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FG distributes N20,000 each to 8,000 women in Lagos

The Federal Government in its ongoing Special Cash Grant for Rural Women Project has distributed N20,000 each to 8,000 women…

Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive Abuja

Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday.
Court

Man bags 25-year jail term for defiling minor in Lagos

Nura Asumoge has been sentenced to 25-year-imprison by a Lagos Sexual Offence Court, Ikeja for forcefully having carnal knowledge of…

Man jailed over investment fraud in Kaduna

One Anana Henry has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for defrauding one Amadi Musah Saleh the sum of Fifty-five…

UK suspends flights with UAE, Burundi, Rwanda over COVID-19

United Kingdom bans flights to and from United Arab Emirate, Burundi and Rwanda over the spread of the Coronavirus.
Court

My husband tried to poison me, teacher seeking divorce tells court

A school teacher, Rebecca Meina, asks court to dissolve her marriage, with claim that her husband, Matthew attempted to poison…

NEMA distributes relief materials to flood victims in Rivers

South-South Zonal Office of NEMA commences distribution of relief materials to victims of flood disaster in Rivers State

HRM Obi Solomon Nwoko emerges Idumuje-Ugboko king

HRM Agbogidi Obi Solomon Eziokwubundu Nwoko has emerged as the authentic King of Idumuje-Ugboko.

Oyetola appoints new President for Osun Customary Court of Appeal

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, on Thursday forwarded the name of Justice Wasiu Akanbi, to the Osun House of Assembly, for ratification,…

Lagos rapist Nura Asumoge jailed 25 years for defiling girl

The Sexual Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos has sentenced a rapist, Nura Asumoge to 25 years imprisonment for defiling a…
Dr Ramatu Aliyu

FCT Minister begs NULGE not to embark on strike

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has appealed to members of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees…

3 dead, 4 injured in Ebonyi auto crash

No fewer than three persons died on Thursday in a lone-auto crash on Abaomege-Afikpo Road in Onicha Local Government Area…

63-year-old grandpa in police net for defiling 2-year-old girl

A 63-year-old grandpa, Sunday Igbinokhuaihe, has been arrested by men of the Edo state police command for allegedly defiling a…

Lagos set to collaborate with NURTW on traffic enforcement

Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) is set to collaborate with the National Union of Road Transport…
Gov. Atiku Bagudu

Gov. Bagudu approves postings, redeployment of 6 Commissioners

The Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has approved the posting and redeployment of Six Commissioners.
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola

Absence of judge stalls trial of Fashola’s impersonator

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday adjourned the trial of Mr. Malik Wakili alleged to…
Plan your movement: Lagos releases important information on Third Mainland Bridge

Closure of Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos releases alternative routes

The Lagos State Government has released alternative routes following planned closure of Third Mainland Bridge from Saturday to Monday.
Fraud

18-year-old Mohammed stabs man’s eye

An 18-year-old boy, Muhammad Abubakar, on Thursday, appeared before an Upper Area Court, Zuba, Abuja, for allegedly stabbing a man.

EIRS to resolve Number Plates scarcity in Edo

The Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), has assured that vehicles number plates would be available in the state by the…
Nyesom Wike:

Wike condoles with Gov. Okowa

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has condoled with his Delta counterpart, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa over the death of his father,…
File photo: members of a vigilance group

Brave vigilance group members repel herdsmen attack in Edo, shoot one dead

Members of local vigilance team repel attack by criminal herdsmen in Esan South-East LGA of Edo State.
Bandits invade Kaduna mosques, shoot seven worshippers dead

Gun-battle in Edo: Vigilantes repel herdsmen attack, shoot one dead

A team of brave local vigilante operatives have repelled an attack by gun-wielding Fulani herdsmen who attacked their communities in…

EFCC hits Yahoo Yahoo boys in Osogbo again, 2 brothers, 6 others nabbed

EFCC operatives have swooped on Osogbo, the state of Osun capital again, arresting two brothers and six others for suspected…

NOA takes COVID-19 campaign to Ibadan public schools

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Oyo, on Thursday took sensitisation campaign on COVID-19 to some public primary and secondary…

‘I was beaten with cutlass, shovels,’ Rivers man recounts experience with dreaded OSPAC vigilance group

Mr Clifford Woko, a property developer, alleges that he was tortured by members of OSPAC, a local vigilance group in…

Akeredolu to boost Agriculture

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has reiterated his commitment to continue to boost the agriculture sector in spite of…

NIN: NIMC appeals to PLWD applicants to be calm

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Lagos State on Thursday urged all physically-challenged applicants for the National Identification Number…

Anambra hunter shoots wife, self to death after roasting son

Anambra hunter, Mr Uchechukwu Nweke, kills wife, Patricia, son, Obinna, before shooting self to death with his dane gun

Abuja bizman Abdulrahman Aliyu docked for N250m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has charged Abuja-based businessman Abdulrahman Aliyu with forgery of documents and misappropriation of…

FRSC backs Lagos’ restrictions of trucks, trailers’ operations

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command on Thursday aligned with the State Government’s planned implementation of…