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Lagos-Ibadan road accident claims one life, injures nine

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Jayeola said that the accident, which occurred at about 6:55a.m., involved a white Iveco truck with registration number MEK 34…

Manhunt underway after herder assaulted, cow killed in Uyo

Paul Dada

7 months ago

She reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all citizens, and urged anyone with relevant information…

Two missing students of Ebonyi School for the blind found begging in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“They disappeared from their school due to a threat for punishment by senior students," Mr Christopher Okorie, Coordinator of the…

Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Building collapses have been a recurring issue in Lagos, often attributed to poor construction practices, inadequate oversight, or disregard for…

Umahi reveals humongous cost for Sokoto–Kebbi Superhighway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

He also assured that no ongoing federal road projects, including those funded under the NNPCL tax credit scheme, would be…

Son from Hell: London man to rot many years in jail for killing frail Father

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The court heard that Aston had gone to his father’s flat demanding £40. When Alban, described as a gentle and…

Odumbaku transforms Ojodu: Health Centres rebuilt, roads rehabilitated

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Road rehabilitation works are also underway across different parts of the council, while renovation of administrative blocks within the council…

Hospitals deserted as Lagos Resident Doctors down tools in nationwide strike showdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Among the issues raised are the non-release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, non-payment of five months’ arrears under…

Fire destroys four shops in Ibadan

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Akinwande said the agency got a distress call about the fire incident through a telephone call from one Mr Lateef,…

‘Obi of Lagos’ has confessed to fraud – Police

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The police said he confessed that he aimed at deceiving the public and collecting money under false pretences.

Lagos shuts 32 illegal health facilities, warns hospitals against Auxiliary Nurses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

“A hospital must be run by qualified doctors and nurses. We do not allow one doctor to handle everything from…

Enough is Enough: Sanwo-Olu vows crackdown on illegal dredging in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Sanwo-Olu painted a stark picture of the consequences of inaction, citing coastal erosion that has already swept away entire communities…

FG, Lagos unite in bold push to end Malaria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Highlighting some of the project’s milestones, Professor Pate pointed to the successful onboarding of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs)…

Two men bag 10 years imprisonment for possession of firearms in Osun

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

According to the prosecution, the offence of unlawful possession of firearms contravened section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms(Special Provisions),…

Ekiti: 45-year-old Mike Okoro docked for allegedly defiling 9-year-old

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Police prosecutor, Insp Abiodun Bamidele, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 3 in Ijesha Isu-Ekiti.

Troops rescue 17 kidnapped passengers in Kogi

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday at Opamaru village,…

Police identify, arrest mother of baby abandoned inside bush in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Police said the suspect would be prosecuted on conclusion of investigations.

How security squad smashed kidnappers’ camps in Edo forests

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Edo State Special Security Squad has uncovered an armoury and abandoned kidnapper camps hidden in forests across the state.

NDLEA seizes 150 blocks of cannabis hidden in crashed car

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The spokesperson advised members of the public to desist from drug trafficking and report suspicious movements of illicit substances to…

Police parade suspect who bought pistol for N30,000

Paul Dada

7 months ago

A preliminary investigation revealed that Udoh belonged to a syndicate which usually broke into homes and carted away valuables.

Internet fraud: 21 jailed in Ibadan

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

All the defendants pleaded “guilty”, causing the prosecution counsel, Modupe Akinkoye, Sanusi Galadanchi, Lanre Suleiman, Mabas Mabur, Shamsudeen Bashir, Umar…

Panic as fire guts OOU academic gowns

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, destroyed valuables worth millions of naira, including…

IGP arraigns three over alleged forgery, illegal occupation in Lagos

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, arraigned Julius Eshiet, Al-Trade Agencies Limited, and Alabi Collins of the Federal…

Ebola Scare: Lagos races against time as Congo death toll soars

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Lawal explained that all airport stakeholders, including immigration, customs, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), were being sensitised…

How to Choose the Perfect Mattress for Healthy and Comfortable Sleep

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

A mattress is an integral part of the bedroom, yet it is not designed to last a lifetime; however, with…

Lagos to Makoko Community: We’re coming to send you packing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The government has also expressed worries over the illegal extension of the shanties to under the third mainland bridge by…

Lagos: 5 Points hotel denies link to alleged perpetrator of assault on woman, daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

We categorically state that the reported case of a woman and her daughter allegedly beaten, wounded, and stripped naked did…

NRC restores Port Harcourt–Aba Train Service, rolls out free, discounted tickets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The corporation expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to commuters during the suspension and reassured the public of its dedication…

Nigeria’s National Grid collapses again, plunging millions into darkness

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

At 11:54 AM WAT, most DisCos, including Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Port Harcourt, reported 0…

Bauchi: 70-year -old man enticing minors with N500 for defilement nabbed

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The suspect allegedly committed the offence where he was working as a watchman, the spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police…

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