Day: January 3, 2025

CDS visits Operation Safe Haven Units, charges Troops to uphold Human Rights, Intensify fight against criminals

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a recent operational visit to front-line units under OPERATION SAFE HAVEN in Kaduna and Plateau states, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, called on troops to uphold human rights while carrying out their duties. Speaking to personnel of the newly established 2 National Mission Brigade in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna state, and troops of Sector 8 in Mangu, Plateau state, General Musa emphasized that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are trained to safeguard lives and properties, stressed the importance of respecting citizens’ human rights during…

CGC Adeniyi commiserates with Jigawa Governor over demise of Son, Mother

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Umar Namadi, over the tragic loss of his mother and son.   In a statement issued on January 2, 2025, by Chief Superintendent of Customs Saidu Nuruddeen, Public Relations Officer of the Kano/Jigawa Command, it was disclosed that a delegation led by Comptroller Dauda Chana, Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, visited the Governor at the Government House, Dutse, to convey the sympathies of the CGC and the entire Nigeria…

Bride Allegedly Poisons Wedding Guests in Jigawa …. One Dead, Groom Hospitalized

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A wedding reception in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State turned tragic after the bride allegedly poisoned the food served to guests. The incident left one person dead and the groom critically ill.   According to sources, the bride’s actions may have stemmed from a personal vendetta. Confirming the incident, Jigawa State Police spokesperson, Mr. Shi’isu Adam, revealed that two suspects, including the bride and another female, have been arrested and are being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department.   “We received a report that the bride had tainted…

Wanted Human Trafficking Syndicate Leader arrested at Abuja Airport after Five-Year Manhunt

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Uadiale Christiana Jacob, popularly known as Christy Gold, a convicted leader of an international human trafficking ring, has been apprehended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.   The arrest occurred on December 31, 2024, as the suspect returned from Dubai to celebrate the New Year. Uadiale, who has been on the wanted list of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for over five years, is accused of trafficking underage Nigerian girls to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for…

Edo APC slams Factional PDP, Defends Governor Okpebholo’s Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized the factional Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), accused it of attempting to destabilize the State with baseless allegations and inflammatory rhetoric.   In a statement signed by the APC State Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, the party described the PDP’s accusations of “lawlessness” and “extermination of constitutional democracy” against Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration as unfounded and defamatory.   The APC defended the recent suspension of local government chairmen and vice chairmen by the Edo State House…

Man arrested for stabbing Neighbor to Death Over Rice

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A tragic incident occurred in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, on New Year’s Day when Daniel Onyejekwe, a 30-year-old man, allegedly stabbed his neighbor, Christian, to death during a dispute over rice sharing.   According to police reports, the argument began during the distribution of rice along Boyo Road. The disagreement between the two men quickly escalated into a physical altercation. In the heat of the moment, Onyejekwe reportedly picked up a bottle and stabbed Christian multiple times. Despite being rushed to the hospital by local vigilantes, Christian…

Friday Sermon: A Strong Message To The Hypocrites And Betrayers Of Our Great Nation (Nigeria)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, Who says in His Ever Glorious Book (Qur’an): “The hypocrites, both men and women, are all the same: they order what is wrong and forbid what is right; they are tight-fisted. They have ignored Allah, so He has ignored them. The hypocrites are the disobedient ones.’” I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and that our Master Prophet Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger; who said: “There…