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Oyo Speaker hails Makinde’s Hybrid Power Project as landmark in energy advancement

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The project is expected to increase the state’s energy supply by 14%, enhancing public lighting, security, and economic activities within…

Lagos man Odunaya remanded for assaulting wife in property ownership row

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Police Prosecutor ASP Jimoh Joseph told the court that the offences, committed in 2020 at Noforija, Epe, Lagos, violate Sections…

Businesswoman Oladoke remanded for torturing minor maid with hot knife over N1,700

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Oladoke was charged before the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on one count of causing bodily harm. Prosecuting counsel Ishola…

Rivers govt issues 7-day ultimatum as it sets to begin demolition

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

"We have given occupants seven days to vacate affected properties as we shall commence waste clearing and demolition of shanties…

How fire razed 30 shops in Nasarawa market

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The fire continued till the following morning of Friday before they finally put off the fire between 8 am and…

Fire service rescues woman from chemical explosion in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Director of Lagos fire agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday. She said that…

EFCC grabs 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The suspected fraudsters were arrested by EFCC operatives from the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, the…

Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos’ CNG revolution, eyes cleaner Energy future

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The Governor highlighted the multiple benefits of adopting CNG as a fuel alternative, including reduced carbon emissions, improved air quality,…

Igue Festival: Oba’s decree triggers burial boom in Benin Kingdom

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The announcement has led to a rush among families in Edo South Senatorial District to bury their deceased loved ones…

Kano Government condemns blockade of Emir’s Palace, urges Calm

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The commissioner noted that the incident has caused distress among residents and neighbouring communities. “We strongly condemn any action that…

Infrastructure boom: Sanwo-Olu to unveils 36 new Roads, six Bridges in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Daramola described the unveiling as a major milestone in the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.

4 arrested for alleged rape of minors in Osun

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The NSCDC Commandant in Osun, Mr Igbalawole Sotiyo, while parading the suspects on Thursday in Osogbo, said that the suspects…

Lagos pushes boundaries: Over 1.3 Million residents enrolled in Ilera-Eko

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

She revealed that over 1.3 million residents have been enrolled in the Ilera-Eko scheme, which offers comprehensive healthcare services.

Deadly London men Canavan, Langley jailed 44 years for fatal stabbing in Croydon

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the Met Police, the attack occurred on 12 September 2023, when police were called to North Walk, New…

Edo YPP Governorship candidate Okungbowa, three others sentenced to prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the charge sheet, Okungbowa insulted Mrs Blessing Aigbudu, the mother of two pupils at his school, on 8…

Lagos to host $90,000 Biogas Plant at Ikosi Fruit Market in pioneering Climate Action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The Ikosi Biogas Project will employ a biodigester to divert 0.5 tonnes of market waste daily, converting it into biogas.…

Lagos warns developers, builders: No room for substandard building materials

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Abdul added that policymakers and industry professionals must collaborate to create a framework that balanced public safety with innovation and…

Mercy Aigbe devastated as fire razes her home

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The actress took to her Intagram page to upload a video of the burnt edifice and captioned it "Devastated! Thank…

Lagos Safety Commission engages Gym operators on safety measures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He stressed that the commission is focused on ensuring that all gym operators in Lagos understand and implement safety principles…

NDLEA shatters records: 14,480 drug traffickers arrested, 2.4M kg of drugs seized

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Marwa explained, “Between 1st January and 30th October 2024, we recorded 14,480 arrests of drug offenders, including 15 drug barons.…

Ex-NLC chairman Eboigbodin slumps, dies during dispute with police in Edo

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The situation degenerated into arguments and Eboigbodin, who had become infuriated, slumped on the spot.

Persons with disabilities can excel despite challenges – Governor Adeleke

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The governor made this statement on Tuesday at an event marking this year’s World Disabilities Day, held at Osogbo Grammar…

BREAKING: Pastor Bolaji Idowu breaks silence on arrest claims

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Addressing the matter during his popular Next Level Prayer programme on Wednesday morning, Pastor Idowu categorically denied the allegations, emphasizing…

‘How Gideon Ebukwe was shot dead inside Ogun hotel’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Ebukwe was shot dead the guest despite escaping to the ceiling of the hotel by the gunmen who proceeded to…

Tragedy strikes twice: Sylvester Oromoni’s mother passes away amid lingering grief

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sylvester's death was a highly publicized case, with allegations that he was beaten and forced to consume a deadly chemical…

Kogi calls for unity in tackling gender-based violence

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Fatimah Momoh, the State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, made the call in Lokoja on Tuesday, during a…

National Assembly vows to strengthen youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This assurance was given by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, during the 2024 Ugwumba Enterprise…

FCT: Police impound 296 vehicles over tinted glass, other offences, foil 5 ‘one chance’ robbery

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Disu, who spoke during a media briefing in Abuja said vehicles were impounded over use of tinted glass, driving with…

Court admits Mompha’s iPhone in ₦6 billion fraud case

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Mompha, who is still at large, is being prosecuted alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., on an eight-count charge…

Drama as ex-convict escapes from courtroom before bagging 3 years jail term

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Bello escaped when the magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stepped briefly into her chamber to write her judgment and it took…

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