The Benin Traditional Council has clarified its position regarding the unfortunate incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled. In a statement signed by the secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the Council said the incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled was not authorized by the Oba of Benin. The Council emphasizes […]
The Edo State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into the public humiliation and assault on Nigerian Nollywood Icon, Politician and cultural advocate, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, which occurred on Sunday, December 28th, in Benin City. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this, said the Command is on the […]
The assault and public humiliation of Scholar, Media Veteran, Nollywood Icon and Cultural Advocate, Dr Pedro Obaseki, by Hoodlums in Benin City, Edo State, has sparked nationwide condemnation, raising fresh concerns over security lapses, and respect for the rule of law. Dr Pedro Obaseki was abducted on Sunday while playing football at Uwa Primary School, […]
The attack and public humiliation of Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki by a mob in Benin City on Sunday has continued to generate reactions and condemnation in Benin City. Dr. Don Pedro was reportedly at his regular football spot at Uwa Primary School when he was assaulted, harassed, and abducted. Dr. Don Pedro is an illustrious […]
A man identified as Amadin Williams, also known as “Old Soldier,” has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, over the alleged killing of his friend, Eghosa Didi, in Oben Community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. Crime Correspondent, Jolaade Ojo, reports that the suspect has been handed over to […]
Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Radda, has expressed sorrow over the tragic attack on worshippers at a mosque in Borno State. Governor Radda described the incident as a cruel, senseless, and condemnable assault on innocent citizens engaged in worship, and on the sanctity of places of prayer. In […]
No fewer than seven persons were reportedly killed on Saturday when an improvised explosive device detonated along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The blast occurred around Yar-gada community, triggering panic among residents and road users. An eyewitness said the incident happened in the afternoon, and affected a trailer conveying […]
The Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has, in seven months of operations, killed 438 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander, OPHK, North-east Sector 1, who made this known on Saturday at the Christmas Luncheon in Maiduguri, said the operations were coordinated between May and December. […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the graduation of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, on Saturday. […]
Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department have arrested two suspected bandits said to be linked to various violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States. The Force spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Friday, said the suspects were apprehended during a high-stakes covert operation in Kwara State. According to the statement, one of […]
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