Metro

Three dead as two-storey building collapses in Jigawa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, those who lost their lives in the incident were; Nafi’u Mohd, aged 28, resident of Rijiyar Zaki…

Stolen Lagos baby recovered during naming ceremony by ‘new parents ‘

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The baby who was stolen on June 11 in Lagos by a woman identified as Gloria Sunday was recovered during…

Why there is fuel scarcity in Lagos, Abuja – NNPCL

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Soneye said the company is working round the clock with all stakeholders to resolve the situation and restore normalcy in…

“We have a listening president” – Minister urges youths to shun protest

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Olawande made this statement in Lagos on Saturday during the event marking the third anniversary of Chairman Moyosore Ogunlewe’s tenure…

Why I’m not using the Government House – Abia Governor, Alex Otti

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

He made this statement on Saturday during the inauguration of the new office for the Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government…

LASG revokes building permits, enforces revalidation

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on e-GIS and Urban Development, announced this during a visit…

Lagos shuts RCCG, four other churches, mosques, hotels over environmental nuisance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The agency said the operation targeted establishments that had failed to comply with environmental regulations despite prior warnings.

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular road in Ikoyi for asphalt laying

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The road will be shut from 12.00am tonight, Saturday 27th July to 5.00am on Monday, 29th July, 2024 for asphalt…

Lagos unveils Eko Flavours project to engage youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The project is an epic showdown for upcoming chefs, culinary students and local food vendors to celebrate diverse food culture.…

Police release names of three children who died East Ham fire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Their parents, Khurram Malik and Naumana Gul Khan, said of their children said the lives of their children were a…

Met officer, Carter steals £115 from dead man, pleads guilty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Directorate of Professional Standards was said to have launched an investigation and examined Carter’s body worn video from the…

Speaker calls for inter-tribal marriages to strengthen national unity

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Jatau made this appeal during the wedding ceremony of Mr. Musa Gude, a member representing Uke/Karshi State Constituency, and his…

“Support Tinubu, cancel protest” – Minister appeals to youth

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Goronyo urged the youth to cancel their planned nationwide protest for the country's welfare.

SOKAPU condemns planned protest, endorses Tinubu’s policies

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

SOKAPU President Tabara Kato argued that a well-intentioned protest cannot be organized by those who previously claimed that “religion, ethnicity,…

NSCDC issues warning against careless use of social media

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Mr. Dyke Ogbonnaya, spokesperson for the NSCDC Ogun Command, shared this message during an interview with NAN on Friday in…

Court remands man for allegedly stealing wires worth N1.6m

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said that the defendant was caught by security guards and handed over to the police.

Lagos prosecutes over 5,000 environmental offenders in six months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Corp Marshal Cole added that street trading is banned in Lagos State and warned that offenders would be prosecuted.

Safety Commission, partner stage walk to mark World Drowning Prevention Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission Mr. Lanre Mojola, emphasized the significance of the joint initiative and highlighted the…

‘Give Tinubu more time’ – Nwosu begs Nigerians to shun protest

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, made this appeal in Abuja on Thursday.

Afenifere declares support for organizers of planned protest

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, on Thursday declared its support for theplanned August 1 nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu.

Three die in Lagos building collapse

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the incident happened at No 13, Wilson Mba St., Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos. He said that the three…

Edo couple convicted, jailed five years for human trafficking

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Aganran described the feat as part of NAPTIP's Director-General's agenda of arresting, prosecuting and convicting high-profile trafficking cases in the…

114 arrested as Lagos Taskforce raids blackspots in Ikoyi

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

A total of 114 suspects were arrested and 5 were released unconditionally after properly identifying themselves and stating their business.

Residents in anguish as floods submerge parts of Sango Ota

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Both the state and federal governments are insensitive to the plight of the masses."

Kano: Man, 17-year old girl in DSS custody for abducting 4-year- old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Impeccable source in the Kano office of the DSS, hinted that the State Hisbah officials handed over Aisha who was…

ICPC vows to sanction corrupt legislators

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Dr. Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the ICPC, made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening of a three-day…

Lagos students shun planned nationwide protest, set for solidarity walk

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos axis, Comrade Lekan Alimi, who addressed journalists on behalf of the…

Nigerian Babajide Israel twerks for over 3 hours to set Guinness World Record

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

GWR said Babajide attempted to set a new record for twerking to give comfort to those suffering from depression all…

Dangerous sexual predator Galhad jailed 10 years in London for rape

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Galhad of Ashmount Road, Tottenham, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment on Thursday, 4 July at Wood Green Crown Court…

Sickening! Day old baby boy dumped in manhole

Paul Dada

2 years ago

At the time of filing this report the Rivers State Police Command was yet to react to incident.

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