By Our Correspondent ……hand over illicit drugs to NDLEA/NAFDAC officials On Monday, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Area Controller (AC), Apapa, Lagos Babatunde Olomu, says the Command generated N1.8 trillion between January and October this year. TheNewsZenith reports that Olomu announced the revenue figure at the handing over of six containers of illicit drugs to […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Muslim Congress (TMC), a faith based organisation, has cautioned the Federal Government against creating special armed squad for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Amir (President) of TMC, Alhaji Abdul Wasi’i Bangbala gave the warning while presenting the Series 28 State of the Nation Address, on Saturday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the general public against rampant jungle justice in part of the country, warning about its consequences on Nigeria’s criminal justice administration. TheNewsZenith reports that the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement circulated to newsmen on Sunday. Adejobi said a recent spate of […]
ADVERTISEMENT From Our Correspondent Suspected ritualists have killed a 17-year-old girl, Chinasa Adigwe from Umueje village in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State. TheNewsZenith reports the gruesome murder has shaken the entire Umueje community in the state. Residents woke up to find the lifeless body of late Adigwe in a bush at Omasi […]
By Our Correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Apapa Unit Command in Lagos, has advised motorists to avoid unrealistic year-end targets to avoid unnecessary pressure. Kaleson Makanto, the Unit Commander, gave the advice on Thursday at a one-day sensitisation workshop for drivers and fleet operators in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the workshop’s theme is: […]
From Our Correspondent A coalition of accredited election observers has called for the establishment of electoral offences commission and audit of voter register. TheNewsZenith reports that the coalition made this call at the presentation of the Citizens’ Memorandum for Reform of the Electoral Legal Framework, on Wednesday, in Abuja. They said establishing the commission would […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed more than 3,000 officers across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, Ayoola Shola announced this in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith, on Thursday in […]
From Our Correspondent Authorities of the Nigeria Air Force have approved the posting and redeployment of some senior officers to enhance operational flexibility. TheNewsZenith reports that the posting is contained in a statement published on the official website of the NAF on Monday. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, approved the […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano The Federal Government, at the weekend in Kano, reinvigorated its commitment to equip the Police with the tools and training to protect the citizens and maintain internal security. TheNewsZenith reports that President Bola Tinubu gave the assurance at the passing out parade of the 478 Regular Cadets Graduands of the Nigeria […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde, Abeokuta A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Islamic Humanitarian Society (IHS) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the menace of overcrowded correctional facilities to stem frequent jail-breaking. The National Coordinator of the HIS, Humanitarian Abdulrasheed Taiwo Okenla made the call in an interview with TheNewsZenith weekend in Abeokuta. Okenla lamented that […]