Metro

114 arrested as Lagos Taskforce raids blackspots in Ikoyi

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

A total of 114 suspects were arrested and 5 were released unconditionally after properly identifying themselves and stating their business.

Residents in anguish as floods submerge parts of Sango Ota

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Both the state and federal governments are insensitive to the plight of the masses."

Kano: Man, 17-year old girl in DSS custody for abducting 4-year- old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Impeccable source in the Kano office of the DSS, hinted that the State Hisbah officials handed over Aisha who was…

ICPC vows to sanction corrupt legislators

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Dr. Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the ICPC, made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening of a three-day…

Lagos students shun planned nationwide protest, set for solidarity walk

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos axis, Comrade Lekan Alimi, who addressed journalists on behalf of the…

Nigerian Babajide Israel twerks for over 3 hours to set Guinness World Record

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

GWR said Babajide attempted to set a new record for twerking to give comfort to those suffering from depression all…

Dangerous sexual predator Galhad jailed 10 years in London for rape

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Galhad of Ashmount Road, Tottenham, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment on Thursday, 4 July at Wood Green Crown Court…

Sickening! Day old baby boy dumped in manhole

Paul Dada

2 years ago

At the time of filing this report the Rivers State Police Command was yet to react to incident.

Police rescue 10 pregnant women in Akwa Ibom

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the command looks forward to a more formidable collaboration from all as it strives to keep Akwa Ibom…

EFCC arraigns content creator for internet fraud

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ishida was apprehended alongside other members of an internet fraud ring in Jos, Plateau State, following an intelligence-driven raid by…

Creating sustainable system for small-scale farmers our aim – Good for Africa founder, Charlotte Iyiola

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Charlotte Toluwalase Iyiola, founder of Good for Africa, a non-governmental organisation, has disclosed readiness to collaborate with government and well-meaning…

EFCC busts illegal miners with 6 trucks in Oyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement that the six trucks the suspects were arrested with…

Benin businessman Olabinjor Ajobor bags 7 years jail term for fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ajobor was arraigned before Justice (Professor) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City by the…

23 Ogun communities get N206 million for social infrastructure projects

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adelaja said the N206 million was the total amount earmarked for phase 1 of the project, which included execution of…

Another Chibok girl Ihyi Abdu rescued from Sambisa Forest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Giving details of the rescue, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maiduguri, Brig. -Gen. AGL Haruna, said the…

Court sends man to prison over alleged defilement of daughter

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of Sections 261 and 263 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015

Court remands businessman for allegedly defiling minor

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Kwasu directed the prosecutor to forward the case file to the State Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.

Igbo skit maker reverses stance, advocates for protests

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The upcoming protest is expected to draw significant attention and participation nationwide. Organizers hope this united front will pressure the…

Okun-Ajah waterfront scheme: Lagos serves over 200 property owners notices

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu during an inspection of the area at the weekend, said many…

Police confirm killing of Inspector, five others in Aba

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She said that operatives of the command had been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure the protection…

How sales managers allegedly colluded to defraud employer of N10m

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Haruna informed the court that the defendants betrayed the trust their employer reposed in them as sales Managers,sold his goods…

Met officer Ellis sacked for making abusive, misogynistic comments to female colleagues

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The police, having considered all the evidence, the panel dismissed him without notice at the conclusion of the hearing on…

NDLEA nabs one legged drug dealer Garba with cannabis in Kebbi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babafemi also disclosed that not less than 4.5kg of Loud same concealed inside the door panels and boot of an…

Female drug dealer Eze busted with Cocaine, Loud hidden in bags of leaves enroute Pakistan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his words: "NDLEA operatives at the NAHCO export shed of the MMIA on Friday 19th July intercepted two jumbo…

Lagos denies imposing parking fees on churches, worshippers

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Lagos State Government has designated and lane-marked suitable roads for onstreet parking across major zones such as Ikeja, Surulere, Victoria…

NiMet warns of 3-day thunderstorms, rain across Nigeria

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

According to NiMet's weather outlook issued on Saturday in Abuja, thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, with rain affecting parts of…

Deadly teenager Gookol-Mely jailed 20 years in London after fatal stabbing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Met’s investigation linked Gookol-Mely to the murder through extensive analysis of mobile phones and the associated data, as well…

Troops destroy IPOB/ESN camp, capture weapons in Abia

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday, the Army detailed that the operation took place early…

Court didn’t order 9mobile to pay N55bn debt to Keystone Bank

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The statement added that for the avoidance of doubt, no judgement was made against 9mobile and that the attempt to…

Former Lagos First Lady urges youth to pursue dreams over romantic relationships

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Ambode shared this advice at the launch of the book "Let the Child Live" by Caroline Oluwadare, a beneficiary of…

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