Gbenga Omokhunu

Abuja

Correspondent at The Nation (Nigeria)

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Police confirm extradition of suspected murderer of Lead University First Class student

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

Following his extradition from Doha in Qatar by the Nigerian government, murder suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo a.k.a. Killaboi has been handed over to the Lagos State Police Command for prosecution. Killaboi fled to the Middle East country in 2023 after allegedly killing his lover, Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, 21, at his 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate, Ajah on July 13.
Viral video: IG sanctions officers

6 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Precious Igbonwelundu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered disciplinary measures against officers seen in a viral video receiving cash from a Chinese man, his wife and child. Egbetokun warned against the abuse. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said they had taken note of the video and condemned the conduct of the police officers, adding that it was unethical.
FCT traffic service confirms sale of number plates by touts

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yesterday advised residents not to patronise touts in registering their vehicles.
IGP summons MOPOL team collecting cash in viral video

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the Provost of 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna and a team of riot policemen to appear at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in AbujaThe summon followed a viral video showing members of the team receiving cash from a Chinese man, his wife and their child. In the video, members of a Police Mobile Force (PMF) squad were standing in three lines as a Chinese national counted five N1,000 notes and handed to each officer.
IGP confirms arrest of two suspects over Plateau killings

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killing in Bokkos, Plateau State. The suspects, he said, are giving the police information on the ongoing investigation. He vowed that the Nigeria Police Force is diligently working to uncover the motives behind these attacks, identify and apprehend other suspects involved in the killings.
FCT land reform to block speculation, fast-track development – Wike - The Nation Newspaper

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday disclosed that the significant reforms in land administration in the FCT are aimed at combating land speculation and hastening the development of the nation’s capital.
Plateau killings: IGP vows justice for victims of Bassa attacks

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday guaranteed justice for victims of Bassa attacks. Egbetokun gave the assurance when he paid a condolence visit to Plateau state, following the deadly attacks in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state that claimed the lives of dozens of residents.
Atiku, El-Rufai face backlash over alliance plan

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu

The South-South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Amalgamation on Tuesday condemned the reported political alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The group described it as a desperate attempt by “political jobbers” to regain relevance. It said the proposed alliance is a “last-ditch effort” by two political actors desperate to stay relevant in a changing political environment that is increasingly rejecting their brand of politics.
FCT has achieved 95 percent budget implementation – Wike - The Nation Newspaper

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday disclosed what he described as a historic achievement of 95 percent implementation of the FCT’s 2024 statutory budget. Wike made this known during an inspection of several ongoing infrastructure projects across the Territory, including key road constructions at Life Camp and Katampe, as well as the extensive renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja.
Police kill four suspected kidnappers in Delta

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Gbenga Omokhunu

Police operatives attached to Delta Command, last Thursday arrested one Abubakar Usman popularly known as Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly kidnapping gang. Upon interrogation, police said the suspect confessed to multiple crimes including the kidnap of a medical doctor at Issele-uku, the abduction of the wife and daughter of Mr Godwin Anuka at Ogwashi-Uku and his subsequent murder as well as the kidnap and murder of Ms Esther Ojoh at Ibusa.