Stop Patronizing Touts, Agents, We’re Always Here – NIS Urges Nigerians
Controller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Kemi Nandap, has urged Nigerians to come directly to them when applying for passports or other immigration services, insisting that the Service operates round-the-clock channels to assist citizens directly and transparently. Nandap,…
DSS Arrests Medical Doctor For Supplying Drugs to Kidnappers
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a medical doctor for allegedly transporting medical supplies from Sokoto State to suspected kidnapping gangs operating in Kwara State. The Kwara State Government disclosed the arrest in a statement posted on…
Harrison Gwamnishu In Fresh Controversy Over Alleged Diversion of ₦5.4 Million Ransom Money
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu is currently trending online after being accused of withholding ₦5.4 million from the ransom money raised for the release of a kidnapped couple in Edo State. According to reports, the family and community members contributed…
TikTok Agrees to Block Under 16 Users
TikTok said on Friday it will comply with Australia’s imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes “may be upsetting.” Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect on December 10,…
‘Hackers Hit My Account Through OPAY, Moneypoint’ — Senator Oshiomhole Cries Out
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, says the national assembly must tighten oversight of financial institutions operating outside the traditional banking system. Oshiomhole spoke on Thursday while contributing to debate during the plenary on a bill seeking to amend the…
Kastina LG Chair Gives 10 Cars to Councillors, Empowers 1,322
The Chairman, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani, has handed out 10 vehicles to his councillors and also empowered 1,322 constituents. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the empowerment exercise was launched by Governor Dikko…
I’ll Support Security Agencies to Fight Insecurity – Fubara Vows
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged continuous support for security agencies to enhance their operations across the state. He disclosed this on Thursday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, when the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral…
I Will Do Whatever It Takes to Flush Terrorists Out, Restore Security – Defence Minister
The newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, on Thursday, assured Nigerians that he will do whatever it takes to ensure that the country is secured, promising that within the shortest possible time, Nigerians will see results. The new…
Oyo APC Chieftain Abducted by Gunmen
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has been abducted by armed men in Ibadan, the state capital. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred around 7:06 pm on Wednesday at his office located at…
Kogi LG Bans Vigils, Imposes Curfew Over Rising Insecurity
The Chairman of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, Edibo Mark, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 7 pm to 6 am daily effective since December 2. This is following escalating security concerns in the council area as the…