The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called on Nigerians to disregard recruitment notice circulating online. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, NCS Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Abdullahi Maiwada described the notice as fake, noting that the service was not recruiting at the moment. “The notice is the handiwork of unscrupulous element …

Bandits have abducted over 80 children in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The children, who are between the ages of 12 and 17, were kidnapped on Friday morning, according to BBC Hausa. Some parents of the abducted children who spoke to the British media outlet said the victims were in the bush fetching firewood at about 8 am …

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has approved the posting and redeployment of 21 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to departments, commands, and formations. One of the highlights is that of former Police spokesman, Frank Mba to Force Criminal Investigation Department (Force CID) Annex in Lagos. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the exercise “is …

A pastor, Dr Owen Abraham has allegedly absconded with 52 phones, money and other valuables of worshippers that attended a crusade he organised at Aponrin in Agbowo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. According to some of his victims, the crusader said he was led by God to come to Ibadan from The Gambia for the crusade. On the last day …

A retired officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Jacob Agada has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. Agada was found dead a few hours after he was kidnapped by the gunmen who mounted roadblocks around Ombi II, Lafia on Thursday night and whisked him away. The victim was reportedly returning to …

A robbery suspect in a Delta State community, Emmanuel Chinagorom, has confessed that the quest to give his mother a befitting burial led him into crime. It was gathered that Chinagorom confessed to the crime when he was arrested by members of the Agbor Gha-Ihun Vigilante Group in Agbor. It was also gathered that the 24-year-old suspect specialised in stealing …

The traditional ruler of Modakeke, Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola has enjoined Nigerians to celebrate this year’s Easter festivity peacefully and with love and moderation. In an Easter statement issued by the chairman of the Media Committee of the Palace, Chief Adedayo Ojo, Oba Toriola, who is the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Ajibise Ogo 1, said it …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful and residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Easter – the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Governor urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians to emulate Jesus Christ’s virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion, which made Him die on the cross for …

Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo on Thursday said that Chrisland High School, Ikeja, has been placed on probation for one academic session by the state government to monitor adherence, to safety policies and guidelines. Twelve-year-old Whitney Adeniran died recently during the school’s Inter-house sports competition, held at Agege Stadium, and the autopsy report gave the cause as …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal command, on Thursday apprehended eight suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, and in neighbouring Nasarawa State. tt The commission disclosed the names of the suspects to include: David Oche Igoche, Innocent Adikwu, Anderson Oshiomegie Edemode, and Chinonso P. Peter. Others include Emmanuel Smart, Favour …