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The recovered iPhones

23 iPhones recovered from fleeing suspect

A surveillance team of the Joint security task force, recently, raided some ‘Black spots’ in Ibadan where the Apple phones…
The suspects

NDLEA nabs 3 fake security agents, others with 427kg drugs in Borno, Abuja

Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Thursday, December 30, said that Yakubu Kotri,…
Lalong mourns Da Nelson Bakfur

Gov. Lalong mourns Da Nelson Bakfur

Lalong has expressed deep sadness over the death of a First Class Traditional Ruler in Plateau State, the Mishkaham Mwagavul,…
Road

Appeal Court president Dongban-Mensem locks out late arrivals

Security personnel at the entrance said they were directed by the court’s President, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, to lock out the…
Fire burns 82 people to death, destroys N25.37bn properties in Lagos

Nigeria lost N3trn to fire outbreaks in 2021 – Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, said Nigeria lost N3trillion to 2,845 fire outbreaks in 2021.

Jigawa man, Yusuf Zubairu clubs wife to death

Zubairu, 26 hit his wife, Fatima, 23 with a stick on the head following a misunderstanding between them.
The gunboats

Edo acquires gunboats to boost security on waterways

According to Osifo, acquisition of the boats was part of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to create a…
The residence of Ani Ikoneto, the Calabar herbalist

Drunk herbalist Ani Ikoneto dies after dog ate his private part

“When we heard him scream, we thought hoodlums had attacked him. But when we got there, we saw that his…
Abia Govt announces restriction in operation of tricycles and motorcycle in Aba and Umuahia between 7 pm and 6 am, with effect from July 1.

Amotekun: Okada riders behind night robberies, killings in Osun

Amotekun Commander also said legislative action must be taken to restrict patrons of relaxation spots from moving around towns in…
The Osun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Adegboyega Leye, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo.

6 dead, 17 injured in Kogi road crash

Kogi Command of FRSC said a total of 31 persons were involved in the accident which occurred at about 6am…
Fuel tankers

Kano driver, Dahiru Aliyu suffocated in his fuel tanker

Aliyu entered one of compartments with a container and foam to mop up spilled fuel when he got suffocated and…
boat mishap

Babangida’s son, 2 wives, 4 others die in Niger boat mishap

Coalition of Shiroro Associations said the boat mishap was a result of the creation of a dam in the community.
Lassa Fever

Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 92, as new deaths recorded in Bauchi, Ebonyi

According to the NCDC, week 50, which covered December 13 to 19, revealed that three more deaths were reported in…
Edo APC Youth leader, Tony Kabaka and Governor Godwin Obaseki

Obaseki speaks on rice, cow gifts to APC leader Tony Kabaka

Obaseki said that he was trying to be magnanimous in victory by bringing everyone together, irrespective of political party affiliation…
Governor Obaseki who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Osaigbovo Iyoha presenting the rice and cow gifts to Mr. Tony Kabaka

Obaseki woos Edo APC leader, Tony Kabaka with cow, rice

Obaseki had ordered demolition of hotel owned by Kabaka on the ground that it is located on land acquired by…
Shanties being evacuated along Lagos - Ibadan expressway ahead of the demolition by the Ogun State government

Ogun begins demolition of shanties along Lagos-Ibadan express way

Ogun government embarked on the demolition after several warnings and abatement notices to owners of the shanties.
Chief Onyekachi Nwebonyi

Ebonyi Commissioner Nwebonyi awards scholarships to 50 students

He urged the beneficiaries of the scholarship grants to shun illicit activities that could derail their academic programmes, admonishing them…
Some members of 350-member Vigilante Guard, known as “Akogu-Omaga Vigilante Guards" and some leaders of Egume community in Kogi State

Insecurity: Kogi community inaugurates 350- member vigilance guard

The inauguration of vigilante group was sequel to rising insurgency and criminal activities that have almost made Egume a war…
What Sanwo-Olu told Oyetola on his 70th birthday

Quality, affordable healthcare my priority – Gov. Oyetola

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun said the quality and affordable healthcare delivery remains one of his top priorities for the…
More blasts in Gwoza confirmed, 18 people killed

Bomb blasts in Yobe

The detonation of explosives would take place near the state university, Damaturu on Gujba Road and on Maiduguri Road.
Police

Police raid black spots in Jigawa, arrest 7

The Police in Jigawa have arrested seven suspects during raids on black spots and hideouts for criminals in Birninkudu and…
Fire guts residential building, shops in Ebonyi

Fire guts residential building, shops in Ebonyi

A fire outbreak that occurred on Monday around Mile 50 Layout, Abakaliki, destroyed property worth millions of naira.
The commercial bus

Update: One dead, many injured as commercial bus plunges into Lagos canal

The 20-year woman who was earlier rescued with critical injuries was rushed to a nearby hospital, but later died.
5th from right: Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, and some members of family of late Uwaila Omozuwa

Uwaila Omozuwa, a seed against gender-based violence – Obaseki

Uwaila, a student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), was raped and murdered on 30 May, 2020, in Benin City.
The couple

Jealous lover Yamba commits suicide after killing wife 

The man, Steve Yamba, popularly known as a black coloured, got married to his estranged wife one year ago.
Nigeria Air Force kills Halilu Buzu and Alaji Gana notorious kingpins of bandits terrorising communities across Northwest in air strikes

3 suspected bandits nabbed in Gusau

The suspects were arrested early in the morning while trying to board a vehicle leaving for Taraba to join other…
Cultists invade Edo

Anger over Obaseki’s plan to demolish 100-year-old Benin Central Hospital

According to the APC, there is no wisdom in the reason advanced by the government for the proposed demolition of…
Osas: Wanted by police in Edo for slaughtering girlfriend

Suspected ritualist Osas slaughters girlfriend in Edo

The father of the deceased, William Oniorosa, reported the incident to the police
The frequency of road accidents in Nigeria worrisome - Buhari

ThisDay Executive Director loses mom; Buhari mourns

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Komolafe family on the passing of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Morenike…
24 hours after, Next Cash and Carry supermarket still on fire

24 hours after, Next Cash and Carry supermarket still on fire

Firefighters are still struggling to completely put out the fire that engulfed Next Cash and Carry Supermarket in the Jabi…