Year: 2021
Edo gun-battle: Eleven-year-old boy Umasabor rescued from kidnappers
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued an 11-year-old boy, Onose Friday Umasabor, reportedly abducted by kidnappers after…
Rogue bank cashier Adeolu Longe sends self, wife, mother-in-law to prison
A rogue bank cashier Ebenezer Adeolu Longe, his wife Isakunle Olamide Oyinlola and his mother-in- law, Isakunle Eunice Moradeke were…
One killed in free-for-all in Jigawa market
Jigawa State Police on Friday confirmed one person dead in a free-for-all fight at Malammadori market in Malammadori Local Government…
Buhari departs Katsina after Sallah holiday (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Daura, Katsina State after celebrating Sallah in his hometown.
Sokoto University student Oladapo Philip bags 10-years for cyber fraud
An undergraduate of Sokoto State University, Joseph Oladapo Philip, has been sentenced to 10-year imprisonment for cyber fraud.
15 parties jostle for LG seats in Lagos, LASIEC declares readiness
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, on Friday said all is now set to conduct a free and fair…
Matawalle donates N15m to families of slain policemen
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State on Friday donated N15 million to the families of the 13 policemen killed by…
10 Nigerian pirates jailed 12 years each
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has sentenced 10 pirates involved in the 2020 hijack of a merchant vessel FV…
Police debunk recruitment scam, hunt masterminds
The Nigeria Police Force has said that it is not recruiting at the moment and has ordered a manhunt for…
Ugandan weightlifter Ssekitoleko deported from Japan
Ugandan weightlifter, Julius Ssekitoleko, who absconded from his pre-Olympics training camp in Japan has been deported to Uganda.
Ethiopia, UAE shun IOC directive on Olympic flag bearers
Ethiopia, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates and a few other countries shunned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) directive on gender flag…
Police take anti-cult campaign POCACOV to Enugu school
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has urged students to shun cultism to ensure a safe, secured…
Final farewell to slain Haiti President Moise amid protests
Protests by supporters of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moise broke out again Thursday in his hometown of Cap-Haitien as he…
Real Madrid striker Benzema tests positive for COVID-19
French international and Real Madrid forward, karim Benzema has tested positive for COVID-19.
DSS to Nigerians: Keep your wealth secret, don’t flaunt it
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians on the security implications of flaunting affluence.
Exclusive: Olorunyomi, Uzuh, 4 other Nigerians enter FBI’s most wanted list
The FBI in the United States has declared six Nigerians most wanted for cyber crimes, involving a $6 million swindle…
Five arrested for sodomy in Kano
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Kano State Police command has announced the arrest of five men for allegedly sodomising Tajudeen Hashim…
Saviour Dominic remanded for stealing aluminum pot
A 36-year-old man, Saviour Dominic, has been remanded in a correctional centre for stealing an aluminum pot.
Federal University Dutse announces date for new session
The Federal University Dutse (FUD) on Friday said registration for the 2020/2021 session would begin on Aug. 2.
Premier League makes COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for players, club staff
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Premier League has made it compulsory for players, fans and club staff to have received two…
Manchester United officially complete Jadon Sancho deal
Manchester United have officially completed the £72.9m signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. United announced they had reached a…
Godfrey Okoye University slashes fees
Prof. Christian Anieke, Vice-Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has announced a 33 per cent reduction in school fees.
Oyedepo right to have sacked 40 pastors – Fatoyinbo
Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, has backed Bishop David Oyedepo for sacking 40 pastors.
5 things you should never forget
Don’t forget these factors before choosing an online casino There are so many things that can go wrong when you…
Many Nigerians still using Twitter: Malami
The Federal Government told a Federal High Court in Lagos that it has not stopped Nigerians from using social media…
Son Heung-min extends contract with Tottenham
Tottenham’s forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year contract at the club, keeping him in London until 2025.
Tokyo puts up show spectacular at Olympic opening
Tokyo expectedly put up a spectacular show as Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony with choreography displays showcasing Japan's culture.
Abiodun admits APC failed in many Ogun LGAs
Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has said his All Progressives Congress (APC) had failed in many local government areas…
Lagos monarch Ogunsanwo demands new deal for traditional rulers
The Alara of Ilara Kingdom, in Epe Division of Lagos State, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, has called for a new constitutional…
Court orders DSS to produce detained Igboho’s aides
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce the 12 detained associates…