Kano State Police Command operatives have taken charge of security at the main palace of the Emir of Kano, replacing the local hunters who had been guarding Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The local hunters, known as ‘Yan Tauri, were stationed at the palace last month amid rumours of a potential …
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Industrial Dispute at Sterling Petrochemical claims one in A’Ibom
By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM The ongoing industrial dispute at Sterling Petrochemical and Fertilizer Limited (SPFL) in Akwa Ibom State has tragically escalated with the death of Kalu Chimgi, one of the truck drivers involved in a peaceful protest against alleged maltreatment by the company’s management. Chimgi was reportedly ambushed and …
Read More »NDLEA Arrests 300 Suspects, Seizes 190 kg of Hard Drugs in A’Ibom
By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM The Akwa Ibom State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), announced the arrest of 300 suspects and the seizure of 190.419 kg of hard drugs between July 2023 and May 2024. This announcement was made by Mrs. Obot Bassey, the state commander of …
Read More »Tinubu Pledges Overhaul of Amnesty Programme for N’Delta Beneficiaries
By Chuks Peter, DELTA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a comprehensive revamp of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the Niger Delta, promising substantial improvements in the educational and vocational training provided to its beneficiaries. During a consultative and interactive meeting on peace, security, and development in the region, …
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