Nneoma Benson

Abuja

Head, Security at The Whistler

Head of Security Desk @TheWhistlerNG || Ex-Investigative Reporter Intern @TheICIR ||Fellow @ICFJ II VOA || Jingle ||

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Four Siblings Die Of Food Poisoning In Anambra

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Four siblings residing in the Ogidi, Idemili North Government Area of Anambra State, have reportedly died of suspected food poisoning. The incident which occurred on May 6, also landed the mother of the victims in critical condition at the hospital. According to the Anambra State Police Command, the mother of the victims had also partaken in the meal.
Police Foil Kidnap In Anambra, Rescue Couple

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Police operatives attached to the Neni divisional headquarters in Anambra State have foiled a kidnap incident and rescued three victims including a couple. A terse statement by the Anambra Police Command, signed by its spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday, revealed that the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. The statement noted that the operatives recovered two vehicles belonging to the victims — one was retrieved from the scene of the foiled kidnap.
Customs Officer Who Shot Policeman Dead In Custody - Delta Police

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Delta Police Command has confirmed the killing of a policeman along the East-West Road in the Patani area of the state by a Nigeria Customs officer. The spokesperson of the Delta Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed to THE WHISTLER on Saturday that the customs officer is currently in custody. Edafe explained, “I do not have details yet, but what I do know is that the customs were at their checkpoint while the policeman was driving a vehicle.
Customs Officer Allegedly Kills Policeman In Delta

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] A customs officer whose identity is yet to be confirmed has allegedly killed a policeman along the East-West Road in Patani, Delta State. Sources at Zone C of the Customs Federal Operations Unit (FOU) confirmed the incident to THE WHISTLER on Saturday and assured that “It’s being handled”. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert, the incident allegedly occurred at about 11:58 pm on Friday.
Tinubu Visits Anambra May 8

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Anambra State government has announced the planned visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state on May 8. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, disclosed this on Saturday. Mefor said the president would commission some projects, showcasing the state’s progress and development. “In preparation for this high-powered visit, the government anticipates slight adjustments to traffic flow and commuter schedules.
Police Arrest 95 Suspected Cultists In Edo

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Edo State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists during a series of coordinated raids targeting known cult hideouts. The Command on Friday disclosed that the ongoing operation, which began on April 28, apprehended members of three major cult groups notorious for violent crimes.
Delta Police Await Autopsy Result Of Governor's Aide Shimite Bello

2 weeks ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] A post-mortem examination on the body of the late Shimite Bello Love, an aide to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has been conducted. The spokesperson of the Delta Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, revealed this to THE WHISTLER on Wednesday. An enquiry by our correspondent on the latest development revealed that the autopsy was conducted on April 24 — three days after Bello’s death on Easter Monday.
‘You Failed Deltans By Joining APC’ - Netizens Bash Gov Oborevwori

2 weeks ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Five days after Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), some Nigerians on X have taken to the microblogging platform to bash the governor. On April 23, Oborevwori, alongside the former governor of the state, Ifeanyi Okowa, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party. The move attracted both applause and criticism.
Kebbi: Navy Commissions Solar-Powered Borehole

2 weeks ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] On Thursday, the Nigerian Navy commissioned a solar-powered motorised borehole project in Kaoje, the Bagudo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State. Given the topographical challenge of accessing essential water in the state, Rear Admiral Hamza Farouk Kaoje, a native of the community, undertook the project with a capacity of 80,000 litres. Kaoje is the Navy’s Chief of Communication and Information Technology.
JUST IN: Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Defects To APC

3 weeks ago | thewhistler.ng | Nneoma Benson

[mc4wp_form id=33047] Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed a closed-door meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House in Asaba, the state capital. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development to Arise News, noting that the decision followed wide consultations with political stakeholders.