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Three jailed after pleading guilty to internet fraud in Calabar

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

They were arraigned before Justice Rosemary Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar by the Uyo Command of EFCC on…

Deadly Nigeria’s Osibodu, six others jailed 150 years cumulatively in London for murder

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osibodu, 25 of Riverdale Road, Erith was convicted of murder and section 18 GBH. Osibodu was sentenced to life, with…

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular bridge on Ikorodu Road for repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osiyemi stated that the first phase of the repairs would cover the Ojota-bound lane while the Second Phase would cover…

Heavy gunshots as Shaibu, Okpebholo arrive Benin airport, several injured

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The shots, audible inside the Airport Arrival Hall and along Airport Road, caused widespread panic, as businesses closed and drivers…

Prolific child predator Miah to rot in London jail for 20 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Met Police said Miah was previously found guilty at the same court in April of 18 counts of sexual…

Lagos man ‘kills’ 19-year-old son with shovel

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Olumide was said to have inflicted a deep cut on Adeyemi at his right hand side with a shovel while…

Two arrested over killing of vigilante operative in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The 45-year-old vigilante member was attacked on Friday at about 2.00 p.m. by suspected hoodlums while he was allegedly trying…

DSVA wades into report of randy policeman defiling child at police station

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The DSVA said upon receiving the report, it immediately facilitated the necessary referrals for comprehensive medical and psychosocial support, which…

Dangerous London rapist Foster jailed 16 years after raping woman in hotel room

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The court unanimously found guilty of rape on Friday, 26 April following a trial supported by extensive and damning evidence…

Lagos extends amnesty for existing buildings without planning permit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Lagos State Government had in April announced the provision of an amnesty period of 90 days, from 2nd May…

Kano Commissioner’s daughter, sister, brother’s wife burnt to death in fire tragedy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Kofar-Mata said his daughter, Maimuna, elder sister, Hajiya Kadija and his brother's wife, Juwairiyya lost their lives in the fire…

Septuagenarian who survived nine years on death row killed, buried in shallow grave in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The deceased was said to have been sentenced to death in 1986 for a crime he did not commit and…

Blatant lie! We didn’t re-introduced monthly Environmental Sanitation – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the viral news was the work of…

Kogi Poly security operatives nab 8 suspected cultists

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Mrs Omale Ufedo, the institution's spokesperson, the arrest was as a result of proactive measures put in place…

14 dead as bus escaping check point crashes into truck in Jigawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

On reaching an Immigration check point, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with Reg no: XA 381 GAS was also coming…

Protest hits UI over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Protest is currently ongoing among students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State over introduction of a 10-hour daily…

PHOTOS: Lagos Govt celebrates Soyinka at 90

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The highlight of the evening was unveiling a special portrait of Soyinka, which, according to Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu was a…

‘How Lagos woman allegedly defrauded Ogboni leader of N6.3m with fake twins claim’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ajibola was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court siting in Ogba on Tuesday on three counts bordering on stealing…

Lagos man Daniel Okoh pleads guilty to N880k theft charge

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Prosecutor, Insp Chekwube Okeh, told the court that Okoh and one other still at large, committed the offences on…

Court orders Abuja man to return 2 children to his ex-wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, gave the order after Atsu informed the court that Abubakar took the children to Kogi .

Crypto billionaire Linus Williams arrested over alleged fraud, terrorism funding

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said the offences included allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory…

Isara confers chieftaincy titles on Soyinka’s son, daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Odemo of Isara conferred the traditional title of Otun Akogun of Isara on Dr Olaokun Soyinka, while he conferred…

Sanwo-Olu strikes agreement with CIG Motors to acquire 5,000 vehicles for LAGRIDE

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu said the vehicles would be tailor-made for the state's terrain to operate on low carbon emissions, improved technological interaction,…

Lagos clears air on plan to ban ‘danfos’ on Lekki-Epe corridor

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"Danfo buses that conform to the standards of the VIS will operate as Mid-capacity buses while Korope buses that also…

Edo hotel fire claims three lives, suspects arrested – Police

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Although efforts to obtain comments from the management of the hotel failed as at press time, a source who craved…

Sanwo-Olu reads riot act to residents who litter drains, vandallise manholes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu, who was in the company of his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, also lamented that most of the manholes, on…

US, UK, Europe-bound cocaine, opioids hidden in shoe soles, clothes seized in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babafeemi stated that in the same vein, a consignment of 440 grams of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis coming…

Why church members trek 24.2km in Abuja

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The founder of the Church, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, explained that the long walk was to herald the church conference…

Wailings as Kaduna agency demolishes illegal structures

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“As for the elderly people like us, some of us can be patient but what about the youth? Some of…

What led to the Kubwa building collapse – CP

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The collapsed building, originally housing 45 self-contained rooms and previously serving as a hotel before conversion to other uses, has…

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