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Benue Gov Alia assigns portfolios to 17 newly appointed commissioners

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 months ago

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

Lagos Women get fresh boost as Sanwo-Olu distributes tools, grants under MESI Programme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Dada also explained that the Ministry provided rehabilitation and empowerment support for survivors of domestic violence, helping them reintegrate into…

Six notorious vandals arrested in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

he suspects were arrested following credible intelligence from local vigilante groups,

Fatal crash hits Ikorodu Road again within 24 hours

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“In moments like this, we are reminded of the importance of safety and restraint on our roads,” Bakare-Oki said. “We…

Alkali orders probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Expressing deep concern for the safety of passengers, Alkali stressed that government would not compromise on its commitment to protecting…

Criminal networks busted as police arrest 94 in sweeping raid

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing the media on the achievements of the…

FRSC to drivers: Don’t let speed turn sweet ride into tragedy

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The route commander emphasised the need for motorists to desist from drunk-driving as this could affect their sense of reasoning…

Police crack case of missing 5-year-old, arrest suspect

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He reassured the public of the command’s commitment to ensure justice and called for continued cooperation in tackling violent crime…

FRSC to enforce strict standards for driving schools nationwide

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Alo urged citizens to always verify the status of a driving school from appropriate quarters before enrolling for the driving…

NAFDAC shuts down popular skincare brand in Lagos

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a skincare facility in Agege, Lagos, over…

Kidnap gang falls as Police recover cache of arms, ₦6.9 million loot in Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

“A search conducted on the vehicle led to the recovery of a G3 rifle. Upon further search at the station,…

London man who stabbed five in workplace attack locked up for 16 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Sesay fled the scene but was swiftly arrested by Metropolitan Police officers at a nearby fast-food outlet. He sustained minor…

Four trucks burnt as petrol tanker bursts into flames in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Preliminary findings revealed that the accident was caused by reckless over-speeding, which led to the driver’s loss of control along…

Police set to prosecute 3 suspects over alleged defilement

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

He said that the suspect confessed to forcibly having carnal knowledge of the victim when she came to cut her…

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