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Tinubu’s wife unveils Lagos Industrial Leather Hub projected to generate ₦387.5bn earnings annually

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Speaking at the event, Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared that the Leather Hub would serve as a strategic launchpad for…

Police nab suspected notorious vandal in Akwa Ibom

Paul Dada

8 months ago

She said that operatives of the command based on a credible information mobilised to raid the premises of the suspect,…

NDLEA intercepts N10m worth of drugs in major Kano operation

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“The suspect confessed to being involved in the illegal drug trade and had been under surveillance by the command for…

Anambra man Akpan Godwin arrested with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The allegedly confessed to being involved in the illegal sale of ammunition and mentioned other individuals reportedly connected to the…

Police rescue barbed wire thief from death in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The suspect had also injured one of those trying to apprehend him with scissors

Six kidnappers die in gun battle with police in Abia

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Six suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of the have been killed in a shootout with operatives of the Abia…

LGI told me beatings were ‘training for marriage’ after vigilante assault

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

LGI told me beatings were ‘training for marriage’ after vigilante assault. Jennifer Elohor, a 28-year-old NYSC corps member from Delta…

Police hunt for driver who abandoned car loaded with cannabis in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The recovered vehicle and exhibits had been transferred to Special Squad 2 of the command for further investigations.

Lagos shuts 30 quack health facilities, warns residents against patronising unregistered facilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Idowu urged residents to be vigilant when choosing healthcare centres, emphasising that every accredited facility displays HEFAMAA’s signage and certificate…

Police rescue man from jungle justice

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“At 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, the suspect was caught while carting away barbed wire on a perimeter fence in Iju…

Gunmen kill 34-year-old in Nasarawa

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Samuel Shaapera, a farmer was killed by the gunmen who now control extensive swathes of Tiv farmlands.

Police confirm murder of Bauchi poly student

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Wakil said that Mbami, a National Diploma (ND), Mass Communication student, was stabbed in the stomach in the violent attack.

Lagos calls on CSOs, NGOs to strengthen citizen-government engagement

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Speaking at the workshop, the convener and Permanent Secretary of OPLCE, Engr. Sholabomi Shasore, said the strategy is designed to…

59-year-old man arraigned for stealing cocoa beans in Osun

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A 59-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, has been dragged before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa beans valued at…

Ondo tailor in trouble over alleged threat to life of mother, son

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The defendant whose address was not provided, was facing a two-count charge bordering on breach of peace and threat to…

Ogun ends free entry to Olumo Rock, after stampede averted

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

However, the massive crowds also raised safety concerns. At peak moments, officials noted, the risk of overcrowding and potential stampede…

Fake tyre importer Solomon nabbed accused of defrauding woman of ₦3.4m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Police alleged that after receiving the money between March and May 2023, the defendant neither supplied the tyres nor refunded…

Court grants ₦20m bail as four Ibeju-Lekki elders face charges of violence, vandalism

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Police prosecutor, ASP Ibrahim Haruna, told the court that the defendants attacked the complainants after they challenged them over the…

Popular skit maker hacked to death in Lagos

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Tragedy struck in the Lakowe area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, as a popular skit maker and hairstylist, identified simply as…

Why I was targeted by vigilantes – Anambra corps member speaks out

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

An Anambra National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Edema Elohor, has bravely broken her silence, revealing the horrific assault…

Kaduna woman jailed 6 months for misappropriation

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

hen the charges were read to her, she pleaded guilty and begged the court for leniency.

‘How Enugu man kidnapped, killed 5-year-old cousin in quest for N1m ransom’

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The victim’s body was exhumed in the presence of medical personnel, including a doctor, who certified the child dead.

23-year-old man arrested for hacking 44-year-old girlfriend to death

Paul Dada

8 months ago

She said Chinamezu, also known as Power Sharp, allegedly hacked his girlfriend, Sunny, to death with a machete on July…

Moment Makinde paid homage to Olubadan-designate Oba Ladoja ahead coronation (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

In his statement, Governor Makinde expressed deep pride in Ibadanland’s traditional institution, highlighting its unique succession system that has guided…

Internet fraud: 7 jailed Obasanjo Library’s suspects to refund N7.3m to victims

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The Judge, in view of the defendants’ guilty pleas and evidence tendered by the prosecution, found them guilty and convicted…

Soludo’s wife reaches out to brutalised NYSC member

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has personally reached out to Jennifer Elohor, the female NYSC member assaulted by…

Lagos car dealer arrested for allegedly scamming customers of N39m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Following petitions to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Adegoke Fayoade, operatives tracked and arrested Adeyemi at…

Lagos faces backlash as CAPPA condemns water sector privatisation push

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“For more than a decade, successive administrations have sought to hand over essential services to corporate profiteers, shifting the burden…

COWLSO empowers Widows, children with business support, healthcare access

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Sanwo-Olu linked the intervention with her husband’s administration, noting that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has consistently prioritised women empowerment through various…

Soludo’s wife blasts vigilante over corps member assault in Anambra

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, has condemned in strong terms the brutal assault on a female corps…

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