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Nnamdi Kanu forces Court drama: Justice Nyako steps down from trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During the trial's resumption on Tuesday, Kanu openly requested Justice Nyako to step down from his case, citing her refusal…

Cyber heist hits Hope PS Bank: N6.5 billion stolen, 30 banks named in suit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the affidavit, on Sunday, July 15, 2024, the bank’s platform experienced unauthorized access, leading to the fraudulent transfer…

Court sentences four men to imprisonment for armoured cable theft

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The convicts, Sadiq Iseh, Ibrahim Abubakar, Bashir Abubakar and Idris Usman, all of Airport Road, Abuja, who pleaded guilty to…

Kogi Lawmakers under fire: Accusations against EFCC boss frivolous – Lawyers, activists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Social critic Chief Gani Kayode Balogun, popularly known as GKB, lamented the development, criticizing the legislators for calling for the…

Presidential Committee donates N1bn to Borno flood victims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Lugga noted that the 34-member committee was established by former President Goodluck Jonathan on Oct. 9, 2012, with Alhaji Aliko…

Lagos Court hears shocking testimonies in £1M fraud trial involving spiritual claims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, N. K.Ukoha, during the sitting on Friday, Wasiu identified the suspects in the…

Access Bank hit with N100 million suit over alleged unlawful deductions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanusi, a long-time customer of Access Bank, said, "What is provided in the Finance Act is that banks should deduct…

Woolwich tragedy: Police investigate fatal stabbing of 15-year-old boy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Despite the best efforts of both police officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the boy succumbed to his…

LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The 488 vehicles were impounded at key locations across Lagos, including Ikorodu, Maryland, Anthony, Apongbon, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojuelegba, and Oyingbo.

Jos teenager jailed 6 months for stealing phone

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced Faruk, 18, after he pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him, and prayed the…

Hamzat urges social clubs to partner with government for national growth

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

He disclosed that the club annually inducted 15 members but due to the milestone being celebrated, a total of 40…

Hippopotamus kills 60-year-old Emir’s guard in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to report, 60 years old Maigadi was attacked by the hippopotamus while he was fishing in Yauri River at…

Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Upon his arrest, the suspect was placed under excretion observation. After three days in custody, Okafor excreted all 76 pellets…

Lagos drug raid: NDLEA seizes Opioids worth N16.1bn, arrests key figures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“The 25 million pills of tapentadol have an estimated street value of N13.7 billion, while the codeine consignment is valued…

Lagos begins distribution of 3,000 bags of rice from Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Representing Senator Tinubu at the event, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State and State Coordinator for RHI, highlighted…

Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim appoints two aides to ECOWAS Parliament

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The appointments were announced by Bola Olagbegi, the senator’s Chief of Staff, on Friday in Okitipupa, Ondo State, with immediate…

‘I’m a thief, not a ritual killer’, says man who tied up sex worker at Abuja hotel

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

However, Efe told journalists when he was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Commandant, Dr…

“Our agenda focuses on the needs of Lagosians” – Sanwo-Olu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu described the relationship between Lagos and the British High Commission as positive and progressive, adding that the long presence…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu rolls out N50M for 1,000 women petty traders in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The initiative is designed to provide financial support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on petty…

Oyo court remands 11 men for armed robbery

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Sept. 13, at 9.00…

End of terror: Dan Kundu, infamous Katsina bandit leader, eliminated by Police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to reports, police officers, in collaboration with local vigilantes, intercepted Kundu and his men before they could carry out…

‘How police foiled plot by 2 Abia women to sell newborn twins in Lagos’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The women were arrested by the police bus-stop, an entry point into Lagos State, following a tip off by good…

Major drug bust: Detectives prevent £35M Cocaine from hitting UK Streets, three jailed 71 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Detective Inspector Lydia Stephens, who led the investigation, commended the officers who worked tirelessly to bring justice to this group…

Imo communities groan over deplorable roads

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Dr. Ibe Nwoko, noted how he and others had gone to pay a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Ngor…

Cultural Splendour: Eyo masquerades, Lagos traditions shine at Eko Club’s milestone event

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Royal Mother of the day, Princess Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu of Lagos, lauded Eko Club for its role in…

Shock in Jigawa as man hangs himself in Islamic school

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The body was later transferred to Dutse General Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed his death.

Dangote, Indimi, Dantata lead N12bn donations for Maiduguri Flood Relief

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Yakubu Uba The Borno State Government has announced that it has raised over N12 billion in cash and material…

Lagos contractor Osula arrested for allegedly defrauding clients of N182m in shoddy construction deal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During the arraignment at the Igbosere Magistrate's Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, Police Prosecutor Stephen Molo…

Ahmed Suleiman caught with N50m stolen electric cable in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Spokesperson for the police in Katsina, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, told journalists that Suleiman who resides in Abattoir quarters, Katsina, was…

EFCC nabs 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Dele…

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