Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied having a personal conflict with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the embattled governor as his “son.” In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike dismissed claims of a direct rift between them, stating, “That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel for his alleged involvement in armed robbery. Emmanuel, who served under the 16 Brigade Garrison, was court-martialed earlier in the week and found guilty following a military investigation into the incident. He was subsequently discharged from service. According to an official memo from the Army, the…
Security operatives have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect, Yahaya Zango, during a screening exercise at the Hajj camp in Abuja. A security source confirmed the arrest to Daily Trust on Sunday, May 18, 2025, stating that the suspect was apprehended while undergoing routine checks alongside other pilgrims preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia for the…
The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim, Ogunniyi Semiu, and arrested 12 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, stealing, and cultism. Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the command headquarters in Akure. He credited the breakthrough to…
Tragedy struck in the Gbajibo-Mudi community of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, as 37 traders lost their lives in a boat mishap on Thursday evening. The victims, who had attended the weekly market in the community, were returning to their homes in Niger State when the overloaded boat capsized. The incident comes less than…
