Young widow recounts husband’s killing, calls for real-time election results at NASS protest

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Young widow recounts husband’s killing, calls for real-time election results at NASS protest

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

A young widow broke down in tears on Tuesday at the ongoing OccupyNASS protest at the National Assembly in Abuja,…

Sacked Met Officer Doyle charged with rape, abuse, misconduct

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

He was initially arrested on June 24, 2024, and immediately suspended from duty pending investigations. Following internal disciplinary proceedings, Doyle…

Tragedy in Kano: Man dies inside well while retrieving gas cylinder

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Kano Fire Service officials emphasized that entering confined spaces like wells to retrieve hazardous materials like gas cylinders is a…

Firefighters pull woman alive from well in Kano

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“We are grateful that our team acted quickly and was able to rescue the young woman alive. This highlights the…

Plan your movement: Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to be shut partially 28 days for repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Osiyemi added that, similar to Phase One, construction would be executed in halves, allowing traffic to be redirected to completed…

Lagos moves to curb road crashes with free eye, drug tests

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

He added that the approval of free eye screening and drug tests for 10,000 drivers, alongside free recertification training for…

Truck crushes Cyclist in Lagos as driver attempts escape

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Preliminary findings indicated that the incident occurred as both the cyclist and the heavy-duty truck, approaching from the Maryland axis,…

Police bust gathering of Aiye Confraternity cult gang in Oyo, arrest 3

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, operatives of the Atiba Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly mobilized…

Somtochukwu: Trial of defendants stalled

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

The Prosecution counsel, Adama Musa, told the court that the defendants were not produced because the correctional facility officers claimed…

Gambling loss: Edo worker stages fake abduction to cover ₦1.3m deficit

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

A statement by the State Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed that the suspect staged his own abduction after allegedly…

Over 2,000 displaced as windstorm ravages Edo communities – NEMA

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“The royal father welcomed the team and expressed appreciation for the timely intervention and visit to the affected communities,” the…

Egbin Power launches tech empowerment programme to upskill community youth

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The first cohort brings together beneficiaries from the three communities for structured training in ICT fundamentals, graphic design, full-stack web…

Seven killed, 70 injured in fatal Kano auto crash

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

He warned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, against over-speeding, reckless driving and the illegal conveyance of passengers in goods vehicles, noting…

Police recover 40-foot trailer of vandalised bridge parts in Enugu

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects and their cohorts currently at large vandalised the bridge parts at Eziama Bridge, Amechi-Idodo,…

Three arrested over abduction of Abu brothers in Edo

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

"An identification parade was conducted at the Police station and he was identified by as one of the abductors of…

Police arrest suspects over major paedophile network linked to France

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

According to the police statement, the suspects were part of a transnational organised criminal group active since 2017. The group…

Audacious Return: Kidnappers who abducted doctor caught after returning for treatment

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests were made following intelligence-led operations targeting kidnapping networks in Auchi and…

FRSC averts major disaster as fuel tanker crashes in Kaduna

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“Personnel of the Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Police Force were also deployed to the scene and are working…

Nigerian man Segun found dead after attacking daughter

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

The Ekiti State Police Command has launched an investigation after a disturbing family tragedy involving a middle-aged man identified simply…

Nnamdi Kanu orders cancellation of Sit-at-Home in South East permanently

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

IPOB also cautioned residents against possible false-flag operations or intimidation by opponents seeking to create confusion or unrest, urging the…

Met Police smash major drug network, arrest 23 In overnight raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Inspector Kevin Chambers, who led the operation, said the raids demonstrated a coordinated show of force involving more than 300…

Lagos shuts popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Wahab had repeatedly stressed that markets must adopt best practices in waste disposal, and the government maintains zero tolerance for…

China-bound drug dealer caught with 95 Cocaine wraps inside Stomach

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Babafemi said the suspect was taken for a body scan after raising suspicion, which confirmed that he had ingested illicit…

Snake Bite: Why we lost singer Nanyah – FMC Jabi CMD

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

He dismissed claims circulating on social media that anti-venom was not administered to the victim, stressing that medical personnel acted…

Lagos female Sales Manager Adijat arraigned over alleged N70m fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Investigations revealed that before Yusuf returned to Nigeria, Adijat allegedly sold goods belonging to her employer valued at N70 million…

Ondo man arrested for ‘defrauding’ cooperative society of N55m

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Ondo Commissioner of Police (CP), Adebowale Lawal, advised cooperative societies and individuals to exercise heightened caution in their financial dealings.

NEDC mourns journalists injured in Bauchi road accident

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

The condolence followed a road accident that involved several journalists covering the commission’s project inauguration in Bauchi State.

JOHESU ends 84-day strike after FG concessions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Key resolutions include the commencement of negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the immediate prioritisation of outstanding…

Ondo landlady arrested for allegedly poisoning tenant’s 3-year-old child

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The mother of the allegedly poisoned boy, Rofiyat, aged 32, reported the incident was reported on Thursday, Feb.5 at the…

How LAWMA worker cheated death as heavy-duty truck crashes into him on popular bridge

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

The victim, identified as Baba Ibeji, was carrying out refuse evacuation duties when the truck, reportedly speeding and suffering brake…

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