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Fierce gun battle as Troops rescue 25 kidnapped victims in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

As the smoke cleared, livestock stolen by the criminals were recovered, though some animals scattered into the bush amid the…

Troops kill 82 terrorists, nab 198 criminals, rescue 93 hostages

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a relentless crackdown on criminal elements across Nigeria, the Defence Headquarters has revealed that troops on internal security operations…

NAFDAC busts drug syndicate, uncovers ₦5 million in shocking raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

NAFDAC said further deepening the investigation, operatives discovered traces of Methamphetamine, popularly known as mkpuru mmiri, both within the shop…

Urban crisis looms! Wahab urges Town Planners to enforce environmental laws

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Wahab underscored the role of town planners in ensuring sustainable urban development, stating that their expertise in spatial planning, land…

Tinubu orders relocation of 29 prisons in major overhaul

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Acting Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, praised the new acquisitions, including vehicles designed to facilitate inmate transportation to courts.

She fled, but the truth caught up—Mother convicted of killing her children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A post-mortem examination revealed that they died from interference with normal breathing, caused by smothering and/or immersion in water.

Blood on the streets: The fatal attack that led to 67 years in jail

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A trial at the Old Bailey, which began on 17 July 2023, resulted in Julian Russell and Tyreece Wolfries-Parkin being…

Four killed in renewed Ebonyi land dispute

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Among the four persons killed, three were said to be part of a contingent that entered the disputed land to…

Court jails 11 internet fraudsters in Benin City

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges when they were read to them, prompting prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo, I.K Agwai…

Crackdown begins! Lagos targets drivers with concealed Number Plates, fake VINs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, declared that the reckless defiance of traffic laws through these infractions…

Oyo Prince secures land, prevents relocation of Federal College from Iresa-Adu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

However, Prince Adebayo, a UK-based philanthropist and founder of the Iresa Royal Foundation, intervened and purchased the required hectares of…

Imo man caught ‘selling naira’ in his shop jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Nwachukwu was arrested on February 9, 2024 by members of the Special Task Force of the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Umahi flags off mega dualization of Benin-Abuja Highway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Speaking at the event in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Umahi reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment…

South-West governors to give Ayo Adebanjo a befitting burial -Sanwo-Olu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu made this pledge on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the Lekki residence of the late nationalist, where…

Lagos legislators applaud LIRS for surpassing ₦1 trillion revenue milestone

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This landmark accomplishment positions LIRS as the first sub-national revenue agency in Nigeria to attain such a feat, reflecting its…

‘A bridge-builder’: Goodluck Jonathan mourns Edwin Clark

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Dr. Jonathan described the late nonagenarian as a father figure, peerless icon and a relentless crusader for justice who devoted his…

Sanwo-Olu pledges support for engineering innovation

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The Governor made this remark today at the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) during the Lagos…

Lagos First Lady champions holistic growth for Boys at 2025 workshop

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The second day of the workshop, which brought together 200 boys aged 13 to 17 from public and private schools,…

Big win for Lagosians: Sanwo-Olu slashes Red Line fares by 30%

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening connectivity through ongoing and future projects, including the 68-kilometre Green Line from Marina…

Fear grips residents of Edo community as kidnapping escalates

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

It was gathered that the latest incident occurred on Sunday, 16 February, 2025, when some armed men stormed a house…

‘My husband poured petrol on me, set me on fire’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

According to the petitioner, her husband usually overreacts over little provocation. She submitted that sometimes her husband would become very…

Ibadan man in trouble for sending ex-lover’s sex video to husband

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The sex video contained his exploits with his ex-lover. The defendant, of an undisclosed address, is, thus, facing a two-count…

Tinubu commends Otti for providing enterprising leadership in Abia

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

President Tinubu also noted the ongoing transformation in Abia State regarding infrastructure, education, and the provision of essential facilities for…

“Who will lend us money now?” How domestic violence robbed Kokumo street

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Elaborating on how Alhaja was valuable to the community, Iya Ibeji Lotto said that on the day she did not…

Lagos powers up Oral Health awareness, transforming lives of PWDs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Lawal explained that the event, with a special focus on the oral-systemic connection, seeks to protect the heart through oral…

Education is no scam! Hamzat challenges Lagos Boys to embrace learning

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Hamzat warned them to avoid friends who do not add positive value to their lives, emphasising that cultism has become…

Valentine Special: Lagos lawmaker empowers 500 widows with cash gifts, food items

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The event was graced by traditional rulers, community leaders, as well as religious and political figures, all of whom commended…

Where is he? Judge demands Mercy Chinwo’s ex-Manager appear in court over alleged $340,000 fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He is set to be arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on money laundering and dishonest conversion amounting to $340,000.

Fake news! Anambra govt opens up on alleged arrest of half-naked girls

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Christian Aburime in a statement on Monday described the report as untrue,…

Man sentenced to life in prison for killing neighbour

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 and subsequently charged with murder and possession of…

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