Category: Metro

Pupils Abducted In Edo
November 3, 2021 No Responses

Pupils Abducted In Edo

Two pupils of Glory Land Group of Schools in Edo State were kidnapped on Tuesday at 5.35 p.m on the Igarra-Auchi Road, near Ikpeshi, Akoko Edo Local Government Area.  The spokesman for the police command in the state, SP Kontongs...
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Two Killed As Customs Team Repels Smugglers’ Attack
October 17, 2021 No Responses

Two Killed As Customs Team Repels Smugglers’ Attack

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)patrol team from Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Lagos, was attacked by smugglers on Saturday afternoon, during an operation along Shagamu Interchange in Ogun State.  The Ag. Controller of the Unit, Hussein Ejibunu disclosed ...
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Nigerian Navy Intercepts 32.9kg Cocaine Aboard Vessel
October 14, 2021 No Responses

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 32.9kg Cocaine Aboard Vessel

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 32.9kg of cocaine wrapped in 30 slabs aboard Motor Vessel (MV) Chayanee Naree.   Briefing Journalists on Thursday in Lagos, the Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Commodore Bashir Mohammed, explained that ...
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Military Deactivates 69 Illegal Refining Sites
September 30, 2021 No Responses

Military Deactivates 69 Illegal Refining Sites

Operation Delta Safe have discovered and deactivated a total of 69 illegal refining sites in different parts of the Niger Delta region of the country, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed/The Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeu...
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Customs Intercept Live Cartridges Concealed In Cassava Flour
September 27, 2021 No Responses

Customs Intercept Live Cartridges Concealed In Cassava Flour

The Special Assignment Team of Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted three Mazda saloon cars loaded with live cartridges concealed in sacks of cassava flour.  The Acting Comptroller in Charge of the Unit, DC Hussein Eji...
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NPA Explains Fire Outbreak At Headquarters In Lagos
September 23, 2021 No Responses

NPA Explains Fire Outbreak At Headquarters In Lagos

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday, said there was fire incident at a wing of its headquarters in Lagos.  General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr Olaseni Alakija,  in a statement explained that the fire incident ...
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Author Appeals N1.5b Copyright Infringement Suit Against Nigerian Breweries
September 17, 2021 No Responses

Author Appeals N1.5b Copyright Infringement Suit Against Nigerian Breweries

Mr Paul Allen Oche, an author, has filed an appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, over alleged N1.5billion copyright infringement claims against the Nigerian Breweries.  The ruling was delivered by Justice Binta Nyako in.....
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NCS Investigates Murder Of Officer In Ogun
September 13, 2021 No Responses

NCS Investigates Murder Of Officer In Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has commenced investigations into the murder of one of its operatives, a Customs Assistant 1, on Saturday night in Ogun State.  Deputy Comptroller, Hussein Ejibunu,  Federal Op...
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Customs Investigate Alleged Shooting Of Katsina Commissioner’s Motorcade
September 9, 2021 No Responses

Customs Investigate Alleged Shooting Of Katsina Commissioner’s Motorcade

The Nigeria Customs Service has set up a committee to investigate the alleged shooting of a motorcade of a Katsina State commissioner by its operatives.  The motorcade of Katsina State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Umar...
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Police Recover Stolen Dangote Truck, 900 Bags Of Cement
September 3, 2021 No Responses

Police Recover Stolen Dangote Truck, 900 Bags Of Cement

The Delta Police Command has confirmed the recovery of an articulated vehicle laden with 900 bags of cement which was allegedly stolen last Tuesday by robbers at Okpella in Edo.  Command spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe explained in a statement on Thur...
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Buhari Mourns Victor Uwaifo
August 29, 2021 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Victor Uwaifo

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo, who passed on Saturday.  The president in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, ...
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NCC Mourns Ex-Board Chairman, Durojaiye
August 26, 2021 No Responses

NCC Mourns Ex-Board Chairman, Durojaiye

The Board, Management, and staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have commiserated with the family of the immediate Past Chairman of the Board of the Commission, Distinguished Senator Otunba Olabiyi Durojaiye, who answered the call of God on Tu...
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Gunmen Attack Bullion Van, Kills Driver, Policeman
August 26, 2021 No Responses

Gunmen Attack Bullion Van, Kills Driver, Policeman

The Police Command in Ondo has confirmed the attack on a bullion van in Ore by gunmen.  The police also confirmed the killing of the bullion van driver and a policeman during the attack.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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Ex-NCC Board Chairman, Durojaiye To Be Buried Sept 18
August 26, 2021 No Responses

Ex-NCC Board Chairman, Durojaiye To Be Buried Sept 18

The family of late Sen. Biyi Durojaiye, second Republic Senator and former Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says he will be buried.  on Sept. 18. Mr Abimbola Durojaiye, the eldest son of the late Durojaiye,  disclosed this to the...
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