The Tin-Can Island Command of Nigeria Customs has made a significant interception of arms and ammunition suspected to be smuggled into the country by a criminal gang.
Among the seized items are military camouflage uniforms and illicit drugs, including Colorado. The recovered arms include automatic single-barrel rifles and pump-action guns.
Although details of the interception are still emerging, sources indicate that the arms were discovered during an inspection of imported consignments at the port. It remains unclear whether any arrests have been made at this time.
This interception comes less than a year after Customs seized 31 arms of various types at the Tin-Can and Multi-Purpose Terminals (PTML) ports in Lagos. During that operation, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, confirmed that two suspects were apprehended in connection with the seizure.
The recent interception underscores the ongoing efforts by Nigerian Customs to prevent illegal arms smuggling and maintain security at the nation’s ports.
Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi has taken a swipe at Labour Party federal lawmakers.
The economist said he's not happy with them.
Utomi said the party must show integrity and understanding of the fact that Nigeria and its democracy are both failing because of the failure of the political parties.
He spoke in a post on his X handle on Friday.
“We cannot call for a new way and not show example with our actions. I have been unhappy with many Labour Party Lawmakers conduct. The Party must show integrity and understanding of the fact that Nigeria and its democracy are both failing because of the failure of the parties,” he wrote.
The statement followed allegations that 2024 budget was padded.
Recall that Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had alleged that N3.7 trillion was padded into the 2024 budget.
Ningi, a lawmaker from Bauchi, was subsequently handed a three-month suspension for raising the allegation, which the Nigerian government and the leadership of the Senate denied.
However, Labour Party lawmakers in the National Assembly have been silent on the matter.
Utomi had recently, attacked the opposition political parties for failing to protest the worsening economic hardship in the country.
According to him, opposition parties lead protests in other climes.
The draw for this year’s Champions League quarter-final have been conducted on Friday.
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was tasked with picking the balls.
Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid play Borussia Dortmund.
Holders Manchester City have been drawn against Real Madrid for the third year running.
Paris Saint-Germain will play Barcelona
The first legs of the quarter-final fixtures will be played on April 9 and 10, with the second-leg fixtures on April 16 and 17.
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Nigeria’s headline inflation for February increased to an all-time high of 31.70 per cent, compared to 29.90 per cent recorded in January 2024, amid rising food prices nationwide.
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report.
The February 2024 headline inflation rate increased by 1.80 per cent compared to the January 2024 headline inflation rate.
On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 9.79 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in February 2023, which was 21.91 per cent.
This shows that the headline inflation rate (year-on-year basis) increased in February 2024 compared to the same month in the preceding year (i.e., February 2023). Furthermore, on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate in February 2024 was 3.12 per cent, 0.48 per cent higher than in January 2024 (2.64 per cent).
The implication is that the rate of increase in the average price level is more than in the average price level in January 2024.
Similarly, food inflation rose to 37.92 per cent in Febuary from 35.41 per cent recorded in January, 2024.
Accordingly, this is the 13th straight time the country’s inflation soared without respite.
DAILY POST recalls that last month, the Central Bank of Nigeria raised the monetary policy rate, known as the interest rate, by 400 basis points to 22.75 per cent from 18.5 per cent.
The police arraigned a 26-year-old lawyer, Ekunife Emmanuel in a Lugbe Grade I Area Court Abuja for allegedly assaulting a commercial sex worker.
The police charged Mr Emmanuel of Jahi Abuja with criminal breach of trust, assault, causing hurt and inciting disturbance, an offence he denied committing.
Earlier, the prosecuting counsel, Olisaemeka Okeke, told the court that the complainant, Queeneth John, a commercial sex worker of Wuse Zone 5 Abuja, reported the matter at Asokoro police station on March 12.
Mr Okeke said the complainant claimed that on March 11 at about 10: p.m the defendant approached her at Wuse where she was hawking and took her to Bannex Plaza and demanded sex.
He said the defendant also took the complainant to a Hotel Guzape and promised to pay her N 50,000 after having sex with her.
Mr Okeke told the court that the defendant had sex with the complainant and when she demanded her money he refused to pay her the money as he promised.
