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By Kamil Opeyemi A man who disguises as a ghost to defraud people in Adamawa state has been arrested by the police. According to the Police command in the state, the man had in the past defrauded many unsuspecting residents by changing his voice. Said to be 59 years old, the suspect, whose name was given as Muhammad Abubakar a.k.a Malam Sabo is said to be an habitual 419 who specializes in defrauding Members of the public in a disguised manner. “Mostly, the suspect hides his identity, pretending to be a Ghost, talking to his Victims with different voices. “The…
NAIROBI – Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested the main suspect in a deadly gas blast that triggered a huge fireball in a densely populated area of Nairobi last week. A total of six people lost their lives in the disaster and around 280 were injured when a truck loaded with gas canisters exploded in Embakasi, in the southeast of the Kenyan capital, late Thursday. Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that its investigators have arrested the “prime suspect” who rented the gas depot where the blast occurred. “To ensure…
By Halimah Olamide The Federal Government on Monday announced it has banned production of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml. The FG’s decision was made known by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Agency’s Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the ban at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Adeyeye said that the move was aimed at discouraging its consumption by youths who easily accessed the products in such containers at an affordable cost. She added that the decision aligned with recommendations from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for policy-makers to regulate the…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the attacks and kidnap of two Abuja-bound buses and their passengers in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye confirmed this in a statement made available to Journalists on Monday. NPO Reported on Monday that the buses were attacked on Saturday at Inele-Eteke Ogugu new road in Kogi East Senatorial district of the state, at about 7:30, on Saturday. The Nigeria Police has confirmed the kidnap of two Abuja-bound buses and their passengers in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye…
Prof. Pat Utomi, Founder CVL/ Political economist, says the Federal Government needs to transition Nigeria from a focus on consumption to a production-oriented economy, both for local use and export, to enhance economic growth. Utomi gave the advice while delivering an address at the 21st CVL Annual lecture and International Leadership Symposium on Skills-Driven Entrepreneurship, to mark his 68th birthday on Monday in Lagos. He stated that Nigeria must begin to produce for export beyond the sale of crude oil, as no country can survive without creating wealth. Utomi also pointed out the detrimental effects of the removal of petrol…
The organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have partnered a private firm, Hacey, to support and provide awareness for people on their HIV/AIDS status. The partnership will also provide necessary details on how to manage the risk factors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hacey, a developmental health organisation that focuses on improving health and productivity of undeserved people especially women in Nigeria, are present at the Marathon Games Village. At the Volleyball Court, Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere, Hacey is also providing supports and free HIV/AIDS test for persons who intend to run for the marathon.…
A middle aged man at Kabeama coastal settlement in Sagbama Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa, simply identified as Tony, has allegedly beheaded his girlfriend, Ebibraaladei Maxwell. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the tragic incident involved the unmarried, but live-in couple. They two cohabited and had a child. According to neighbours, the sad incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at about 3 am, with the severed head of the victim discovered at dawn. The residents subsequently apprehended Tony as he attempted to flee the scene. He was subsequently handed over to the police. ASP Musa…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cancelled Etsako Central ward delegates election in Edo over alleged kidnap of nine electoral officers. Mr Tony Aziegbemi, the state PDP chairman, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Benin on Monday. Aziegbemi said that the decision was taken by the Gov. Peter Mbah led delegates congress committee. He said that the cancellation would not affect the Feb. 22 PDP governorship primaries. He stated that the decision was in the best interest of the party adding that, the the number of delegates in Etsako Central was 31, while the total number of delegates…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu on Monday described as an icon of culture the late Pa Jimi Solanke who died on Sunday. NPO Reported earlier that Solanke died in his Remo home after a protracted battle with illness. Reacting to the death on Monday the president through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ajuri Ngelale said he received the news of the death with shock. “President Tinubu mourns the literary and cultural virtuoso and describes him as one of the finest of Nigeria’s creative artists and bastion of our cherished mores and cultural heritage. “ The President…
By David Orji There are fears over fate of many passengers on Monday as two luxury buses were reportedly hijacked in Kogi State Sunday evening. It was learnt that the buses belong to two major road transport companies- God is Good (also know as GIG) and ABC Motors. The two Abuja-bound buses were said to have been taken over in the Inele-Eteke, Ogugu, New Road area of Kogi East district. It was also leant that the GIG bus left Umuahia, Abia State at 7:30 am on Saturday on its way to Abuja. It was also gathered that the said GIG had contacted…