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Police nab 65yo man with 1,100 rounds of ammunition in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, for allegedly having 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, near Onitsha. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday in Awka. He said operatives from the Rapid Response Squad in Akwuzu apprehended…
Read More »FAAN resumes direct cargo revenue collection at MMIA after 15 Years
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed the direct collection of cargo revenue at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, marking the first time in 15 years that the authority has handled such collections independently. This milestone was announced in a statement signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah,…
Read More »Artisan commits suicide after dispute with wife in Osun
A tragic incident occurred in Otan-Ile, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, where an artisan identified as Tope Olajide reportedly took his own life following a disagreement with his wife. The incident took place around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Confirming the development in a statement on…
Read More »FAAC disburses record N2 trillion July revenue to federal, state, LGs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a record N2.001 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue generated in July 2025 — the highest monthly allocation so far this year. The disbursement was confirmed on Friday during the FAAC’s August meeting in Abuja. The funds were…
Read More »Japan designates Kisarazu official “hometown” for Nigerians in landmark diplomatic move
In a bid to deepen cultural ties, boost economic cooperation, and address domestic labor challenges, the Japanese government has officially designated the city of Kisarazu as the “hometown” for Nigerians seeking to live and work in Japan. The announcement came during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9),…
Read More »Peter Obi slams FG’s N142bn bus terminal project as misplaced priority
By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s approval of N142 billion for constructing bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, calling it another example of misplaced priorities and poor leadership. In a statement titled “N142 Billion for Bus Terminals” issued on Friday,…
Read More »Military arrests notorious bandit ‘Mai Pankshin’, 13 gang members in major security sweep
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian military has recorded a significant breakthrough in its internal security operations with the arrest of a notorious wanted bandit, Adamu Buba, also known as ‘Mai Pankshin’, along with 13 members of his gang. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the arrest on Friday, noting that the…
Read More »Stop-and-Search: Police recover vehicle loaded with suspected cannabis in Lagos
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered a Toyota Sienna van containing items suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits during a routine stop-and-search operation. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ben Hundeyin, via the Command’s official X…
Read More »Tragedy as man kills himself over financial hardship in Imo community
By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck the Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday morning, as a man identified simply as Odomma was found dead, allegedly after taking his own life. Odomma, believed to be in his 50s and a father of four, earned…
Read More »Gov. Mbah revives Enugu’s hotel presidential 15 years after, signals economic transformation
Fifteen years after it was abandoned, the iconic Hotel Presidential in Enugu sprang back to life on Thursday as Governor Peter Mbah officially commissioned the renovated facility. He declared that his administration is building an economy driven by talent and hard work, not privilege or luck. Originally constructed by the…
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