Kidnappers demand N50million to release 13-year-old boy in Abeokuta

As the police battle to rescue a doctor and a nurse kidnapped along Abeokuta-Imeko road on Wednesday night, gunmen have again invaded Obada community in Abeokuta and abducted a 13-year-old boy. The kidnappers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed Destiny Estate in Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, around 9:15 pm. The bandits shot […]

Ogun State govt promises to roll out universal healthcare provision

The Ogun State Government has said it is committed to achieving the Universal Health Coverage, through the provision of basic health care that will cut across all residents in the nooks and crannies of the State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, gave the assurance in Abeokuta, while fielding questions from newsmen, on the […]

Christians abducted in Kaduna for N50million ransom now released

Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Region 30, Trinity Sanctuary in Kaduna, who were kidnapped on March 26, have been released. General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, disclosed on Thursday that the eight abducted members of the church have been released. The church members were kidnapped on March 26 near Doka […]

Ogun State govt to vaccinate pilgrims set for Hajj

Ogun State Government through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (OGSMPWB) has commenced Vaccination exercise for intending pilgrims in readiness for 2021 Hajj. The 2-day event which commenced this weekend at the Board’s Secretariat Complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta was designed to make covid-19 vaccination available and prevent delays that may later arise with late vaccination. […]

Buhari appoints Usman Alkali Baba as new IGP

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP.The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed this to State House correspondents in Abuja, said that the appointment was with immediate effect.He said that the issues of professionalism, competence and years of […]

Why Buhari terminated IGP Adamu’s 3-month tenure extension

Why Buhari terminated IGP Adamu’s 3-month tenure extension Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi, says the three-month tenure extension granted to outgoing Inspector-General of Police Muhammad Adamu was terminated following completion of selection process for a new I-G. Dingyadi has earlier announced the appointment of Deputy Inspector- General of Police (DIG) Usman Baba as Acting […]