Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has given an order to police personnel to immediately refrain from wearing dark glasses while in uniform. The directive which is with immediate effect is contained in a wireless message dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and addressed to all zonal and state commands in the police force. The police wireless message titled CB:4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.121/104 was obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday. The police authorities said violation of the direction will attract severe sanctions. It reads:INGENPOL has observed with concern x prevalent practice of personnel wearing…
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Kenneth Okonkwo To Wike: Ndigbo, not looking for people to be Ndigbo, Igbos are already great
Renowned Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about Igbo identity and inclusivity, particularly in relation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s past political stances. During a conversation on Symfoni TV, Okonkwo highlighted the unwavering confidence of Igbo people in their cultural identity while emphasizing their inclusive nature. “Ndigbo do not seek to force anyone to become like them; they are already thankful to God for their Igbo heritage,” Okonkwo explained, before turning his attention to the Ikwerre people’s actions. “It is the Ikwerre…
Read MoreRivers’ Budget: Justice Aprioku,Go ahead, Do What You Want To Do, You’re Not Final Court To Decide–Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has raised serious concerns regarding a recent judicial decision in Rivers State, particularly criticizing the ruling by Justice Sika Aprioku that allowed lawmakers supportive of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pass the state’s 2025 budget. Wike’s discontent with the judgment has sparked heated debate, as he questions the legitimacy of the ruling and the motivations behind it. In a report by TVC, Wike’s criticism centers on the unusual nature of the ruling, which he believes paves the way for a minority group of lawmakers to control the…
Read MoreWe Buy Child at N500.000, Sell At N1m – Suspect
A suspected child trafficker, Sabira Izuorah, has told men of the Ondo State Police Command that it costs #500.000.00 to buy a child and is usually sold at #1 million and above to prospective buyers. The 62-year-old woman who claimed she operated an orphanage at Ihiala in Anambra State could not recollect the number of children she has sold to different customers. Also, she said she could not know what the buyers use the children for once she has sold them. Izuorah and two other accomplices who specialize in child…
Read MoreDeath toll from Niger tanker explosion rises to 98
At least 98 persons have been confirmed dead and 69 injured from the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday in Gurara LGA of Niger state .Abdullahi Baba-Arah, director-general of Niger State Emergency Management Agency, issued an update of the casualty toll in a statement on Monday.
Read MoreEx-Petroleum Minister Diezani Denies Ownership recovered $52.8 million loot: “Not My Property
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources for Nigeria, has stated that she has nothing to do with the $52.5 million that was just returned to the nation from the United States of America (USA). On Friday, January 10, the federal government declared that $52.88 million in retrieved Galactica assets connected to the former petroleum minister had been received. During a formal signing ceremony of the asset return agreement in Abuja, Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, declared the recovery. According to Fagbemi, $50…
Read MoreKidnappers persist Despite Soludo’s threats, abduct one in Anambra
Kidnappers operating in Anambra State have continued in their trade, despite threats by the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. In a latest development, a man whose name is yet to be ascertained was on Sunday night kidnapped at Aku village, Ezinifitte community in Aguata Local Government Area. According to a cousin of the victim (name withheld), who reached out for help, the man was abducted at around 11pm, and was being driven around in his own vehicle while ransom demands were being negotiated. Kidnappers operating in Anambra State have continued…
Read MoreIbru:Delta Mourns As Ex- First Lady Dies In London Hospital
Delta State mourns as Mrs. Edna Ibru, the first civilian first lady of Delta State and wife of former Governor of Delta, Olorogun Felix Ibru, is dead Mrs. Ibru, ex- Miss Nigeria in 1964, died in London after a brief illness on Wednesday. She had two children for Olorogun Felix Ibru who was the first democratically elected executive governor of Delta State between 1991 to 1992. The Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom confirmed the passage of the former first lady in a statement issued by the son, Dr. Paul Aidido…
Read MoreFormer NBA President, Olumide Akpata Loses Father, Henry Akpata, at 84
Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Labour Party candidate for the Edo 2024 governorship election, has lost his father, Dr. Henry Omorogieva Akpata. Dr. Akpata, who celebrated his 84th birthday on May 29, 2024, passed away on Friday. The elder Akpata was described by his son as “loving, caring, doting, and dedicated.” A source toldThe Nigeria Lawyerthat the family is yet to officially announce the loss. Dr. Henry Omorogieva Akpata was widely admired for his dedication to family and community. Further details about…
Read MoreTrump Invites Pastor Kumuyi For His Inauguration As US President
Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), has been invited to attend Donald Trump’s second and final inauguration as President of the United States on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Reports confirm that Pastor Kumuyi will not only witness the historic event but also engage in key activities during his visit to the U.S., including discussions with members of Congress, American church leaders, and media representatives. “President Trump’s stand for the gospel is not without recognition, not just by American Christians, but all Christians…
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