Jacob Segun Olatunji

Nigeria

Writer at Nigerian Tribune

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Articles

Police clarify claim of helicopter delivering food to bandits in Kogi

1 day ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) High Command on Tuesday clarified that, contrary to the false narrative in a viral video suggesting that a police helicopter was used to deliver food items to bandits in Kogi State, the footage actually captured a legitimate security operation in the state. This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
Reps reject bill seeking to strip INEC of power to register political parties

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

House of Representatives on Tuesday, rejected a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended ) to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties. The bill, co-sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, and Hon. Francis Waive, was presented for second reading but was voted down after a voice vote conducted by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary.
Police arrest two high-profile suspects for cybercrime, investment fraud

2 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested two high-profile suspects wanted for investment fraud and cybercrime in the ongoing fight against transnational financial crimes in the country. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Police disclosed that the two suspects were arrested by its National Central Bureau (NCB).
Police arrest two high-profile suspects for cybercrime, investment fraud

2 days ago | wp.me | Jacob Segun Olatunji

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested two high-profile suspects wanted for investment fraud and cybercrime in the ongoing fight against transnational financial crimes in the country. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Police disclosed that the two suspects were arrested by its National Central Bureau (NCB).
NAF begins aerial display rehearsals in Abuja, Lagos ahead 61st anniversary

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced aerial display rehearsals in Abuja and Lagos respectively ahead of the Service’s preparations for its 61st Anniversary celebration, scheduled for 23rd May this year. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
Stakeholders laud Cross River govt-EFCC partnership on digital literacy

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

Major stakeholders have lauded the Cross River government’s innovative partnership between its Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to equip Nigerian youth with crucial digital literacy skills. According to a statement by the Institute, this followed the formalization of a landmark partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on April 30 this year, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
Insecurity: Defence Minister makes u-turn, backs proposed NASS security summit

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Femi Akinyemi |Jacob Segun Olatunji

The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, on Sunday declared his support for the proposed national security summit being planned the National Assembly describing it as “a timely initiative to tackle Nation’s growing security challenges.”Badaru made fresh commitment to the proposed summit in Abuja on Sunday while speaking with newsmen.
Insecurity: Troops bust illegal bunkering hubs in Niger Delta

4 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

…recover over 591,000 litres of stolen productsMilitary Troops have uncovered an illegal bunkering hubs in the Niger Delta Region leading to the recovery of over 591, 000;litres of stolen products in the ongoing crackdown against oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the region. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma.
Foreign herders behind attacks on communities -DHQ

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

THE military high command, on Thursday, fingered foreign herders as perpetrators of recent violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and other states. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major-General Markus Kangye, disclosed this to newsmen while fielding questions at the bi-weekly media update on military operations against insurgents in the various theaters of operations across the six geo-political zones of the country.
Benue, Zamfara govs snub Reps' summons amid crisis

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Jacob Segun Olatunji

Benue and Zamfara governors, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, respectively, snubbed a House of Representatives Public Petitions Committee summons over the ongoing political crises in their states. The committee had summoned both governors and their state assembly leadership after a petition alleged illegal suspension of lawmakers in both states, rendering the assemblies unable to function.