He said in the process the defendant started beating the complainant as a result she sustained bruises all over her body.
He said when the defendant was brought to Asokoro Police Station he started videoing the station and the police officers on duty thereby inciting disturbance in a public office.
The prosecutor said during police investigation, the defendant made a confessional statement.
Mr Okeke said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 312, 365, 244 and 114 of the Penal Code.
The judge, Aliyu Kagarko, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N1 million and a surety in like sum.
He said, “I hereby grant the defendant bail in line with section 165(2) of Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 to deposit 10 per cent of the bail sum at the court registry pending the determination of the case.’’
He ordered that the surety must be a legal practitioner of not less than five years in practice and must summit his or her call to bar certificate.
He said the surety must reside within the court jurisdiction and adjourned the case until April 18 for hearing.(NAN)
A 37-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator at Kurnar Asabe Quarters in Kano State, Mohammed Sani Abdulrahman, has returned the sum of N10 million wrongly transferred to him by a customer.
The spokesperson of Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the development, said the POS operator reported the incident to the command when he realised that the customer had wrongly transferred N10 million instead of N10,000.
SP Haruna, however, said it took the police investigation three (03) months to identify the owner of the excess money, and after a painstaking investigation and being satisfied with proofs of ownership, the money was returned to the owner’s same account.
He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, commended the POS operator for his honesty and good conduct while encouraging others to emulate the good habits exhibited by Abdulrahman.
According to him, “It was since on 21/12/2023, that a Point of Sale (POS) Operator known as Mohammed Sani Abdulrahman, 37 years, ‘m’, of Kurnar Asabe Quarters Kano, reported himself at the Bompai Police Headquarters Kano, where he stated that someone among his customers has overpaid into his POS business the sum of Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira (N9,990,000:00) while he wanted to make an online transfer of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000:00) only and mistakenly transferred the sum of ten million naira (N10,000,000:00).
“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, directed a team of detectives led by SP Abdulwahab Zubairu from the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out discreet investigation with a view to identify the owner and return his money.
“On the 14th of March, 2024, the investigation was concluded by uncovering the identity of the rightful owner, who is a businessman at Dawanau Grain Market in Kano Metropolis.
“After a painstaking investigation and being satisfied with proofs of ownership, the money, the excess sum of Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira (N9,990,000), was returned to the owner’s same account. The owner admired the gesture of which, out of joy and with pleasure gave the POS operator cash gift of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000:00). The owner also thanked the CP for his honesty, integrity, and showing good example.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, who is famously nick-named by the good people of the state as “A Fada a Cika,” commended the POS operator for his honesty and good conduct and referred to this kind gesture as rare, enabled the owner also encourages others to emulate,” the statement reads.
The Defence Headquarters has said that the 287 students of a school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, who were kidnapped last week are being held in locations that are difficult to get to.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who spoke to newsmen on Thursday, March 14, said the kidnappers are using their victims as human shields to prevent further air and land offensive against them.
He further revealed that it took more than six hours after the students were abducted for the information to get to security agencies before machinery was commenced for the rescue efforts.
Buba said;
“We have depleted their ranks, neutralized many of their commanders and foot soldiers. The terrorists exhibited gross cowardice by going after children. We have taken their Commanders out. We recently acquired new air platforms to further decimate them. They know we mean business. It is to protect themselves that they went after the students. But we will not rest until all the kidnapped victims are rescued.
“As in every war, there are complexities and ours is no exception. Recently, cases of citizens being abducted in the North East, North West and North Central theatres of operations were recorded.
“These citizens were abducted by a brutal and blood tasty group that should only be addressed as tettorists not bandits. I repeat, these are terrorist and not bandits.
“They are holding these citizens against their will and against all norms of human behaviour, and against the laws of armed conflict and any good measure in the world.
“Several of their leaders and commanders have been neutralised as a result of troops onslaught. They want to use these hostages as human shield for their survival. Nevertheless, be assured that we will not rest until the hostages are returned.
“No doubt, this is a difficult situation, but not one that is insurmountable. The hostage situation is an extremely sensitive one which unfortunately is not unprecedented in the history of the ongoing war.
