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NEMA sounds Alarm: Oguta Lake Water levels climbing, flood risk looms in Imo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

During the tour, the team urged local residents and stakeholders to evacuate to higher and safer grounds as a precautionary…

Chibunnma Chimelie arrested for stabbing father to death in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Chimelie stabbed his father to death on Thursday around 10:00 p. m. at the Isolo area of the state, Lagos…

Niger boat mishap: Death toll rises to 42

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

A boat conveying 300 people with the majority going for Mawlid Celebration at Gbajibo in Mokwa LGA capsized, a short…

N80bn fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Court defiance sparks outrage among Civil Society groups

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The CSOs argue that by disregarding court orders, Bello is not only setting a dangerous precedent but also sending a…

Sutton tragedy: Deveca Rose convicted of killing four sons in house fire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Deveca Rose was charged with four counts of manslaughter and child neglect. After a thorough investigation, she was convicted of…

Tinubu mourns, orders investigation as death toll in Niger boat mishap hits 25

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

While at least 150 people were rescued from the scene, 25 bodies have so far been recovered.

Lagos man Monday Olukunle to spend 7 years in jail for abducting teenage girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Olukunle allegedly abducted the girl in an uncompleted building with others still at large on Sept. 30, 2022 on Ralitu…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of Ojuelegba Flyover for seven hours

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement on Thursday, Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to follow the designated diversion routes during…

FCT Police nab four suspects, thwart planned Independence Day attack

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The suspects were apprehended in their hideout in the Sauka area following an intelligence report on their activities.

12 prostitutes jailed in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Applauding the judgement, Cole insisted that despite the attacks recorded towards operatives in the line of duty, the Agency remained…

IMT suspends exams following tragic death of student on campus

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Additionally, a three-day mourning period, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, has been declared for staff and students to honour…

Gunmen strike in Edo: Couple abducted, third victim escapes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sources revealed that a third victim managed to escape during the kidnappers' attempt to relocate them to another area, leaving…

ICPC announces recovery of N13bn diverted public funds in September

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Aliyu emphasized the commission's significant strides in fulfilling its mandate, stating, “In the past year, the ICPC has achieved remarkable…

CSER issues ultimatum to IGP: Arrest Yahaya Bello or face legal action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Despite a bench warrant issued for his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former governor has…

EFCC swoops on Port Harcourt, arrests 33 in major internet fraud crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The arrests occurred during a sting operation in the Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt, following credible intelligence linking…

Showdown in Lekki: Lagos, NIWA in bitter war over Okunde Blue Waters Scheme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

However, upon receiving a tip-off, the team revisited the site on Wednesday morning, only to find that NIWA had once…

Top Lagos NURTW official gives N25m free petrol to tricycle operators

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

More than 5,000 commercial tricycle operators benefitted from the 2024 Independence Day free N5,000 at the three designated filling stations…

Lagos calls for more Sexual Assault Referral Centres to combat Gender-Based Violence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He said since the establishment of the DSVA in 2014, the Lagos State Government has demonstrated unwavering commitment to providing…

London drug kingpin Ahmed who compared himself to Escobar jailed nine years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

On June 28, 2022, officers executed warrants at Ahmed's address and another linked location, uncovering large quantities of crack cocaine…

Tense showdown in Port Harcourt as police, thugs disperse protesters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Despite the protests and heavy police presence, business activities in Port Harcourt continued unaffected, with residents going about their daily…

Sowore joins October 1 protesters in Ikeja

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge in Lagos…

Independence: Governor Aiyedatiwa pardons 117 convicts

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 117 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in…

U.S-based Nigerian doctor sues Army Major over alleged trespass on property

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

A U.S based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has dragged Major Joseph Adebiyi of the Nigerian Army before the…

We have killed over 300 Boko Haram, bandit commanders – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

"Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count,…

October 1 Protest: Ogun Court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium, three other venues

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Other respondents listed in the suit are Yinka Folarin (on behalf of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights),…

Police bust Lagos land fraud syndicate, Suspects in Court for N47m scam

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the police, the suspects collected N30 million from the complainant, Olatunjii Lawal, for six plots of land and…

Bobrisky: VeryDarkMan apologizes to Femi Falana, Falz

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, over…

Lagos cracks down on unregistered vehicles, impounds 241 in sweeping operation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, warned motorists against driving unregistered vehicles, stressing that it hampered law enforcement efforts,…

Two arrested over lynching of alleged cable thief in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Lagos Police command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the two suspects over the murder of alleged cable…

Oct 1: Restriction of protests to two designated venues still stands – Lagos Govt

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Organisers of the October 1 protest at a press briefing last Thursday had stated that the protest in Lagos will…

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