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Lagos takes delivery of trains for Red Line Rail System (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the TALGO SERIES 8 Trains acquired for…

Kwara civil servant accused of defrauding 23 church members gets N2m bail

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Fafemi, a staff of Kwara State Ministry of Finance, was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Sani of the Federal High Court,…

Military veterans protest delay in payment of N134bn allowance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Abiodun Durowaiye-Herbert, National Coordinator of Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces, said the protest would continue until the money was…

NDLEA sets ablaze N194.77bn worth of cocaine seized in Lagos (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The NDLEA had in a well-coordinated and intelligence led operation that lasted two days last week stormed a hidden warehouse…

Three drug dealers cracked in Lagos with 150 bottles of Skuchies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The suspects are Francis Friday, 30; Kemi Adeyemo, 35 and Nonso Ortiz, 22.

Towards achieving a cleaner Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Spearheading the government’s quest to establish a cleaner and livable environment for Lagosians, is the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).

Kogi govt seals fake church, frees scores of captives

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

It was gathered that a number of deaths have been recorded at the prayer house, including pregnant women and others…

Princess weeps, says 10-year-old girl raped to death in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Ace Comedienne Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, disclosed this on Monday amidst weeping and wailing.

Massive breakthrough: 66 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The jail terms range from two weeks, four months, and six months of community service to ten months imprisonment.

NAPTIP busts human trafficking network in Imo, rescues 6 children

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

The six children and one pregnant girl were rescued from Child Traffickers at Eziachi community in Orlu Local Government of…

How I was attacked by nine gunmen – Ex – Nasarawa Commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

The victim, who is also the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate for the Doma South House of Assembly seat,…

Lagos announces plans to boost non-motorised transport infrastructure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that the Car Free Day…

Black Sunday: Seven people burnt to death in Lagos fatal accident

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Eyewitnesses saw the vehicle suddenly caught fire as passengers tried to get out of the bus. A girl reportedly ran…

Obaseki to suspend pensions of retirees over mismanagement of Water Corporation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Obaseki, who stated this while inspecting the building and equipment of the Corporation at Sapele Road in Benin City, the…

Lagos impounds 150 commercial motorcycles, arrests 10 persons

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

The Lagos State Environmental Enforcement and Special Offences Unit impounded 150 motorcycles for violating traffic rules in the last week.

Fayemi showers gifts on triplets born to 71-year-old retired priest

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

The wife of the Governor of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has presented cash and material gifts to a set…

FRSC confirms 4 dead,10 injured in auto crash in Bida

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed four persons dead and 10 others with varying degrees of injuries in…

75-year-old grandpa Bajama, 21 others smashed over tons of illicit drugs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

During the operation, over one million bottles/capsules of banned new psychoactive substance, Akuskura and tramadol as well as 2,536 kilograms…

Terrorists shoot 15 worshippers dead in Zamfara mosque

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

By Richard Elesho Friday, 23rd September, 2022 was a day tears freely rolled down from the eyes of several residents…

Moment kidnap kingpin ‘Lion’ was busted in Abuja (Video)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

He was shedding tears and pleading for mercy, saying he had only kidnapped people twice.

Lagos Police seize cache of live cartridges enroute Katsina, arrest three suspects

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

A statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin on Saturday, added the bus was also loaded with three dismantled…

Attack in Edo not carried out by ISWAP – Police, govt

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

But, the State Government, in a statement on Saturday by its Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, refuted claims…

Police arrest 84-year-old pedophile in Ogun

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

Police in Ogun have arrested an 84-year-old man, Stephen Jack for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight-year-old girl.

PSC blasts MKO Abiola’s widow for assaulting officer

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

According to the commission, the assault on the police officer was a direct threat to national security and a calculated…

Updated: Four dead, three rescued in Lagos collapsed building

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The building caved in around 12 noon on Friday with people trapped in the debris, as rescue operation has been…

Gunmen abduct 3 police officers in Ogun

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

Disclosing that the Command already deployed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) on the trail of the kidnappers, Oyeyemi assured…

Court remands MKO Abiola’s widow

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

The matter was adjourned till October 5, 2022, and she was remanded in Suleja Prison pending the adjourned date.

Another three-storey building collapses in Lagos, two rescued

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The building caved in on Friday afternoon, as emergency workers begin frantic rescue operation to save those trapped in the…

Buhari congratulates Olowu of Kuta on 10th Coronation Anniversary

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

President Buhari affirms that His Royal Majesty’s proclivity of giving to people, without discrimination and demonstrating love, without expecting returns.

Lagos Assembly passes victim, witnesses Protection Bill

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The bill stipulates provision of assistance and protection to victims and witnesses who have vital information that could help ensure…

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