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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…

FG launches N350bn initiative to tackle Nigeria’s flood challenges

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Bagudu also revealed that the Federal Executive Council approved over N350 billion to support dams and expand irrigation facilities last…

Over hundred sanitation law offenders face prosecution

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Our trucks are going round to evacuate the dirt to the final dump site."

How police, army foiled kidnap attempts in Katsina

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Regrettably, the assailants fatally shot one of the victims during the attack."

Flood: IOM, Benue trains 200 officers on gender-based violence

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Barengayabo said the training would help the officers to handle all manner of GBV and prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse,…

Deadly Manda convicted of murder after CCTV evidence discredits self-Defence claim

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The police said while Manda evaded authorities, detectives successfully obtained CCTV footage of the incident, revealing that the attack was…

Met Officer Benson fired without notice for spanking girl

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The misconduct hearing panel, led by an independent chair, examined allegations that between April 2018 and August 2018 PC Benson…

Lagos Taskforce nabs four in Mushin drug trafficking bust

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the taskforce, the men were arrested in the Mushin area of Lagos during an operation targeting illegal drug…

43 dead as Hurricane Helene devastates Southeastern U.S.

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Casualties have been reported across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, with the governor of Georgia confirming 11 deaths…

Justice in sight: Four policemen who extorted N1m from Corps members face trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Fásípè claimed that the officers, armed and in uniform, had kidnapped the NYSC members and taken them to the Kafaru…

EFCC nabs ex-Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku over N27bn fraud allegation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ishaku remains in EFCC custody as of Friday night. Although the details of the charges remain confidential, the case is…

Lions Clubs promote literacy with school donations, tree planting in Ikeja

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In addition to that, a medical team was brought in to check teachers' blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and stress…

PCNGI partners transporters to slash fares, empowers 2,000 youth with CNG tricycles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In another significant move, PCNGI is set to partner with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) on Monday, September 30th,…

Bureau de Change operator Abdullahi in custody over alleged $50,000 scam

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Following the incident, the complainant lodged a petition with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, who ordered…

Ex-convict arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The suspect and others who were arrested for various crimes ranging from robbery, stealing and kidnapping, were paraded by the…

Ekiti First Lady hails Oluremi Tinubu’s food bank, ICT initiatives for women

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Addressing women during her visit to Ekiti Southwest and Ikere local government areas of the state on Thursday, Dr. Oyebanji…

Rivers father flees to evade arrest over alleged serial rape of 14-year-old daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Sources revealed that residents of the compound became aware of the alleged rape following the complaints by the victim to…

Shettima seeks urgent support for flood victims in Borno

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Responding, Scotland expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s support which she credited for facilitating her success at the Commonwealth.

EFCC witness unveils massive dollar payments in Kogi’s N3bn money laundering trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Abdullahi revealed that on one occasion, Abba Daudu, the second…

Ododo faces EFCC scrutiny: Shielding Bello may lead to legal consequences

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement released by the anti-graft agency, the EFCC called on individuals, including current Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo,…

Lagos DSVA leads fight against SGBV at LASU

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Vivour-Adeniyi reiterated the DSVA's unwavering commitment to safeguarding individuals through proactive measures beyond mere awareness campaigns, encouraging students and staff…

Alleged copyright infringement: Court dismisses company’s suit against FG

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Justice Ekwo held that the suit was instituted after the period allowed by the Public Officers Protection Act (POPA), 2004…

Flood: Sokoto earmarks N1.1bn for Motorised Boats, Life Jackets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Dade-Adare stated that the safety equipment would be distributed to the affected LGAs, except for Dange-Shuni, which was not impacted…

FG approves massive hike: Corps members’ allowance now N77,000

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The approval was communicated in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and…

Massive crackdown: LASEPA shuts RCCG, Celestial Church, hotels, others for noise violations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Among the establishments affected by the operation are Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites,…

EFCC fires back: ‘Yahaya Bello should defend himself in court, not play the victim’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the EFCC, Bello’s claim that he was targeted for assassination following efforts to arrest him at the Kogi…

NEMA confirms 1 dead, two missing in Ibadan flood

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“People need to move away from this place because if we have another rain, the flood will be devastating; you…

Deadly London gunmen, Fraser, Shaw jailed total 35 years for shooting at children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the Met Police, the incident occurred on 25 February, 2023, when Shaw and Fraser opened fire on a…

Wike pledges increased nutrition funding for FCT in 2025 budget

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Wike praised JICA’s Capacity Development for Nutrition Improvement Project (CADNIP) and its efforts to combat open defecation in the FCT,…

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