Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Police crackdown on Abuja robbers, kill one, arrest 7
Adeh said that investigations revealed they operated a WhatsApp group through which they planned and coordinated their attacks, often relying…
Police smash notorious interstate kidnap syndicate in Delta
The operatives trailed the suspects to Port Harcourt, where they arrested a 21-year-old member of the syndicate in the Elelenwo…
Man executed for killing police officer
Ritchie had been on Indiana’s death row since 2002, when he was convicted of killing Beech Grove Police Officer Bill…
Kogi: Tension as gunmen hold traditional ruler, abduct 4 others in Okoloke
A source familiar with the attack claimed that the criminals forced their way into the house of one Ezekiel Durojaiye,…
Abure faction of LP seeks police probe of Rep over document
Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja while…
From Lagos to the World: How Nigerian Online Casinos Are Competing on the Global Stage
With infrastructure, funding, and regulation improving, Nigerian casinos are becoming more legitimate players in global markets.
Tiwa Savage kills fans again with new set of photos!
Seeing those photos, her fans, like Oliver Twist, cannot but ask for more. They cannot but wistfully want to be…
Oil theft: Navy nabs 215 suspects, destroys 468 illegal refineries
The Nigerian Navy said it has continued to maintain round-the-clock situational awareness of Nigeria’s maritime domain extending to the limits…
EFCC nabs 120 for internet fraud in Lagos raids
the suspects made up of 95 males and 25 females were arrested by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1…
Lagos woman Oluwatomilola jailed for N14.5m investment fraud
Oluwatomilola was arrested based on petitions that in 2021 she received N14.5m from some petitioners as investment capital.
Gov. Idris appoints secretaries for Kebbi LGs
The SSG urged the newly appointed secretaries to work diligently towards the success of the present administration and the state…
Bauchi oil, gas academy strategic to driving human capacity devt – Lokpobiri
The minister, while commending Bauchi State for aligning with this national vision, said that the establishment of the academy demonstrated…
17 dead as Israel presses new Gaza offensive
Palestinian media reports by WAFA and others said that a special unit of the Israeli army had killed a commander…
Ogun POS operator jailed for gambling with employer’s N1m
The defendant unlawfully withdrew N1 million from his employer’s account, Emeka and Jane Company, without consent, to play a game…
Police recover snatched bus in Anambra
The operatives swung into action following a distress call to the control room of the Police Command in Anambra by…
Police rescue man from kidnappers in Anambra
The feat was achieved by Anambra Police command’s operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA)…
Police recover pistols, ammunition from shrine of arrested native doctor
The recovery followed the suspect’s confessional statements after his earlier arrest, as well as a subsequent raid on the shrine…
Kwankwaso welcomes 24 ex-military officers into Kwankwasiyya Movement
Kwankwaso recently debunked a statement that quoted as refusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's overtures to dump the New Nigeria People's…
‘How DSS operatives arrested wanted kidnap kingpins at hajj camps’
The two kidnap kingpins who have been on the wanted list of security operatives were arrested as they joined pilgrims…
Shadow govt: Senior lawyer commends DSS, says agency acted within mandate
Utomi, a professor of political economy, had recently initiated what he called the "Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government", which, according…
PHOTOS: Shettima, Obasanjo, Soyinka, Govs, others at NSF opening ceremony
Dignitaries including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, Imo, Osun and Kogi counterparts,…
NSF 2024, a celebration to build stronger Nigeria, says Gov. Abiodun
Abiodun urged the athletes not to be desperate about winning medals but competing with integrity and honour.
NSF 2024: Tinubu harps on sport as tool for national integration, cohesion
Tinubu said that the reorganisation and administration of sports under the present administration into a stand alone National Sports Commission,…
One dead, three injured in Lagos building collapse
The collapsed building, which was still under construction, is located along Ishaga Road, opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin, Lagos
Kogi: Ilajo Royal Family hails Supreme Court’s verdict on Obaro Stool
The ilajo Royal Family said Owoniyi is an interloper and a usurper and not the rightful person to occupy the…
Dabiri-Erewa receives 10 trafficked victims from Ghana, 2 from Mali
Ten of the ladies were rescued from Ghana with their ages ranging between 16 and 30 years. They were received…
“Tinubu called me,” Wike opens up on peace moves with Fubara
Wike, however, said he has no problem with Fubara who he described as his political son, but with those 'who…
Customs intercepts N1.5bn contraband in Lagos
Regarding revenue, Shuaibu said the command generated N20.7 million through demand notices, auctioned perishables, and petroleum products from irregular importation.
Tinubu’s re-election unstoppable, Jandor declares
Addressing his supporters at the rally, Adediran said: “Our conviction to come back home is as a result of the…
AMP, Indian Envoy mull Nollywood, Bollywood collaboration
Amb. Dr Queen Blessing Ebigieson described the meeting as “a historic opportunity to build lasting partnerships that will elevate the…