The Nigeria Police Force has declared Manfred Ekpe, a lawyer and spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, wanted. The announcement, issued in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin (Ref. CR/3000/AIS/DFA/Vol 2/64), cites allegations of cyberstalking, threats to life, criminal defamation, criminal intimidation, and conductContinue Reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved and issued a Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and also rescheduled the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The details were contained in a statement issued by the electoral commission to the media late on Thursday.Continue Reading
(NAFDAC DG Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye) By Danladi Ahmed The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has told the Federal High Court that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is legally empowered to enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholicContinue Reading
FG assures Kwara residents of commitment to restore peace, tackle Insecurity By Toba Ajayi The Federal Government has assured residents of Kwara of its commitment to restoring peace and addressing insecurity in the region. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central),Continue Reading
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Thursday received the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, during a courtesy visit in Abuja. The meeting centred on deepening institutional collaboration and advancing strategic dialogue on maritime operations and security acrossContinue Reading
Teenager bags 21 years imprisonment for raping minor Justice Amina Modi Yabo of Sokoto State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old Yasir Muhammad to 21 years imprisonment for raping a 4-year-old girl. Delivering the judgement, Modi Yabo said the prosecution had successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt as requiredContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi Akure: The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested six pastors over an alleged fake miracle scam in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Akure, saying thatContinue Reading
A civil society organisation, under the auspices of Visionary Leaders Consensus (VLC), on Tuesday, kicked against the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s new acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) by President Bola Tinubu. The National Chairman VLC, Dr. Ibrahim Bature and its Secretary, ComradeContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong Cross River State’s efforts to regain littoral status should not be interpreted as a claim on any territory belonging to Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Nsa Gill, Special Adviser on Public Affairs to Gov. Bassey Otu, made this known during a briefing in Calabar. He stated thatContinue Reading
