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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…

Gov Buni orders removal of security checkpoints in two LGAs

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Abdulsalam disclosed that the decision followed a thorough review of security arrangements in the locations.

Suspected ethnic militias sack Edo riverine community, kill one, raze houses, vehicles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The attackers who allegedly referred to themselves as Ijaw freedom fighters, reportedly killed one person and set houses and vehicles…

Kano police set to investigate Customs officer’s suicide, deaths of two hoodlums

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Police said Abdullahi shot himself with a pump action gun, without letting anyone into the reasons he committed suicide.

Rivers police nab three ‘one chance’ robbers

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The nabbing of three suspects, Michael, Nsikak, and Peace, has resulted in confessions and cooperation with authorities to capture the…

Electricity tariff hike: Labour unions seal offices of BEDC, NERC in Benin

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The protesters also sealed off the state office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), located along Igbesamwan Junction, Akpakpava…

Hoodlums attack, demolish 67-year-old blind man’s house in Enugu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Nnadi, who said he had been suffering from serious body pains since the incident, appealed to Enugu State Government to…

Three dead, 21 injured in Ogun multiple road road crashes

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Akinbiyi said the accidents occurred on the iju bridge, Atan, on Owode Idiroko Expressway and Ayedade village, Obada on Lagos…

Ajeromi gas explosion: Lagos confirms 11 dead, 22 others still in hospital

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Abayomi revealed that out of the 33 casualties, 11 fatalities occurred due to extensive third-degree burns, which severely impacted vital…

Wicked Kaduna man Idrisa kidnaps, kills 6-year-old cousin

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He added that the suspect confessed to the heinous crime, admitting to slaying the innocent child by brutally slashing her…

NDLEA intercepts three trailers conveying multi-billion naira worth of illicit drugs in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Femi Babafemi, NDLEA's spokesman, in a statement on Sunday, said the multi-billion naira consignments were loaded into two 40-ft container trucks…

Confluence University abducted students rescued – Kogi Govt

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, who were abducted by unknown gunmen on…

Motorists commend LASTMA for removing illegal motor parks from Lagos bridges

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"I pray to Almighty God to give Giwa and Oki the strength and sound health to keep the good work…

Wale Edun visits Assembly Plant for CNG buses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Present also were Tosin Coker, Commercial director PCNGi and Joseph Osanipin, Director General of the National Automotive Development and Design…

Deadly London man Itesh Ira jailed for life for brutal knife attack on woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ira appeared at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 2 May where he was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a…

Two burnt beyond recognition in Lagos tanker fire

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"Efforts are currently underway to clear the wreckage of the involved vehicles from the roadway, facilitating unhindered traffic flow and…

We are not afraid to enforce our environmental laws – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wahab restated that the recent removal of structures on the alignment of Odo Iya Alaro river in Mende Villa estate,…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular roads in Ikoyi for repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"To mitigate the traffic implications, the repair works will be conducted in phases. Phase 1 will focus on the stretch…

Lagos set to increase jetties to 20 with addition of 13 new ones

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Alebiosu noted that the jetties were expected to boost water transportation which would serve as an alternative to road travel,…

FIJ reporter Daniel Ojukwu freed from police custody

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ojukwu was reportedly picked up on May 1 and was held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti in Lagos.

Lagos issues 5,961 Planning Permits in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, in 2019, 2,030 out of 3,814 applicants were granted planning permits, saying that in 2020, 4,821 out…

How man killed friend over N3m job scam – Police

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The police said the suspect killed his friend because he failed to get him a promised job after collecting N3…

Edo govt denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The government made the denial in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media Projects to the Governor, Mr. Crusoe…

Legal battle against Oba of Benin over suspension of Enigie begins

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oba Ewuare II and the Edo State Government, are the 1st and 2nd Defendants respectively in the suit marked, B/250os/2023.

Lagos recovers N48.13 million, 18 properties from fraudulent estate agents

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Akinderu-Fatai warned residents not to fall victim to fake or dubious estate agents and to patronize registered real estate individuals/organizations.

Lagos vows to provide more homes through completion of ongoing housing schemes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Akinderu-Fataii further revealed that old estates were being re-evaluated with a plan to restore their infrastructure and maximize the available…

Prophet arrested for defiling minors in Kwara

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

NSCDC State Commandant, Umar Mohammed, expressed concern over the infamous act and directed the Head of Gender Unit to conduct…

Septuagenarian father of slain Edo politician cries for justice

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The distraught father disclosed that when he read the news in the papers, the thought that his son, Osagie and…

How we kidnapped, killed 19-year-old DELSU student – Suspects

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Following a report at the Abudu police division by her father, Edward Omodon, she was declared missing by the police.

Lagos unveils 10-minute building permit system for approvals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Report has it that a significant milestone was achieved on Dec. 4, 2023, when the bill for the establishment of…

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