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“Huge blow to the nation” – PDP mourns tragic Jos school building collapse

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Saturday in Abuja, the party mourned the loss…

Tinubu vows food security measures and cost reduction efforts

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized recent steps such as temporarily lifting tariffs on imported grains and essential food…

Fire razes Emir of Kano Sanusi’s palace

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement by Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), the Chief of Staff to the Emir, said the incident occurred on Saturday…

Six jailed for internet fraud in Uyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Six internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have…

Sanwo-Olu keeps ignoring our pleas, Lagos Community cries out in anguish

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She added that the government's negligence has left her and many others in a state of despair, struggling to make…

Insecurity in Iresa-Adu: UK-based Prince disburses financial aid to security agencies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Reports emerged on Sunday, July 7, indicating a recent surge in criminal activities in Iresa-Adu. Businesses were raided, and shops…

Met Police officer Poonsawat admits sexually touching woman without consent

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Poonsawat attached to the Central South Command Unit, appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 12 July charged with sexual…

Many trapped as another building collapses in Abuja

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Two persons have, however, been rushed to the hospital.

Kidnappers abduct acting Rector of Benue Polytechnic

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Sewuese Anene, while confirming the incident, said the Rector was kidnapped with others on their…

Police arrest 200 criminals, recover ammunition in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Itam urged Anambra residents to offer information that would aide the fight against crime, adding that he had been engaging…

Deadly Dutch trio jailed for murder of Nigeria’s Riches Obi in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Jurick Croes, 38 of no fixed address appeared at the Old Bailey Friday, 12 July where he was sentenced to…

London rapist Keanu Vella jailed 12 years for rape, false imprisonment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Keanu Vella, 30 of Maldon Walk, Woodford Green appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Thursday, 11 July for sentencing for…

Human traffickers now recruiting victims on social media – NAPTIP boss alerts

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, the Agency under his watch would focus more on public awareness creation, particularly in rural communities, to…

Hunters raid kidnappers’ hideout in Kogi, kill bandits, rescue abductees

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Acting on credible intelligence, the hunters stormed the kidnapper’s hideout in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state, neutralizing…

Motorists beware! Nigeria police releases date to begin enforcement of e-CMR

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and…

Measles outbreak kills 10 children in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Budebo said vaccination was important in preventing measles and its complications, hence the need for widespread immunisation to protect the…

Suspended cultists arrested with deadly automatic pump action gun worth N700k in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, “This is an automatic pump action gun which is as deadly as AK-47 which has a bullet…

UN pledges support to Enugu State for achieving SDGs by 2030

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Fall praised Mbah's leadership, describing it as the ideal model for Nigeria, the UN, and Africa, as he decorated the…

Update: 17 students dead, scores hospitalised in Plateau school building collapse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Saint Academy building located in the Busa Buji community, Plateau State had collapsed around 8:30am with about 120 students…

Sanwo-Olu presents official vehicles to directors in public service

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the presentation was in line with the…

FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Upon hearing the pleas and arguments from both sides, the defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned…

Jos court dissolves 16-year ‘loveless’ marriage

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Earlier, before the divorce was granted, the petitioner told the court that she got married to Saidu in 2008. ”Our…

Kaduna teacher Josiah Alkali docked for alleged homosexuality with 4 boys

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The NSCDC prosecutor, Mr Marcus Audu, told the court that the matter was reported to the Corp’s office for investigation…

Gunmen kill OSPAC vigilante operative in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It was learnt that Prince was among OSPAC vigilante members who responded to a distress call about incident of kidnapping…

400,000 Nigerians benefit from FCMB, Foundation’s free eye programme in 15 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The programme, highlighted by a recent outreach event in Calabar, Cross River State, provides testing, optical services, surgeries, and disease…

Lagos couple arrested over attempt to sell son for funds to ‘japa’ to Canada

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The couple were arrested at Isolo General hospital where they declared their intention to sell their baby boy. They were…

Police Corporal Adamu sacked for refusing to report at new station after 9 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Corporal Adamu not only refused to report in Kaduna, he also promoted himself to the rank of Superintendent and operated…

Panic as fire guts petrol tanker inside Abuja filling station

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The fuel tanker was said to be waiting to discharge its product before it caught fire for yet- to- be-…

Kaduna teacher remanded in prison for allegedly kissing, romancing 4 boys

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Alkali was arraigned in court by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) with charges bodering on defilement on…

Lagos Task Force issues removal notice to shanties built along canal

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Lagos State urged residents across the State to take advantage of the Agency’s media campaign of See Something, Say Something,…

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