Police detain principal over Ibadan children carnival’s stampede

Men of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. DAILY POST learned that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then. Our correspondent reports that the

Multiple Children Feared Dead in Ibadan Carnival Stampede

Tragedy struck in the Bashorun area of Ibadan, Oyo State, as a stampede at a children’s carnival claimed multiple lives on Wednesday morning, with many victims feared to be children. The chaotic incident reportedly occurred as parents and children rushed to access the

CBN Plans Strategic Workforce Reduction, 1,000 Employees Set to Retire with ₦50bn Package

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to retire approximately 1,000 employees by December 31, 2024, as part of a major workforce realignment strategy. The exercise, which is expected to cost the apex bank ₦50 billion, is designed to optimize its operations

Imo Police Smash Notorious Kidnap Syndicate in Obinze, Rescue Victim Unharmed

The Imo State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for terrorizing residents of Obinze, Avu, and surrounding areas. This breakthrough comes after the abduction of a 26-year-old woman from her residence in Obinze, Owerri West Local Government Area, on August

Bloody Clash in Abuja: Police and Shi’ites Trade Blame as Arba’een Procession Turns Violent

Tensions escalated in Abuja on Sunday as a symbolic Arba’een procession by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, erupted into violence, leaving multiple casualties. The peaceful trek, held in Wuse to mark the end of the 40-day mourning period

Imo Police Command Parades Suspects, Highlights Success in Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Crackdowns

The Imo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, showcased significant strides in combating crime with the arrest of six suspects involved in kidnapping and armed robbery. The suspects were paraded today, August 22, 2024, at the Command Headquarters in

Chinese Firm Accuses Ogun State of Police Brutality, Seizure of Presidential Jets: New Details Emerge

A Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Limited, has levied serious accusations against Ogun State, alleging that its top officials were subjected to unlawful detention and severe brutality by the police. The allegations are linked to a bitter dispute over a terminated

Owerri Roads Blocked as Truck Drivers Protest Alleged Harassment, Extortion by Government Taskforce

Truck drivers in Imo State brought the city of Owerri to a standstill on Thursday, August 15, 2024, by blocking major roads including the Owerri/Port Harcourt and Owerri/Onitsha highways. The protest, organized by the Trailer Drivers Association, was a response to what they

Midair Collision of French Rafale Jets: Search Intensifies for Missing Crew

On August 14, 2024, a dramatic midair collision involving two French Rafale jets has triggered a major search operation in northeastern France. The high-tech military aircraft, based at Saint-Dizier airbase, collided during a routine exercise, leaving one pilot ejected and safe, while an

Nigerian Senators Receive N21 Million Monthly as Running Costs, Senator Sumaila Reveals

Kano South Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila has revealed that each Nigerian senator receives N21 million monthly as running costs, sparking fresh controversy over the compensation of lawmakers. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, Sumaila disclosed that his actual monthly salary