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AFIT Commandant issues strict warning on drug abuse

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Speaking at the 8th combined matriculation ceremony held in Kaduna on Saturday, AVM Rabe emphasized the institution's zero-tolerance policy towards…

Ogun Immigration boosts ETC process amid surge in passport applications

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This improvement is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the services offered by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

Take ownership of your own sanitation agenda – Minister urges Nigerians

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The minister, represented by the Director of Water, Sanitation, and Policy, Mr. Olu Daniels, made this appeal on Saturday at…

Court adjourns $9.84 million theft case against TOF Energy Company

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The EFCC, represented by senior counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and seven other lawyers, had filed an eight-count charge against TOF…

Mother, son, accomplice arrested for ₦22m fake apartment sale

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The defendants were arraigned at the Igbosere Magistrate's Court sitting at Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on five charges, including…

Four fraudsters jailed for £5.1M worth of stolen phones in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Using Operation Ringtone, which employs phone tracking technology, Met officers identified suspects through extensive investigations at two blocks of flats.

Four deadly London men sentenced to 76 years imprisonment for Hounslow murder

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mahdi Mumin, 24, of Lever Street, Islington was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years, while…

NAFDAC issues warning to frozen food sellers

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This announcement was made during a one-day sensitisation programme held on Friday at Kado Fish Market, the largest fish market…

22 Dead in Niger boat tragedy, 20 others missing, eight rescued

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to Arah, the boat, which was travelling from Ebe Community in Kogi State to Katcha market, was carrying approximately…

Ogun CJ grants amnesty to 14 inmates to ease Correctional Centre congestion

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Acknowledging the challenges facing the justice system, including overcrowding and delays in court processes, the Chief Judge urged the amnesty…

Stop the damage: Lagos raises alarm over Lagoon depletion

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Drawing parallels with the United Arab Emirates, which now imports sand due to depleted reserves, Alebiosu warned that Lagos could…

Lagos Taskforce fires two officers caught stealing during drug raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, condemned their actions and reiterated the agency's commitment to integrity and accountability.

Attempted kidnapping: Anambra couple in police net

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The couple, aged 36 years and 27 years respectively, were arrested by Joint Security Forces in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government…

Court jails police, immigration officers for N1.6m employment fraud

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Upon arraignment the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charges.

FRSC to prosecute drivers, operators involved in fatal crashes

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The warning came from the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, who addressed the matter at the annual Safety Manager…

PLASCHEMA trains 51 staff to boost healthcare delivery in Plateau

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The training, held on Thursday in Jos, was officially opened by PLASCHEMA Director-General (D-G) Dr. Agabus Manasseh, who emphasized the…

Lagos reaffirms commitment to youth skill development to tackle unemployment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Delivering the keynote address, Peace Ajogo, Administrative Manager of Premier Lotto, speaking on the theme “Relevance of Technical Education,” underscored the…

Navy arrests three suspected drug dealers, seizes N500m drugs

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Receiving the suspects and contraband drugs, Mr Monday Jatau, the Deputy State Commander in charge of Operations and Training of…

Lagos shuts down Adeboye’s RCCG, others over noise pollution

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The LASEPA GM, also encouraged Lagos residents to report environmental violations through LASEPA's official channels, emphasising the importance of collective…

Two men detained over alleged murder of police officer

Paul Dada

1 year ago

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

Customs buries seized second-hand clothes worth millions in Katsina

Paul Dada

1 year ago

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

Police apprehend BDC operator for alleged N320m fraud

Paul Dada

1 year ago

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

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

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

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

Okpebholo reverses self, halts Edo free bus ride scheme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

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

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

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

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

Senate screens acting COAS Oluyede in high-stakes closed session

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The screening, according to Yar’Adua, focused on Oluyede’s professional expertise, strategic vision, and capacity to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and…

Police bust notorious fake bank alert fraudster in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

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

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

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

She said, “We have shut down not less than 100 facilities this year for failing to meet required standards. Given…

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

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

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

Lagos artisan Qudus Kazeem remanded for raping employer’s wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

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

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