Author: Akintayo Adams

A suspected robber who stole a trailer truck loaded with 35 tons of groundnut oil with an estimated worth of ₦30 million has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command. It was gathered that the Toro Divisional Police Headquarters of the state responded to a distress call reporting the theft of a trailer truck parked at the Maraban Jos trailer park area of Kaduna State on April 12, 2024. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement on Sunday, said the stolen truck, a DAF CF 85 Model was coming from Umuahia in Abia State heading…

Oba Julius Ajayi Adewumi Omomo, Okunbadejo II, the Olojoda of Oda, in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, has joined his ancestors. The passing of the king was affirmed by a close associate of the family, Chief Prince Ade Adelakun. Adelakun depicted the departed ruler as a modest, honorable, and approachable monarch. He stated, “the late king was attentive to his people and dedicated to the unity and advancement of the region. He also characterized the monarch’s tenure as notably active. Oba Omomo was installed in May last, following the demise of the previous occupant of the throne,…

Gorrion Engineering Ltd., a construction company has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to clarify rumours making waves that it has abandoned a road project in Akwa Ibom State, which led to flooding on the project. In a statement signed by the General Manager of Gorrion Engineering Ltd, Engr Yusuf Abdula and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, among others, it described the attacks on the company as not genuine and unsolicited. It further confirmed the completion and authenticity of all road projects awarded to the company. The statement reads: “It has come to…

Following last night’s attacks, Iran has earned the moniker ‘Country of Terror’s according to Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defence Minister. The successful thwarting of Iran’s assault coincides with Israel being entrenched in its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Israel and Iran have been on a collision course throughout Israel’s six-month offensive on the Gaza Strip. The strikes orchestrated by Iran, occurring less than two weeks following an Israeli attack on Syria resulting in the deaths of two Iranian generals within an Iranian consular building, represent the initial instance of Iran launching a direct military offensive against Israel, despite decades of hostility…

On Saturday, security personnel arrested twenty individuals suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators for their alleged involvement in the invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital. They have, in their numbers, raided the premises of the secretariat and hoisted their flag in the House of Assembly complex. Following this incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Hazmat Adebola, instructed the formation of a highly skilled investigation team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police overseeing the State Criminal Investigation Department. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso in Ibadan, further detailed…

Iran’s mission to the United Nations has justified the country’s missiles and drones fired toward Israel, and has also warned the United States to ‘stay away’. “It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!,” Iran’s mission to the United Nations said in a statement, according to Fox News. This is coming after United States military confirmed it is shooting down Iranian drones that are headed toward Israel. “U.S. forces in the region continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel. Our forces remain postured to provide additional defensive support and…

Daniel Hagari, spokesperson of the Israeli Military disclosed that France was part of the countries that aided Israel’s defense of Iran’s overnight attack. However, he said he could not give exact information on whether French fighter jets shot down the missiles launched by Iran. “France has very good technology, jets, radar – and I know they were contributing in patrolling airspace,” Hagari stated. Crisis in the Middle East has escalated after Iran targeted dozens of missiles and drones at Israel. But, the Israeli’s military said most of the missiles were intercepted outside Israel’s territory by aerial defence systems. Join our…

Former President of the United States of America and a contender in the upcoming poll, Donald Trump, at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, said Iran’s attack on Israel, would not have happened if he was the President. Trump joined other GOP politicians in voicing their concerns about President Joe Biden’s administration and the attacks. “Before going any further, I want to say God bless the people of Israel. They’re under attack right now. That’s because we show great weakness,” Trump said. “The weakness that we’ve shown is unbelievable, and it would not have happened if we were in office.…

Iran conducted an unprecedented large-scale drone and missile attack on Israel on Saturday night in response to a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic complex in Syria. This action has brought the long-standing shadow war between the two sides into the open and heightened the possibility of a full-blown regional conflict. During the immense aerial attack overnight, more than 300 projectiles, including approximately 170 drones and over 120 ballistic missiles, were launched towards Israel. Israel’s military reported that “99%” of them were intercepted by its aerial defense systems and its “partners.” These reprisals signify the first instance of the…

The Federal Government through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that the forthcoming national ID card will be distributed to applicants in a way bereft of the stress encountered when applying for previous IDs. It was noted that applicants can request their cards, linked with their NIN (National Identification Number), via the self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or through their respective banks as there is a collaboration with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). This innovative initiative will employ the AFRIGO card scheme, a domestic system backed by NIBSS, guaranteeing efficiency and reliability in card distribution. Additionally, cardholders…