Police launch eCMR in Katsina to combat vehicle-related crimes
The police command in Katsina State has launched an electronic Central Motor Registry (eCMR) to combat vehicle-related crimes. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in Katsina on Wednesday. “In line with the policy of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to enhance internal security, we wish to announce the […]
Danjuma invites 23 Falconet players to camp for African Games
Christopher Danjuma, the coach of Nigeria`s Under-20 Girls, the Falconets, has invited 23 players to camp on Thursday in Abuja, to commence preparations for the 13th African Games scheduled for Accra, Ghana in March 8 to 24. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in a statement on Wednesday […]
African Games: 30 Flying Eagles’ players invited to camp
Ladan Bosso, Head Coach for the Flying Eagles, has called up 30 Under-20 Flying-Eagles players to resume camp on Thursday (today) in Abuja, in preparation for the games in Accra, Ghana in March 8 to 24. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in a statement on Wednesday in […]
Olowofela, 12 others arraigned over Koro monarch’s murder
Alleged kingpin of kidnap syndicate responsible for the killing of the Olukoro of Koro, Brigadier General Olusegun Aremu-Cole, Pa Banji Olowofela has been arraigned in a Magistrate Court by the Kwara State police command. Octogenarian Olowofela was arraigned with 12 other suspects after he was arrested February 5, 2024, following a tip off by a […]
I-G seeks support for police, unveils MOPOL base in Bauchi
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has urged Nigerians to support the Police to enable it to protect lives and property in the country. He made the call at the inauguration of the Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) 10 Squadron office complex, on Wednesday in Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that MOPOL base […]
NiMet forecasts three-day haze, thunderstorms from Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be haziness and thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday. It declared in its weather outlook issued on Wednesday in Abuja that there would be moderate dust haze on Thursday with visibility of between 2km and 5km. It anticipated localised visibility of less than 1km over […]
N68b fund: Compel FG, states on free pry, junior secondary education, Falana tells court
Activist-lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to compel the Federal Government, the 36 states of the federation and Abuja to provide free and compulsory education up to junior secondary school level. Falana and his co-plaintiff/applicant Hauwa Mustapha filed the suit marked FHC/L/CS/142/2024, for themselves and on behalf of […]
Summons failure: Fed Gov to arraign Qatar Airways, official March 12
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has fixed March 12 for the arraignment of Qatar Airways Group QCSC for allegedly failing to honour a summons issued by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Joined as the Airways’ co-defendant is its Country Manager, Western Africa, Kennedy K. Chirchir. The charge, marked FHC/L/742c/2023, alleged […]
Police arrest 400 suspects in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State, says it has arrested about 400 suspected persons in various black spots in the last one month. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, said 25 different police divisions were involved in the raids. He said the […]
Arik reintroduces Abuja-Benin flights Feb. 20
Arik Air says its Abuja to Benin flights will be reintroduced effective Feb. 20. The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Adebanji Ola, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the Abuja to Benin flights suspended in 2023 for aircraft checks had been concluded. He told NAN […]
