Metro

Lagos inaugurates Market Safety Marshals to curb fire disasters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mojola explained that past fire incidents had resulted in significant financial losses for the state, market traders, and insurers, necessitating…

Leave or we’ll throw you out, Lagos warns illegal stall owners

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"I have instructed that the shop/stall owners be served abatement notice; We are going to clear these infractions and keep…

Wike’s projects beaming light of hope on rural communities – Etsu Kwali

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Nizassan stated this while reacting to the newly inaugurated 11-kilometre Yangoji – Sukuku – Ebbo Road in the area council…

Deadly airstrikes: NAF deals severe blow to bandits in Niger, scores killed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In retaliation, NAF launched a three-day sustained air operation, named ‘Konan Daji’, aimed at crippling the terrorists’ operations and rendering…

Gun battle in Kogi: Security operatives rescue three pastors, 13 others from kidnappers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unubi, Salifu expressed relief over the safe return of the victims…

NAFDAC sounds alarm: 14.3 million Nigerians trapped in Drug Abuse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Precious Akutamadu The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,…

‘We will not be silent!’ NLC mobilises Nigerians for nationwide Telecom boycott

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The NLC president lashed out at the government for its hypocrisy, fast-tracking tariff approvals while dragging its feet on implementing…

Soludo’s wife vows justice for woman burnt alive by husband

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The victim, Mrs Chioma Nwaka, a mother of five boys, was seen in a viral video on Tuesday, fleeing for…

Okpebholo approves employment of 500 public school teachers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Iyamu directed interested and qualified candidates to apply through the official website, cautioning them against paying any individual or group…

Odo Obara Junior School triumphs at Lagos Disability quiz contest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Omolade Sonubi, she emphasised the initiative's role in nurturing the…

Police uncover weapons hidden in robber’s apartment in Delta

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Police Command in Delta has apprehended a robbery/kidnap suspect in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the…

Court sends Abuja lovers to prison for adultery

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has remanded two lovers, Mohammed Nazifi and Bilkisu Ibrahim in the Suleja Correctional Centre, pending…

Ogun: Court sends 3 to prison for kidnapping, selling 3 children

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

They were arraigned o charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and human trafficking. Earlier, the State Prosecutor, Mr I.A. Opayemi, told the…

Kaduna man Yusuf Mamman docked for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Mamman, whose address was not provided, was charged for rape. The prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the…

Dead body of ‘unknown man’ recovered in Kano well

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Spokesperson for Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. According to…

Ogun: Two vandals caught with stolen wires, iron rods

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

While interrogated, the suspects were unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for their possession of the stolen materials, the Ogun…

FMC staff takes own life, plunges into well in Abeokuta

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Adeniyi, who had been battling mental health challenges and receiving treatment, is survived by two wives and three children.

Lagos Waterworks revamp to deliver 100 million gallons daily by 2027

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

According to Wahab, Adiyan Waterworks 1 is designed to deliver 70 million gallons daily, Adiyan 2 will add 11 million…

Lagos Assembly calls out Sanwo-Olu over increasing theft of public infrastructure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The Speaker called on Sanwo-Olu to instruct relevant law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals caught stealing or vandalising public infrastructure…

Suspected mastermind of attack that claimed 7 lives in Yobe market arrested

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s Spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Tuesday, said a locally made…

Grief strikes FCT Police Commissioner Disu as adopted son dies in tragic car crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Raised and nurtured under Disu's wing, Adams flourished, completing his studies at Lagos State University (LASU) and recently finishing his…

Lone accident claims five lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Odutola explained that the accident which occurred at about 11:30p.m, was caused by reckless driving on the part of the…

‘A Tragic Loss’: Sanwo-Olu comforts Niger over fatal tanker blast

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu extended…

Alleged cultist Nasir Isiaka shot dead by masked gunmen in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Spokesperson for Ondo Police Command, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday in Akure. According to her,…

‘How Celestial Church Prophet was gunned down during service in Ogun’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Eyewitnesses said the gunmen, who are three in number stormed the CCC Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko,…

$5,000 aborted: India-bound Nursing student Esther nabbed with 76 Cocaine pellets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to Babafemi, during her confession, Esther revealed that she had been recruited by a drug cartel in India and…

Police recover two stolen cars through e-CMR platform in Kano

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The Commissioner of Police commended the detectives for their exemplary work in both cases and appreciated the public's continued support.

AfDB calls for more efforts to boost food production in Nigeria

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Speaking at the inauguration of a soybean plant and refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, on…

Tinubu celebrates Adeniyi’s leadership on 59th birthday

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The President commends Adeniyi for his pivotal role since taking leadership of the Customs Service in June 2023.

Justice served: Adam Baillie jailed for life after brutal attack on 11-year-old girl

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the Met Police, the authorities swiftly launched an investigation, and Baillie was arrested after the girl identified his…

« Prev 1 … 108 109 110 111 112 … 1,894 Next »