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Incident at Iranian mission leads to detention of man over bomb threat

In a concerning turn of events, a man was apprehended after wielding a fake explosive belt and trespassing onto the premises of the Iranian diplomatic mission in Paris. This alarming breach of security prompted a swift and decisive response from law enforcement authorities. Upon receiving reports of a potential threat, the Paris Prefecture of Police promptly took action by securing the vicinity. Ultimately, the 60-year-old individual, reported to be of Iranian descent, voluntarily exited the consular section of the embassy before being placed under arrest by the public prosecutor’s office. Despite his earlier menacing actions, it was determined that the man did not possess any actual weapons when apprehended. He was subsequently placed in police custody on grounds of issuing a death...
Detention of Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Other Security Personnel by Police
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Detention of Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Other Security Personnel by Police

Recently, a female police officer who served as the aide-de-camp to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was apprehended and confined by the Nigeria Police Force. Reports indicate that not only the ADC but also other police officers connected to the beleaguered ex-governor were taken into custody. Sources mentioned that the officers were detained on suspicion of assisting Bello to evade capture by security personnel, who surrounded his residence in Abuja with the intention of arresting him. It is worth noting that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, issued an immediate order on Thursday evening for all officers attached to Bello to be withdrawn. This directive, communicated through a police wireless message, was prompted by Bello's sudden disappearanc...
Tragic Road Accidents Claim 18 Lives in Kano and Kaduna
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Tragic Road Accidents Claim 18 Lives in Kano and Kaduna

On Thursday and Friday, 18 individuals lost their lives in road accidents at Gaya Junction in Kano State and Tashar Yari in Kaduna State, marking a tragic toll on communities. Expressing his dismay over the incidents, Dauda Biu, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, strongly criticized the reckless behavior of some drivers, such as using substandard tires and driving at excessive speeds, which contributed to the fatal crashes. A statement released by the corps spokesperson, Jonas Agwu, on Friday emphasized the importance of safety and adherence to traffic regulations for all motorists. The crash at Gaya Junction involved two vehicles, a Toyota Hiace bus and a Hijet bus with the number plates KTG 190 XB and KTG 501YG, respectively, as per the investigation reports submitte...
Call for Higher Budget Allocation to NEDC for Post-Insurgency Recovery
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Call for Higher Budget Allocation to NEDC for Post-Insurgency Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being urged by the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, to consider increasing the annual budget of the North-East Development Commission to effectively carry out a post-insurgency recovery program in the region. In a statement released to the press in Damaturu on Friday, the National President of the Association, Khalil Mohd Bello, emphasized the need for a larger budget to empower the Commission’s board to continue its crucial work in reconstruction, development, and aid for internally displaced persons who have faced severe hardships due to insurgency. Bello highlighted the NEDC’s commitment by stating that their support for security operations, including providing utility vehicles and necessary materials, has significantly stren...
Appeal for Increased Budgetary Allocation to NEDC to Aid Post-insurgency Recovery
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Appeal for Increased Budgetary Allocation to NEDC to Aid Post-insurgency Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is urged by the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, to consider a rise in the annual budget of the North-East Development Commission for a more effective implementation of recovery efforts following insurgency in the region. In a statement to journalists in Damaturu on Friday, the National President of the Association, Khalil Mohd Bello, emphasized the importance of the increased budget. He believes it would enable the Commission's governing board to carry on with its crucial tasks in reconstruction, development, and assistance for internally displaced persons who have endured great suffering due to the insurgency. Bello highlighted the significant role of the NEDC in providing support for security operations by supplying utility vehic...
Series of arrests made by Osun Police for a range of offenses
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Series of arrests made by Osun Police for a range of offenses

In Osun State, a total of 18 individuals have been apprehended by the Police Command for a variety of offenses. On Friday at the Command headquarters in Osogbo, the Command showcased its achievements by presenting the suspects to the public. The Command's Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, speaking to journalists, disclosed that the suspects had been arrested on charges including murder, theft, fraud, conspiracy, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. According to Opalola, some others had been detained for their involvement in armed robbery. Among those arrested for murder are individuals such as "Onifade Oyebanji, aged 30, Oyebode Olalekan, aged 40, Ifayemi Ojeleke, aged 33, Jamiu Lasisi, aged 40, and Aminat Abiola, aged 27." A 24-year-old named Akeem Arole Adeniyi ...
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    Escalation of Herdsmen Attacks Leaves Farming Communities Deserted in Benue
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Communities in Benue State are feeling uneasy as attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen intensify with the onset of the farming season. A recent investigation by NewsNow uncovered that armed herdsmen militia have been responsible for the deaths of at least 28 individuals, including six security personnel from the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards, in a series of attacks on three communities in Gwer West Local Government Area. These attacks occurred shortly after a mass burial for 17 victims of previous herdsmen attacks in Mbaikyor Mbalom Gwer East LGA. Confirming the incident, Gwer West LGA Chairman, Mr Henry Agba, mentioned that in addition to the deaths, several others were injured during ...
Peter Obi’s Commitment to Philanthropy Across Religious Lines
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Peter Obi’s Commitment to Philanthropy Across Religious Lines

Addressing speculation, the campaign organization of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, clarified on Friday that his visits to churches and mosques are not motivated by political gains for the upcoming 2027 election. Recently, the former Anambra State governor faced criticism for his appearances during the Ramadan season, where he joined in Iftar celebrations at various mosques with Muslim communities. Iftar is the evening meal during Ramadan that breaks the day’s fast. In a statement released in Abuja, Yunusa Tanko, the chief spokesperson for Obi's presidential campaign, emphasized that Obi's charitable actions extend beyond the realms of politics and religion. Tanko denounced the unfounded allegations as an attempt t...
The apprehension of 2 suspected electricity cable vandals in Katsina by NSCDC
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The apprehension of 2 suspected electricity cable vandals in Katsina by NSCDC

Two individuals believed to be involved in electricity cable vandalism have been captured by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Katsina State. On Friday in Katsina, the command’s spokesman, Buhari Hamisu, announced the arrest of these suspects, crediting the achievement to the strengthened collaboration between NSCDC and the local community. Aminu Sani, 19, and Ahmed Abdullahi, 23, were apprehended by the command, illustrating the efficacy of this mutual effort. It was revealed that one of the suspects, Sani, was affiliated with a group known for unlawfully destroying public infrastructure and engaging in theft. NSCDC's investigation led to the suspects admitting their involvement in the criminal activities. During the interrogation, they confessed that Sani, alon...
March Sees 7.10% Spike in Average Cooking Gas Price – NBS
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March Sees 7.10% Spike in Average Cooking Gas Price – NBS

In March 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 7.10% increase in the average price of 5kg cooking gas, rising from N6,154.50 in February to N6,591.62. The latest data was revealed in the NBS's "Cooking Gas Price Watch" for March 2024, released on Friday in Abuja. Year-on-year analysis shows a 42.97% surge in the average price compared to March 2023 statistics, reaching N6,591.62. For state-specific trends, Kano had the highest average price at N7,609.00, followed by Ogun at N7,363.64 and Akwa Ibom at N7,162.50. Conversely, Adamawa recorded the lowest price at N5,312.50, with Taraba and Zamfara following at N5,375.00 and N5,550.00, respectively. Regional breakdown indicates that the South-South had the highest average retail price at N7,003.08, trailed by the South-W...