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DRTS impounds 9,389 vehicles for traffic offenses in eight months in FCT

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This initiative aims to educate those who may not have undergone formal driving instruction, providing them with essential skills for…

“Stay committed in your fight against terrorism” – CDS tasks Special forces

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The charge was delivered during the Badging Ceremony of Batch 7 Graduates of the Special Forces Operation on Tuesday at…

Ojodu LCDA Chairman celebrates milestones: Over 1,500 surgeries, free healthcare for thousands

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Odunmbaku outlined key infrastructure projects completed under his tenure, including the renovation of public facilities and markets, and the distribution…

Activists slam Kogi Governor Ododo for allegedly shielding Bello from EFCC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A prominent lawyer, Adeyemi Sulaimon, condemned Ododo’s actions, stating that the governor is violating the very laws he swore to…

“Stop ‘iron condemn’ scrap metal scavengers” – Katsina residents cry out

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In an interview with NAN on Tuesday, residents described how scavengers, some as young as school-age children, are roving the…

POWA president calls for unity among members

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Addressing the members during the inauguration of the FCT POWA secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun highlighted unity as the…

Nnamdi Kanu forces Court drama: Justice Nyako steps down from trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

During the trial's resumption on Tuesday, Kanu openly requested Justice Nyako to step down from his case, citing her refusal…

Cyber heist hits Hope PS Bank: N6.5 billion stolen, 30 banks named in suit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the affidavit, on Sunday, July 15, 2024, the bank’s platform experienced unauthorized access, leading to the fraudulent transfer…

Court sentences four men to imprisonment for armoured cable theft

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The convicts, Sadiq Iseh, Ibrahim Abubakar, Bashir Abubakar and Idris Usman, all of Airport Road, Abuja, who pleaded guilty to…

Kogi Lawmakers under fire: Accusations against EFCC boss frivolous – Lawyers, activists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Social critic Chief Gani Kayode Balogun, popularly known as GKB, lamented the development, criticizing the legislators for calling for the…

Presidential Committee donates N1bn to Borno flood victims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Lugga noted that the 34-member committee was established by former President Goodluck Jonathan on Oct. 9, 2012, with Alhaji Aliko…

Lagos Court hears shocking testimonies in £1M fraud trial involving spiritual claims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, N. K.Ukoha, during the sitting on Friday, Wasiu identified the suspects in the…

Access Bank hit with N100 million suit over alleged unlawful deductions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sanusi, a long-time customer of Access Bank, said, "What is provided in the Finance Act is that banks should deduct…

Woolwich tragedy: Police investigate fatal stabbing of 15-year-old boy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Despite the best efforts of both police officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the boy succumbed to his…

LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The 488 vehicles were impounded at key locations across Lagos, including Ikorodu, Maryland, Anthony, Apongbon, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojuelegba, and Oyingbo.

Jos teenager jailed 6 months for stealing phone

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced Faruk, 18, after he pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him, and prayed the…

Hamzat urges social clubs to partner with government for national growth

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

He disclosed that the club annually inducted 15 members but due to the milestone being celebrated, a total of 40…

Hippopotamus kills 60-year-old Emir’s guard in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

According to report, 60 years old Maigadi was attacked by the hippopotamus while he was fishing in Yauri River at…

Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Upon his arrest, the suspect was placed under excretion observation. After three days in custody, Okafor excreted all 76 pellets…

Lagos drug raid: NDLEA seizes Opioids worth N16.1bn, arrests key figures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“The 25 million pills of tapentadol have an estimated street value of N13.7 billion, while the codeine consignment is valued…

Lagos begins distribution of 3,000 bags of rice from Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Representing Senator Tinubu at the event, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State and State Coordinator for RHI, highlighted…

Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim appoints two aides to ECOWAS Parliament

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The appointments were announced by Bola Olagbegi, the senator’s Chief of Staff, on Friday in Okitipupa, Ondo State, with immediate…

‘I’m a thief, not a ritual killer’, says man who tied up sex worker at Abuja hotel

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

However, Efe told journalists when he was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Commandant, Dr…

“Our agenda focuses on the needs of Lagosians” – Sanwo-Olu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu described the relationship between Lagos and the British High Commission as positive and progressive, adding that the long presence…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu rolls out N50M for 1,000 women petty traders in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The initiative is designed to provide financial support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on petty…

Oyo court remands 11 men for armed robbery

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Sept. 13, at 9.00…

End of terror: Dan Kundu, infamous Katsina bandit leader, eliminated by Police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to reports, police officers, in collaboration with local vigilantes, intercepted Kundu and his men before they could carry out…

‘How police foiled plot by 2 Abia women to sell newborn twins in Lagos’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The women were arrested by the police bus-stop, an entry point into Lagos State, following a tip off by good…

Major drug bust: Detectives prevent £35M Cocaine from hitting UK Streets, three jailed 71 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Detective Inspector Lydia Stephens, who led the investigation, commended the officers who worked tirelessly to bring justice to this group…

Imo communities groan over deplorable roads

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Dr. Ibe Nwoko, noted how he and others had gone to pay a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Ngor…

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