•Abductors demand N5m ransom
Yenagoa— A Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen.
It was gathered that Mrs. Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State was abducted at the Ogbakiri junction on the East-West Road around 6p.m., on Sunday, while travelling to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from a trip to Brass in Bayelsa State.
She was reportedly whisked away by the gunmen alongside her driver and maid. The abductors are demanding N5 million ransom for their release.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident, said the Commissioner of Police has mandated tactical teams to ensure the release of the victims.
The camps of the former governor of Kano State, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso and that of…
A Tipper truck on Sunday crushed a nine-year-old girl to death in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West…
The United States reduced its purchase of Nigerian crude oil sharply in January 2026, with…
Oil spill, gas flare and deforestation continue to pose environmental hazards, as well as worsen…
Not less than 10 people have been confirmed killed and several others injured after heavily…
News Update THE Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship…