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Metro

Police nab 10 robbery suspects in Ogun

The suspects were arrested after one of their victims saw them at Ita Oluwo are of Ogun

News

Obaseki calls for end to gender-based violence

She also hailed Nigerian women and girls for their contributions to nation-building and achievements in innovations, science and engineering.

Football

Gov. Wike to Rivers United players: Your life will change if you win CAF Cup

The Rivers State Governor also announced a bonus of N10 million for players of Rivers United and Rivers Angels for…

News

Anxiety as Police launch intense search for kidnapped NTA reporter

Kidnappers of NTA Port Harcourt reporter, Chidiebele Onyia, have not contacted her family nearly 48 hours after she was abducted.
Lai Mohammed

Headlines, News

#OccupyLekkiTollGate: FG says ‘never again’, issues strong warning (full text)

The Federal Government says it will not allow a reenactment of the #EndSARS protest as some youths are planning to…

Metro

Army arrests CJTF member, Umar Muhammed, over report on killing of soldiers

Umar Muhammed, a member of Civilian JTF has been arrested for spreading information on alleged killing, abduction of soldiers in…

News

Banditry: Matawalle tackles El-Rufai, says ‘I will continue to negotiate with bandits’

Bello Matawalle, the Governor of Zamfara State says the best option for tackling banditry in Nigeria is to continue to…

Education

Rivers State varsity gets N16.6bn for upgrade of facilities, establishment of new campuses

Rivers Government releases N16. 6 billion for the upgrade of facilities and establishment of new campuses at the State owned…
No civil servant was promoted by Gov. Ayade in 7 years – TUC

Metro

Operatives raid baby factory in Calabar, rescue 24 pregnant ladies, 11 children

Security outfit rescues 24 pregnant ladies, 11 children in a raid on a suspected baby factory in Anantigha area of…
Police acting in concert with military operatives rescue 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State.

Metro

Police Inspector shoots self in stomach, dies in Imo

According to an eye witness the officer went into a private room, locked himself in and shot himself in the…

News

NUJ calls for immediate release of kidnapped NTA reporter

The reporter, a nursing mother, was abducted at a gunpoint along the railway line, Woji in Obio/ Akpor LGA on…

Metro

Police parade suspects arrested over murder of Sherifat Adisa, 2 others in Ibarapa

The Police Command in Oyo State have arrested no fewer than 11 suspected kidnappers terrorising the people of Ibarapa area…

Metro

Police arrest suspects linked to kidnap of Council boss, top farmer in Oyo

Police parade suspects linked to series of kidnapping, murder and other crimes in Ibarapa zone and other areas of Oyo…

Headlines, Politics

Just In: Fani-Kayode bursts Yahaya Bello’s bubble, says I’ve not left PDP

Femi Fani-Kayode says though politicians are in a season of political consultations, he has not left his the Peoples Democratic…
Police dismiss rumours of fresh bandit attack in Oyo, explain what really happened

News

Security operatives hunt for kidnappers of 6 passengers on Bayelsa waterways

The criminal elements, suspected to be sea pirates, abducted the passengers in two separate, simultaneous attacks on boats on Tuesday
Police say 24-year-old Joshua Kosoro hangs himself after telling his relatives that he was hearing strange voices in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi

Metro

Ogun man Yusuf Makinde to die by hanging for armed robbery

The convict conspired with others now at large to rob one Mrs Maraim Mudashiru of N53,000 and also assaulted her,…
Police: rescue Joy Fatoba's twins after they were locked up for three days in Igbara-odo, Ekiti State

Metro

Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta

The suspects were alleged to have been involved in the recent abduction of one Mr Emmanuel Piopio on Sunday on…

News

FG tells Nigerians to be ready for the pain of fresh hike in petrol price, labour kicks

Federal Government asks Nigerians to be ready for a hike in the price of petrol as Nigeria is also benefiting…

Metro

JUST IN: NTA reporter kidnapped in Port Harcourt

The Production Editor was kidnapped on her way home after the 7 pm newscast of NTA Network Centre in Port…

Headlines, Politics

Fani-Kayode meets GEJ, keeps mum on alleged plans to dump PDP for APC

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode meets with former President Goodluck Jonathan, keeps mum about alleged plans to dump PDP…
Kidnappers release two siblings abducted on their way back from back school in Igarra, Edo State after payment of N6 million ransom.

Metro

Gunmen kidnap 3 travellers in Osun

Police confirm kidnapping of three travellers along Iwaraja town of Oriade Local Government Area of Osun state on Monday night.

Metro

Police arrest Faruk, 35, over rape of 90-year-old woman in Yobe

The suspect allegedly intruded into the nonagenarian’s room in a compound and forced himself into her.
Lagos State University (LASU)

Education

LASU postpones exams indefinitely

The Lagos State University announces the postponement of all outstanding 2019/2020 first semester examinations until further notice.
Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development

Politics

Oyo 2023: Sunday Dare speaks on governorship campaign posters

The Minister said he is not interested in a position that would not be vacant in two to three years…

News

How Nigerians are killing National Assembly members – Reps spokesperson

Rep. Benjamin Kalu, spokesperson for House of Representatives blames Nigerians for death of members of the National Assembly.
Police confirm killing of a soldier in a patrol van escorting another vehicle loaded with 'Ghana Must Go' bags in Benin city, Edo State

News

Suspected oil thieves kill soldier, steal his AK-47 rifle in Bayelsa

Gunmen suspected to be oil thieves kill soldier, made away with his weapon in Apoi Community in Southern Ijaw LGA…
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II offered prayers to God and royal ancestors, as traditional warriors and Ifiento groups added colour to the ceremony.

News

Oba of Benin initiates plan to reopen Holy Aruosa Cathedral

Oba of Benin initiates plans to reopen Holy Aruosa Cathedral closed for reorganization following the removal of the Priest.

News

Nigerian Army appoints new spokesperson

Nigerian Army replaces Brig. Gen. Sagir Musa with Brigadier General Mohammed M. Yerima as its new spokesperson.

Metro

Police arrest robbery suspect operating in Civil Defence uniform in Ogun

Police arrest armed robbery suspect, Adeolu Bankole, operating with a stolen uniform of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in…

Metro

Mother of kidnapped Rivers councillorship aspirant dies, son also feared dead

Mother of Hanson Chukwu, the kidnapped PDP's councillorship aspirant in Rundele, Emohua LGA of Rivers dies
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