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Enough is enough: Katsina residents protest against banditry

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Various stakeholders discussed the problem extensively and proffered solutions.

Gunmen kill two travellers, kidnap five others in Ondo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A man, who did not want his name mentioned in the community, said that the vehicle was coming from the…

Forex broker in trouble over alleged N2bn investment scam

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The petitioner thereafter invested, reached out to other investors and companies who also invested in the defendant’s phony online trading…

Terror kingpin Bello Turji speaks, accuses Matawalle of backing terrorism

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"The past Government of Zamfara, under Matawalle, facilitated negotiations but also sabotaged efforts. There were multiple negotiations, but the dialogue…

Oyo: Police smash car-snatching, gun-running gangs, recover N16m cash, exotic vehicles

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspects were paraded by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ayodele Sonubi before journalists at the Police…

Police arrest 41 criminals, recover cars, dangerous weapons in Ibadan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ayodele Sonubi, said this on Friday at the Police Headquarters in Ibadan, while…

Ogundoyin gives financial empowerment to hundreds of constituents

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ogundoyin call on industrious individuals in Ibarapaland and Oyo State, irrespective of political parties to join hands with political office…

Abuja man Daniel Silas bags 5 years jail term over N128m forex fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Silas and his companies were arraigned by the EFCC on two-count charges, bordering on criminal breach of trust and dishonest…

Three jailed after pleading guilty to internet fraud in Calabar

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

They were arraigned before Justice Rosemary Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar by the Uyo Command of EFCC on…

Deadly Nigeria’s Osibodu, six others jailed 150 years cumulatively in London for murder

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osibodu, 25 of Riverdale Road, Erith was convicted of murder and section 18 GBH. Osibodu was sentenced to life, with…

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular bridge on Ikorodu Road for repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osiyemi stated that the first phase of the repairs would cover the Ojota-bound lane while the Second Phase would cover…

Heavy gunshots as Shaibu, Okpebholo arrive Benin airport, several injured

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The shots, audible inside the Airport Arrival Hall and along Airport Road, caused widespread panic, as businesses closed and drivers…

Prolific child predator Miah to rot in London jail for 20 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Met Police said Miah was previously found guilty at the same court in April of 18 counts of sexual…

Lagos man ‘kills’ 19-year-old son with shovel

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Olumide was said to have inflicted a deep cut on Adeyemi at his right hand side with a shovel while…

Two arrested over killing of vigilante operative in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The 45-year-old vigilante member was attacked on Friday at about 2.00 p.m. by suspected hoodlums while he was allegedly trying…

DSVA wades into report of randy policeman defiling child at police station

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The DSVA said upon receiving the report, it immediately facilitated the necessary referrals for comprehensive medical and psychosocial support, which…

Dangerous London rapist Foster jailed 16 years after raping woman in hotel room

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The court unanimously found guilty of rape on Friday, 26 April following a trial supported by extensive and damning evidence…

Lagos extends amnesty for existing buildings without planning permit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Lagos State Government had in April announced the provision of an amnesty period of 90 days, from 2nd May…

Kano Commissioner’s daughter, sister, brother’s wife burnt to death in fire tragedy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Kofar-Mata said his daughter, Maimuna, elder sister, Hajiya Kadija and his brother's wife, Juwairiyya lost their lives in the fire…

Septuagenarian who survived nine years on death row killed, buried in shallow grave in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The deceased was said to have been sentenced to death in 1986 for a crime he did not commit and…

Blatant lie! We didn’t re-introduced monthly Environmental Sanitation – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the viral news was the work of…

Kogi Poly security operatives nab 8 suspected cultists

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Mrs Omale Ufedo, the institution's spokesperson, the arrest was as a result of proactive measures put in place…

14 dead as bus escaping check point crashes into truck in Jigawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

On reaching an Immigration check point, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with Reg no: XA 381 GAS was also coming…

Protest hits UI over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Protest is currently ongoing among students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State over introduction of a 10-hour daily…

PHOTOS: Lagos Govt celebrates Soyinka at 90

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The highlight of the evening was unveiling a special portrait of Soyinka, which, according to Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu was a…

‘How Lagos woman allegedly defrauded Ogboni leader of N6.3m with fake twins claim’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ajibola was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court siting in Ogba on Tuesday on three counts bordering on stealing…

Lagos man Daniel Okoh pleads guilty to N880k theft charge

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Prosecutor, Insp Chekwube Okeh, told the court that Okoh and one other still at large, committed the offences on…

Court orders Abuja man to return 2 children to his ex-wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, gave the order after Atsu informed the court that Abubakar took the children to Kogi .

Crypto billionaire Linus Williams arrested over alleged fraud, terrorism funding

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said the offences included allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory…

Isara confers chieftaincy titles on Soyinka’s son, daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Odemo of Isara conferred the traditional title of Otun Akogun of Isara on Dr Olaokun Soyinka, while he conferred…

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