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Lagos govt urges Makoko residents to vacate buildings

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

"Oworonshoki is not the only community affected. Makoko has become a high-risk zone because of the presence of electricity cables…

Why are African democracies failing? Obasanjo, others set to give answers

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

Themed “Why Democracies Die,” this year’s edition will feature Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, Nigeria’s former Presidents Chief Olusegun Obasanjo…

Court sends Chidera Njoku to prison for threatening to kill mother

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Njoku allegedly stole some items belonging to his mother, and conducted himself in a manner that threatened the lives of…

Kwara man caught with 2 locally fabricated guns, 6 live ammunition in Niger

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The suspect confessed further that he bought the ammunition at five thousand naira each from a yet to be identified…

545 households displaced, 171 homes damaged after heavy rainfall in Kaduna

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Beyond immediate response, we are developing a recovery plan to help affected communities rebuild and reduce future risks,” he said.

Man, 25, in court for alleged theft of N7.5m electric cable

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The Magistrate, Mr Lateef Owolabi, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N800,000 with two reliable sureties in like…

ICYMI: This is what happened on Third Mainland Bridge today you must know

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The demonstrators, who turned out in large numbers, blocked the inward lane leading into their community, accusing the Lagos State…

Awujale Throne not for distant relatives, impostors – Fusengbuwa Ruling House

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Speaking on behalf of the family, Prince Bamidele Adenuga, head of the Fusengbuwa lineage and son of Oba Folagbade, dismissed…

Lagos seals Luxury apartments, clears Street traders in fresh crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Wahab urged Lagos residents to adopt proper wastewater management and hygiene practices, stressing that collective responsibility was crucial for sustainable…

Lagos disburses ₦1.52bn Retirement Bonds to 798 retirees

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to him, the exercise “signifies the fulfilment of obligations under the Contributory Pension Scheme, ensuring that our dear retirees…

LASTMA rescues five in Lagos accidents

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Bakare-Oki lauded the rapidity, professionalism, and collaboration exhibited by LASTMA officers and the police in managing both emergencies.

Jigawa: 13 arrested for drug peddling

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The operations were executed by crack teams from Dutse, Guri, Birnin Kudu, Bamaina, Babura, and Roni divisions, acting on intelligence…

Army guns down dreaded bandit leader in Kogi

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Bala, during a fierce gun battle in…

Police crack down own on drug peddlers, arrest 13

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“The Command assures residents of its unwavering commitment to sustaining peace, safety, and security across all communities,” Shiisu added.

NRC breaks silence after Train malfunction leaves passengers stranded near Imo River

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

NRC acknowledged public concerns and commended passengers for their patience during the incident.

13 nabbed as Police sweep drug hideouts across Jigawa

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Jigawa State Police Command has smashed a drug cartel operating across five local government areas, arresting 13 suspects in…

Egyptian man dies in popular Abuja hotel

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A 56-year-old Egyptian, Mohammed Saleh, has died after collapsing during dinner at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse.

Swift LASTMA action saves lives in dual Lagos accidents

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“To prevent severe traffic disruption, our personnel swiftly cleared the accident vehicles and restored free vehicular movement along the corridor,”…

19,000kg Drug Empire falls as NDLEA arrests dealers, others in Nationwide crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In Kogi State, operatives apprehended Musa Isah, 45, after discovering 53.4kg of skunk hidden in two cartons inside the trunk…

NDLEA seizes N5.3bn Australia-bound Cocaine, smashes drug cartel, kingpins

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to him, "a painstaking search uncovered 16 blocks of cocaine weighing 17.9kg concealed in lace fabrics stuffed with local…

What we have started doing to tackle erosion, flood – Kogi govt

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

The Commissioner further disclosed that the government is leveraging the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project to strengthen flood…

Three die in Niger IDP Camps amid food, healthcare shortages

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Alhassan said that the IDPs, who fled Kaore and Bassa communities in Shiroro due to insecurity, had lived in Gwada…

Lagos seals Lekki mansion

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Lagos State Government has sealed a property in Lekki for allegedly discharging wastewater into the environment and endangering lives.

Airstrikes rain fire as NAF, troops slaughter 30 terrorists in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In a barrage of three successive, precision airstrikes, the terrorists were cut down in their tracks, with more than 30…

Six killers jailed combined 167 years over ruthless London execution of Janayo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Within seconds of Al-Kurdi’s call, Janayo stepped outside and was ruthlessly shot by Mansaray. The group fled, discarding knives that…

Bloodbath in Edo as Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel, abduct Chinese

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In the ensuing gunfire, eight NSCDC personnel and one civilian were cut down instantly, while four other officers sustained serious…

Police probe murder of Lagos designer Deb’rah Porsche

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Shock and outrage have trailed the gruesome murder of Lagos interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, who…

Falana slams jail term for hungry man who stole yam

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the three-year jail term handed to a 28-year-old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh,…

Lagos First Lady takes free healthcare to Epe, targets grassroots access

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On the broader healthcare agenda of the state, Sanwo-Olu pointed to the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme as an example…

Fire razes fuel station in Ikorodu

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Chaos broke out on Friday as a massive fire engulfed A1 Petroleum Filling Station, an independent oil dealer on Isawo…

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