Author: Isa Isawade
Ogun man who attacked police officer sentenced
Adaraloye said that the convict assaulted one Insp Saliu Mathew while on his lawful duty, beating him thrice on his…
Soyinka bags Lifetime Achievement Award
The festival’s programme features 12 creative workshops designed for children, including African storytelling stones, African Pottery, and African jewellery making.
NDLEA intercepts UK-bound illicit drug consignment at Lagos airport
“A Nigerien, Abubakar Lami, 45, with two others: Abba Sani, 35, and Auwal Aliyu, 32, were arrested by NDLEA operatives…
FRSC rescues 13 motorists in Enugu
“From the preliminary report received by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the tanker which was loaded with premium motor…
Nigerian Army’s loyal Mascot, Sgt. Akawala laid to rest
“Sgt. Danfari Akawala’s foal, Sgt Dalet, succeeded its father as the division’s mascot on January 1, 2015 and faithfully served…
Court asked to stop Tinubu over 50% telecom tariff hike
No date has been fixed for the hearing of the interim application and the substantive suit.
68 killed, 19 injured in paramilitary RSF forces attack in Sudan
Earlier, at least 18 civilians were killed and five others injured in an attack by the paramilitary RSF on a…
Ewi-in-Council orders suspension of Shari’ah Arbitration Panel in Ado-Ekiti
Kewulere, who said that Muslims and adherents of other religions had been enjoying cordial relationships, said, “Basically, the committee is…
29 hospitalized after buses collide in south Sri Lanka
The police recently disclosed that 12,140 people lost their lives in traffic accidents between 2020 and 2024.
Retired Gombe permanent secretary killed after payment of N10m ransom
"We encourage residents to report any emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or contact the Kano State…
UN set to relocate non-essential staff from DR Congo
“Essential UN personnel are remaining on the ground, sustaining critical operations such as food distribution, medical assistance, shelter, and protection…
Pro-democracy Activist Awa Bamiji in health crisis, cries out for help
"Bamiji has, however, been referred to the University of Ibadan for further treatment."
Six IS members arrested
Without identifying the nationality of the detained individuals, the statement noted that security forces will not allow anyone to disturb…
22-year-old Jamiu sentenced to death by hanging for killing sex worker
“After satisfying his sexual urge, he gave the deceased sex worker N8,000 instead of the agreed sum of N10,000."
Terrorist Bello Turji’s camps in disarray, second-in-command killed
“Overall, troops are not relenting until these terrorists are completely destroyed."
Sexagenarian Olajide Dauda docked for alleged N1.4m fraud
The magistrate also held that the sureties should show evidence of tax payment with three recent passport photographs and their…
Photos: YABATECH Mass Comm. students explore legacy of PMNEWS, TheNEWS
For their impressive display of willingness to learn during the meeting, each of them was presented with a copy of…
Photos: Markaz holds Shahadah ceremony, churns out over 1,300 graduates
The institute's Mudeer (Spiritual and Administrative leader), Sheikh Habeebullahi Adam Al-Ilory, whose entry to the event on the first day…
Photos: Eyitayo Adebowale installed Aare Mayegun of Ika-Orangun
The Orangun of Ika-Orangun, Ejigbo, Osun State, HRM. Oba Sakariyau Owolabi Oladimeji (Ilufemiloye I) has conferred the prestigious title of…
Suspected property speculator Sulaimon remanded in prison
Owunmi adjourned the case on 12 February 2025 for mention and ordered that the defendant be detained at the Ikoyi…
Tinubu mourns victims of tanker explosion, condoles with Niger govt
"President Tinubu strongly advises all citizens to exercise caution and avoid approaching accident sites, especially those involving fuel-laden vehicles, due…
JAMB NASU defends welfare packages amid national assembly scrutiny
He also explained that the reported N1.1 billion spent on meals and N850 million for fumigation covered various services, including…
Alison-Madueke’s loot: SERAP writes Trump, seeks return of stolen assets
“A whole chapter of the Convention is devoted to international cooperation in the recovery and return of stolen assets including…
U.S. launches new airstrikes on Yemen’s capital
In response, the U.S.-British naval coalition stationed in the waters has since January 2024 conducted regular air raids and missile…
My ordeal in kidnappers’ den – Corps member
“When they started shooting, our driver quickly came down from the vehicle, opened the door and asked us to run…
Police bust child trafficking ring, recover 14 children
Afolabi said that four babies between one week and two months old, and 10 children between two and seven years,…
Police recover two stolen cars through e-CMR platform in Kano
The Commissioner of Police commended the detectives for their exemplary work in both cases and appreciated the public's continued support.
Tinubu didn’t drag eminent Nigerians to Paris – Presidency
“All the eminent Nigerians involved in Nigeria’s defence are doing so willingly and out of sheer patriotism and conviction."
New Lagos Speaker asked to adopt public hearing of budget
“Lagos State used to pride itself that all laws have to go through a public hearing. But the principal law,…
Prince Ewenla becomes Akinjagunla of Yorubaland
"I urged you to continue to uphold the culture and values of Yoruba."