Police in Colombia are hunting for kidnappers who murdered a young expectant mother and cut her unborn baby girl from her womb. Twenty-one-year-old María Camila Potosí was eight months pregnant when she vanished after getting on the back of a motorbike in Colombia. Her body was discovered stabbed to death on the banks of the River Meléndez in Cali after a days-long search by her family and authorities. The baby girl, who had been named Alahia by her family, was nowhere to be found. She was due to be born in August, and her family had hosted a baby shower…
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The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned seized petroleum and palm oil products with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦26.53 million as part of efforts to curb smuggling and support the growth of local industries. The public auction, held at the Command’s Oron Outstation in Akwa Ibom State, involved 14,720 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 14,925 litres of industrial palm oil, edible palm oil and vegetable oil. The exercise was conducted in accordance with Section 119 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. Speaking during the auction, the Acting Comptroller of the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured outstanding officers and personnel for their dedication, professionalism and excellence in service during the Award Dinner Night held as part of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event, also saw the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to public relations, strategic communication and institutional reforms within the Service. The ceremony brought together senior Customs officers, communication professionals, media executives and development partners to celebrate outstanding performance and promote a culture of professionalism across the Service. Speaking…
The 24th Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Patrick A. Atayero, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Geidam, ahead of his historic pulling-out parade. The visit, which took place at the minister’s private residence in Kano, was attended by members of the Academy’s senior management, including the Provost, Prof. Salisu Adamu Abdullahi; the Director of Works and Physical Infrastructure, Commissioner of Police (CP) Musa Muhammad; and the Director of Courses and Training, CP Basiran Ishaku Markus. During the meeting, AIG Atayero briefed the minister…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth $500 million with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to accelerate the development of the state’s solid minerals sector and promote industrial growth. The agreements were signed during a meeting between the governor and the President and Chief Executive Officer of AFC, Mr. Samaila Zubairu. Governor Uba Sani said the partnership would support the development of strategic mining sites across Kaduna State and advance the Gidan Waya project to the commercial production stage. He described the recent discovery of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) and other strategic mineral…
A barber identified simply as Hafiz was shot dead inside his barbing salon at Church Gate along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 21. It was gathered that three armed men reportedly stormed the salon shortly after the victim had finished attending to a customer. A source familiar with the incident who craved anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attackers opened fire on Hafiz before fleeing the scene. “Hafiz had just finished attending to a customer when three gunmen…
Save the Child Initiative (STCI) has participated in a community engagement and awareness campaign aimed at preventing trafficking in persons (TIP) and the smuggling of migrants (SOM) in border communities across Sokoto State. The three-day campaign,was organised by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), with support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The engagement brought together key stakeholders, including the National Agency for the…
The Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) has launched a monthly environmental sanitation exercise to promote cleanliness, accountability and a healthy working environment at its headquarters. The initiative, tagged “Operation Keep Primary Health Care Headquarters Clean,” is part of the Agency’s commitment to supporting the New Niger Agenda of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, which focuses on accountability, good governance, organisational excellence and the “Business Unusual” approach to public service. Speaking during the inaugural exercise, the Executive Director of the Agency, Dr. Junaidu Inuwa, said the sanitation programme would be held on the last Saturday of every month and…
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Kano State has conducted a capacity-building programme on tree establishment, management and planting as part of efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and environmental sustainability. The training, brought together key stakeholders to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in sustainable tree establishment, management and the application of nature-based solutions to address climate change. The programme focused on equipping participants with practical skills in tree planting techniques, nursery establishment and management, post-planting care, species selection and sustainable land restoration practices. Participants were also trained on integrating trees into agricultural landscapes to improve soil fertility,…
Tailoring has remained one of the oldest and most respected trades in Kano State, serving as both a cultural heritage and a major source of livelihood for thousands of people. From the popular Kantin Kwari and Sabon Gari to neighbourhood tailoring shops across the metropolis, the industry continues to thrive despite economic challenges and changing fashion trends. For decades, Kano has been recognised as a centre for textile trading and garment production in northern Nigeria. Kebbi Trains Thousands in Tailoring, ICT, Solar Installation The state’s rich history in textile manufacturing and traditional embroidery has created a vibrant tailoring industry that…