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The suspect, Otaru

Deadly ISWAP bomber who bombed Kogi during Buhari’s visit smashed

He said during investigations, it was ascertained that Otaru was a high commander of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
t in at different parts of Benin, the State capital.

New Year Carnival: Gunshots send residents scampering in Ondo

The Owa-Ale of Ikare, Oba Adeleke Adedoyin-Adegbite, said there were no casualties and that he had informed security operatives in…
Fake visa agent allegedly dupes customer of N100m

2 men in court for alleged N1.25m visa fraud

The defendants collected the sum of N1.25 million from the complainant, Mr Umeh Chinedu, to help him process his Sweden…
ISWAP

Gun-battle in Kaduna: Four terrorists shot dead

By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have eliminated four terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition as well as…
The corpse of Oreoluwa Fatinoye, the son of a couple who were killed in Abeokuta on new year’s day, has been recovered from Ogun river.

Corpse of son of murdered Ogun couple retrieved from river

Oreoluwa Fatinoye was reportedly thrown into a river on Adigbe- Obada road in Abeokuta, Ogun State after being kidnapped by…

Tragic! Relatives of dead patient kill doctor in Delta

Relatives of the deceased patient had sent death threats to the doctor and his hospital because he requested a police…
Lagos

Lagos laments unsafe sale, storage of fuel

According to him, the dry weather occasioned by the harmattan weather, coupled with storage of fuel in homes, marketplaces, workplaces…
Police confirm death of four workers in a fire accident that occurred at a lounge and bar in Baale Road, Olodi Apapa area of Lagos

Fire engulfs shops in Kano

According to Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi of the Kano State Fire Service, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Ikedi Ohakim, former Imo State governor.

I thought I was a dead man: Ohakim speaks on deadly attack, killing of four policemen

The former governor escaped death by the whiskers when gunmen rained bullets on his vehicle at Ehime Mbano Local Government…
Fire fighting truck destroyed

New year fire: Angry mob attacks fire fighters in Onitsha for late arrival

The attackers were said to have shattered the wind shield and side mirrors of the fire truck, and also injured…
19 die in accident involving 3 vehicles on FCT road

4 dead, 3 injured in Niger’s lone accident

An articulated vehicle was loaded with chemicals with 49 male passengers sitting on top, coming from Lagos and heading to…
The corpse of Oreoluwa Fatinoye, the son of a couple who were killed in Abeokuta on new year’s day, has been recovered from Ogun river.

How Ogun couple Fatinoye was burnt to death, son, maid abducted

While Kehinde, the husband is said to be a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the wife, Bukola was…
Jejeloye, during one of the operations

Lagos Taskforce impounds 8,642 vehicles, 18,537 okadas

Jejeloye further said that 2022 witnessed the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada in 9…
Auto accident

One dead, six injured on Sagamu-Benin expressway accident

Akinbiyi explained that the incident occurred at 9:20am, saying that the accident was caused by tyre burst on the part…
2 killed, 5 injured in Ondo road accident

New year tragedy: Seven dead, 16 injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Umar said that the accident occurred at 4:10pm and was caused by excessive speed on the part of the bus…
Gunmen kill Divisional Police Officer in charge of Maru LG of Zamfara SP Kazeem Kareem, and Inspector Rabiu Umar early Sunday morning.

Trigger-happy policeman kills niece on New Year’s Eve

According to him, the unfortunate incident happened on Saturday in Owerri.
Road crash kills 16 persons on Kaduna-Abuja expressway

339 people dead, 2,359 others injured in road crashes in Ogun

Umar stated that 935 road traffic crashes were recorded across the state , saying that they claimed the lives of…
Odumboni

Why we reviewed waste bills upward – LAWMA MD

Odumboni also emphasised LAWMA's efforts at improving the collection and disposal of solid waste, including the deployment of additional waste…
Ogun

Ogun govt orders fuel stations, eateries others to provide toilets

By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun government has mandated fuel stations, eateries, markets and other public facilities in the states to provide…
Police records indicate that the people of Edo were under heavy, persistent attacks from kidnappers, cult gangs and other criminals in 2022.

Kidnapping: Police smash 102 suspects, rescue 68 victims in Edo

A total of 193 suspected cultists, 65 armed robbery, 64 murder suspects were also arrested by the Police in Edo…
Bestselling writer, Chimamanda Adichie has been honoured with the title of ‘Odeluwa Abba’ her hometown in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State,

Why Chimamanda was honoured by hometown

Chimamanda Adichie, who hails from Abba in Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, was on Friday honoured with the title…
Clifford and Emily Onikoyi

“She’s manipulative, violent, says Director Onikoyi accused of domestic violence

A Director at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Nuraini Olalekan Onikoyi, who was recently accused of ordering his…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu seeks support for ”Greater Lagos Rising”

Sanwo-Olu approves release of 104 inmates to mark New Year

The statement said Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release…
Miriam Okeanya presented key to her new apartment

Port Harcourt businesswoman gets Glo house 2 days to New Year

Miriam and members of her family were beaming with joy as they turned up to receive the keys to the…

Lagos empowers 250 household heads with start-up tools

Speaking at the Household Economic Strengthening For Orphans And Vulnerable Children held in Lagos, at Correctional Center for Boys, Yaba,…
NAFDAC

Breaking: Buhari re-appoints Prof. Adeyeye as NAFDAC DG

Adeyeye, a Nigerian pharmacist and professor was first appointed the Director-General of NAFDAC on 3 November 2017 by the President…

Fourth Mainland Bridge: 800 buildings to go, Consortium to toll bridge 40 years

Speaking at a joint news conference on Friday, Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye,…
Bidder emerges for Third Mainland Bridge

Lagos announces preferred bidder for $2.5bn Fourth Mainland Bridge

Speaking at a news conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, the Special Adviser to the Governor…
Wonderland Lagos

Wonderland Lagos safe to public – Lagos State Safety Commission

Wonderland Lagos has attracted thousands of fun seekers, especially children who have been entertained throughout the Christmas season.
Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Sunday Awominure lands in trouble for beating police officer

The Prosecutor said the defendant assaulted one Cpl Abah Johnson, a police officer on uniform while performing his lawful duty.