Below is the full text of a press statement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), detailing alleged involvement of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari and four other police officers in illicit drug deal. TEXT OF PRESS BRIEFING BY THE NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, NDLEA, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, Monday ordered the arrest of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari and four police officers over their alleged involvement in tampering with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking, official corruption and criminal conspiracy among other charges. The IG also ordered the immediate transfer of…
Supporters of Atiku Abubakar a former vice president have asked him to discard his Presidential ambition and leave the stage for younger people. The group – “North 4 North Support Group for Atiku”, also declared that, in the interest of justice, fairness, equity and national unity, the next President should come from the South -east….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of Saturday’s elections in the six Area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The six Area councils are Bwari, Abaji, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali and Municipal Council (AMAC). According to INEC, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 12…
The residence of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna based Islamic cleric was gutted by fire on Saturday. No life was lost in the inferno said to have lasted for about four hours. Gumi’s family resident was not affected by the fire, however, the Girls Secondary School, established by the cleric is located upstairs within the…
Benue State governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom was, on Saturday, prevented by security agents from gaining entrance to the Tactical Command of the Air force Base in Makurdi to receive Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who was transiting from the airport to Taraba State for an engagement. Ortom who condemned the action of the airport security, said…
