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Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

Two men detained over alleged murder of police officer

The suspects, Ezekiel Kefas, 67 years and Stephen Zabadi, 44 years all residents of Wamsa Suwa village, on Nov. 11,…
Clothes

Customs buries seized second-hand clothes worth millions in Katsina

The NCS Controller in the state, Mr Abba Aji said the disposal of the seized second-hand clothes worth millions of…
FCID

Police apprehend BDC operator for alleged N320m fraud

She said that upon the conclusion of the investigation, Ngwaka, along with his co-conspirators, would be charged to court for…
Police

How 40-year-old man defiled 14-year-old girl in Edo – Police

A statement on Wednesday evening by the Command’s spokesman, SP Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed that the suspect lured the innocent…
Edo

Okpebholo reverses self, halts Edo free bus ride scheme

It highlighted specific areas covered under the scheme, including routes in Edo Central, such as Ekpoma, Irrua, and Uromi, as…
Lagos

Lagos re-launches Safety Advocacy Programme for primary, secondary schools

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, commended the reintroduction of the initiative, describing it as a vital…
Oluyede's

Senate screens acting COAS Oluyede in high-stakes closed session

The screening, according to Yar’Adua, focused on Oluyede’s professional expertise, strategic vision, and capacity to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and…
Police nab Aminu Abdullahi suspected to be an expert in using fake bank alerts to buy goods from traders in Kano.

Police bust notorious fake bank alert fraudster in Kano

Abdullah, a resident of Kofar Nassarawa Quarters , Kano, was arrested after he used fake bank alert to purchase two…
HEFAMAA

HEFAMAA shuts 100 health facilities for quackery, steps up enforcement in Badagry

She said, “We have shut down not less than 100 facilities this year for failing to meet required standards. Given…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Japa fraud: Oyo man Ogundele docked for using $10,000 ‘proof of funds’ for gambling

Joshua had paid the defendant the amount to facilitate his (complainant’s) proof of funds to enable him travel to United…
Kaduna

Lagos artisan Qudus Kazeem remanded for raping employer’s wife

The prosecutor, Insp Reuben Solomon, told the court that kazeem committed the offences sometime in the month of December 2022,…
Bello

JUST IN: Yahaya Bello surrenders to EFCC amidst fresh corruption allegations

Embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over…
Sandiford

London man Sandiford sentenced to life imprisonment for Brixton murder of Keelen Wong

According to Met Police, detectives traced him using a blood trail left at the crime scene, which linked him to…
Police

Police boss advocates proper profiling of vigilante members

"The CP also directs the immediate transfer of the suspect to the Anti-robbery squad of the Command for comprehensive investigations,"…
Police

How we arrested notorious cult leader wanted for murder – Edo police

Edebor was said to have led an attack on one Cyril at Uwelu Market area, in Benin City, during which…
HIV

Nigeria: 1.6 million HIV patients receiving treatment – NACA DG

Despite progress, Ilori noted significant challenges in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), with current coverage below 33%.
Shobowale

Scandal rocks Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA: N7.2 million vanishes amidst Chairman’s ill-health

Receipts seen by our correspondent detail the brazen transactions: N1,141,140 was withdrawn first, followed by N52,500, and a staggering N5,964,102.96—all…
Edo

Residents kill two artisans mistaken for armed robbers in Edo

The duo were said to be returning from a project site in the community about 6p.m on Nov. 16 when…
Edo

Okpebholo vows to drive criminals out of Edo

Okpebholo stated that under his administration, criminals would not be allowed to disrupt the peace or evade justice.
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu calls for national collaboration to tackle Energy crisis

Sanwo-Olu stressed the need for collaboration between the states and the federal government to harmonise policies, streamline regulations, and incentivise…
Suspects

Deadly mistake: Three suspects in Court over lynching of welders in Edo

The accused, Frank Abolo (37), Samson Odewole (22), and Happy Ohio (25), along with two others still at large, reportedly…
Okoloke

Bloodbath in Benue: 30 massacred as armed militants wreak havoc in communities

“The attackers, suspected to be a militia from outside Nigeria, struck around 7 am. Despite the presence of security operatives,…
Yabatech Alumini Association honours ex- Kogi governorship candidate and Estate developer, Olayinka Braimoh, with an Award of Excellence

Yabatech Alumni honours Olayinka Braimoh

By Richard Elesho/Kogi The governorship candidate for the Action Alliance, AA in 2023 Kogi governorship election, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh has…
Container

Narrow escape for driver as 40ft container crushes car

He said, “LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to…
Lagos

Taskforce impounds 128 motorcycles in Lagos

The Chairman of the taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement, signed by the Director, Press and Public Affairs,…
NDLEA

NDLEA nabs businessman who allegedly ingested 90 wraps of cocaine

According to him, the suspect deliberately complicated his movement to distort traces of his travel history unknown to him that…
Suspects

Adamawa courts jail 12 internet fraudsters

They were separately arraigned between November 6 and 7, 2024 on a one count charge of cheating and impersonation by…
NDLEA

NDLEA intercepts N4.3bn worth of opioids at Onne, Tincan ports

He gave a breakdown of the seizures as a total of 168,000 bottles of codeine based syrup worth N1.1bn in…
Police

Police arrest man over alleged name-dropping, employment racketeering

"The suspect then entered into the command headquarters and was lurking around before he was consequently arrested, and the aforementioned…
Borno Police

Police recover 8 unexploded devices in Borno

Michael urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious objects or activities through the emergency lines…