Defence Headquarters speaks on extraditing Simon Ekpa to face charges in Nigeria

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur …

Reps move to stop harvesting, commercialization of human eggs in Nigeria

The House of Representatives on Thursday tasked the Nigerian Government to intensify efforts to halt the growing illegal harvesting and commercialisation of human eggs in the country. The House’s resolution was sequel to the motion by Kwamoti Bitrus La’ori, the member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. Presenting the motion, La’ori who is the …

Online Safety: UK Govt considers social media ban for under-16 children

The United Kingdom government has said it is contemplating a ban on social media for under-16s, with Technology Secretary  Peter Kyle, confirming the measure is “on the table.” This follows Australia’s announcement to introduce legislation restricting social media access for children under 16. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Kyle said he would “do …

President Tinubu sacks PTAB boss, appoints replacement

President Bola Tinubu has relieved Dr Chioma Ejikeme of her duties, 13 months after she was reappointed for another four years in office as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate. In a statement issued on Monday by the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of PTAD, Olugbenga Ajayi, the President announced that …

Lakurawa terrorists launch deadly attacks in Niger Republic

Suspected members of the terror group, ‘Lakurawa’, have launched a series of deadly attacks in the Dosso region of Niger Republic. The incident was made known on Wednesday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle. The security expert stated that the village of Gueza …

Police arrest suspected cultists, gunrunner, armed robbers in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to clamping down on criminal activities across the state, following the recent arrest of suspected cultists, a gunrunner, and armed robbers. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday regarding the upsurge of cult activities and other crimes in Northbank, Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, …

Police begin probe as gunmen kill officer in Abia attack

According to a statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, the officers were attacked by armed men dressed in black attire after dropping off a member of the House of Representatives, Ginger Onwusibe. The statement read, “On 17/11/2024, at about 20:30hrs, two police officers from the Special Protection Unit Base 4, Makurdi—Inspector …