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Plan your Movement: Six weeks of traffic headache looms as Lagos shuts Lane on Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other enforcement agencies will be fully on ground to guide motorists and…

INTERPOL nabs Argentina-based Nigerian behind massive online love scam

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Nigerian man named Ikechukwu N. has been arrested in Argentina by INTERPOL for running several online romance scams that tricked…

“We make average of N65,000 daily,” Fake LASTMA officer confesses

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

akare-Oki said that that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday, near the Itire Junction axis of the state. According preliminary…

Police recover stolen car, nab 2 suspects in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

According to him, Benson was deceived by two individuals identified as Oluwajobi Ezekiel and Patrick Francis, both residents of the…

HEFAMAA to Patients: Demand respect, know your rights at hospitals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Idowu further explained that government facilities exist primarily to serve the public, emphasising that health workers are employed to meet…

Sanwo-Olu Launches landmark Safety Cadre, first in Sub-Saharan Africa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Highlighting Lagos’ technological advances in safety management, the governor disclosed that the state has deployed a safety application that allows…

Kaduna woman divorces husband for refusing to repair phone

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

She told the court that she was watching a movie on her phone when her husband started fighting her, collected…

Courtroom Horror: Judge shot dead during court hearing

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A court hearing in Albania’s capital, Tirana, turned bloody on Monday after a man on trial opened fire inside the…

Court remands Accountant for allegedly diverting ₦200m company funds

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to one of the counts, Nkwachukwu, being the alter ego of Wifamapp Royalty Global Limited, allegedly converted $36,000 belonging…

Iyaloja Title: Outrage as Edo govt keeps mum over market leader controversy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The event, conducted six days ago by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Lagos Cult Clash: One killed, five nabbed in swift police operation

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The police also appealed to community leaders and youths to work together with security agencies to promote peace and prevent…

DSP Barau to distribute N20,000 each to 10,000 people in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The cash disbursement is being carried out by the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), established by the Deputy President of…

One dead, 5 arrested in Lagos deadly cult clash – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The spokesperson said the suspects are in custody and will face prosecution after investigations are concluded. She added that efforts…

Deadly Overtake: Four die as Hilux rams tanker near Kaduna

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“Drivers must obey speed limits, maintain safe distances, and avoid dangerous manoeuvres,” Tijjani emphasised. “The Corps will continue to enforce…

Notorious Kano kidnapper nabbed after two-year manhunt

Paul Dada

6 months ago

During the incident, the village head was abducted and robbed of ₦2,750,000, a Tecno Kevo 4 handset, and a wristwatch.

ACF condemns attempt to sabotage Dangote refinery

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A section of the First Bank building on Library Avenue in Umuahia, Abia State, reportedly collapsed on Saturday afternoon, sending…

Two land dealers nabbed for ₦7m Lagos property fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

After investigation, Adebesin and Adesina were arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos Island,…

Lagos Estate Manager docked for allegedly defrauding firms of ₦99 Million

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Investigators said he later received another ₦63 million from six organisations—Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN) Chapters, Heights Finance Limited,…

Lagos shuts down Chemical factories over alarming safety breaches

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Officials of the Commission, led by the Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, said the facilities were shut after operators repeatedly ignored…

Five arrested as Lagos seals market for violating sanitation laws

Paul Dada

6 months ago

He wrote: “This morning, we took decisive action at Itedo Market, Lekki, which has now been shut down indefinitely due…

Clampdown Begins: 250 commercial vehicles caught for overloading in FCT

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Theman added that the command’s operation was being carried out in collaboration with mobile magistrate courts to ensure immediate prosecution…

Police stop Ondo palace attack, nab 10 armed suspects

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Ayanlade said the suspects were arrested following an attack on one Mrs Ogunoye Oluomo and an attempt to assassinate the…

Zamfara Bleeds Again: Bandits kill, abduct dozens in road ambush

Paul Dada

6 months ago

"The bandits blocked us on the highway and kidnapped many people. Some of us had to flee into the bush.…

Brake Failure Horror: Dangote truck crushes five in Ogun

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The fatal accident, which occurred around 8:25 p.m., involved an unregistered tricycle and a Dangote truck bearing the number plate…

Police seal off Lagos hotel after arrest of 2 suspected armed robbers

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Jimoh urged hoteliers to keep proper customer records, warning negligence could expose their facilities to criminal exploitation.

Tinubu backs clean energy revolution at historic E1 Lagos GP

Paul Dada

6 months ago

"I commend Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, his team, and all partners, particularly the E1 and sponsors of this event, for…

NDLEA destroys seven-hectare cannabis farm, arrests 58 in Adamawa drug crackdown

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“In line with the Federal Government’s drug integrity test policy, 25 persons were screened during the period. The test is…

Bushes Out, Safety In: Ogun highways undergo FERMA rescue operation

Paul Dada

6 months ago

He appealed to motorists for patience during the exercise and urged host communities to cooperate with the agency as the…

Sanwo-Olu sends warning on disasters

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the call at the maiden National State Emergency Management…

Abuja driver jailed, ordered to pay N10m for stealing boss’s $50,000

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The boss had received the money from a Bureau de change to pay his children’s school fees abroad on July…

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