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Kwara gun battle: Police foil kidnappers’ plot, rescue 13 victims in daring operation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The rescued victims included three female and 10 male, drawn from various locations, including Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero Local Government Area,…

Fierce battle in Imo: Two soldiers dead; troops crush ESN fighters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Recovered from the forest were: Five AK-47 rifles, one Fabrique Nationale rifle, two magazines and one tear gas launcher

Traders count losses as fire ravages Nasarawa market

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“This incident has left many of us helpless, and some are currently in the hospital due to the shock. We…

Fire guts Lagos apartment

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said while the response teams were preventing the fire from spreading to other apartments within the building, the occupants…

Lagos woman Chinedun accused of swindling traders of N11.7m remanded

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Chinedun was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate's Court, sitting at Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on five charges, including conspiracy,…

Oba of Benin revives historic Igue Wrestling after decades

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In the senior category, Mathias Iguma and Friday Eribo secured second and third places, while Famous Ilekhuoba (Orhionmwon LGA) and…

Oyo Police arrest 153 armed robbers, recover 12 vehicles in six months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The police chief added that he had instructed all area commanders, divisional police officers, and tactical teams to ensure the…

Cross River: 2 suspected drug dealers arrested with 110 wraps of Colos, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Bassey and Okoi were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad of the Nigeria Police, Cross River Command. Speaking to…

Ibadan Stampede: Why Ooni won’t come to ex-wife’s aid – Makinwa

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The former Queen and seven others are currently being remanded in prison following the death of 35 children on 18…

Why Elevator Shoes Are the Ultimate Choice for Modern Men

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The days when height-increasing shoes were ugly or heavy are long gone. Current elevator shoes are made to be exactly…

Lagos yet to appeal judgment nullifying Olaleye’s rape conviction

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The CSOs appealed to the Lagos State government to demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding the rights of children and ensuring…

Anambra: Notorious criminal Pablo Mamu in police net

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Pablo Mamu was arrested in the early hours of Dec. 23, 2024, Anambra command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…

Wicked! Kogi man, Abdulmuqeet Musari, arrested for slitting friend’s throat

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Musari had committed the attempted murder of Tijani on December 23, around Adavi Burial Ground, New Zango in Adavi Local…

Foundation brings Christmas joy to Ogun children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Known for its dedication to supporting underprivileged children, the foundation organised a special event at hospitals across Ogun State, reaching…

Edo man allegedly kills four-year old son after falling into trance

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said Osazuwa fell into a trance and was screaming 'Holy Ghost fire" before slamming his son against the wall,…

Boxing Day shocker! Fire engulfs FIIRO

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Officials of the Lagos State Fire & Rescue Service came on ground to battle the fire which had proved difficult…

Police foil kidnap attempt on 10 passengers in Katsina

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Aliyu said that four of the rescued victims sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the bandits’ attack and were…

Gombe Christmas horror: Car rams into Christian procession, leaving 22 injured

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Abdullahi explained that the accident occurred around 2 pm when Christian faithful, participating in the procession and escorted by a…

Nigerian Air Force boosts air power with new M-346 Jets, AW-109 Helicopters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Abubakar highlighted that in addition to the recently procured A-29 Super Tucanos, JF-17 Thunders, and T129 Attack Helicopters, the NAF…

IOM reaches 1.4 million Nigerians with assistance in 2024

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms. Paola Pace, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Lagos issues warning to nightclubs over overcrowding

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mojola highlighted the significant safety risks associated with overcrowding, including fire hazards, smoking in public spaces, blocked emergency exits, and…

LASTMA rescues 5 injured in Mile 2/Badagry Expressway crash

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo,…

Edo ex-convict Agbontean nabbed for attempted robbery three days after release from prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Joel Yamu, the police responded swiftly to a distress call from…

Police foil kidnap attempt in Anambra, arrest suspect

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and is currently assisting the police in identifying and apprehending other members…

Yuletide: Commuters battle fare hikes, multiple security checkpoints in South East

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

A commercial vehicle driver, Mr Charles Agwulonu, who plies the Owerri-Aba route, lamented that the trip, which ought to last…

Travellers decry high cost of transportation, insecurity in A’Ibom

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“In the past, I used to travel regularly, but I can’t do that now, where is the money? Today, we…

Kogi House of Assembly approves N582.4 billion 2025 budget proposal

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The bill was passed following a presentation by the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget Monitoring, and Economic Planning in…

Christmas: Nwifuru urges public officers to extend kindness

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a Christmas message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Monday Uzor, on Tuesday, the governor emphasized that the…

Christmas: Mbah calls for love, peace, unity

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a statement released on Wednesday, the governor emphasized that these virtues are the core essence of Christmas and are…

Okpebholo tightens revenue rules, declares war on cash transactions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ikhilor emphasised that only EIRS-licensed agents are authorised to collect revenue, following a system developed collaboratively by the EIRS, local…

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