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Lagos begins demolition of buildings on drainage right of way

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The removal exercise which followed the expiration of several served contravention notices on the property owners was carried out by…

Alleged $6bn fraud: Court dismisses Agunloye’s motion against prosecution by EFCC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At Monday’s’ sitting, Justice Onwueguzie ruled that the basis for the application was not necessary as the court was not…

Edo woman who masterminded self-kidnap, two others in police net

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke A Benin, Edo State-based woman, Blessing Ogunu, who allegedly masterminded her own kidnap has been arrested by…

Oromoni died of negligence from parents, doctor – Lagos Coroner

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, Oromoni died from sepsis caused by an ankle injury, leading to an infection of the lungs and…

Edo: Suspected cultists hunt family of member who renounced membership

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"Some crooked politicians, who lost elections are also after him too for turning down mouth-watering offers to perpetuate violence and…

Insecurity: Governor Bago declares state of emergency in Minna

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The governor’s order comes on the heels of the resurgence of the activities of thugs which led to the death…

11 quick facts about Vera Anyim, the NOUN law graduate accused of giving fake testimony

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Dunamis Church video which has gone viral and sparked reactions from many Nigerians shows Anyim on the altar sharing…

NDLEA intercepts N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“In her statement, she claimed she started the illicit drug production and distribution in October 2023,” he said.

EFCC recovers N32.7bn, $445,000 stolen from Humanitarian Affairs Ministry

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations…

Pregnant woman, widow arrested over N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The suspects are eight-month pregnant Favour Peter, 24; Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo Michael, 39, who were arrested at Jabi…

Chibok: 21 released girls came with 34 children – Report

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode: "In the ten years since the Chibok kidnapping caused global outrage, very little has changed on…

Lagos seeks help in locating woman seen assaulting baby in viral video

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The woman further pushed the baby to the ground and stepped on the infant’s stomach with her two legs.

Lagos issues urgent drowning prevention advisory

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Mojola urged facility operators to ensure the presence of certified lifeguards during operational hours, display clear safety rules and emergency…

Man falls off from three-storey building in London, dies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It was gathered that the Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene in Gough Walk after being called by paramedics.

Edo condemns clash between LP candidate, Akpata and UNIBEN SUG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The clash occurred on Friday, during a visit by the Senior Advocate to the Ugbowo campus of the University.

20 Yoruba nation agitators arrested in Ibadan for invading Assembly complex

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A group of persons allegedly invaded the complex located at the Government Secretariat vicinity in an attempt to take it…

Viral video: Policeman to undergo mental health test, orderly room trial in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police Constable was seen in the viral video posted by an X user dressed in blue T-shirt, black joggers…

Police list 7 ‘avoidable deaths’ in Lagos in 6 days, issue advisory

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Hundeyin said this on Friday while confirming that seven people have drowned at different swimming pools and beaches in Lagos…

Osun security guard steals 9 air conditioners from employer, sells them as scraps

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In a statement by Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun Amotekun Commander said Eze was arrested after his employer reported the theft…

Kidnapped Channels TV reporter, Joshua Rogers, regains freedom

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It was not clear whether ransom was paid. Earlier, unconfirmed reports had it that his kidnappers had demanded N30 million.

Four deadly London men jailed 73 years for Euston shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

On 14 January 2023, at approximately 13:30, a drive-by shooting was committed with a shotgun outside St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Euston, London, England, where a memorial service for…

1,656 patients treated, 105 surgeries conducted at Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s medical mission

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The foundation said within the first two days, 1,656 patients, comprising men, women, and children, received free treatment and medication.

$4.5bn, £2.8bn fraud: Court grants Emefiele N50m bail

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Emefiele's co-defendant, Henry Isioma Omoile, in the fresh 26-count charge of $4.5 billion and £2.8 preferred against them also got…

Falling container kills woman in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, stated that the driver of the articulated truck carrying the…

Police investigate beheading of minor by Almajiri

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said when the police arrived, the suspect confessed to the crime, saying he dumped the head of the victim…

Junior Pope: Musawa mourns, says spate of deaths in entertainment industry horrific

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Junior Pope drowned in Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday, April 10, while returning from a movie location. This was…

Sanwo-Olu: Dosunmu market fire a complete disaster, we’ll demolish defective buildings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu said the Government would come hard on structures and properties not conforming to the Government’s guidelines across markets. The…

Excos fingered as UrbanPrime2 Estate residents face water crisis over unpaid bills

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The statement said the water supply to the estate was suspended due to the Excos’ negligence in paying the requisite…

Accident: Two passengers fall into Lagos Lagoon on Third Mainland Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“However, by now, we are not looking at the search and rescue again, but recovery. This is because the male…

Moment Tinubu observed Eid-el-Fitr prayers in Lagos (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Also at the prayer ground were the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Hamzat; Principal Private Secretary to the…

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