In a disturbing incident on Tuesday night, an e-hailing driver affiliated with Bolt, Jeremiah Enya, was reportedly abducted alongside a female passenger in Calabar, Cross River. The incident took place within the staff quarters of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the intended destination of the Bolt driver. Enya, who was […]
Month: November 2023
In a significant move towards justice reform, rehabilitation, and Decongestion, the FG has released 150 inmates from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre Janguza in Kano State. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Kano, with the symbolic act representing a commitment to President Bola […]
In a harrowing incident that unfolded on Tuesday night, Dan-Honu II community in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State fell victim to a brazen attack by a group of 10 armed bandits. The assailants, clad in black attire with one masked individual, stormed the community at approximately 8:50 […]
In a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Amnesty International, the Director for Nigeria, Mr. Isa Sanusi, asserted that the government has fallen short in upholding human rights and the rule of law, marking a concerning trend six months into Tinubu’s tenure. During the launch of Amnesty International’s […]
BY TAKI ETTA Introduction The rate of out of school children in Nigeria continues to increase daily. This is caused by so many factors. Children are the leaders of tomorrow, and when children drop out of school, it goes to show how backward a nation will be in the future. […]
The Nigeria Correctional Service, Enugu State Command, has announced that it has successfully registered a staggering 1,137 inmates for the National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO) external exams over the last 12 years. The Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr Nicholas Obiako, shared this impressive milestone in an exclusive […]
In a devastating incident on Wednesday the 29th of November 2023, a US Osprey military aircraft, carrying eight crew members, crashed off the coast of Japan near Yakushima Island, as confirmed by the Japan Coast Guard spokesperson Kazuo Ogawa. The crash occurred at approximately 2:47 pm local time. The spokesperson […]
EFCC Warns Nigerians Against Rising Threat of ATM Swap Fraud In a recent statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerians have been urged to exercise caution in light of a surge in ATM swap fraud incidents. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale, […]
DRS Operatives Neutralize Keke Armed Robbers in Daring Daylight Confrontation The Distress Response Squad (DRS) successfully thwarted the criminal activities of three Keke armed robbers in Enugu North Local Government. The confrontation, which unfolded during daylight hours without masks, concluded with the demise of the assailants and the recovery […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has broken his silence on the lingering allegations of biased judgements in cases related to the 2023 general elections. We would recall that VOTP News on the 25th of October Reported the Court Judgement dismissing Peter Obi and Atiku’s Petition as Lacking Merit. […]