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Oba of Benin takes custody of two repatriated ‘Royal stools’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Director-General of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, handed over the repatriated objects to the Benin monarch…

Troops foil kidnap attempt, shoot two criminals dead in Imo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The spokesman said that similarly, troops in conjunction with personnel of Naval Base, Oguta, neutralised a member of the Indigenous…

Police arrest three suspects for alleged armed robbery in Enugu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the suspects, who are residents of Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, allegedly armed with toy pistols robbed their victim of cash,…

Abuja businesswoman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abuja based businesswoman and mother of five, Ramat Mercy Mba, has been jailed for her involvement in an employment scam…

Lagos man who ‘mistakenly’ fell into lagoon rescued by LASEMA

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

LASEMA boss, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement, said the Agency received a call through the Lagos State Toll-Free Emergency…

Three police Inspectors demoted for extorting N29.4m from motorists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said the trio intercepted an unregistered Mercedes Benz at Gwarinpa, Abuja, and forced the occupants to part with the…

Police sack Inspector Mohammed for joining robbers to rob victim of N29.8m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"The dismissed officer, along with 5 others were members of an armed robbery gang responsible for the robbery of the…

Two police officers dismissed for fighting on street

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Friday, said the Nigeria Police Force was aware…

LASEPA shuts church, six establishments for noise pollution

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It said despite repeated warnings and abatement notices issued in the past, numerous establishments, persisted in contravening LASEPA's directives.

NCC suspends issuance of new Licenses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said the commission acted…

Court fixes date to deliver judgment in money laundering case against Ikuforiji

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The commission also accused the defendants of conspiring to illegally accept cash payments in the aggregate sum of N338.8 million…

Binance breached Nigerian law, operated Naira P2P in exchange of crypto assets – Witness

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Led in evidence by prosecuting lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, Abbas said the operations of company negatively impacted Nigeria’s financial system.

FG meets 32 state governors to establish joint committee to address mining issues

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Alake said during the meeting, hosted by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Kwara State Governor AbdulRasak Abdulrahman, he…

Yola teacher Ayuba docked for defiling 7-year-old pupil

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The police charged Ayuba of Rawani of Jambutu, Yola, with defilement contrary to section 211 of penal code law of…

Popular cosmetic surgeon, Anu Adepoju escapes jail with N100K fine

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Medical doctor and founder of MedContour Services, Anuoluwapo Adepoju was given the option of paying a ₦100,000, in lieu of…

Three deadly London men jailed for life, four others receive various jail terms

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the Met Police, when Kadeem Hibbert lunged towards Givani with a weapon, he ran, but was pursued by…

CAPPA cautions FG to be mindful of environment, local livelihoods in Lithium mining

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During a recent meeting with Chinese investors who built the plant, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was quoted as commending their…

Oyo set to recruit 7,000 teachers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking during the briefing, Adeniran said efforts were ongoing before now to recruit the teachers, in fulfilment of Governor Seyi…

Oyo to clampdown on tricyclists without permit, defaced windscreen

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Chairman noted that tricycle riders fond of defacing their windscreen with different stickers aside hackney permit and revenue ticket…

Lagos evacuates 753 lunatics, destitute, beggars from streets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ogundele said a total of 53 beggars were apprehended during the joint operation of the Ministry with the Lagos State…

PWDs beg Tinubu to appoint Tejuosho as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Head Persons Living With Disabilities in Lagos State, Gbolahan Jonah expressed delight over the support they have been getting…

Police confirm six dead in Kano mosque fire attack

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The police arrested a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, in connection with the incident.

Southwest stakeholders drum support for P-CNGi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking at the event, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha applauded the P-CNGi, saying it would create…

Demolition of 500 illegal structures in Karmo market begins

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“To address the challenge, the Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike had directed that all illegal structures, shanties and informal…

NSCDC operatives arrest 9 for plotting to burgle Kano company

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, Kano Command, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, said in a statement, that their arrests were…

Badagry man Joseph Gamor docked for defiling 13-year-old daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Ayodele Adeosun told the court that Gamor, who lives at the back of Golden GLO Bus…

Makurdi woman docked for assaulting, robbing police officer

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police Prosecutor, Insp Inedu Friday, told the court that the case was reported by one PC Akor Success, an…

How ex-Sterling Bank staff allegedly swindled his 86-year-old uncle of N14m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Audu said that in 2015, the complainant, a resident of Tuyit Kagoro in Kaura Local Government Area, was advised by…

Adamawa police arrest five for highway robbery, kidnapping

Paul Dada

2 years ago

According to the police, the names of the suspects are Adamu Usman, 25 years old; Sule Abba, 20 years old;…

Four soldiers dead, eight others injured in battle against terrorists in Zamfara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, five soldiers sustained minor injuries of gunshot wounds in the second ambush incident, saying the soldiers had…

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