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Lagos Court orders forfeiture of Bentley, $20,000, CFA 110,000 tied to Internet fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Further investigation uncovered that Onoriede maintained multiple bank accounts, including Naira and Dollar accounts, through which over ₦500 million was…

Lagos strikes hard as Vaniti Club is sealed over traffic chaos on Victoria Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Authorities said the club’s continuous use of roadside spaces for parking has not only worsened congestion in the high-traffic area…

Two Teens jailed for brutally killing Kittens in disturbing London case

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Witnesses reported seeing two young people fleeing the area, prompting officers to launch a full-scale manhunt. After combing through hours…

Wheelchair drug Queen, six others slammed with 93-year cumulative jail term in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Rita Idehen, who appeared before Justice Obiozor in charge number FHC/B/114C/2022, was found guilty of unlawful possession and dealing in…

Initiation turns fatal as man dies in Aye Confraternity ritual

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

However, the initiation process took a tragic turn when Prosper reportedly lost consciousness. Cult members later informed Cosmos that he…

Flood Alert: Lagos hit by 12-hour rain, Govt warns residents to stay vigilant

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The Commissioner also cautioned motorists and pedestrians against driving or walking through flooded roads, warning that vehicles could become submerged…

Police arrest four over mysterious disappearance of baby

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Abutu said that some medical personnel in the ward, security guards and other suspects were assisting the police in its…

NDLEA arrests 225 suspects, secures 22 convictions in Osun

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“Over 654.424kg narcotics comprising; 502.932kg Cannabis Sativa, 3.4kg Cocaine, 62.692kg psychotropic substance and 85.4kg Methamphetamine were also seized in the…

Weather forecast: NiMet predicts rainy, thundery weather for next three days

Paul Dada

8 months ago

‎NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms on Tuesday over the northern region with moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto,…

Lagos gives 176 illegal estates 21-day ultimatum

Paul Dada

8 months ago

It further said, “The identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View…

LASTMA issues serious warning to event centres

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He stated that the state would no longer tolerate the illegal conversion of public roads into event parking or overflow…

Hotel under construction collapses in Edo, kills proprietor

Paul Dada

8 months ago

An eyewitness who asked not to be named, however speculated that the use of substandard materials may have been responsible…

Flooding: NEMA counsels states on contingency plans

Paul Dada

8 months ago

This, he said, would help to address location-specific challenges and help emergency responders adapt to the particular needs of affected…

Floods devastate farmlands in Niger, displace communities

Paul Dada

8 months ago

In a reaction, the state government on Sunday, reiterated its warning to riverine communities in the state to immediately relocate…

LASU crisis: Lagos appeals to ASUU, SSANU to halt indefinite strike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

These meetings, the government said involved the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, resulted in a mutual agreement to avoid…

Pastor sentenced to two life terms for abusing teenage girls

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A 39-year-old South African pastor, Confidence Monyela, has been sentenced to two life terms and an additional 35 years in…

Drug lords on the run! NDLEA raids warehouses, busts smugglers in national offensive

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

In Borno, NDLEA operatives at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri intercepted 160 tramadol pills concealed in footwear, arresting passenger…

Benue woman on the run after allegedly killing husband in domestic fight

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Benue State Police Command has declared a woman, Salome Tersoo, wanted for allegedly killing her husband during a violent…

NDLEA smashes drug ring, uncovers Cocaine, Tramadol hidden in car mirrors

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

In the first operation, he disclosed that NDLEA agents discovered 71 vehicle side mirrors packed with narcotics, bound for Libreville,…

Vandals of railway sleepers intercepted

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

He said the NSCDC operatives intercepted a white Peugeot J5 bus with registration number KTG 40 XF, loaded with 80…

Ondo FRSC arrests 15,145 traffic offenders in 7 months

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“The major cause of death and crashes in Nigeria today is speeding by the drivers.

Some Nigerians in Ghana behaving badly, flaunting wealth – Amb Keshi

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Joe Keshi, has called out Nigerians living in Ghana who are giving the…

Military dismantles drug cartels in Jaji

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“Some of the common substances trafficked include Indian hemp, skunk, Exol, ice (Crystal meth), crack cocaine, tramadol, and other psychotropic…

Chaos at LASU: Students get ultimatum to vacate hotels, University grinds to halt

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Following deliberations, the Senate resolved to suspend the 2024/2025 second semester examinations, originally set to begin on August 4, and…

EFCC breaks silence: We didn’t harass anyone during Port Harcourt Internet fraud bust

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

According to the Commission, the operation followed a distress call by residents of the estate, who raised alarm over the…

Police arrest two suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom hotel raid

Paul Dada

8 months ago

John said that operatives of the command successfully arrested two suspected cultists and recovered a firearm, ammunition and other items…

Prince Enenche champions empowerment of Nigerian youths with in-demand tech skills

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The urgency of this initiative is highlighted by stark realities: despite the ICT sector's astounding 19.78% contribution to Nigeria's GDP…

Floods devastate 19 States, 165 lives lost

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The agency says, “53,314 children , 36,573 women, 24,600 men, 5,304 elderly, 1,863 disabled persons have so far been affected…

How ‘Big Boss’ Jeff fell: NDLEA drags elusive Meth lord to Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Jeff who was alleged to be Head of a Drug Trafficking Organisation (DTO) was on INTERPOL Wanted Red list before…

Fresh Babcock graduate found dead in hostel

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A 20-year-old fresh graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, has been found dead in his hostel, just days after completing…

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