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A 25-year-old woman, identified as Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. Vanguard News reports that a  source in the community disclosed that the tragic incident occurred after the suspect reportedly invited the child’s mother and …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Saturday that it launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the traffic of oil tankers through …

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed allegations of foul play in the death of Mary Habila, a female member of his staff, saying he has not involved in the incident. Umahi described the deceased as “like a daughter” to him, urging the public and political actors to refrain from politicising the matter. The minister, who said this while …

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a nationwide programme to recover illegal arms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Disu was speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the National Center for the Control of Small Arms & Light Weapons led by its Director-General, …

The Sokoto State Police Command says it has foiled several bandit attacks, neutralised scores of criminals and recorded significant successes against violent crimes across the state. Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan-Shaffa, confirmed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Sokoto, highlighting sustained operations against banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and drug trafficking. Hassan-Shaffa said coordinated operations rescued 689 domestic animals …

The Kogi Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination was in progress. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. Fanwo said that the victims were rescued …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 50,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Kalu said that the release of the list followed the successful conclusion of …

The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to desist from spreading false and misleading narratives on social media that undermine the morale of troops, saying personnel continue to make enormous sacrifices to safeguard the country. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, made the appeal while receiving the executive members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) …

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has assured workers disengaged between 2011 and 2012 that they would receive their full entitlements after verification, acknowledging many are now beyond working age. Otti gave the assurance on Wednesday while responding to an appeal during a grand civic reception organised in his honour by Ndi Imo in Abia, a sociocultural organisation, in Aba. The …

Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, on Wednesday provided further details on how the proposed state police services would be insulated from the abuse of some political actors. He said that their funding should be a first-line charge in the ongoing amendment to the 1999 Constitution. Bamidele, who is also Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, …