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UNILAG convocation gowns stolen

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Many of the students, who were scheduled to collect their academic gowns, expressed frustration in the inability of the school…

London man Thompson to rot in jail 24 years for stabbing Dariusz to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who led the investigation said Dariusz died after suffering multiple stab injuries.

FUTA shuts school, orders students to vacate hotels after fee hike protest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adebanjo said that the management had also directed all students currently on campus and in hostels within the university, to…

Abuja kidnappers kill three victims, raise ransom to N700m

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Only on Sunday, reports emerged that the kidnappers, who also operated in some villages in Bwari, had killed one of…

NDLEA secures conviction of 67 drug traffickers in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, out of the 173 suspects arrested and charged to court in the year, 67 were sentenced to…

Bizarre! Mad man machetes congregant at church deliverance service, pastor arrested

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ikenga added that the man of God had been arrested, while the victim of the machete blow had been hospitalised…

Deadly gunman Chase Griffith sentenced to 30 years imprisonment in UK

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The police said in the early hours of 24 July, a man received a stab wound and was taken to…

Gov. Alia begs kidnappers to release LG chairman, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Haanongon, his orderly, driver and personal assistant, were kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday, while on their way to…

Truck driver crushes Okada rider, two passengers to death in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adebayo said that preliminary investigations revealed that a truck driver while on top speed lost control as a result of…

Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The governor directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to mobilise contractors back to sites to speed up work on…

‘I lost everything, now homeless’ says Anambra monarch after palace was burnt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

An indigene of the town, simply called Emmanuel, also confirmed that the family house of the acting president general of…

Notorious motorcycle snatcher nabbed in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Kaduna Police Command’s Spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in Kaduna on Friday.

Lagos issues fresh update on Third Mainland Bridge closure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osiyemi stated that the diversion of traffic flow along Iyana-Oworonshoki inwards Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge commenced…

Tinubu suspends Social Investment Programme over wanton corruption

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The four programmes under NSIPA suspended by the president are: N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and…

Enugu mother of triplets detained over bill for delivery of babies

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The mother of triplets, a native of Nnewi in Anambra State living at Ologo Quarters, Uwani Enugu confirmed her ordeal…

Seven high ranking cultists nabbed in Lagos

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Fayoade, who solicited the support of CRAN members, stressed that media practitioners were part of his “eyes and ears” in…

Kaduna ATM fraudster Idris Musa bags 10 years imprisonment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Idris Musa was jailed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 after pleading guilty to one- count charge bordering on cheating, upon…

Lulu-Briggs Foundation celebrates elders, awards Nonagenarians N250,000

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In a significant gesture of appreciation and recognition, the Foundation awarded a centenarian and six nonagenarians a cash prize of…

Zumera’s Unsung Heroes Tribute: Widows honoured in annual empowerment extravaganza

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The women were honored with thoughtful gestures to mark the celebration, including cash gifts, souvenirs, and food items. The event…

Trial of Lagos couple accused of N2.7bn fraud stalled

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The couple was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday November…

‘Mystery oil spill’ reported in Bayelsa community

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

A Jan. 8 notification letter signed by Pastor Olabai Olozulu, the traditional ruler of Foropa, Middleton, indicated that the oil…

Police bust 2 armed robbery suspects in Kaduna

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“On receiving information our operatives stormed the scene and arrested two of the suspects who were all from the Rigasa…

Otukpo bank robbery: Police parade four deadly robbers, say five others killed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his words: "Four suspects were arrested in connection with the bank robbery at Otukpo where Nine (9) AK-47 rifles…

Police bust three gunrunners over attack on Plateau communities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said one ash-coloured Golf car, one AK-47 rifle, one AK-49 rifle, 1,000 rounds of live ammunition and five magazines…

Plan your movement: Lagos releases important information on Third Mainland Bridge closure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The government officially shut the Iyana-Oworonshoki inwards Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday, 9 January, 2024…

Why we removed closed gates in Lekki streets – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wahab who spoke at a stakeholders meeting convened by his transport counterpart, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi in Alausa said it was…

Ibadan father Micheal Ayinde, son remanded over ‘joint’ rape of daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The defendants, the father and older brother of the complainant, allegedly committed the offence at their residence at Agboti Olosan…

Group demands justice for Yobe woman murdered on bed beside husband

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police have detained 43-year-old Musa, the husband of the woman in connection with the alleged murder of his wife…

Lagos shuts popular Bar in Victoria Island over noise pollution (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to LASEPA, complaints from residents prompted this swift intervention to bring back normalcy and ensure adherence to established environmental…

‘How popular Abia radio presenter, MC Manosky, defiled 15-year-old boy’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

MC Manosky, 37, was arrested by officers of the Abia-State Police Command on Sunday, 31 December 2023 following complaints lodged…

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