Pandemonium after robbers hijacked bullion van in Ibadan
Written by Kunle Awosika
10 February, 2022
There was pandemonium in Ibadan, Oyo State today, February 10, 2022, as robbers hijacked a bullion van killing two police officers who were part of the security team. In a video now trending on social media, it can be seen how residents in the area scrambled for safety as traffic came to a standstill. While some motorists took cover in their cars, others look for other forms of coverage to shield themselves during the robbery. This however did not provide full protection as some residents who were caught in the crossfire between the robbers and the police team providing security for the bullion van sustain injuries from stray bullets. Some other motorists remained apprehensive even after the robbers have left the scene. Reacting to the incident, the police commissioner of police, Oyo State, Ngozi Onadeko said that her men killed one of the robbers but the corpse was taken away…
Leave Emefiele out of politics, Economists warn propagandists
Written by Kunle Awosika
09 February, 2022
The North-South Economists’ Forum, NSEF, a focus group of development economists, has warned propagandists and information hawkers feasting on a phoney ‘Emefiele for President’ campaign not to drag the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor into the murky water of partisan politics.
2023 Election: CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, debunks interest in politics
Written by Kunle Awosika
08 February, 2022
No doubt, President Muhammadu Buhari bears, like a badge, an indecipherable flame of affection for the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Honestly, his love for Emefiele resonates, even as you read, as a melody of faith whose mutuality and passionate intensity appear to make it untarnished and priceless.
‘I Am Not A Polygamist’…Odegbami Clears Air on Controversial Interview
Written by Kunle Awosika
06 February, 2022
The owner of Eagle-7 Radio, Segun Odegbemi has clarified some information about the interview granted to The Nation newspaper and published on February 5, 2022 which presents aspects of misinterpretation.
Frank Edoho Returns with ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’
Written by Kunle Awosika
06 February, 2022
Frank Edoho has been announced as host as one of Nigeria’s biggest television shows stages a comeback.
I’m not a Kidnapper, I run a transport business – Evans
Written by Kunle Awosika
05 February, 2022
Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, suspected kidnap kingpin better known as Evans, had denied the allegation of his involvement in abducting a businessman. While fielding questions from Yusuf Sule, the prosecution counsel, during Friday’s court session, Evans said he was forced to sign documents and act in a certain manner as directed by the police. He denied being a kidnapper, adding that he has a transport business with over 30 workers. Evans also denied collecting $420,000 as ransom from the family of one Sylvanus Ahamonu, a businessman, stating that he never met the man until his arrest. Ahamonu and his wife testified via Zoom on December 17. The businessman had told the court that his car was ambushed by some men in police and military uniforms, including Evans, who claimed to be officers of the defunct special anti-robbery squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force. He said he was released weeks after a…
Nigerian Navy deactivates 175 illegal refineries, arrests 27 vessels
Written by Otuya Daniel
05 February, 2022
The Nigeria Navy has disclosed that it has deactivated 175 illegal refineries, arrested 27 vessels under 11 months, Vanguard reports. The Command further revealed that 35,384,718 metric tonnes of illegally refined AGO were evacuated while several pirates, kidnappers hideouts were destroyed. Speaking during his handing over ceremony on Friday, February 4, 2022, the Outgoing Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Sanusi Kazeem Ibrahim said that piracy in Nigeria’s maritime domain reduced. His words, “The Command sustained effective patrols of its maritime Area of Responsibility (AOR), as well as undertook several clearance and Swamp Buggy operations in the backwaters. “These operations resulted in a considerable reduction of piracy in Nigeria’s maritime domain, as well as led to the arrest of 27 vessels engaged in illegal bunkering, Crude Oil theft and other maritime illegalities. “Other achievements include deactivation of about 175 illegal refining sites and still counting, evacuation of…
PSC insists Abba Kyari be dismissed, prosecuted over links with Hushpuppi
Written by Otuya Daniel
04 February, 2022
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has emphasised immediate dismissal and prosecution of besmirched officer Abba Kyari over his involvement in the international online fraud syndicate led by Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas, Peoples Gazette is reporting. Two sources and internal memos outlined how the police regulatory body placed the interest of the Nigeria Police Force as an institution over Kyari’s career trajectory and medals, saying his fate, if not appropriately and firmly decided, could leave an enduring blight on the country’s law enforcement. “Allowing somebody who has embarrassed the country to keep a high-ranking position in the police could further compound our problems as a nation,” a top official said under anonymity because he was not authorised to provide details of ongoing deliberation to journalists. “This position has been clearly conveyed to the inspector-general.” The position of panellists at PSC led to the return of Inspector-General Alkali Baba Usman’s report last week.…
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