications in the …

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Governor Adeleke: No Plan to Pardon Adedoyin. Death Sentence stays.By John Dike

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has denied rumors making round on the social media that it is plotting to subvert the judgement of death sentence on Dr Rahman Adedoyin, affirming that there is no plan to pardon the proprietor of the Oduduwa University.Reacting to the growing rumour of possible state pardon for the businessman, Governor Adeleke was quoted as …

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Healing Nigeria in the spirit of Adha,. By Hassan Gimba

This was first published on July 26, 2021 after the Eid-el-Kabir of that year. I find it still relevant and important, with a little tinkering in dates to come now.Next week, Muslims the world over will celebrate the eid-ul-adha or the “big eid” or “big Sallah”. We are, however, more interested in its meaning, implications and bearing on us as a …

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OTOBOTEKERE’S LITERARY SWANSONG: Bayelsa Deputy Gov Blames Political Class For Nigeria’s Backwardness… Pays Glowing Tributes To Departed Nonagenarian. By Chris Mark

Nigeria’s comparative backwardness in the comity of nations despite its huge pool of material and human resources has been blamed on the selfishness of majority of the country’s political leaders.The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the assertion on Thursday at the Literary Swansong and Day of Tributes organized in honour of the late Paramount Ruler of …

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Osun police parades Six suspected car snatcher, armed robbers -recovers vehicles.By John Dike

Osun State police command has warned criminals operating in the state to relocate or be ready to face the full weight of the Law .The police boss stated this while parading six suspected armed robbers who specialized in snatching unregistered Vehicle in Osun State.The police Commissioner Kihinde Longe who spoke through its Public Relations officer, SP Yemisi Opalola while briefing …

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Court stops NSCDC, C-G, others from harassing Christian Igbo Over Executed Project. By Shalom A.Oludele, Abuja

A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Nyanya, on Thursday, restrained the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), its Commandant-General (C-G), Mr Ahmed Audi, and others from further harassing a contractor, Mr Christian Igbo, over a completed contract.Justice Edward Okpe, in a judgment, also ordered the security agency to pay Igbo over N29 million, being balance of the contract sum …

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