Burnt for Love: Man sets girlfriend ablaze
Saheed Ganiyu, a 47-year-old vulcaniser, currently sits in detention at Utako Division of the FCT Police Command. Authorities accuse him of setting his girlfriend, Esther, ablaze in a bizarre incident…
Dowry and marriage: A landmark Kafanchan ruling sparks debate
A recent ruling by a court in Kafanchan has sparked intense nationwide debate over dowry and marriage in Nigeria. The decision by the Upper Customary Court, in Kaduna State, brought…
‘Self-help’ gospel singer arrested with girlfriend’s head
The police have arrested a gospel singer who frequently preaches “self-help” with the decapitated head of his girlfriend. Authorities arrested Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, who has also been talking about resilience on…
Towards a cohesive security approach (2)
In this concluding part of the narrative on the inevitability of inter-agency collaboration towards cohesive security, Sam Akpe challenges the authorities to “walk the talk.” Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin recalls practical…
Corruption in Police Force: PSC sacks senior officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken decisive steps to address corruption in the police force. Two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) were recently dismissed for allegations of misconduct, dishonesty,…
Judicial misconduct: Chief magistrate sacked
The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed a chief magistrate for an alleged judicial misconduct. Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Jatau served in Masaka, Nasarawa State, before the sack.…
Towards a cohesive security approach (1)
In this essay, Sam Akpe uses a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin, as a peg to discuss the necessities for inter-agency cohesive security approach. Catch up…
Alleged fake healings in Dunamis sparks major controversy
An alleged fake healings in Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) has sparked a major controversy among christians in Nigeria. A former pastor at the church, Abraham Daniel, stirred the hornet’s…
Terrorism in Osun: Court detains 10 suspects for 60 days
A Federal High Court Abuja has granted the Department of State Service (DSS) permission to detain 10 suspected terrorists. The suspects allegedly planned a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism in Osun. They…
Is Boeing an airborne landmine for travellers?
Hundreds of passengers escaped another air mishap involving a Boeing flight on Friday. This time, the Boeing 757-300 came to a screeching halt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. There was…