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Abducted ex-Customs officer regains freedom

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Retired Nigeria Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, who was abducted by suspected bandits in Ora, Osun State, has regained his freedom…

Violent Protest: Ekpoma DPO removed!

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The CP gave the order for the reorganisation of the Ekpoma Division, following last weekend's violent protest by youths and…

APC to Obi: Tinubu neither missing nor absent

Paul Dada

3 months ago

"Governance is not measured by constant public appearances or media check-ins. It is assessed by the quality of decisions taken,…

Police bust teenager for staging abduction in Edo

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The suspect, now in police custody, was apprehended on Monday, 12 January 2026, following a report of a suspected abduction…

Seven days of mourning declared for late Akran of Badagry

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The chairman declared seven days of mourning, during which he enjoined the people of Badagry to reflect on the late…

Okpebholo pledges to rebuild shops destroyed by Ekpoma fire

Paul Dada

3 months ago

Speaking to traders at the scene, Okpebholo expressed deep concern over the incident, saying recent developments in Ekpoma suggested organised…

Ibadan to Alaafin: Disrespect Olubadan again, face consequences

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

“Alaafin’s disrespect to the Olubadan stool is getting out of hand,” the statement read. “If Governor Seyi Makinde fails to…

Video: Olubadan snubs Alaafin at Oyo Inter-Faith Gathering

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

There was mild drama on Monday at the 2026 Inter-Faith Gathering held at the Secretariat’s Grand Space, Ibadan, as the…

PDP demands release of 52 AAU students held After Ekpoma protest

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The unrest followed growing public anger over kidnappings and the killing of a youth on Friday night.

Armed Forces will defend democracy, Oluyede assures Nigerians

Paul Dada

3 months ago

He assured personnel that their welfare remained a top priority and pledged that the military leadership would continue to build…

FG urges contractors to speed up work on Abuja–Lokoja Road

Paul Dada

3 months ago

Explaining the initiative, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, said the project was one of the 260…

Driver in custody after deadly hit-and-run near Lagos airport

Paul Dada

3 months ago

According to Adeola, early findings indicated that the victim had just stepped down from the bus and was attempting to…

You are a local chief – Prince Oladigbolu tells Olubadan

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

A fresh wave of debate has been stirred within Yoruba traditional and cultural circles following a strongly worded public statement…

Kogi Police repel armed attack on Obajana Operational Base

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

The operation, which involved precision airstrikes, recorded significant successes and is believed to have unsettled criminal sleeper cells in the…

Fraud trial: Judge exposes Victor Giwa’s bid to meet him privately

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo on Monday exposed an alleged attempt by Abuja-based lawyer, Victor…

Ekpoma Protest: Police Shut Out Journalists as 52 Suspects Arraigned

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Presiding over the matter, William Aziegbemi declined jurisdiction, ordered that the suspects be remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre, and…

Tinubu reacts to death of Akran of Badagry

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Tinubu particularly commended the late ruler’s role in protecting and projecting Badagry’s historical significance, noting that the town’s identity as…

Police nab notorious drug dealer, five thugs in Kano crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Kiyawa explained that the operation was in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who…

Succession battle brews as 95 Royals jostle for Awujale Stool

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Presiding over the nomination meeting, the chairman of the ruling house, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, praised members for conducting the process…

Admission fraud rocks UNN as lower-ranked candidates replace top scorers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

According to the Board, each category is guided by ranking, with higher-ranked candidates required to be admitted first before others…

Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after brief, turbulent coaching spell

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Madrid paid tribute to Alonso’s commitment and leadership, stating: “We would like to thank Xabi Alonso and all his coaching…

How late Oba Akran attracted growth, development to Badagry – Sanwo-Olu

Paul Dada

3 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu commiserated with the people of Badagry and the family of the late Oba Akran of Badagry, over the…

End of an Era: Obasanjo laments death of Akran of Badagry

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Obasanjo said Badagry, from pre-colonial times, has remained a rich repository of Nigeria’s cultural and artistic heritage, adding that the…

FG reveals huge cost of Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation

Paul Dada

3 months ago

‎”The president, therefore, directed total re-evaluation and rehabilitation of the surfaces of the Third Mainland Bridge and changing the expansion…

Police nab notorious drug dealer, five thugs in major crackdown

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious drug dealer, Hafizu Ali, 25, along with five suspected thugs in…

Breaking: Akran of Badagry, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Upon his coronation in 1977, following approval by the Lagos State Executive Council in 1976, he became the 17th Akran…

Fake News Alert: Police refute fire claims in Ekpoma station

Paul Dada

3 months ago

“The Command wishes to categorically state that no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma. The viral…

Primate Ayodele: Not even APC leaders can save Fubara from Wike

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Rivers State Governor Siminal Fubara, despite the backing of top All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders cannot defeat former Governor Nyesom…

MURIC slams Kebbi Govt over N10bn to fund Hajj

Paul Dada

3 months ago

"We see this as gross misplacement of priorities. Islam does not compel all Muslims to go on Hajj".

No patient discharged at UCH as NARD suspends planned strike

Paul Dada

3 months ago

Adedeji added that NARD suspended the planned strike again, opting for dialogue to secure better working conditions, salaries and healthcare…

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