Metro

Battle over roads: Inside Ogun’s clash with Gbenga Daniel

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“If a project the state is contemplating is already captured in the federal budget, the state government will now use…

Photos of United Capital staff who died in Afriland Towers fire emerge

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

United Capital is reeling from tragedy after six of its employees were confirmed dead in the inferno that gutted Afriland…

Police bust kidnap gang, victim killed after paid ransom

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in multiple abductions, including the murder of one…

Breastfeeding mother kidnapped in Nasarawa as pastor’s family targeted

Paul Dada

6 months ago

No contact has yet been made by the kidnappers. The police have since visited the scene and assured residents that…

Man arrested while attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Kuje prison

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Ikedi allegedly concealed the suspected cannabis sativa and other psychoactive substances in his clothing.

NiMet warns of nationwide thunderstorms, rainfall

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

Friendship turns fatal: ₦20k quarrel ends in alleged murder, arrest

Paul Dada

6 months ago

In a bid to dispose of the body, Amadi is said to have stuffed the corpse into a sack, placed…

Benue Attack: 3 policemen killed, 7 still missing

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a brutal ambush on its Tactical Teams in Benue State, leaving three officers dead…

Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Benue

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue, Mr Innocent Emenari was currently leading the operation…

FG drops Hammer: 1,263 Mining Licenses revoked in massive crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

By freeing up these areas, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development expects a surge of fresh applications from prospective investors.

Lagos Court remands teacher over alleged fraudulent bid to take over dead customer’s account

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Following investigations, Olusegun was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on a…

Managing Director arraigned over alleged N19.3M rent fraud in Ikoyi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to the police, the defendant allegedly issued two cheques-a ₦10 million cheque and another valued at ₦9,307,000, both drawn…

Night riders in Lagos must glow or face the Law as govt cracks down

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

He stressed that delivery companies must sensitise their riders and enforce strict compliance to avoid penalties from enforcement agencies such…

Lagos Assembly wades into power crisis at Royal Gardens Estate, summons Residents’ Association

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The dispute has already spilled into the courts. After the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) invited both parties for hearings…

Stolen transformer cable replaced, light restored to Oke-Aro after PMNEWS reports

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

The cable theft, which occurred on Thursday 4th, September had left residents and businesses without electricity for days, causing widespread…

Police detain 4 for alleged cattle rustling

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

Lawan said the stolen vehicle was recovered in good condition, adding the suspects would be charged to court upon completion…

Two Brazil returnees excrete 116 wraps of heroin, cocaine in NDLEA custody

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Agency intercepts illicit drug shipments in phone chargers, food items going to Europe, Hong Kong at Lagos airport; large consignments

Man in viral domestic assault video arrested

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

She revealed that the suspect had allegedly transferred ownership of a 10-room en-suite apartment, jointly built with his wife, to…

NAF unleashes midnight fury, wipes out 25 terrorists in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

In three successive precision strikes, the strike aircraft targeted the terrorists along movement routes and assembly areas, inflicting devastating losses.

Panic as mystery disease eats flesh, kills seven in Adamawa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

As of September 10, no fewer than 67 cases had been reported, with eight patients undergoing surgical treatment at the…

Gunmen ambush Mining convoy in Kogi, kill Soldier, kidnap four Chinese

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The assailants seized four Chinese nationals identified as Mr. Zhou Dansu, Mr. Zhou Hai, Mr. Zhou Jiajun, and Mr. Fan…

Lagos armed robbery suspects tracked, arrested in Kano

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Kiyawa said that the command has been working to enhance its intelligence capabilities and leverage community policing and strategic partnerships.

Alleged scam kingpin flees as EFCC arrests 37 suspected fraudsters

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The agency said in a post on its Facebook page that the suspects were arrested on Friday over their alleged…

Police capture kingpin behind exotic vehicle vandalism in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Once inside estates, the gang would reportedly target luxury SUVs such as Toyota Hilux, Toyota Highlander, Lexus 650, and Mercedes-Benz…

Grief in Enugu as gunmen murder Catholic Priest

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“They shot at his tyres to immobilise the car, then approached and shot him multiple times at close range. This…

Alleged Delta cult gang kingpin Fragene Pessu arrested

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The gang was implicated severally in kidnapping for ransom, with evidence of payments made to secure the release of their…

Fake security operatives busted in Lagos

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected kingpin of a notorious gang that disguised as security operatives to…

Arrested cultist exposes gang’s deadly secrets in Delta

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The operation, carried out on Thursday, September 18, 2025, was confirmed in a statement signed by Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, Acting…

How Ogun became Nigeria’s fastest-growing economy – Dapo Abiodun

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Friday via a statement on X (formerly Twitter) after a courtesy visit from executives…

No more aso-ebi! Osun bans lavish nursery graduation ceremonies

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The decision, announced in a circular dated Friday, September 19, 2025, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…

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