Egbetokun summons officers who ran over handcuffed man in Edo
Olukayode Egbetokun, acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has summoned some officers alleged to be involved in running over a man with a vehicle in Edo state. Outrage has trailed a viral video showing some police officers running over a handcuffed man with a Sienna vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday in Ekpoma, […]
Falana: Reports in local media more credible than EU mission findings on 2023 polls
Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says the final report of the European Union (EU) election observation mission in Nigeria on the 2023 polls cannot be relied upon. Speaking on Friday in an interview on Channels Television, Falana said it smacks of colonial mentality for Nigerians to start celebrating or debating […]
Islamic cleric: Killing people over blasphemy is fueled by ignorance, not piety
Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, an Islamic cleric, says those who kill other people because of blasphemy are acting based on ignorance. NAN reports that Adekilekun spoke in Ede, Osun state, on Friday. On Sunday, Usman Buda, a butcher, was killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto. Buda was reportedly stoned to death by an […]
‘I only served one term in Bayelsa’ — Sylva asks court to disregard disqualification suit
Timipre Sylva, governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, has asked a federal high court in Abuja to disregard claims that he has served two terms as governor of the state. Sylva’s defence is contained in a counter affidavit he deposed and filed through Adelani Ajibade, his lawyer. The affidavit […]
FULL LIST: Ogun, Anambra, Kebbi — eight states get new police commissioners
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the deployment of eight commissioners of police to state commands. Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC spokesperson, announced the deployment in a statement released on Friday. The states that have new commissioners of police are Borno, Kwara, Oyo, Kebbi, Ebonyi, Ogun, Anambra, and Imo. The commission […]
Irabor: I’m leaving military stronger, more capable to deliver its mandate
Lucky Irabor, immediate former chief of defence staff (CDS), says he is leaving the military bigger, stronger and more capable to deliver on its constitutional mandate. Irabor spoke in Abuja on Friday, during the pulling-out parade organised in his honour. Irabor expressed joy that he pulled out of the Nigerian army after […]
Customers may lose inactive phone numbers as NCC proposes new guidelines for telcos
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published new guidelines for telecommunications companies (telcos) to improve customers’ experience. The commission said the publication was in accordance with section 57 of the NCC act to allow stakeholders to make contributions to the policy. The new NCC guidelines, titled, ‘Draft Quality of Service Business Rules’, […]
EXTRA: Man disappeares with ‘N55m Benz’ during test-drive
The police command in Abuja says officers are tracking a suspect who allegedly absconded with a Mercedes Benz GLB 250. On Thursday, a car dealer named Manga, said one Henry who claimed to reside in Gwarinpa, vanished with one of his cars. Narrating the incident, Manga said a friend who also trades […]
Outrage as video shows police officers running over handcuffed man in Edo
Outrage has trailed a video of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) running over a handcuffed man with a Sienna vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday in Ekpoma, Edo state. In a now-viral clip seen by TheCable, a handcuffed man was lying on the floor as a car laden with […]
‘My green passport is what I have’ — Tinubu speaks on making Nigeria better
President Bola Tinubu says he still holds a Nigerian passport, hence the need to make the country a better place for all. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the palace of Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, in Ogun state. The president reiterated his commitment to bringing positive change to the country. […]