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The Katsina State government has said the death of former Army Director of Information General Rabe Abubakar was a natural one. The government, in what seemed an attempt to explain the circumstances leading to the death of the former military top commander said Rabe’s death was caused by diabetes and was not killed by his abductors. This clarification was part of the statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Muazu. “It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General’s death while in bandits captivity. “Despite the relentless and concerted efforts of the State Government…
● Visits Victims at Hospitals Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola and the candidate of the All Progressive Congress in Osun, Bola Oyebanji in the gun attacks against members of the Accord Party in the Owode area of Ede on Tuesday. Miffed by the series of attacks on residents which landed many in the hospitals, the Governor described the attacks as “coordinated” on residents of Ile Ife, Ede and Osogbo today by thugs loyal to Oyetola and Oyebamiji. While speaking during an emergency press briefing at the Government House, the Governor said…
There are reports that the men of the Nigerian Police the Oyo State command have rescued the younger sister of the immediate former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, Mrs Adegoke John-Paul and her children. NPO Reports gathered that Mrs John -Paul and her twin sons were rescue in an operation led by the police leading to release of the woman her children and recovery of some arms. Recall that Adelabu’s sister and her children were abducted on Friday at the Elewura area of Ring Road when she was on her way to drop her children in school. Meanwhile, a late-night…
A United States based Nigerian writer and columnist Professor Okey Ndibe was briefly arrested and detained on arrival in Nigeria on Monday. NPO Reports gathered that the writer who is known for his acerbic criticism of government policies and actions was detained on arrival at the Muritala Mohamed International AirPort Lagos . Though his detention was described as brief, Socio-Economic Rights Project SERAP, one of the organizations that first got wind of his ordeal said the detention should not have happened in the first instance. Condemning the reported “arbitrary detention” SERAP said Ndibe “should never have been detained in the…
Advises Residents Against Jungle Justice The chairman of the Ibeju Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos, Engr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has raised alarm over the presence of those he called “certain group of persons” in the area. The Chairman’s statement released on Monday was sequel to what residents have expressed as possible invasion by some persons who have raised fears over possible terrorists attacks in the area. In what Olowa called “recent arrival of certain groups of persons into parts of our communities,” the chairman said residents have expressed concerns which cannot be ignored. “As an administration that places the…
The Lagos state Police Command on Sunday said a video that has gone viral showing some people arrested in Ikorodu area of the state was an old clip. NPO Reports that the viral video showed some local security network personnel who accosted some non-natives in a travellers bus with a registration number showing Kano, with arms and ammunitions. Abimbola Adebisi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said in a statement that residents need not panic over the video saying it is an old one. “The Lagos State Police Command wishes to state unequivocally that the video currently circulating on social media…
Call on Ogun Government to Intervene Command Confirms Arrest of Suspects Residents of the Oju-Ore area of Ota, in Ogun state have cried out over the killing of a man by officials of the So-Safe Corps in the neighbourhood. NPO Reports could not ascertain what led to the killing of the man but a video making the rounds which was recorded by a concerned resident showed a building, a bungalow, along the Coca-Cola Road where the dead body was being kept after officials of So-Safe Corps in the area tortured the man until he died. The voice behind the video…
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on “massive life support”. told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that while the ceasefire remained in place, it was “unbelievably weak” Iran laid out its demands to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a counter-offer sent to the US on Sunday. Trump rejected the proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable” and a “piece of garbage”. Esmail Baghaei, a foreign ministry spokesperson for Iran, responded by saying Tehran’s proposals were “responsible” and “generous” Tehran’s offer includes an immediate end to the…
“Findings established unequivocally that the principal officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and other extant regulations governing the use of firearms. His actions were unlawful, unprofessional, and a clear betrayal of the oath to protect life and uphold the law. The Police on Wednesday announced the dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman who executed an unarmed suspect in Efurun, Delta state on Tuesday. Dismissed along with Usman were other personnel who were with Usman during their operation that led to the arrest and on-the-spot killing of Mr. Mene Ogidi, said to be an upcoming singer…
United States President Donald Trump and his wife Melania were rushed out of the venue of dinner held by the White House Correspondent’s Association after gunfire erupted near the venue on Saturday night. The incident happened at the Washington DC Hilton Hotels where White House security immediately took control and an officer was fired in the process. In an immediate reaction Trump said a shooter was apprehended while efforts were on to secure more arrests. Scene after Trump, wife had been rushed out The scene showed a bewildered President who was sandwiched between security guards who asked members of the…