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Tinubu grieves over Enugu tanker explosion, orders stricter safety measures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The incident occurred along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, where a fuel tanker reportedly lost control and burst…

Retired Gombe permanent secretary killed after payment of N10m ransom

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

"We encourage residents to report any emergency or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or contact the Kano State…

Gov Peter Mbah mourns Enugu tanker explosion victims

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The accident, which occurred at Ugwu-Onyeama, involved a tanker that reportedly suffered a brake failure, spilling its contents and igniting…

Suspected Lagos hacker Ogar remanded in prison accused of N15m fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Police counsel, Ben Ekundayo, informed the court that Ogar committed the alleged offences on 10 December 2024, citing violations of…

Ajah landlord Bello remanded over alleged attempt to reclaim N60m duplex sold to buyer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The complainant further alleged that Bello claimed he had previously sold the same property to another individual, identified as Afeez…

Tragedy! Kano woman falls, dies inside well

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"The victim, who was said to have been battling with anxiety disorder and mental health challenges, was retrieved from the…

Flooding disrupts learning for 2.2 million Nigerian children – UNICEF

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He blamed inadequate funding of the education sector by governments in these three states as part of the problems.

Kano tops Northwest in out-of-school children, says UNICEF

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Kano alone accounts for 989,234 out-of-school children, while Katsina and Jigawa have 536,112 and 337,861 respectively. Farah added that in…

Terrorists plotting deadly attack in Kano, Police sound alarm

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The police advised residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded places as a precautionary measure to enable security operatives to…

Edo Election Tribunal relocates to Abuja over insecurity concerns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Bagudu confirmed in a statement that the tribunal would resume sittings at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Airport Road, Abuja,…

256 passengers, crew escape death as U.S.-bound United Airlines makes emergency landing in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mrs Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated that the aircraft took off at 11:59 p.m.…

London mother Rose jailed 10 years for manslaughter after four sons die in house fire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The jury found her responsible for a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy that could have been prevented.

Met Officer McGregor convicted in harrowing rape case

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Samuel McGregor, 33, has been convicted of rape following an investigation by detectives. McGregor, who…

Odumosu’s kidnap: Police smash gang, recover N2.5m, firearms

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, said the suspects, identified as Agbojule Smart, 27,…

Ibadan teacher jailed for stealing employer’s N237k, phone

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Delivering judgment, the Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stated that she convicted and sentenced Osayemi based on evidences tendered against him…

Lagos woman charged with conspiring with son to beat up husband

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Jan. 18, at the Iyana…

2024:132 died, 655 injured in Ogun road accidents – TRACE

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"Provision of adequate mandatory warning signs and prohibition signs along the 18 major traffic corridors in the state is also…

Lagos shuts down Oshodi pedestrian bridge

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Adding, he said, "Pedestrians are advised to make use of an alternative bridge located 30 meters away pending the outcome…

‘Big expectations’ as IBB is set to launch memoir

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Babangida's tenure as head of state from 1985 to 1993 was marked by series of controversies including the execution of…

NDLEA apprehends 38 suspects, seizes drugs in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Ofoyeju gave the breakdown of drugs seized to include Codeine 305,323.37kg, Tapentadol 13.370kg, Tafradol 11,.230.8kg and Benzhexol 5,888.8kg.

Lagos inaugurates Market Safety Marshals to curb fire disasters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mojola explained that past fire incidents had resulted in significant financial losses for the state, market traders, and insurers, necessitating…

Leave or we’ll throw you out, Lagos warns illegal stall owners

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"I have instructed that the shop/stall owners be served abatement notice; We are going to clear these infractions and keep…

Wike’s projects beaming light of hope on rural communities – Etsu Kwali

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Nizassan stated this while reacting to the newly inaugurated 11-kilometre Yangoji – Sukuku – Ebbo Road in the area council…

Deadly airstrikes: NAF deals severe blow to bandits in Niger, scores killed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In retaliation, NAF launched a three-day sustained air operation, named ‘Konan Daji’, aimed at crippling the terrorists’ operations and rendering…

Gun battle in Kogi: Security operatives rescue three pastors, 13 others from kidnappers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unubi, Salifu expressed relief over the safe return of the victims…

NAFDAC sounds alarm: 14.3 million Nigerians trapped in Drug Abuse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Precious Akutamadu The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,…

‘We will not be silent!’ NLC mobilises Nigerians for nationwide Telecom boycott

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The NLC president lashed out at the government for its hypocrisy, fast-tracking tariff approvals while dragging its feet on implementing…

Soludo’s wife vows justice for woman burnt alive by husband

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The victim, Mrs Chioma Nwaka, a mother of five boys, was seen in a viral video on Tuesday, fleeing for…

Okpebholo approves employment of 500 public school teachers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Iyamu directed interested and qualified candidates to apply through the official website, cautioning them against paying any individual or group…

Odo Obara Junior School triumphs at Lagos Disability quiz contest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Omolade Sonubi, she emphasised the initiative's role in nurturing the…

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