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Four jailed for oil pipeline vandalism in Delta

Paul Dada

3 days ago

“The provision restricts courts from imposing maximum sentences on first-time offenders,” he said.

Oyo Assembly rejects negotiation with terrorists, commends Gov. Makinde

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

The Majority Leader of the House, Sanjo Adedoyin, who seconded the motion, called on the Federal Government to accelerate plans…

Police recover bodies of abducted women in Edo, arrest suspect

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

Three women — Mrs. Favour Nosakhare, 66; Mrs. Emmanuel Annabel Osasere, 28; and Miss Rejoice Otikpere, 26 — were abducted…

Fresh bandits strike leaves one killed, others kidnapped

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

“Yes, one man was killed while two women, who are wives of the Seriki Fulani, were abducted. Preliminary findings indicate…

Two dead, weapons recovered as police foil kidnapping attempt in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Ndukwe said operational efforts have been intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects and recover additional exhibits, while investigations into both…

Police nab suspected Aiye cult gang hitmen in Lagos, recover weapons

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

According to the police spokesperson, a video recovered from one of the suspects’ mobile phones showed what is suspected to…

Oyo Kidnap: Makinde makes U-turn, admits Tinubu’s team have been in state for weeks

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

“I’ve heard from the Federal Government. Security operatives have been here for the past two weeks. They spent their salaries…

Edo stampede row deepens as CRPP takes Aim at Afegbua

Paul Dada

5 days ago

"Instead of explaining what actually happened to Edo people, especially the parents of the victims, Afegbua derided us, called us…

Man arraigned over alleged N1.4m Sienna bus scam

Paul Dada

5 days ago

The prosecutor claimed that rather than complete the transaction, the defendant diverted the money for personal use, contrary to the…

Viral bandit scare turns deadly in Lagos, police confirm no invasion

Paul Dada

5 days ago

She condemned the deliberate spread of unverified information capable of causing chaos, public disorder, ethnic profiling and mob violence.

The Security Force Tinubu says is saving Nigeria billions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday credited the Nigerian Navy's sustained crackdown on piracy, crude oil theft and maritime crime…

Nigerian scammer linked to death of U.S lady loses N17m to FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

According to the affidavit, the EFCC received a petition from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, alleging that David was…

Lagos seals 827 construction sites in crackdown on building collapse risks

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

The Lagos State Government has sealed 827 construction sites across the state in the last 12 months as part of…

Kano provides daily bus service for pilgrims in Makkah

Paul Dada

6 days ago

According to him, eight buses with a capacity of more than 50 passengers each have been assigned to various pilgrims'…

36-year-old faces trial over alleged assault on EKEDC employee

Paul Dada

6 days ago

The Prosecutor, Esther Adesulu told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 22, at James Oyelekan Street…

Lagos records 6,753 GBV cases, secures justice for 2,460 survivors

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that 6,753 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were reported across the state in 2025,…

Nigeria’s Ebola readiness at 59%, NCDC warns of border risks

Paul Dada

6 days ago

He noted that states hosting international airports were classified as higher risk because they serve as the primary gateways for…

Anambra tricyclist bags death sentence for murder

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

The prosecution told the court that on Nov. 17, 2019, Ezike and two accomplices, who are at large, operated a…

‘We’ll only talk to govt’ – Oyo school kidnappers reject negotiation with family

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

“The captors said they don’t want to talk to us. They only want to talk to the government, and that…

2026 Carnival Calabar: Otu unveils theme, innovations to drive participation

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

The unveiling marked the inauguration of the carnival’s 21st anniversary edition and drew tourism stakeholders, diplomats, cultural enthusiasts and government…

LASTMA rescues two victims trapped in multi-vehicle crash

Paul Dada

6 days ago

LASTMA officials, who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, carried out a rescue operation and successfully extricated the…

Police bust alleged criminal network, seize weapons in Nasarawa town

Paul Dada

6 days ago

“The complainant further stated that upon raising an alarm, the suspect fled with his Android phone.”

NLC raises alarm over destruction of Abuja green areas, waterways

Paul Dada

6 days ago

“We claim we want development, yet we are pursuing it in an unsustainable manner by clearing forests, vegetation and public…

Insecurity: ‘Over 200 Amotekun officers killed’ – Seyi Makinde

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

“For the Amotekun corps, we have lost over 200 of them. You won’t know. They will go in, but 200…

Oyo School Abduction: Widow who saw her child taken breaks silence weeks after attack

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

“I bathed my child and sent her to school. I was in the kitchen cooking so she would have something…

What Police found with this security guard shocked his employer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

A 32-year-old security guard has landed in police custody after he was allegedly caught transporting motor spare parts belonging to…

Ekiti, Osun, Ondo step up flood mitigation amid peak rains

Isa Isawade

7 days ago

Similarly, the Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation in Osun, Mr Mayowa Adejoorin, said government had embarked on continuous dredging of…

Revealed: How suspected terrorists kidnapped ex-defence spokesman, wife

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

Abubakar, during his active years in service, served as one of the major public voices of the Nigerian Armed Forces,…

‘They’re using my wife,’ Abducted Oyo Principal’s husband weeps bitterly

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

“My wife is the one being used to make the videos that are being circulated. It is very disheartening and…

Police arrest FUTO students over death of 21-year-old accused of stealing N13,500

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

“Initial findings indicate that the deceased was allegedly restrained and assaulted, resulting in critical injuries. He was subsequently rushed to…

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