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JSS 3 student flogged to death in Kaduna school, two in police custody

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to his schoolmates, Marwanu was given 100 lashes of the cane at the school assembly where his teeth were…

Oba of Benin celebrates 7th coronation anniversary

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Omo N’Oba Ewuare on Saturday rose from the inner chambers amidst drumming and praise singing by Iweguae society, waving to…

Borno man Adamu Ibrahim arrested for murder of 24-year-old wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ibrahim was arrested alongside one Bukar Diya, his friend after both of them took the corpse of Fatima to the…

Oba of Benin orders curses over desecration of ‘tradition’ at marriage ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It was observed that during the marriage ceremony, Izoduwa Imasuen and his groom's men were twirling the traditional Eben while…

19 Environmental offenders convicted in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in statement, commended the court's firm stance…

Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

An Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced a 24-year-old businessman, Gyang Dung to three months imprisonment for stealing a…

Fraudster Shehu Khalifa sent to jail in Makurdi

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

He pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

Banker Friday Ayegba arrested for stealing N14.8m from customer’s account

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ayegba, according to the EFCC statement, carried out the fraudulent withdrawals of N14.8million from a customer`s account between June 7-…

I have no excuse whatsoever not to secure the nation’s borders – Tunji-Ojo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"I have no excuse whatsoever not to secure the nation’s borders. President Bola Tinubu to solve problems. We must walk…

Sanwo-Olu unveils Traffic Radio’s ‘Live Camera Update’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Live Camera Update is an innovation that will enhance free-flow of traffic for Lagos motorists and other road users.

Delta father ‘flogs’ teacher to death for disciplining son over theft of palm wine

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The parent subsequently flogged the teacher, who slumped and was immediately rushed to the Central Hospital, Agbor, where he was…

How Corps member Grace was brutally stabbed to death in Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Grace was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Barnawa area of Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria.

Gunmen attack Benue communities, kill many

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Gunmen on Wednesday killed five persons in Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government of Benue.

Oyo Govt. set to punish open defecators

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Prince Oyelade added that the move to penalize open defecators and indiscriminate dumping of refuse was part of efforts aimed…

Seven dead, 40 injured in fatal accident in Yobe

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“A fatal traffic accident occurred along Nangere-Gashua Road involving a trailer with registration no. XB 918 KTN loaded with cows…

My Agenda for EFCC – Olukoyede

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Olukoyede identified three focal areas and raised three posers as important thrusts of plying his new job. The three focal…

See names, photos of internet fraudsters jailed in Ilorin

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

They were jailed by Justices Mahmoud Abdulgafar and Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, after…

Lagos police brings in officer caught on camera shooting in Ladipo market

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer assured members of the public that the Lagos Command will not tolerate any form…

Rivers father of 3 arrested for rape of 13-year-old maid

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspect, a rig worker is married and lives with his wife and and his three children.

LASEPA to seal bars, churches, mosques, others

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

The Lagos State Government says it will close down bars, churches, clubs, mosques and companies causing environmental nuisance in the…

Police uncover gun factory in Lagos, nab 2 operators

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The two suspects arrested for operating the gun factory were among 32 individuals in police arrested for alleged involvement in…

Rivers: Alleged rapist of 11-year-old girl rearrested after petition to CP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

One Benjamin Enyeoha, a native of Obuogu in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers state had earlier accused operatives of…

Roads in Lagos so bad! State Assembly summons Ministry of Works top chiefs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Hon. Meranda, while supporting the declaration of an emergency on roads, said the problem affects every part of Lagos with…

LASPA warns against attack on officers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

She issued the warning on Tuesday following an attack on some officers of the agency who were on official assignment…

Family in agony as 40 -feet container crushes Rivers businessman

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It will be recalled residents and road users in Etche local government area plying the road have been lamenting the…

12 princes, including lawyer jostle for Royal Stool in Osun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Twelve candidates were confirmed to have collected forms and applied for the vacant stool at a family meeting held on…

Nigerian singer accused of defrauding Briton £9,300, American $2,000 arrested

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Chidubem is accused of defrauding a Briton, Susan Mclean, the sum of £9,300.00 and an American Diana Rosado Gonzalax, the…

Pastor Oyenekan Oluwaseyi, 3 others nabbed with human skull in Ogun

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The three others arrested alongside Oluwaseyi are 30-year-old Ibrahim Agbowewe, 40-year-old Suleiman Ogunbunmi, and 57-year-old Gafari Akinsanya.

Akwa Ibom man Akaninyene Isaac hacks mother to death over food

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The police spokesperson added that Isaac confessed to killing his mother with a cutlass for failure to provide him food…

NDLEA celebrates 10-year jail term on notorious Kano cannabis trafficker

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Sambo was among seven drug traffickers arrested and convicted by the Kano state Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement…

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