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Israeli forces rescue four hostages after heavy gunfire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During its October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Hamas killed about 1,200 people and took some 251 people hostage. Some…

11,794 Nigerians killed in lethal violence in 2023, Borno worst hit – Report

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the report, rural banditry and kidnapping remained prevalent in many states, saying in 2023, Borno State recorded the…

Lagos arraigns woman, Funmi Faith maltreating child in viral video

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The statement said Faith would be remanded in custody pending the issuance of the Director of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) legal…

Osun man Jide Fadipe arrested for stealing school roofing sheets

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Mr Michael Adaralewa, the State Commandant of NSCDC, in a statement on Friday, said Fadipe, a resident of Ilaje-Area, BJ4…

CAPPA advises govt over food policies

Paul Dada

2 years ago

In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, the organisation commended the Nigerian government for its…

EFCC grabs 3 men spraying naira notes at Asaba funeral ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The three men were arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Command of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the…

Technician electrocuted in Port Harcourt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It was gathered that the technician who is from Kogi State was electrocuted on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at the…

We need adequate funding, equipment to function more effectively – LASEMA

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Permanent Secretary, when asked by the committee to list the challenges of LASEMA so that the agency could be…

11 Internet fraudsters busted in Rivers, cars, phones recovered

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyewale said the fraudsters were arrested in a sting operation carried out at Whimpey, Ada George area of Port Harcourt,…

MultiChoice rejects Tribunal’s ruling, heads to Appeal Court

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The tribunal, sitting in Abuja, also ordered the PayTv operator to give a one-month free subscription to all its Nigerian…

36 internet fraudsters convicted in Oyo

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command has announced that it has secured convictions and sentences of…

Businessman jailed three years for trafficking 7.50 kg of drugs

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The convict was also said to have withdrawn the sum of over N306,000 from his Access bank account, through a…

Mohbad’s autopsy result from LASUTH (PHOTOS)

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

An autopsy conducted on the body of late singer Mohbad at conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)…

NDLEA nabs 110 suspects, recovers 520.385kgs illicit drugs in Kaduna

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He urged the citizens to provide useful and timely information to assist the command in carrying out its mandate in…

Sanwo-Olu unveils 270 housing units in Egan-Igando

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The project located in the Ikeja Division of Lagos State is Cluster One of the proposed 101 blocks of 846…

Nigerian Eze Josiah jailed 2 years over $300 fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Delivering judgment, Justice Aliyu Shafa, also gave Eze Josian an option of a fine of N500, 000. Shafa ordered the…

Eid el-Adha: Bank unveils N150m ram loan for Yobe civil servants

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The bank said it has set aside a N150 million facility to enable its customers to buy animals for the…

NDLEA arrests intending pilgrims with cocaine in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"The Agency will work with our counterparts in Saudi Arabia to ensure that the designated recipients of seized illicit drug…

Boko Haram activities striving in Plateau – House of Reps

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi said the presence of terrorists on the plateau is fueling…

We have strong evidence against Binance – Nigerian Government

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Idris said Binance is an entity whose representatives have been variously imprisoned, fined, sanctioned, and banned in North America, Europe,…

Timilehin: 25 Ajayi Crowther varsity students arraigned, remanded over killing

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The magistrate ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison till July 8 pending their trial.

Obasanjo: Nigerian governors must focus more on food security

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obasanjo described food security as a priority, followed by personal health and security situation, adding, "good feeling enhances health and…

Massive harvest: 100 Internet fraudsters busted in Enugu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyewale said the suspects were arrested in the early morning sting operations on Wednesday, May 5, 2024, following actionable intelligence…

Nigerian Army denounces claims of mass killing by troops in Southeast

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Nwachukwu said the self-acclaimed leader through spurious and unfounded claims raised alarm on a viral video alleging that troops of…

Police quiz Mohbad’s father over Oba Elegushi’s petition

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Aloba was grilled by the operatives following a petition by Oba Saheed Elegushi for alleged cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and criminal defamation.

Fire engulfs Lagos market

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The fire which started from one of the shops after public electric power was restored soon spread to the other…

Umahi condemns vandalisation of 2nd Niger bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Minister expressed deep shock that reports of the vandalisation were still being recorded in spite of the presence of…

Lagos Airport to undergo brief power shutdown on Wednesday

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

During this maintenance period, affected airlines - Rwanda Air (WB), EgyptAir (MS), and Qatar Air (QR) - will be relocated…

Troops wipe out 140 terrorists in massive air strikes, arrest 57 others in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The troops, recovered cache of weapons including 796 rounds of ammunition, one PKM machine gun, five AK-47 Rifles, two motorcycles,…

FG mobilises responders to crashed mining site in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake disclosed that the swift action of the Federal Government underscores its…

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