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Police break silence on hundreds of Boko Haram suspects arrested in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

To verify the claims, Hundeyin said surveillance operatives, the Lagos State Police Intelligence Department (SID), and other units were deployed…

Uromi bloodbath: Edo CP vows no mercy for criminals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Agbonika’s assurance comes amid public tension following the grisly killings in Uromi, Esan North-East LGA — an incident that sent…

Woman, 4 children face trial for demolishing widow’s house in Abakaliki

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

In her defence, Roseline admitted that the house was demolished by her children but accused Maria of harbouring someone who…

’I’m honored to be named NIPR’s overall Spokesperson of the year’ — NNPC Spokesman

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Soneye edged out top contenders, including Shell Petroleum’s Igo Weli, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Akande…

How police foiled robbery attempt on tricyclist in Lagos

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

“The police spotted a tricycle operator being forcefully dragged by three assailants attempting to dispossess him of his tricycle."

NGO calls on media to advocate for sexual reproductive health rights

Abimbola Aderinola

12 months ago

The executive Director of the NGO, Mr Moroof Olabode, made the appeal in Osogbo at a two-day capacity building for…

EFCC arraigns man for failing to declare foreign currency at Lagos Airport

Abimbola Aderinola

12 months ago

The defendant who was arraigned on the 15th of april 2025, was accused of a two-count charge of money laundering.

Nigerian fraudster arrested in India after duping woman in fake UK chemical deal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

However, the dream of expanding her business soon turned into a nightmare. After making the payment, the victim attempted to…

Kogi IRS declares war on fake tax collectors, vows ruthless crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Enehe revealed a disturbing trend—unauthorised individuals, disguising themselves under the cloak of transport unions, were extorting motorcycle and tricycle riders…

‘I’ll kill you!’: Met Officer Mascia sacked over chilling threat to woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

In a further act of intimidation, the disgraced officer also threatened to destroy her property if she refused to speak…

Lagos Taskforce shuts down major drug hotspots, arrests 20 in explosive raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The operation, which has been hailed as a significant success, underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to combating drug abuse and…

Viral Bribe: Police probe officers caught taking cash from Chinese National

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

In a strongly worded statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police described the incident…

Katsina: Police operatives reject N1m bribe, nab 2 car thieves

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The suspected stolen vehicle, the N1 million cash, three mobile phones, one power bank and a bunch of keys were…

Indomie launches hunt for brave Nigerian Children in 17th Heroes Awards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

“When we launched this initiative in 2008, our goal was clear—to recognize children who display uncommon courage, whether by risking…

Cybercrime: Police declare Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of ABC transport owner wanted

Paul Dada

12 months ago

It was learnt that the daughter of the ABC Transport owner allegedly engaged herself and friends in cyber bullying and…

Sodomy: Kwara man Ganiyu Kehinde arrested over alleged abuse of 2 teenagers

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the victims through anal intercourse multiple times, both at his residence and in an uncompleted…

Sanwo-Olu’s wife empowers 500 Lagosians with tools to beat unemployment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Beneficiaries of the latest edition include artisans across various sectors—hairdressers, auto-mechanics, shoemakers, caterers, carpenters, tilers, vulcanisers, make-up artists, tailors, barbers,…

CILT honours NRC MD with Fellowship, calls for stronger collaboration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

On freight operations, Opeifa announced that three cargo lines have been reactivated to connect Apapa Ports to Ibadan, with ongoing…

Customs unleashes huge blow to smuggling with N314 million in seized goods

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The command's relentless anti-smuggling operations resulted in 161 seizures, which included 7,242 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 150 sacks of…

EFCC strikes hard in Benin: 47 Internet fraudsters arrested in massive raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

According to the EFCC, the arrest follows credible intelligence linking the individuals to a network of online criminals engaged in…

How CBEX exploited regulatory loopholes to swindle millions from Nigerians

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The collapse of CBEX has had a profound impact on its investors, many of whom invested their life savings.

Oyo herbalist, Ifaleke allegedly caught exhuming dead body

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Owolabi alleged that the defendant indecently interfered with a human corpse by exhuming it and removing some bones and hair,…

Just In: Blessing CEO and IVD get engaged

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

This engagement is indeed the latest in the controversial relationship between Blessing CEO and IVD. The self-acclaimed relationship and mental…

Edo Woman Dominic caught with hidden cache of guns, ammunition

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Yamu noted that the operation was part of the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika’s commitment to eradicating criminal elements…

EFCC grabs 36 suspected internet fraudsters

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

According to the statement, 17 of the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by the EFCC operatives of in Uyo, Akwa…

Tragedy strikes: Seven killed in Ebonyi horror crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Igwe explained that the crash involved a commercial Toyota bus, with Registration Number UWN 429 ZY, and an articulated vehicle,…

Ogun Lawmakers warn ‘self-styled Oba’ to desist or face consequences

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The House Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, chaired by Hon. Damilare Bello, grilled the State Primary Health Care Development…

EFCC arrests 19 internet fraudsters in Benin City

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday April 12, 2025 arrested…

Lagos nabs suspect caught dumping refuse on Lekki-Epe Expressway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The commissioner further stressed the need for citizens to adopt responsible waste disposal habits, adding that, “A Cleaner Lagos begins…

Man docked in Ile-Ife for N64,000 POS fraud

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

12 months ago

Oyatokun is facing a two-count charge of stealing and fraud.

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