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Flood forces closure of 40-year-old Katsina mosque

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He said, “As a result of flood that submerged the Mosque, prayers will no longer be observed in the place…

Help at your fingertips: Police unveil smart emergency app in Ogun

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The digital command centre is powered by a solar-enabled 24/7 infrastructure and staffed by trained IT and security professionals who…

Nine cultists nabbed in Edo raid, arms recovered

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Noah said the raid carried out in the early hours of Sept. 3, followed intelligence reports and a distress call…

Disaster strikes Oyo town as fire rips through building

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

The incident, which occurred around 5:00 am at Olugbile House, destroyed properties and household items in two out of the…

Lighted cigarette leads to fire outbreak in Oyo

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Maroof Akinwande, the State Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed the incident. He stated that the fire officers successfully…

Court remands man, 52, for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

When the defendant was passing by, he saw her in the bush and took advantage of her, her shout attracted…

Lagos sounds alarm on illegal dredging ahead of Maiden Waterfront Summit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On the issue of illegal dredging, the Commissioner sounded a stark warning: “Approximately 10,625 cubic metres of sand are dredged…

Police parade 63 suspected criminals in Akwa Ibom

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, who disclosed this at a press conference in Uyo, said that 12 of…

‘I stole Origin bitters, Gordon’s drinks due to salary delay’

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Madu stole 11 bottles of Origin bitters, two bottles of Gordon’s and one bottle of Smirnoff X1 alcoholic drinks valued…

Anambra barber remanded for allegedly raping 14-year-old customer

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“He then stepped outside, looked around briefly, returned to the shop, locked the door and turned up the volume of…

I know where bandit leaders hide – Gov Dauda Lawal reveals

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

In an emotional video that went viral on Wednesday, the governor broke down in tears while recounting deadly attacks in…

EFCC declares ex-Abia commissioner wanted

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

EFCC has declared a former Abia State Commissioner, Christopher Enweremadu, and one Fortune Ozoemela wanted over a web of conspiracy,…

Ondo: Police smash motorcycle snatching syndicate, recover 7 motorcycles

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The criminal gang had long been terrorising the good citizens of the state and neighboring states, dispossessing victims of their…

Benue Gov Alia assigns portfolios to 17 newly appointed commissioners

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

This follows the governor’s decision in July to dissolve the previous State Executive Council at the end of its 12th…

Moroccan court jails feminist over ‘Allah is Lesbian’ T-shirt

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A Moroccan feminist activist, Ibtissame Lachgar, has been slammed with a 30-month prison sentence for “offending Islam” after she posted…

Caught at last! EFCC arrests man behind multi-billion naira ponzi scheme

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said Tochukwu lured investors with elaborate plans covering…

Delta tragedy: 21-year-old mother of two stabs 34-year-old lover to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to Edafe, the young woman allegedly stabbed the man in the heart during a heated quarrel, leading to his…

Force PRO Adejobi redeployed in surprise posting to Delta

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to a statement issued on Wednesday from Force Headquarters, Abuja, the deployment reflects the confidence of the police leadership…

EFCC smashes ₦2bn Ponzi empire, arrests Gavice Logistics boss

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ahamba Tochukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics…

Tragedy strikes Niger: 27 Dead in boat mishap

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Local residents described the tragedy as one of the worst in recent years on Kainji Lake, noting that overloading and…

Lagos Security guards remanded for allegedly stealing employer’s N200m property

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

He petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 2, Adegoke Fayoade, who directed a special team to track…

Brazen raiders jailed for £2m crime wave across London, Hertfordshire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Between January 2020 and September 2022, Northover, Logan and Bennett were linked to around 100 burglaries, including the theft of…

6 suspected Ikorodu land speculators remanded

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Police alleged that the defendants on 19 March 2025 led thugs to the complainant's landed property to take over and…

Police foil plan by Ondo father to marry off 15-year-old daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect, Asere Sunday “Santo,” confessed to arranging the marriage.

UK-Nigerian woman Alvina Agba in child snatch scandal

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Chaos broke out at Miami International Airport after a UK-based Nigerian woman sparked panic when she allegedly snatched a crying…

Bandits take over Sokoto villages, residents protest

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Sokoto boiled on Tuesday as hundreds of angry residents blocked the busy Sokoto–Lagos trunk A highway, protesting the endless reign…

Tinubu orders security overhaul in Katsina, moves to establish State Police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Governor Radda, in his remarks, expressed gratitude for the President’s continuous support for Katsina, including federal appointments for indigenes and…

HEFAMAA, Lagos Monarch urge residents to report illegal Clinics, patronise registered facilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

She stressed that HEFAMAA’s duties cover registration, routine monitoring, and compliance enforcement in health facilities across Lagos State.

Ebonyi prophet lands in court for murder

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A self-styled prophet in Ebonyi State has landed in big trouble after being dragged before a Magistrates’ Court in Abakaliki…

Plan your movement: Gridlock imminent as major Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Road faces fresh closure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Under the revised plan, traffic will generally remain free-flowing for vehicles inbound Oshodi and Victoria Island from the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway…

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