The Delta State Government has inaugurated a peace committee to restore lasting harmony in Warri and its environs following recent inter-ethnic hostilities in the oil-rich city. The committee, comprising representatives of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, was inaugurated by the Director-General of Security, Hon. David Tonwe, at the Government House Annex in Warri….
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The family of former New Nigerian Newspapers Editor, Malam Bala Mohammed, has raised alarm over the disappearance of their 22-year-old son, Abdulhafiz Bala Muhammad, who has not returned home since Friday. Abdulhafiz, Fair in completion and tall, who was last seen wearing a maroon kaftan, reportedly left for Friday Juma’at prayers…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has given approval for the allocation of land to the Nigeria Police Command Zone 16, for construction of administrative and residential structures. Senator Diri gave the approval on Tuesday when the new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Johnson Adenola, the Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and other…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Police Command in Kaduna State, said 456 suspects were arrested in July 2025. The suspects were phone and motorcycle snatchers, kidnappers, smugglers and armed robbers. Briefing newsmen on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, (CP) Muhammad Rabiu emphasized that the State Police Command remained steadfast in its commitment and efforts in…
Abductors of a Judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, have been arrested by the state command of the Nigerian Police. Justice Omukoro was kidnapped on June 21 in Yenagoa and was held for 12 days before he was rescued through the joint effort of security agencies in the state. Governor Douye…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 14 criminal suspects. They were 10 armed robbers, 4 illegal gun fabricators. The Police recovered 8 locally made guns with 16 cartridges, ammunition, 3 motor vehicles with one motorcycle respectfully. This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Command spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan….
The Director General of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute, has advised staff to maintain the agency’s rules and ethics. Okiemute gave the advice while speaking on key issues during the agency’s monthly meeting. Also, Director of Operations emphasized the importance of prompt response to events and respectful interaction…
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare state of emergency across the northern states due to the escalating insecurity that continues to threaten lives and disrupt communities in the region. NEF expressed sorrow and disappointment over the recent killing of over 20 Nigerian soldiers…
In a bid to serve the public efficiently, the Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA has provided a phone number to the general for dissatisfied persons to report complaints to the authority. Director General, Hon.Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute said the direct complaint line was registered to enhance DESTMA services and address concerns from the public….
The Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA, has screened some top officials including the Provost and Surveillance team to ensure operational efficiency. Director General of DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute, supervised the screening where he cautioned officials to maintain the rules of operations. He warned that lateness will no longer be tolerated, and staff…