Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has debunked claims of arresting the Deputy Commissioner of Police serving at Kaduna State Command over alleged supply of firearms to bandits and kidnappers. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in reaction to a recirculated picture of the alleged arrest shared on X by a Baze University lecturer, Adamu Zango. As against Zango’s claim, Adejobi explained that picture is dated back to 2019. The FPPRO stated that the individual depicted in the shared photograph is not a serving member of the Nigeria Police Force,…

Agency Report A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the temporary freezing of 21 bank accounts domiciled in some commercial banks and directed the arrest of the account holders by the police. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel for the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Ibrahim Mohammed, moved a motion ex-parte to the effect. Justice Nwite also granted the “order directing the banks to issue details of the account package(s) and to place a Post-No-Debit (PND) on the accounts, disable the ATMs while allowing inflow into the said accounts” pending the conclusion of investigation. “I have listened…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has handed over a wanted high profile human trafficking suspect to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). This was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by NAPTIP Press Officer, Mr Vincent Adekoye. According to Adekoye the suspect, identified as Uadiale-Christiana Jacob, had been on the wanted list of NAPTIP since 2020. He said the woman, popularly known as Christy Gold, had been operating across the Middle Eastern countries, with an operational base in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE). According to him, she was arrested on…

Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy weather condition from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Saturday. It anticipated a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Kogi States. “While the rest of the North, the North Central and Inland cities of the South are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period. “Hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is expected over the coastal parts of the…

Safiu Kehinde Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Muhammad Ubandona-Aliyu, and all commissioners in his cabinet. This was contained in a statement signed by Mohammed Illiyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary Cabinet Affairs and Special Duties, Office of the SSG on Friday in Lafia. According to the statement, the dissolution is with effect from Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. “By this development, all outgoing commissioners are to hand over the affairs of their ministries and all government property in their possession to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries. “The Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu will be making his first official visit to Enugu State on Saturday to inaugurate some projects executed by the state governor, Peter Mbah. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, in Enugu. According to Onyia, the President will be in attendance at the inauguration of some of the projects initiated by Mbah’s administration such as 30 completed Enugu Smart Green Schools, 60 completed Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres, and 90 completed urban roads amongst others. “The Enugu State Government is happy to announce…

Safiu Kehinde Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has begged her fans to put her in their prayers as she revealed the struggles she has been having to have children of her own. Badmus, who is also an aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbass, made the plea while speaking at the Feed the Needy Initiative held in Shogunle, area of Lagos state. As seen in a now viral video shared on X on Friday, the actress broke down in tears as she delivered her hand written speech at the event. “Please continue to pray for me.…

Pays Visit to Oba of Lagos Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has on Friday observed Jumat prayer at the Lagos Central mosque, Lagos Island. This according to State house correspondent, Musbau Dan-Wahab, would mark the President’s third Jummah prayer on the yuletide break in Lagos. Addressing the congregation, the Chief Imam, Sulaimon Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, admonished them on justice and fairness in their everyday dealing. He urged the congregants to always demonstrate the spirit of love and goodness as there is no reward for good other than good. After the two-standing prayer, the imam led a special prayer for the President…

Safiu Kehinde Kogi state government has vowed to reclaim all illegally housing units in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday. As contained in the statement made available to NPO Reports, the State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, expressed distress over the alarming issue of illegal occupation of properties under the National Housing Program (NHP) in the state. The NHP, according to th statement, is a national initiative, aims to provide accessible, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions for all kogites Meanwhile , the Commissioner noted that recent assessments reveal that approximately 85%…

Safiu Kehinde Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has described the ordeal of Human Rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, as an example of courage in the face of adversity with his bold stand for good governance. Obi stated this in a post on his official X handle on Friday following his visit to the embattled lawyer. “Dele Farotimi exemplifies courage in the face of adversity, consistently taking bold stands for good governance in our nation. I wish him a fruitful and productive year as we continue to work together toward the development of our country.” Obi wrote. Recall…