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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…

“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…

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