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How Heartland FC coach, Christian Obi died in ghastly accident - Club

Heartland coach Christian Obi in sudden death after ghastly accident

The accident reportedly occurred in Okigwe en-route to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, where the Naze Millionaires were to participate…
Ekiti Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye said Oba Williams Adesoye has been placed on probation over unruly conduct and high-handedness

UN Tourism official hails Ekiti’s warm welcome, tourism potential

Leijzer described the welcoming nature of Nigerians as "incredibly amazing" and capable of greatly boosting tourism.

Vigilante Leader Karim Babatunde Abdul Targeted in Armed Assault

Preliminary reports indicate that a group of assailants, identified as Fulani herdsmen and disguised in military and police uniforms, infiltrated…
Irregular migration practices, a ticking time bomb - Foundation

Irregular migration practices, a ticking time bomb – BANC Foundation

Onyema said the Anti-Irregular Migration Practices which sometimes entailed dangerous and self-destructive moves of persons across the Sahara Desert or…
Police

Woman in serious trouble over alleged N65m fraud

The police alleged that the defendant allegedly collected the money from the complainants with the promise to help them exchange…
Ten passengers were injured on Friday as fully loaded high-capacity BRT bus ran into pedestrian bridge, tip over at Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos

10 injured in Lagos BRT bus accident

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced this in a statement on its X handle. According to the statement,…
EFCC operatives in a sting operation, arrest 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi Benue State, recover charms from the suspects

EFCC grabs 14 for internet fraud in Makurdi

The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Directorate on Wednesday August 21, 2024 in a sting…
FG issues alert over rising level of River Niger

FG issues alert over rising level of River Niger

By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Friday issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the…
Bello Matawalle

Matawalle to CDS: Fish out killers of Sokoto district head

The minister, who condemned the brutal killing of the District Head in strong terms described it as heinous and unacceptable.
”Heartbroken” woman sets self ablaze after husband divorced her in Jigawa

”Heartbroken” woman sets self ablaze after husband divorced her in Jigawa

He said preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased experienced depression few months following her divorce by her husband.
Nwonwu

Bus driver Kayode accused of killing policeman on Third Mainland Bridge arraigned

The deceased was said to have alighted from the bus and started directing traffic to enable other road users to…
Nigerian Govt orders illegal miners to vacate all mining sites in Zamfara over outbreak of lead poisoning in Bungudu LGA of the state

Shiroro mines killings: FG bans mining at attack scene, vows to avenge miners’ death

The Minister said the Mining Marshals were working with intelligence units and other security agencies to make the recent attack…
Anambra

Anambra doctors down tools over colleague’s kidnap

They stated that the directive was to protest against the kidnap of their colleague, Dr Stephen Ezeh, who had been…
Reckless driver kills Esu Rita Ema, a final year student of OAU, Ile-Ife, throwing the institution into into a gloomy state.

Reckless driver kills final year OAU student

The victim, a student of the Department of Foreign Languages, was at the school to submit her project when she…
Nwonwu

Fake American citizen accused of $350,000 romance scam arraigned in court

After investigation by Inspector Oladejo Johnson and his team, Eghwrudjakpor, from Delta State was charged before the Igbosere Magistrate's Court…
Lagos vows to eradicate menace of open defecation

Lagos vows to eradicate menace of open defecation

Cole added that the initiative would be rolled out in various locations where open defecation is prevalent, and personnel to…
Court jails four internet fraudsters in Abuja after they pleaded guilty to one- count separate charges filed against them by EFCC

Four jailed for internet fraud in Abuja

The suspect were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate.
EFCC operatives arrest one Hyginus Nkwocha described as 'billionaire internet fraudster and money launderer' in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.

Suspected ‘billionaire internet fraudster’ Hyginus Nkwocha arrested in Abuja

Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said in a statement that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for alleged…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts Bourdillon Road for two days

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts Bourdillon Road for two days

Osiyemi said motorists on Bourdillon Road heading towards Falomo Roundabout were advised to turn right at Lateef Jakande Road to…
LASG begins anti open defecation enforcement in Berger area

LASG begins anti open defecation enforcement in Berger area

Secretary, Office of Environmental Services Gaji Omobolaji said the enforcement action was aimed at preventing the spread of communicable diseases…

Harvest Season: Stakeholders in South-South decry high cost of food

Ebokpo said that with the ongoing policy implementations, food production in the state would be quadrupled by the 2025 harvest
Tinubu sued over failure to reverse petrol price hike

Killing of Sokoto monarch, heinous act that won’t go without decisive response – Tinubu

Tinubu described the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go…
Succour for motorists as reconstruction work begins on Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway

Succour for motorists as reconstruction work begins on Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway

The federal government-owned road has been in a deplorable state for more than 20 years. It was finally handed over…
NAFDAC seizes three petrol tankers transporting edible oil in Lagos

NAFDAC seizes three petrol tankers transporting edible oil in Lagos

NAFDAC urged the public to report any suspicious or unwholesome practices related to food and regulated products.
Bus crashes on commuters at Obalende

Bus crashes on commuters at Obalende

The yet-to-be-identified driver of the bus ran away from the scene immediately after the accident.
Price of kerosene shoots up to N1,769.86 per litre in July - NBS

Price of kerosene shoots up to N1,769.86 per litre in July – NBS

In addition, the NBS said analysis by zone showed that the South-South recorded the highest average retail price per litre…
AIG Fayoade

3 caught while attempting to abduct car dealer in Lagos

The Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the three suspects on Wednesday. He also…
Osun indigene Alhaji Abdulazeez Adebayo has been selected as the first ever Oba of the members of the Yoruba community living in Enugu State.

Abdulazeez Adebayo emerges first Oba of Yoruba community in Enugu

Osun-born Adebayo obtained the nod of Yoruba people from the seven states of Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos, Kogi…
Police arrest Edo couple, 'Papa and Mama Gabriel' for allegedly torturing and inflicting serious bodily injuries on their house help.

Edo couple in police custody for assaulting minor house help

The eight-year-old girl (name withheld), is said to be a daughter of Mama Gabriel's older sister. News of the meanly…
Bello

Abuja court right in issuing warrant of arrest on Yahaya Bello – Appeal Court

By Taiye Agbaje and Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the ruling of a Federal…