“These hostages are being held in locations that are difficult to get to, but not out of reached. The situation is however indicative of the desperation of these terrorists to avoid troops onslaught by all means.
“Recall that in recent times troops have decimated several of the terrorists leaders, commanders and foot soldiers and fast closing in one several others.
” These terrorists have exhibited cowardice by going for such soft targets to impede troops advances. I assure you that we will not rest until they are returned.
“Given the hostage situation, it can be deduced that the search and rescue effort was grossly affected by the none timely notification of troops of the incident. Nevertheless, I can assure you that we will not rest until these hostages are returned.
“However, because of the sensitivity of the matter, I can not go into further details as to signs of life, location, and the different options that we have in order to get these hostages back.
“Let me further assure that, getting these hostages back is very clearly on the top of our priorities. It is for this reason we have leveraged on our international partners for support.
“Accordingly, they are providing the necessary support including intelligence that is giving us the advantage in dealing with the ugly situation."
The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly called Odumeje, has refuted claims that he revels in occultism and diabolism.
This is even as he disclosed that assertions that he’s a fake prophet are false.
He made clarifications amid admonition by gospel singer Dunsin Oyekan that Christians should be weary of the ‘abido shaker’ trend, stressing that it makes a mockery of the Christian faith.
“Been seeing videos and people writing ‘Abido Shaker’ and the rest… Believers, the things we find funny are a mockery of our faith. We should shut things like this down! No, it’s not funny! You will be shocked at how gullible some people are! #wakeup,” Oyekan said.
However, Odumeje, in a viral TikTok video, said that his miracles are all about Jesus, adding that he’s Christlike.
According to Odumeje: “I don’t have anything to do with fake power; only Jesus appears to me. I have never gone to any place or native doctor to seek power. It’s all about Jesus.”
The Nigeria Police Force Lagos State Command has arrested one Olaseinde Ojo, a suspected armed robber and kidnapper at Post Officer Isokoko who disguises as a lunatic to get close to his victims and then rob or kidnap them.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday March 14, also said another arrest was made along Dolphin Bridge when police operatives patrolling that axis intercepted a dispatch rider identified as Samson Shina ‘m’ in possession of a locally made pistol and some charms.
The statement reads in part:
“The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in their quest to tackle crimes and criminality across the country have once again recorded milestone achievements in various areas. It is our responsibility as the lead Security Agency in Nigeria to update the public of our efforts to curb the menace of crimes in our society, and also educate Nigerians on the series of antics adopted by Criminals so as to guide against them
For instance, our operatives in Lagos State and FCT Command, having intensified their operational strategies, have successfully arrested several criminals connected to atrocious crimes. Among these is the arrest of one Olaseinde Ojo ‘m’, a suspected armed robber and kidnapper at Post Office, Isokoko who disguises as a lunatic to get close to his victims and rob or kidnap them.
He added
‘’Operatives of the FCT command on stop at search duty around Taxi Park area, Abuja, accosted a motorcycle carrying 3 passengers one Usman Musa ‘m’ and 2 others, and found in their possession a locally fabricated Beretta pistol with 11 rounds of live ammunition. Search conducted in their premises also led to recovery of $5,800 fake dollar notes and other incriminating items.
Amid rising concerns about personal safety, the Nigeria Police urges citizens to remain vigilant and prioritize their security. With recent reports highlighting various incidents, including thefts, defilement, and assault, it’s essential for individuals to take proactive measures. These include being sensitive to their surroundings, especially in unfamiliar areas, and avoiding isolated or poorly lit places, particularly at night.
Moreover, members of the public are encouraged to keep their belongings secure and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly. By staying alert and cautious, everyone can play a role in fostering a safer society for all, and we will not fall into the antics of the criminals.”
A Zimbabwean man has been arrested for killing a three-year-old child in a suspected ritual murder.
The suspect identified as Steady Munda killed the young child in a bushy area before throwing his lifeless body into a river. Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko who confirmed the gruesome incident which took place on Monday night in Chemowa area, Zhombe, said;
“I can confirm the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of the toddler whose body was dumped in the river. Investigations are in progress.”
