By ARIT OTONG UBOK THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has directed political parties, support groups and other organisations to notify the command before holding rallies, processions, campaigns or large political gatherings. The command said the measure will help prevent clashes and strengthen security coordination ahead of the 2027 elections. Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed […]
By EFFANGA OSOK Two Die as Refuse Dump Collapses on Building in Calabar Tragedy Strikes Along Old Odukpani Road TWO people have died after a refuse dump collapsed onto a building at Ikot Effanga along Old Odukpani Road in Calabar, Cross River State, deepening concerns over environmental hazards and the vulnerability of residents living in […]
By OBIOMA TORI NAMA Raises Alarm Over Fake Recruitment Letters The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has warned Nigerians against fraudulent recruitment schemes involving fake employment and appointment letters purportedly issued in the agency’s name. The warning followed reports of individuals and groups allegedly exploiting unsuspecting job seekers by falsely claiming to have recruitment opportunities […]
The First Rule: Do Not Retaliate A police officer’s alleged assault of a citizen can provoke anger, humiliation and an immediate desire to fight back. Yet legal prudence requires restraint. The central advice is straightforward: do not retaliate by assaulting the officer. A slap from a law enforcement officer does not automatically create a legal […]
By ARIT OTONG UBOK Fire Ravages Sections of Calabar Mall, Destroys Shops and Goods A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of SPAR Mall in Calabar, Cross River State, leaving traders and workers counting their losses. The fire started in the early hours of Saturday. Thick smoke and flames reportedly spread through sections of the shopping […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS Boat Carrying 77 Capsizes in Goronyo A devastating boat accident has claimed the lives of at least 46 people in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving families in mourning and emergency workers searching for 16 passengers still missing. The boat reportedly carried 77 passengers when […]
By AMANDA EZE A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has sentenced Abubakar Mohammed to life imprisonment without an option of fine for raping a nine-year-old girl. The court found Mohammed guilty after the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt. Justice Onome Marshal-Umukoro delivered the judgment on Monday, August 10, 2026. The case, […]
By ETETE EKONG THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected cultists in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The police also recovered a locally made pistol, machete, charms, suspected cannabis sativa seeds, cult regalia, a POS machine and ₦400,000. The Command said the arrests followed its renewed crackdown on cultism and other […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM AN explosion at a filling station in Abuja has left residents counting their losses after fire damaged nearby properties and forced families to flee their homes. The incident occurred at about 9:50 p.m. on Thursday at the Shafa Filling Station near Rita Lori Hotel in the Apo […]
By ETETE EKONG POLICE in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged exhumation of a corpse and theft of a casket from Mbiokporo Cemetery in Uyo. The command said the case came to light after a concerned resident reported suspicious activity around the cemetery late on Monday. According to police […]