Metro

Drama in Ilorin as ex-convict plots escape from court

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

The ex-convict is undergoing trial for four criminal cases.

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge for 110 days

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, motorists were advised to use designated alternative routes…

Tension in Rivers: Cult attack leaves two dead, police launch manhunt

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, visited the scene and ordered the deployment of tactical teams to hunt…

Abuja robbery foiled as police engage suspects in gun battle

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“During the operation, three persons were rescued with varying degrees of injuries inflicted by the attackers."

Lagos plastic ban: MAN warns of job losses, economic consequences

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“A hundred percent of the manufacturers consulted expressed concern over a ban-induced workforce restructuring. Thus, several jobs will be lost…

Police foil two kidnapping attempts, rescue 23 passengers in Kogi

Paul Dada

10 months ago

He stated that 23 passengers were rescued, but six sustained injuries, while one later died while receiving treatment.

NDLEA cracks down on drug trafficking, arrests 312 suspects in Akwa Ibom

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“We have prosecuted and convicted 38 drug offenders and we have carried out drug addiction prevention programmes at 91 locations…

Shock as Met Police Inspector charged with sex assault on man, woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The Met said Inspector Richards has been suspended from active duty, and the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been…

Newly bought Toyota Corolla vanishes overnight in Lagos – N1m reward offered for recovery

Michael Adesina

10 months ago

A Lagos resident, Mr. Shobajo, is reeling from the shock of losing his newly purchased 2017 Toyota Corolla to car…

Sanwo-Olu unveils Advisory Council, vows to clean up Lagos trading spaces

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu described markets as more than just commercial spaces, calling them "lively hubs of culture, innovation, and social connection"…

Kano in shock as teen climbs billboard, threatens suicide over TikTok star

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Negotiators successfully persuaded the distraught youth to step down after Abdul BK was brought to the scene.

Rail Crime Epidemic: Kano Court convicts vandals as new theft cases erupt in Ilorin, Gombe

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The quartet was arrested on June 15 following a report of rail line vandalism in Zakirai town, Gabasawa Local Government…

Land war in Okun-Ajah: Lagos seals popular beaches, 180 buildings in major clampdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

According to Alebiosu, the action became necessary after repeated warnings and summons were ignored by the affected property owners.

EFCC drags Cititrust to Court over unreported ₦200 Million transfers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

These transactions include a N20 million transfer on January 7, 2021; a N200 million transfer on April 4, 2021; and…

Edo lawmakers summon CP over arrest of traditional ruler within Assembly complex

Paul Dada

10 months ago

During the meeting on June 18, the lawmakers directed all parties to maintain peace and suspend all actions pending the…

NDLEA seizes N777m worth of illicit drugs in Edo

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“We have a responsibility under the law to protect every citizen through comprehensive drug supply control and prevention interventions,” the…

Ighalo endorses ‘ambitious project’ of hairdressing marathon record holder

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

With Ighalo’s backing, T-Jos’ initiative is poised to make a significant impact by creating employment and skill-building opportunities for Nigerian…

We’ll rescue abducted Judge unhurt, Bayelsa CP assures

Paul Dada

10 months ago

Alonyenu assured that security measures were being upscaled, to drive the command’s law and order management strategies, to find foreclosure…

Abducted NDLEA director in Anambra rescued – Police

Paul Dada

10 months ago

Ikenga also said that the commissioner had also activated the Inspector General of Police’s directive to ensure that the perpetrators…

Tragedy in Lagos as truck crushes commercial bus, kills driver

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“Emergency response teams from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Response Unit, Lagos State Ambulance Services, and officers of the…

Tragedy in Kano: Two friends lose Lives in pit latrine while trying to retrieve mobile phone

Paul Dada

10 months ago

The owner of the phone, Usman Muhammad had entered the pit toilet in his struggle to retrieve his handset, but…

Tinubu furious over Plateau lynchings: ‘Barbaric act won’t go unpunished’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

While calling for calm and restraint, President Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the governments and people…

Massive shake-up: Lagos unveils enforcement team for mandatory Health Insurance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Prof. Ogunlesi revealed that Lagos hosts over 46 NHIA-accredited HMOs, 1,800 private facilities, and a ₦100 billion health insurance market,…

Lagos lays down tough terms for reopening Oko-Oba Abattoir

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

According to Wahab, animals were pushed out of designated pens to make room for humans to sleep, while waste and…

Enugu police raid yields arrest of firearm repairer, 6 others

Isa Isawade

10 months ago

“During the raids, another 39 year-old suspect was arrested with a locally-fabricated Beretta-like pistol.

Woman going to India for fibroid surgery arrested with 2.20kg cocaine at MMIA

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

Illicit substances seized include: Colorado, Loud, Molly, Tramadol and other opioids. Another raid at a provision shop at Idumeka Igueben…

I was never served – Oba Momson appeals sack from throne

Michael Adesina

10 months ago

The traditional ruler of Agbowa-Ikosi, Oba Owolabi Saheed Momson, has filed a motion at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division,…

Kano CP visits explosion scene, orders investigation

Isa Isawade

10 months ago

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosion occurred during the offloading of scrap materials from a truck that arrived from Damaturu…

Benue confirms arrest of 50 fake IDPs in Yelwata Camp infiltration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

According to Kunde, some of the arrested suspects broke into the camp on Friday night through a collapsed section of…

N2 Billion lifeline: Yusuf moves to rebuild Kano’s burnt GSM Market

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Yusuf described the move as a crucial part of his administration’s commitment to economic revitalisation and youth empowerment.

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