By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media. The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu…

…represented 3%. Applicants from countries including Libya, Kenya, Sudan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, New Zealand, and Ghana collectively accounted for the remaining 19%.

Officers of the Violent Crimes Response Unit, VCRU, of Abia State Command, has apprehended a man seen in a viral video punching a woman in the face. The man, believed to be from Abia North part of Abia State, was seen in the video, pummelling the woman with hard blows, and was threatening to kill her, at Ogbo Hill area…

Abia State Police Command has impounded fifteen vehicles and arrested fifteen suspects across the State for violating registration and number plate regulations. According to the Police Command, the actions were taken in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu and the State Command's co…

Abia State Governor, Al‍ex Ott?i has approved the prohibition of commer?cia?l motorcycle operations, popularly kno?wn? as “Okada?,” within the metropolitan areas of Umu‍ahi?a, Aba and Ohafia. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Okay Kanu, who announced the ban on Saturday, said the ban takes effect from Mo‍nday,…

…was abroad in the 20 months the regime lasted. While the second visit to Saudi Arabia on Hajj pilgrimage was the last, the first trip was a year earlier in 1984, when he led a high-level government delegation to the then USSR, meeting with then Soviet leader, Konstantin Chernenko. Aging or not, Buhari was, at all times…

…commitments. The council reminded the warring sides of the May 2023 agreement in Saudi Arabia, which upholds their obligations to facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and protect civilians, among others. The members cited reports of RSF drone strikes in El Obeid and an increase in drone attacks across Sudan…

…Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He called on the Chief Judge, Ekaette Fabian Obot, to investigate the matter. Shortly after the incident, Isine narrated how he had sought justice for months following repeated invasions of his farms by herders and their cattle, which allegedly destroyed crops worth mill…

The Nigerian Institute of Building, Abia State chapter, has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of professional standards and building regulations following the collapse of two buildings in Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State. The buildings, which were at an advanced stage of completion, collapsed at New Je…

…latest injury comes amid growing speculation over his future. Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly maintaining strong interest in the Brazilian, with their financial muscle giving them hope of luring one of Barcelona's key attacking players. With injuries continuing to disrupt his career and lucrative offers reportedly…

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Voters turned out in large numbers on Saturday to participate in the Rivers South-East senatorial district bye-election, despite early morning heavy rainfall that lasted several hours. The election is being conducted across seven local government areas-Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Op…

…that the task force would be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The spokesperson noted that although Nigeria had no confirmed case of the disease, the government was taking proactive measures to enhance preparedness. He said the approval would enable states to access resources required t…

…Maisandari Division, Yobe State Command; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command, Abia State; Staff Officer, IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters; Second-in-Command, 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa; and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he supervised the coordination and dissemina…

The Member representing Umuahia North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has appealed to the Abia State government to establish a functional fire service outstation in his Ohuhu constituency. His appeal followed the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a petrol station at Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu…

…spoke with reporters ahead of his side’s World Cup second group game against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Asked to name a player he would hypothetically like to sign to his team, De la Fuente named Argentina striker Julian Alvarez ahead of Brazil’s Vinicius and France’s Kylian Mbappe. He insisted that the Atletic…

…Division in Yobe State. He was also Area Crime Officer at the Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room. While overseeing the Situation Room, he coordinated t…

…at Maisandari Division in Yobe State, Area Crime Officer at Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room. At the Situation Room, he reportedly coordinated nation…

The acting leadership of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Abia State chapter has distanced itself from a 7-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to the Abia State House of Assembly Service Commission over the recent posting out of three staff members to other offices. The posting o…

…one of the team’s pivotal leaders in the locker room. However, the interest from Saudi Arabia has raised alarms within the club’s management, prompting them to start considering alternative options should the Nigerian opt to leave Istanbul this summer. As per reports from the Turkish publication Turkiye Gazetesi, Besik…

…Trust should never be automatic. While deradicalization has worked in Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Indonesia, Nigeria's version is mixed. There is insufficient transparency about outcomes. Communities and victims are often not consulted. Some returnees may relapse into violence. The programme appears to reward perpetrat…

…communities, abducting residents across the country, youths of Ohuhu community in Abia state mobilised and stormed the forest in pursuit of Fulani terrorists who had kidnapped two members of the community. After about four hours of confrontation, the terrorists were confused and had to flee, abandoning their victims. L…

…lax export controls. Other spyware makers sought to move their operations to Saudi Arabia for similar reasons. There have been some wins. Germany-based spyware maker FinFisher shut down in 2022 after a multi-year investigation by German prosecutors into the company for allegedly selling spyware to Turkey without an exp…

…alarm traumatised her. Schools around Oke-Oyi, Eleko-Afeyin, Zango-Kulende, Danialu, Agbabiaka communities in the state capital, recorded the same zero attendance, despite the rebuttal by the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi. He said the police command had launched a search for the mastermind of the false alar…

…opening draw. Uruguay - Their experience and quality should prove decisive over Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Group I France - Kylian Mbappe and company remain among the favourites to win the tournament and should progress comfortably. Norway - Erling Haaland-inspired Norway have started strongly and look capable of joi…

…other key positions, including Operations Officer in Yobe State, Area Crime Officer in Abia State, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room. The IGP expressed confidence in Iniedu's ability to lead the Force Public Relations Departme…