Author: Paul Dada
How LASTMA rescued drunk driver
Giwa said such behaviour endangered the driver’s life and exposed innocent road users to needless danger and potential loss of…
Police retrieve stolen vehicle, hand over to rightful owner
Kiyawa said that the vehicle was recovered by police officers on Jan. 7, 2026, following intelligence-led patrols.
Shell hails Tinubu’s leadership, plans $20bn fresh investment in Nigeria
He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies.
Nigeria, Turkey set for fresh security, trade talks as Tinubu visits
"During President Tinubu's visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication,…
Lagos Fire Service reveals cause of Mile 2 industrial blaze
“Through a coordinated effort, firefighters brought the blaze under control by 05:55 a.m on Sunday, preventing further escalation, ” she…
Yusuf set to return to APC on Monday
The move is expected to strengthen cooperation with the Federal Government, accelerate development, enhance security, and improve service delivery in…
From conflict to peace: Tonto Dikeh reconciles with ex-husband after 10 years
She credited the transformation to salvation, humility, sincere prayers and God’s Spirit, rather than human effort. She thanked Churchill, whom…
Kaduna targets 100% water supply by 2026
“When this administration assumed office, we encountered a sector in deep distress,” Sani said, adding that treatment plants were idle…
Army denies recruit’s death at Zaria depot
“We wish to categorically state that this information is false and falls short of the record.
Fleeing driver mows down pedestrian in Rivers
She said that the driver of an unidentified saloon car knocked down the woman while she was crossing the road.
NGX trading slides 23.6% amid decline in weekly transactions
This represented a decline from the 4.607 billion shares worth N130.636 billion exchanged in 263,439 deals in the previous week.
Why Lagos remains attractive – Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman
He recalled a period when armed robberies and violent crimes made movement difficult for residents, stressing that such incidents have…
Seven arrested over ₦20.45m store theft in Ondo
He added: “The suspects confessed to the crime and clearly stated the roles each of them played in the unlawful…
Who withdrew soldiers from Kebbi school? MURIC fumes
“While it is gratifying that the soldiers were interrogated by Defence Headquarters (DHQ) according to a report, the guards who…
NOC president applauds Omidiran’s appointment as FCC chair
Gumel, in his congratulatory message signed by Tony Nezianya, spokesman of the NOC on Saturday, described Omidiran as one of…
Australian tribunal sacks Nigerian nurse for sleeping on duty
The tribunal also heard that she asked an assistant-in-nursing to give medication despite the worker not being authorised. When challenged,…
Gas explosion sparks inferno, Ibadan bungalow reduced to ashes
“Upon arrival, it was a bungalow of six rooms engulfed by fire and our officers swiftly got into action and…
New York Times and Onitsha screwdriver sellers’ data
Some low-information, high-ignorance Nigerians even claim that the New York Times report was bought with the reported $9 million the…
SSB Tax: Should private profits supersede public health?
Another misleading claim is that the amendment represents a “sugar tax.” It does not. The proposed levy targets sugar-sweetened beverages,…
NSCDC warns fraudsters ahead 2026 UTME registration
He added that the partnership had also led to the closure of non-accredited registration centres and the arrest of syndicates…
Drug Bust: Police intercept Indian hemp-laden truck in Lagos
“A preliminary search of the truck revealed about 10 jumbo sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, which were…
Troops strike terror networks, destroy secret clinic
“Troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force and DSS assets on fighting patrol engaged terrorists in Gundumi Village,” the…
Nigeria on path to recovery, prosperity – Dare
The presidential aide gave a political and economy analysis from independence, hitting on the loses and gains recorded in each…
N4trn Debt Row: Coalition calls for calm, supports Uzoka-Anite’s fiscal reforms
But, CSFR, a prominent body of indigenous contractors and economic advocates, said the matter, being addressed by the Minister of…
One dead as trucks collide on important Lagos bridge
The accident involved one trailer carrying sand and another loaded with granite. The sand-laden truck’s driver was trapped and sustained…
FG signs historic concession agreement for Enugu airport
“Today is the end of a very long and tedious process regarding the concession of the Enugu Airport. The process…
PSC rejects claims of stalled promotions for inspectors
Addressing rumours of discontent among junior officers, the commission said, “Suggestions of widespread demoralization, threats of early retirement, or erosion…
APC predicts doom for coalition against Tinubu
“Beneath the noise and contrived optimism, however, lies a fragile contraption wobbling under the weight of personal ambitions, mutual distrust,…
One million in north-east face food aid cut
“The crisis is unfolding amid renewed violence in the north which has devastated rural communities, displaced families and destroyed food…
Daggers Drawn: Wike drags striking FCTA workers to court
Despite the legal action, JUAC has vowed to sustain the strike, insisting that workers’ demands remain unmet and urging staff…