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Isese day: Gov. Adeleke tells Oluwo to allow peaceful co-existence, issues strong warning

Isese day: Gov. Adeleke tells Oluwo to allow peaceful co-existence, issues strong warning

Oluwo had banned some practices of traditional worshippers in his domain indefinitely, stating that it does not align with civilization.
The Edo State Command of FRSC vows to henceforth clamp down on truck drivers who convey goods with passengers in their trucks.

FRSC to begin ‘Operation Show of Readiness’

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it will add value by staging a “Show of Readiness”…
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Rivers teacher docked for defiling 3- year- old pupil

Alonge, a teacher at a private school in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers allegedly defiled the 3 years old…
Coup: Nigeriens protest in Kano, urge reinstatement of President Bazoum

Coup: Nigeriens protest in Kano, urge reinstatement of President Bazoum

Mr Lawalli Mamman-Barma, leader of the protest urged the military junta to unconditionally release Bazoum, his family and all those…
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Abiodun declares Monday public holiday to celebrate Isese Day

Abiodun, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran on Saturday, praised the existing harmony among the…
NDLEA says Naira Marley not its ambassador

Reports on Naira Marley’s appointment as our ambassador outright falsehood – NDLEA

The artiste had on Thursday 17th August 2023 led members of his team on a visit to the National Headquarters…
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Just In: Casualties as 40ft Laden truck, 2 cars, tipper loaded with sand collide in Lagos

Casualties were recorded in a multiple accident that happened at Anthony Inward Obanikoro on the main carriage way on Saturday.

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As the world evolves, manners seem to deplete. Moral and cultural values are neglected. This Gen-Z generation needs to be…
Sanwo-Olu mourns death of Olusi's wife

Lagos declares Monday work-free day

The Isese Day in Lagos is to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of…
Nigerian music superstars, Davido, Rema and ace comedian AY Makun have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’.

Davido, AY, among 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa

Within this illustrious roster of 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, we encounter a rich shade of leaders, economist,…
Osun Assembly summons Staff Audit Consultant accused of calling a professor 'bastard'

Osun Assembly summons Staff Audit Consultant accused of calling a professor ‘bastard’

“Staff members were humiliated, tormented, were verbally abused. That is not supposed to be. Staff members of the Osun State…
University of Lagos, UNILAG, unveils activities and programmes for its 54th Convocation to be held from January 10 to January 19

UNILAG denies jacking up fees again

In July, UNILAG announced adjustment in fees which was expected to take effect from the first semester of the 2023/2024…
Samson and Samuel Ogoshi

2 Nigerian brothers the Ogoshis plead not guilty in sextortion trial in U.S.

Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, of Lagos, Nigeria, entered the pleas during their arraignment in US. District Court…
Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in Enugu

28 Enugu-based Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in sting operation

The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded, said…
Edo High Court remands 38-year-old Pastor, Simeon Okehielem, for allegedly raping and impregnating a house wife, Mrs Isoken Vivian Aigbedo.

Ogun man Taiwo Ishola docked for killing younger brother’s 2 sons

By Joy Akinsanya A 37-year-old man, Taiwo Ishola, has been remanded in prison in Abeokuta, Ogun State after he was…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Oyo state declares Monday public holiday for Isese Day

According to the circular, the governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the…
Police arrest 207 robbery suspects, recover 50 vehicles in Oyo

Minor escapes lynching after being accused of stealing plastic materials

A resident, Silas Oresanya, said he was quietly sitting at a hidden place in his house when he sighted the…

Bauchi govt sacks 2 civil servants for stealing N332,000 belonging to dead colleague

The two civil servants Nasiru Sama’ila, Chief Clerical Officer and Awwal Jibrin, Assistant Chief Clerical Officer were sacked for alleged…
Money ritual: Yahoo boys arrested in Port Harcourt

28 Suspected Internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu, exotic cars recovered

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the commission achieved the feat, says EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement.
FIPAN says scarcity of eggs and chickens imminent

Scarcity of eggs, chickens, livestock imminent – FIPAN warns

The President of the association, Raymond Isidinaso, while addressing journalists at a briefing, on behalf of the association in company…
An 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging self with a rope in Araromi Imota area of Lagos State.

Jigawa man Samaila Ilu commits suicide

The remains of the 35-year-old hanging on a tree with a rope, spokesperson for the Jigawa state police command, DSP…
Report by Save the Children International (SCI) reveals 184 children were killed, while 1683 others were abducted across Nigeria in 8 years

1683 children kidnapped in Nigerian schools in 8 years – report

The consultant who developed the report, Mr Augustine Mamedu, while presenting the findings in Abuja on Thursday, also said that…
Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja

Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja

They all pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
Police uncover pistol in bag carried by young Nigerians resisting 'stop and search'

Police uncover pistol in bag carried by young Nigerians resisting ‘stop and search’

It provides that “For any police officer to exercise the power to stop and search, he shall be in uniform…
Police arrest Abia Bishop Timothy Otu over the death of a members of his church he had lodged in hotel with, Evangelist Happiness Echezie.

Abia: Bishop Otu arrested over lady Evangelist found dead in hotel

Earlier reports had indicated that Bishop Otu, whose church is located in Obikabia Junction Aba , Abia State, had gone…
Majestic Rig capsizes

Seplat gives update, says three crew members still missing

The company, in a statement gave update on the accident, but said the Majestic rig that capsized did not belong…

Anambra govt shuts orphanage for alleged child trafficking

The Anambra State Government has permanently closed the Arrows of God Community Children’s Home following claims of illegal adoption and…
36 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorist groups

BREAKING: 36 military officers killed in terrorists’ ambush in Niger

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba confirmed the casualties while giving update on the ambush of troops in…
FRSC Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu

FRSC orders clampdown on rickety vehicles nationwide

By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has ordered an immediate clampdown on all…

84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex

Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…