Metro

Fire burns 82 people to death, destroys N25.37bn properties in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"Despite the challenges, the agency successfully rescued 376 victims, preserving an estimated property worth of N152.22 billion, albeit with a…

Oba of Benin drops bombshell, says EFCC is aiding crimes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Oba accused an unnamed female EFCC investigators of allegedly sweeping glaring evidence of fraud against the suspects under the…

In Search of a New Police Model

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The legal framework, no doubt, entails setting a globally acceptable policing standard, an assignment the National Assembly must carry out…

Lagos shuts 840 event centres facilities for safety violations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the commissioner in the last one year, the Lagos State Safety Commission had carried out enforcement action at…

EFCC grabs 78 for internet fraud in Enugu, Imo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the statement, while 29 suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Enugu State metropolis, the remaining…

Court dismisses terrorists’ negotiator, Mamu’s request

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Justice Ekwo, while delivering the latest ruling, said the Federal Government had raised the issues of incessant jail breaks in…

Kaduna Police neutralise two suspected bandits, recover AK-47 rifles

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ali Dabigi, urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities…

Mega city, mega poops: The challenge of open defecation in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Lagos may be the proud economic capital of Nigeria boasting of higher GDP than some African nations. But it is…

NDLEA nabs four, seizes 2,025 explosives in Niger, Kano

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"Some of them include: WADA sensitisation lecture for students and teachers of GGSSS, Malumfashi and GGSSS, Daudawa, all in Katsina…

Motorists, commuters cry out to Sanwo-Olu, Lagos CP over incessant robbery attacks at Lekki

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Some of those who spoke with P.M.NEWS in the area at the weekend stated that they decided to cry out…

Police confirm man’s death at beer parlour in Lagos

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“He was later observed to be sleeping on the chair and there was an attempt to wake him up, but…

Collapsed Amphitheatre: Adeleke pledges to pay medical bills of affected students

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, sympathised with the management of the University and parents…

Oba of Benin takes custody of two repatriated ‘Royal stools’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Director-General of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, handed over the repatriated objects to the Benin monarch…

Troops foil kidnap attempt, shoot two criminals dead in Imo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The spokesman said that similarly, troops in conjunction with personnel of Naval Base, Oguta, neutralised a member of the Indigenous…

Police arrest three suspects for alleged armed robbery in Enugu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the suspects, who are residents of Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, allegedly armed with toy pistols robbed their victim of cash,…

Abuja businesswoman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abuja based businesswoman and mother of five, Ramat Mercy Mba, has been jailed for her involvement in an employment scam…

Lagos man who ‘mistakenly’ fell into lagoon rescued by LASEMA

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

LASEMA boss, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement, said the Agency received a call through the Lagos State Toll-Free Emergency…

Three police Inspectors demoted for extorting N29.4m from motorists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said the trio intercepted an unregistered Mercedes Benz at Gwarinpa, Abuja, and forced the occupants to part with the…

Police sack Inspector Mohammed for joining robbers to rob victim of N29.8m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"The dismissed officer, along with 5 others were members of an armed robbery gang responsible for the robbery of the…

Two police officers dismissed for fighting on street

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Friday, said the Nigeria Police Force was aware…

LASEPA shuts church, six establishments for noise pollution

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It said despite repeated warnings and abatement notices issued in the past, numerous establishments, persisted in contravening LASEPA's directives.

NCC suspends issuance of new Licenses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said the commission acted…

Court fixes date to deliver judgment in money laundering case against Ikuforiji

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The commission also accused the defendants of conspiring to illegally accept cash payments in the aggregate sum of N338.8 million…

Binance breached Nigerian law, operated Naira P2P in exchange of crypto assets – Witness

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Led in evidence by prosecuting lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, Abbas said the operations of company negatively impacted Nigeria’s financial system.

FG meets 32 state governors to establish joint committee to address mining issues

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Alake said during the meeting, hosted by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Kwara State Governor AbdulRasak Abdulrahman, he…

Yola teacher Ayuba docked for defiling 7-year-old pupil

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The police charged Ayuba of Rawani of Jambutu, Yola, with defilement contrary to section 211 of penal code law of…

Popular cosmetic surgeon, Anu Adepoju escapes jail with N100K fine

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Medical doctor and founder of MedContour Services, Anuoluwapo Adepoju was given the option of paying a ₦100,000, in lieu of…

Three deadly London men jailed for life, four others receive various jail terms

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the Met Police, when Kadeem Hibbert lunged towards Givani with a weapon, he ran, but was pursued by…

CAPPA cautions FG to be mindful of environment, local livelihoods in Lithium mining

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During a recent meeting with Chinese investors who built the plant, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was quoted as commending their…

Oyo set to recruit 7,000 teachers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking during the briefing, Adeniran said efforts were ongoing before now to recruit the teachers, in fulfilment of Governor Seyi…

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