In response please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/410 Date: April 6, 2025The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASEIGP DIRECTS FID OPERATIVES TO OBTAIN ALHAJI SANUSI’S STATEMENT IN KANO As NPF Withdraws Invitation Letter The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, following advice from respected stakeholders and...
BREAKING: THREE NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPERS NABBED IN OGOLI-UGBOJU, OTUKPO
In a major breakthrough in the fight against insecurity, three members of a notorious five-man kidnapping syndicate were apprehended today, Sunday, 6th April 2025, in Ogoli-Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects—Ibrahim Salleh, Ashimu, and Abuh Umaru—have long been linked to a series of abductions and criminal activities in Otukpo and surrounding communities. Their arrest followed a coordinated operation by gallant security operatives, supported by vigilant locals. Efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining members of the gang and their local collaborators. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing...
Ex-Militant Leaders Clash Over Naira Multimillion Pipeline Protection Contract6 April 2025
Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region are at odds over a multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract, with tensions rising amid the recent renewal of a major security contract and shifting political dynamics. The disagreement centers around a pipeline protection contract awarded to a company with links to the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and the $144 million contract for Tantita Security Services, owned by ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, commonly known as Tompolo. Sources informed Punch that the conflict intensified following the award of the contract to a firm in which the Olu of Warri has an interest. At the...
Dems and GOP already running amok to protest.
Dems and GOP already running amok to protest.Its been, like what, just just couple months of the reign if our messiah, Lord Trump, and Americans are already regretting. Just a couple months, not even a couple year! And dude got 4 beautiful and event-imbued years to go.
Much ado about Uromi –
“When beggars die, there are no comets seen; heaven themselves blaze forth the death of princes” – spoken by Calpurnia, Julius Caesar’s wife, in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. At first, I took little interest in the Uromi massacre for obvious reasons. How many of such assaults on our sensibilities do we suffer on a daily basis? So, any time I come across them – incessantly – on social media, especially when the authors are kind enough to warn viewers to beware, I delete and move away! To maintain one’s good health in today’s Nigeria, one must learn to go to...
Heavy Protest Rocks US Over Trump Policies
Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House . Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations. “I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said New York painter Shaina Kesner, 43,...
FG, Nigerian Army over ‘detention of over 60 members
The Shi’ites have threatened to sue the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army if their members, including no fewer than 60 minors, allegedly arrested and detained, are not released . A team of lawyers, led by Barrister Bala Dakum, including Barrister Yushau Uthman, disclosed this on Friday, while speaking with newsmen on the recent alleged attack on their members in Abuja It would be recalled that on March 28, 2025, members of the Islamic group, while on a peaceful procession to mark the International Quds Day, allegedly came under attack by the officers of the Nigerian Army. Reacting to the...
Troops of Operation Lafiya Jamaa Kill 3 Bandits, Destroy Camps in TarabaApril 6, 2025
OPERATION LAFIYA JAMAA has achieved a significant breakthrough in Taraba State, with troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralizing 3 bandits and destroying several camps in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. The operation, conducted on April 5, 2025, targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts in Achalle and Chibi. The military operation resulted in the neutralization of 3 bandits, destruction of several makeshift camps used by the criminals, and recovery of arms and ammunition, including 2 motorcycles, 1 AK-47 magazine, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. There will be no safe haven for terrorists and criminal elements in...
How scavenger triggered military grenade explosion in Lagos5th April 2025
A bomb explosion on Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State was triggered by a scavenger, Saturday PUNCH has gathered. The explosion claimed the life of the scavenger and left three others injured. Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the scavenger was attempting to dismantle military-grade grenades with the intention of collecting them as part of the scrap metal he was searching for. The scavenger, whose identity is yet to be known, was handling one of the grenades when it detonated, killing him instantly. Three other individuals, whose names and addresses are also unknown, sustained...