The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday, took stock of its progress during the Easter festive season. The Corps said it covered 1,575 routes impounded 3,205 vehicles and apprehended 5,630 offenders for commiting 6,880 offences during the Easter patrol from March 31 to April 7. In a statement made […]
Day: April 9, 2021
Police foil robbery attempt on bank ,arrest criminals including bank staff
The Delta Police Command has arrested a 32 year- old Joshua Oghenenovo and 29- year- old Kingsley Gbeneku for alleged attempt to rob a new generation bank in Ughelli in Delta State. The Acting Spokesman of the command, Bright Dafe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday ,in Asaba. Dafe […]
Army confirms killing of officer,10 soldiers in Benue stabilisation operation
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of one officer and 10 soldiers by yet to be identified criminals in Benue State. The Director,Army Public Relations Officer,Brig Gen, Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The Army Spokesman said the troops were initially declared missing which led […]
Amaechi explains why FG settled for Narrow Guage for Eastern Rail line, warns against ticket racketeering
The Minister for Transportation, Rtd Hon, Rotimi Amaechi has explained the circumstances that led to the settlement of narrow guage for the reconstruction of the Eastern Rail line, from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Amaechi who said economic considerations informed the decision, disclosed that two approvals were given but the Standard […]
Gunmen kidnap petrol dealer in Ekiti
A petrol dealer,Mr Adebayo Itakorode,has been abducted by gunmen at Isan Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti state. The State Police Command Spokesman, Sunday Abutu, told newsmen on Friday in Ado- Ekiti that Itakorode was abducted late Thursday. Abutu said gunmen, riding motorcycles stormed Prosperous Filling Station and […]
NNPC plans to establish gas power plant in Borno
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC has said it would collaborate with other stakeholders to address the problem of power supply in Borno. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this on Friday in Maiduguri during a courtesy call on Gov.Babagana Zulum. Kyari said establishment of a […]
Breaking: British Monarchy thrown into mourning following Prince Philip passing
Husband of the Queen of England,Prince Philip ,is dead. The Duke of Edinburgh died on Friday morning at the Windsor Castle at age 99. Britain is mourning the passage of the Prince with flags flying at half mast at the Buckingham palace. Prince Philip had been hospitalized in the private […]