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Uber, Indrive, Rida drivers in Lagos angry over ‘low fares,’ threaten boycott

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Lagos State Public Relations Officer of AUATON, Mr Steven Iwindoye, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.…

Kano: NDLEA arrests 75-year old Nuhu Baba for trafficking in illicit drugs

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Public Relations Officer of NDLEA Kano Command, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, in a statement', Tuesday night, disclosed that the operation…

Lagos hotelier arrested for alleged sodomy, child abuse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the police, the victim's ordeal began when he was lured to the hotelier's hotel by one Balogun, who…

LAWMA cracks down on illegal waste disposal, cleans up Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

LAWMA has also ramped up efforts to clean up Lagos waterways, ensuring rivers and water bodies remain free of waste…

Ekiti woman docked for refusing to marry man after receiving N607,500

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The prosecutor, Insp Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Feb. 1 at about 10:00a.m…

Tinubu donates N100m to tanker explosion victims in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In his response, Bago expressed gratitude for the First Lady’s visit and her financial support, describing it as a morale…

NDLEA raises alarm over intoxicating sweets circulating in Kano schools

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

NDLEA also called on school administrators, teachers, and community leaders to collaborate with law enforcement by reporting any suspicious activity…

NDLEA arrests grandpa over illicit drugs

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“This incident serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of substance abuse within communities.”

Police grill Ogun monarch assaulting man in viral video

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Adejobi emphasised that no individual, regardless of status, could claim control over the police, stressing that justice would be served.

Breaking: NLC suspends planned protest over 50% Telecom Tariff hike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The labour union, which had earlier threatened to mobilise nationwide demonstrations, agreed to step back following assurances that a broader…

FG targets seven million homes with Smart Meters to end Estimated Billing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

One of the central reforms Verheijen highlighted was the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), aimed at rolling out 7 million smart…

Ogun Court sentences three men to death for brutal murder of couple, son

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Despite pleading not guilty, Justice Basirat Adebowale found the trio guilty of nine counts, ruling that the prosecution had proven…

Bloodshed in Kano: Three dead as villagers resist demolition squad

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Tensions quickly escalated, with security operatives accompanying the demolition squad clashing with defiant residents.

Peter Obi hails Tems over second Grammy award

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Tems won second Grammy at the 67th Recording Academy Awards held on Sunday with her love track, Love Me Jeje

Adamawa man arrested for abducting, raping schoolgirl unconscious

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Luka James was arrested by the police operatives for offenses of criminal conspiracy, abduction and rape of a minor, Yahaya…

Gunmen abduct three family members in Kwara

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Further developments on the outcome will be communicated as it progresses,” the statement read.

Cultists chase, shoot man dead in Ibadan

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He, however, said that the report circulating on social media that the police accidentally killed an onlooker(student) while trying to…

30 burnt to death in tragic Ondo road crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Eyewitnesses described the devastation, with many passengers burnt beyond recognition. Two others succumbed to their injuries on the way to…

Lagos Taskforce storms Obalende, arrests 22 suspected criminals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a swift night operation on Saturday, Taskforce operatives led by Chairman CSP Adetayo Akerele stormed the area and apprehended…

NESREA urges prompt report of noise pollution cases

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the citizenry has access to a quiet environment; these regulations have…

Police nab Samson Peter, others while trafficking 13 victims to Oyo

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested Samson Peter 'm' aged 25 yrs, Haruna Duniya 'm' aged 45 yrs,…

NDLEA intercepts cannabis produced in Ghana at Lagos beach

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of 2,000 kg of Indian Hemp known as skunk…

Trump orders precision strikes, claims victory over ISIS in Somalia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Trump remarked, "We will find you, and we will kill you," sending a stern warning to ISIS and any groups…

Breaking: Dangote Refinery slashes ex-depot price of Petrol to N890 per litre

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer on Saturday said with this reduction, Dangote Refinery…

Apprentice, security guard busted in shocking N10m warehouse robbery

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Prosecuting counsel Ishola Samuel revealed that the crime was committed between November 2024 and January 2025 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Street,…

Balogun Market heist: Four arrested for allegedly looting N98.3m goods

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The accused—Sulaiman Bashiru (50), Kasamu Olasupo (41), Onitiju Idris (40), and Adams Bolarinwa (40)—were arrested by operatives of Zone 2…

Edo court clears 16-year-old girl of ex-boyfriend’s death

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Her walk to freedom followed a report by the State's Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), which absorbed her of complicity…

Customs seizes contraband with DPV of N77.4m in Ogun

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Shuaibu said that the seizures reflected the command’s relentless efforts to combat smuggling activities and enforce compliance with NCS regulations.

NiDO-Worldwide hails Nigerian woman for returning $5,700 she found in U.S.

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Ebiere’s gesture has earned widespread praises from her employer, office colleagues and the person who lost the money. Ubani added…

Ibadan jewellery thieves beg court for mercy

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Agwazin and Pojti were docked before a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan on a two-count charge of conspiracy…

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