Eyewitnesses told H-Metro that Steady was in the company of another individual named Caston Mucheuki when they boarded a commuter omnibus headed to Chemowa Primary School to repair some windows.
Their journey took an ominous turn when the vehicle became stuck in the sand near a river. The driver requested that passengers disembark while he resolved the issue. It was during this time that Steady mysteriously vanished, prompting Caston to initiate a search for his missing colleague.
Caston, accompanied by other male passengers, scoured the area for Steady. They encountered a group of distressed children who informed them that a strange man had fled with a toddler.
The children led the search party to the other side of the river, where Steady was apprehended just after disposing of the child’s lifeless body in the water. Steady is currently under police custody at ZRP Gokwe.
Upon being apprehended, Steady implicated a local businessman named Tambu in the heinous crime. He accused him of orchestrating the murder.
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42year-old man arrested for raping his 9 year-old daughter in Adamawa - blames Alcohol and drugs
AFOLABIMen of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 42year-old man identified as Auwul Shaibu, for allegedly raping his 9-year biological daughter.
The incidents occurred in Kabak Mubi South local government area on Monday, March 11. The suspect Auwal Shaibu was apprehended following a report by his wife Asmau Isa.
During the course of investigation, the suspect confessed committing the offence but blamed it to taken too much alcohol and Drugs.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Nguroje, said the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris, has ordered for a diligent investigation and prosecution of the suspect upon completion of the investigation.
A 60-year-old man, Bamidele Haruna, was on Thursday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate Court for allegedly presenting a forged National Identification Number.
The defendant is facing three counts of conspiracy, forgery, perjury, and impersonation preferred against him by the police.
The prosecutor, Inspector Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that Haruna and others, now at large, conspired and committed the offences on March 5, 2023.
Osuji said that the offence was committed during working hours at the Federal High Court Lagos Division in Ikoyi.
He alleged that the defendant obtained and presented a Deed of Indenture to the Federal High Court, for verification when he appeared as a surety.
The prosecutor further told the court that Haruna had sworn an affidavit of means by using one Bamidele Fagbamila as his bonafide name and also used the same name in the National Identity Management System, a representation he knew to be false.
According to the prosecutor, the offences committed contravened Sections 411, 365 (1) (a), (b) and 85 (1) of the criminal law of Lagos State in 2015.
However, Haruna pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
Consequently, Magistrate Oluwatosin Erinle, adjourned the case till March 19, 2024, for facts and sentence.
The 81 Division Nigerian Army has apprehended nine individuals who were masquerading as soldiers and engaging in criminal activities in Lagos State.
The Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The suspects were said to be involved in various offenses, including performing illegal duties, providing unauthorised security services, and offering illegal escort services while wearing military uniforms.
The statement partly read, “The impostors who were paraded to the media on 13 March 2024 at Headquarters 81 Division NA, Victoria Island Lagos were identified as, Mr. Abua Jacob, Mr. Solomon Abraham, Mr. Mohammed Jemilu, Mr. Michael Omieh, Mr. Dauda Samuel, Mr. Bida Musa, Miss Esther Audu, and Miss Vivian Titus.
“These suspects have been arrested for various offenses, including illegal duties, providing illegal security, and illegal escort services while donning military uniforms.
“Their actions have not only compromised the safety of civilians but also tarnished the esteemed image of the Nigerian Army.
“Mr. Abua Jacob, a dismissed soldier, was apprehended on February 7, 2024, at Alaba International Market, Ojo Lagos, for impersonation.
“I said yes again” - Sheila Courage hints at being engaged again months after divorcing Israel DMW
AFOLABISheila Courage, the estranged wife of Isreal ‘DMW’, an aide to popular Nigerian singer David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, appears to have embarked on a new romantic journey.
Taking to her Instagram stories, she shared a cryptic note, stating that she said yes again.
Her post read:
“I said yes!!! Again,” accompanied by an answered prayer emoji which hinted at her newfound happiness.
Furthermore, her announcement was reinforced by a congratulatory repost from one of her friends.
See the posts below:
The post sparked curiosity among Nigerians and prompted speculation about Sheila’s engagement barely months after falling out with Israel DMW.