Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ekiti: 45-year-old Mike Okoro docked for allegedly defiling 9-year-old
Police prosecutor, Insp Abiodun Bamidele, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 3 in Ijesha Isu-Ekiti.
Police identify, arrest mother of baby abandoned inside bush in Nasarawa
The Police said the suspect would be prosecuted on conclusion of investigations.
Police detain ‘Obi of Lagos’, 3 accomplices, foil installation ceremony
Police said the arrest of the four suspects followed information that they had finalized arrangements to unveil a prototype of…
Egbin Power marks 10th scholarship awards, restates commitment to education
The milestone ceremony, held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin…
Internet fraud: 21 jailed in Ibadan
All the defendants pleaded “guilty”, causing the prosecution counsel, Modupe Akinkoye, Sanusi Galadanchi, Lanre Suleiman, Mabas Mabur, Shamsudeen Bashir, Umar…
Kaduna PDP chieftain, 1 other docked for N26m money laundering, vote buying
The suspects were arrested on August 16, 2025, following credible intelligence that indicated that they are in possession of the…
How to Choose the Perfect Mattress for Healthy and Comfortable Sleep
A mattress is an integral part of the bedroom, yet it is not designed to last a lifetime; however, with…
Lagos: 5 Points hotel denies link to alleged perpetrator of assault on woman, daughter
We categorically state that the reported case of a woman and her daughter allegedly beaten, wounded, and stripped naked did…
China condemns Israeli strikes on Doha
The strikes, launched Tuesday on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, come amid ongoing pressure from Israel for Qatar to…
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Doha, vows response
The Emir warned the strike would not go unanswered and pledged to pursue all legal and diplomatic avenues in response.
75 arrested in Paris as protests against austerity spread
Citing police sources, the newspaper Le Parisien reported that around 1,000 demonstrators had been counted across France, with 10 road…
Court rejects Owo church attack suspects’ bail plea
The attack on St. Francis Catholic Church Owo town resulted in death of least 50 worshippers and injury to over…
Bauchi: 70-year -old man enticing minors with N500 for defilement nabbed
The suspect allegedly committed the offence where he was working as a watchman, the spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police…
‘How gas tanker truck killed 12 Jehovah witnesses in Imo crash’
The gas tanker marked with the inscription NUPENG, was driving against traffic when it crashed into the bus
Nigerian troops nab 54 terror suspects, rescue 9 kidnapped victims
In the North West, the source said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued eight kidnapped victims at Tungar Miragumi…
Gov. Bago invites ICAN to audit Niger State financial records
Bago said the audit would serve as a model for other states, highlighting that transparency and fiscal discipline are essential…
Soludo orders prosecution of task force officials who shot Onitsha traders
The Police have confirmed that one person died while six others were injured in a clash between Onitsha traders and…
FIRS applauds EFCC’s role in meeting revenue target
Speaking further, Adedeji stated that, “Our visit is to commend you for your support and the second phase is to…
Edo CP Agbonika breaks silence on killing of 8 NSCDC operatives
While vowing to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of the security operatives to justice, the…
Woman shot dead, 6 injured as Ocha Brigade battles traders in Onitsha
The victims of the gunshots were identified as Ebuka Orakwe, Orum Oluebube, Anthony Kosisochukwu, Ifeoma Ezema, Chinwe Igwe, and two…
Police nab 2 suspects, recover 6 guns, others in Enugu
Ndukwe explained that the operational breakthroughs were part of the command’s sustained efforts to rid the state of crime and…
FG reiterates commitment to restore dignity, expand opportunities for women
She noted that the federal ministry of women affairs and social development had embedded the vision in its Renewed Hope…
Akwa Ibom village head arrested for shooting sister
The Police spokesperson added that investigation revealed that the incident occurred as a result of a quarrel arising from ownership…
Why Tinubu suspended raw shea exports -Minister
He also commended the National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN) for embracing the President’s vision, adding that the Federal…
“No ransom payment,” Police boast of rescue of Egyptian kidnapped in Ibadan
Police said the rescue of the Egyptian without payment of ransom was a testament to the outstanding and dedicated efforts…
Tinubu’s bold reforms, proof of political will in economic policy
According to the vice president, while Nigeria is not immune to the economic morass Africa had long been enmeshed in,…
Tinubu lists gains of his reforms at bankers’ conference
The President said the reforms had contributed to the growth of the non-oil revenue collection to 40.5 per cent Year-on-Year…
Why FG can’t implement 5% fuel tax now – Edun
Edun said that the implementation of the surcharge would require a formal commencement order by the minister of finance, published…
2027: Bayelsa APC adopts Tinubu as sole presidential candidate
the adoption of President Tinubu is rooted in his “development strive that he has achieved in various sectors, and the…
Farmer remanded for alleged kidnapping in Benue
The defendant, on July 18, 2025, with others still at large, attacked Ukporo Igwu village and at gun point, abducted…