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The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Force Spokesperson, DCP Anthony […]

Nasarawa Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has declared that Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada is his preferred candidate to

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant development in the state’s political landscape. Mimiko’s resignation from the PDP was contained in a letter dated April 10, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 7 in Ondo West Local Government Area. […]

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi on Thursday, conducted an inspection of security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB Computer-Based Test, CBT centres across the territory.

According to the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the exercise forms part of the proactive measures to ensure the smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.

DAILY POST reports that the examination is scheduled to hold across the country from 16th to 18th April, 2026.

SP Josephine said during the inspection that the CP evaluated security arrangements put in place to protect candidates, officials, and examination facilities.

She noted that the CP also interacted with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.

“CP Sanusi further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the process will be met with decisive action in accordance with the law”, she added.

FCT CP inspects security deployment at JAMB centers in Abuja [PHOTOS]

A convicted inmate has escaped from custody in Yobe State after the vehicle transporting him between correctional facilities was involved in a road accident — the latest in a pattern of prison breaks that has become a deepening security challenge across Nigeria.

The Nigerian Correctional Service in Yobe State declared Dahiru Mohammed, 30, wanted on Wednesday after he fled the crash scene on April 13 while being transported from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Potiskum to Damaturu. Mohammed, of Askiwari village via Tarmuwa, bears prison number J/1539/24 and had been in custody since November 29, 2024.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Adamu, confirmed the escape in an official notice, describing Mohammed as dangerous and warning the public against any direct contact with him.

The escape adds to a grim national record.

THE WHISTLER gathered that over 7,000 prisoners have escaped from Nigerian facilities since 2010, and the trend has shown little sign of abating.

Since 2020 alone, more than 5,000 inmates have escaped during various prison breaks across the country.

A European Union report published in November 2025 documented a decade-long pattern of prison escapes across Nigeria, citing persistent security lapses, overcrowding, structural deficiencies, and chronic underfunding as major contributors.

The report noted that thousands of inmates escaped from 13 custodial facilities between 2019 and 2025, including many awaiting trial for serious offences such as terrorism and armed robbery.

The systemic nature of the problem is further underscored by the state of the facilities themselves. Nigeria’s more than 240 prisons currently house over 80,000 inmates, with two-thirds awaiting trial.

Out of a total 77,800 inmates across 240 prisons, only 26,898 have actually been convicted of a crime — meaning the vast majority of those held are unconvicted detainees, a situation that compounds congestion and strains already overstretched security arrangements.

The Yobe escape is particularly concerning because it occurred not within a facility but during a transfer operation — an area experts say receives insufficient attention in Nigeria’s correctional security framework.

Critics point out that the recurring pattern of jailbreaks reflects a systemic problem related to how jails are managed in Nigeria, with calls for greater inter-agency intelligence sharing and investment in rehabilitation infrastructure.

The Yobe command has warned that sheltering Mohammed constitutes a criminal offence punishable under Nigerian law. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or correctional facility.

Emergency lines include 07038397460, 07063348987, the MSCC Potiskum Duty Office on 08062211873, and the Yobe State Command headquarters on 08038452982.

Efforts to recapture Mohammed are ongoing.

Convicted Inmate Escapes After Prison Vehicle Crashes In Yobe is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Justin Fairfax, a former lieutenant governor of Virginia, has been confirmed dead alongside his wife, Cerina Fairfax, in what police described as a murder-suicide at their home in Annandale, Va., shortly after midnight on Thursday. The Fairfax County police chief said Fairfax, 47, shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. Their teenage children […]

Former Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger, has stirred debate in the football world after declaring that Bayern wide man, Michael Olise is a better player than Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal.

Schweinsteiger made the remarks while reacting to the growing hype surrounding Yamal, who has been widely tipped as one of the brightest young talents in world football.

“I don’t understand how anyone says Yamal is better than Olise,” Schweinsteiger said.

“There’s nothing Yamal does that Olise can’t do better.”

The 2014 World Cup winner also criticised what he described as an attempt to position Yamal as the heir to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, suggesting that the narrative is being exaggerated.

“Right now it looks like Barcelona are forcing a ‘next Messi’ narrative. It’s getting childish,” he added.

Yamal, who broke into Barcelona’s first team at a young age, has attracted global attention for his dribbling ability, composure, and creativity, with many pundits and former players praising his rapid development.

However, Schweinsteiger questioned the objectivity of some of those endorsements.

“You see legends praising him, but when you look closely, they’re on Barcelona’s side pushing it,” he said.

In contrast, Schweinsteiger highlighted Olise’s performances in the German league, arguing that the French-born winger has shown a higher level of consistency and quality.

“Meanwhile, there’s a player in Olise who is actually better,” he concluded.

Olise, who has been one of the standout performers for Bayern this season, has earned plaudits for his technical ability, vision, and impact in matches.

Olise Better Than Yamal, Says Schweinsteiger is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

FC Porto head coach, Francesco Farioli has backed Terem Moffi to impress in the club’s UEFA Europa League clash with Nottingham Forest.

Moffi , who joined the Dragons from French club, OGC Nice in January had a quiet game in the first leg of the quarter-final tie which ended in a 1-1 draw.

The striker was replaced early in the second half.

The Nigerian was named among the substitutes in Porto’s 3-1 victory over Estoril Praia last weekend.

“Both Francisco Moura and Terem Moffi have been giving everything they have,” Farioli said ahead of the clash with Nottingham Forest.

The 26-year-old has scored one goal in three appearances for Porto in the Europa League.

Europa League: Porto boss backs Moffi to deliver against Nottingham Forest

Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, RS6.3, Akwa Ibom State Command has received a new Sector Commander, Mrs Felicia Kalu.

This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday by Mr Paul James, the Command’s Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officer.

James said Kalu took over from Mr Francis Ajatta, who had been redeployed to Rivers Command.

He said the appointment was aimed at ensuring enhanced performance and efficiency in road traffic management and safety in the state and country.

The FRSC spokesperson said Kalu holds a BA in Linguistics from Abia State University, Uturu and a Masters degree in Communication Science from the University of Bucharest, Romania.

He said the new sector commander had served as acting corps secretary, corps librarian at the headquarters.

James added that until her appointment as the sector commander Akwa Ibom command, was the acting corps public education officer at the headquarters.

He said Kalu In her maiden address, had emphasised readiness to build on existing achievements of her predecessors and tasked personnel on discipline and professionalism

“To ensure effective service delivery, she solicits the cooperation of motorists and other road users in the state to keep the roads free from crashes,” James said.

According to the statement, Ajatta had thanked FRSC personnel in the state for their support to him, saying that they should give similar cooperation to his successor.

FRSC gets new sector commander in Akwa Ibom

The National Vice Chairman (South West) of the Labour Party, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good offices to reverse the transfer of the erstwhile Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Barrister Mutiu Agboke, and his replacement with a retired director, who was in charge of Legal […]