Author: Isa Isawade
NDLEA intercepts UK, Europe-bound cocaine, opioids in Lagos
Babafemi said that the tramadol pills were seized during a joint examination of a cargo that came from Delhi, India,…
Tinubu inherited near-bankrupt nation — Tafawa-Balewa
Tafawa-Balewa urged the president to work harder on security and end kidnappings, insurgency and other threats.
Act fast, Nigerians starving – Osun APC chieftain tells Tinubu
“The President should ensure that every bureaucratic bottleneck that is impeding the swift implementation of policies that will put smiles…
Six-month old baby abducted by neighbour
She later went to the Police Station to report the incident. Mr Bashorun, Barakat's live-in lover told the police that…
Tinubu given 48 hours to reverse petrol price hike, probe NNPCL
“The NNPC reportedly failed to remit USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion of oil revenues into the public treasury, as documented…
Fatal multi-vehicle accident on Odo Iya-Alaro Bridge claims 1 leaves 17 injured
"LASAMBUS personnel administered urgent medical care to the 17 injured individuals, who were subsequently transported to nearby hospitals for further…
Thousands in Israel turn out to demand hostage deal
Negotiators seek to bring about a deal that also ends the war, and includes the withdrawal of the Israeli military…
How cleaner Akamba carted away employer’s N75m jewelry – Police
Police said that Akamba's employer came back from her trip to discover that her box of jewelry had disappeared and…
Sexagenarian arrested while allegedly carting away high-tension wire
“The suspect was later handed to the state command headquarters for further investigation."
I’ll win 2027 presidential election, Kwankwaso boasts
He called on Nigerians, especially women and youths not to allow themselves to be ‘deceived with spaghetti or money during…
Kano govt postpones school resumption
"This is due to some urgent reasons that will help in improving the provision of a conducive learning atmosphere for…
How Accountant Avoke fraudulently withdrew employer’s N4.5m – Police
Magistrate Emeka adjourned the case till 20 September 2024 for mention and ordered that the defendant be detained at the…
Tricycle operators protest over fuel pump price hike in Warri
“We buy petrol from the black market between N1, 400 and N1, 500. This has led to an increase in…
Hard times: Lagos government extends work-from-home policy
The decision was aimed at reducing the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on the workers.
Man lands in prison for allegedly stealing law book
Sonuga adjourned the case and ordered that the defendant be detained at the Ikoyi correctional facility till he perfected the…
Ogun residents lament hike in fuel price
"In addition to that, a big tuber of yam remains N5,000 and a small basket of tomatoes remains the same.”
Oyo RTEAN Executives dissolved
“This action was as a result of the non-functional state of the executive and non-attendance of NEC meetings for more…
Gunmen attack 2 Plateau communities, kill 7 persons
"So far, seven people have been confirmed killed while others sustained varying degrees of injuries."
Despite disaster, 200 more migrants aiming to reach UK by boat
This is three per cent higher than the record, at this point, in 2023, when the total stood at 21,086,…
EFCC arrests 56 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin
“Items recovered from them include 18 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, expensive smartphones, and charms."
German police raid properties in people smuggling investigation
Investigators tracked down the suspects after several transporters were stopped on the Western Balkans route, revealing a broader operation.
Fresh Russian strikes on Lviv kill at least 7, injure 38
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called on his allies to ramp up deliveries to allow Ukraine to better protect…
What you need to know before going into pig farming
Copious pieces of literature by agribusiness experts and writers corroborate Osoba’s assertion. When well run, pig farming can guarantee 15-35%…
Romford Road stabbing victim dies in London
“Our enquiries have established that there was traffic in Romford Road, including two buses, and people would have seen these…
Siblings abduct, gang rape 14-year-old girl in Rivers community
"When we went into the place, we saw two brothers, senior and junior raping the little girl of 14 year…
Akpabio, Abbas taken to court over NASS running costs
“Mr Sumaila reportedly said, ‘My monthly salary is less than N1 million. After deductions, the figure comes down to a…
DNA Testing report reveals paternity uncertainty remains high in Nigeria
According to the report, peace of mind dominates the reasons for the DNA tests as majority of the tests (85.9…
Stabbed London woman Cher Maximen dies
“Cher was at Carnival with her young child. We have been in close contact with our local authority partners and…
Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto
“The Federal Government is deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the North West particularly."
How former EPL defender Sol Bamba died
Souleymane Bamba, who was born on 13 January 1985 in Ivry-sur-Seine, France died at the Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital,…