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Report by Save the Children International (SCI) reveals 184 children were killed, while 1683 others were abducted across Nigeria in 8 years

1683 children kidnapped in Nigerian schools in 8 years – report

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The consultant who developed the report, Mr Augustine Mamedu, while presenting the findings in Abuja on Thursday, also said that…
Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja

Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

They all pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
Police uncover pistol in bag carried by young Nigerians resisting 'stop and search'

Police uncover pistol in bag carried by young Nigerians resisting ‘stop and search’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

It provides that “For any police officer to exercise the power to stop and search, he shall be in uniform…
Police arrest Abia Bishop Timothy Otu over the death of a members of his church he had lodged in hotel with, Evangelist Happiness Echezie.

Abia: Bishop Otu arrested over lady Evangelist found dead in hotel

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Earlier reports had indicated that Bishop Otu, whose church is located in Obikabia Junction Aba , Abia State, had gone…
Majestic Rig capsizes

Seplat gives update, says three crew members still missing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The company, in a statement gave update on the accident, but said the Majestic rig that capsized did not belong…

Anambra govt shuts orphanage for alleged child trafficking

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Anambra State Government has permanently closed the Arrows of God Community Children’s Home following claims of illegal adoption and…
36 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorist groups

BREAKING: 36 military officers killed in terrorists’ ambush in Niger

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba confirmed the casualties while giving update on the ambush of troops in…
FRSC Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu

FRSC orders clampdown on rickety vehicles nationwide

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has ordered an immediate clampdown on all…

84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…

LASG assures residents of transparency in allocation of homes in State-owned estates

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Olowoshago, however, affirmed that the state government's intervention had made a significant impact by providing subsidized homes in good environment.
Hospital

500 unapproved buildings, structures to be demolished in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Galadima, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Monitoring and Enforcement, Mr Hassan Ogbole, explained that all houses and structures…
Lagos set to begin capacity building for artisans in built sector

Lagos set to begin capacity building for artisans in built sector

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The skill acquisition programme which is tagged “Master Craftsman training Programme” which will begin on 19th August 2023 is to…
ECOWAS military chiefs to meet in Ghana amidst Niger unrest

ECOWAS military chiefs to meet in Ghana amidst Niger unrest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

ECOWAS member states had initially mulled a military intervention against those who carried out Niger’s coup, and the bloc’s heads…
Pastor's wife shot dead by suspected assassins in Edo

Pastor’s wife shot dead by suspected assassins in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The incident occurred at about 7.36 pm on Monday, 14 August, 2023, at the premises of the church, located at…
Drug dealers arrested by NDLEA

10 suspected drug dealers arrested in Kano

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Maitagari added that the suspects were arrested with 1,556kg, 106 kg of illicit substances as well as 21blk, 64blk and…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Kano govt warns Sabon Gari residents against environmental pollution

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Sule Garo also observed that part of the causes of bad roads in the area is due to indiscriminate disposal…
In sync with his characteristic bluntness, Portable opens up on why he is having an affair with Queen Dami, the late Alaafin of Oyo's wife

Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…
Edo Police launch manhunt for youths who attacked septuagenarian woman accused of witchcraft

Edo Police launch manhunt for youths who attacked septuagenarian woman accused of witchcraft

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A statement by the Edo Police spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the Command received news of the incident via a…
Aviation workers begin strike Wednesday over poor working conditions

Aviation workers begin strike Wednesday over poor working conditions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The circular said the managements of all the companies in the business had all failed to secure decent contracts that…
Kidnappers release traditional ruler of Guruku in Karu LG Nasarawa State, Jibril Waziri and wife, Sa’adatu after eight days in captivity

Kidnappers release Nasarawa traditional ruler, wife after 8 days

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Nasarawa governor Sule Abdullahi announced the release of the traditional ruler and his wife while inaugurating his commissioners in Lafia…
No fewer than 500,000 are expected at the 39th edition of the Irepa/Aba drum festival of Igarra/Akuku clan of Akoko-Edo LG of Edo state.

Over 500,000 people to grace this year’s Irepa/Aba Drum festival of Igara

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The festival which is celebrated every seven years of lunar calendar and six years of Gregorian calendar, would be in…
Left, Top-bottom The Ogoshi brothers and right Ezekiel Ejemeh Robert

Third accused in U.S. sextortion case, Ezekiel Ejemeh Robert awaits extradition

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The other two accused Samuel Ogoshi and his brother, Samson were extradited last week to the United States to face…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Kano govt kicks off campaign to plant over one million trees

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The tree planting campaign launched at Kano Central Eid Grand, Kofar Mata, will run for two weeks as part of…
Police ban Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano over the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state

Six arrested for assaulting Emir of Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

A group of persons had organized themselves in a disturbing manner, chanting provocative slogans against the Emir of Kano, who…
Akwa Ibom

Ogun Customs intercept 1,245 rounds of 70mm live cartridges hidden in bags of rice

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Makinde said the command received information on the plan that some smugglers wanted to smuggle some prohibited items into the…
Kano CP shuns Gov. Yusuf's order, says police will abide by court order

Kano police arrest 1,000 suspected criminals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

According to him, within 100 days of his stay as Commissioner of Police in Kano State, "over 1000 suspects were…
Another NAF aircraft crashes in Niger

Another NAF aircraft crashes in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

It was gathered that the aircraft, which took off from Kaduna State going to Minna, Niger State, crashed in Niger,…
Alex Otti

Gov. Otti bans commercial motorcycle operations in Umuahia, Aba

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.
FRSC says 13 people died when a bus with 11 people on board collided with a Golf car with 5 people on Kaduna -Abuja expressway on Friday

Five die in Anambra lone accident

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Toyota Sienna driver negotiated a bend while on speed, which made the vehicle to somersault three times, leading to…
Massive crowd as Deeper Life rolls out drums to celebrate 50th anniversary

Massive crowd as Deeper Life rolls out drums to celebrate 50th anniversary

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Ministry was the cynosure of all eyes. He was the man at the…
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