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Chief Emmanuel Obafemi Odolofin Ijan Ekiti

Kidnappers demand N20M for Ekiti chief Obafemi, abduct two more

Two days after Obafemi's abduction, gunmen abducted two men on Christmas day in the same town, located in Gbonyino Local…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Gunmen abduct Ekiti cocoa merchant, motorcyclist on Christmas day

They were abducted barely 72 hours after a traditional chief, Emmanuel Obafemi, the Odolofin of Ijan-Ekiti and another victim were…
The suspects

Italy-bound drug dealer, Cyril smashed with 114 wraps of heroin at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an Italy-bound suspected drug dealer, Ovire Cyril with 114…
Fridge/Aircondition technician, Toheeb Akanji, aka T.cash: arrested for stabbing Damilare Oladipupo, a.k.a “No Story’’, to death

Ogun technician, Toheeb Akanji stabs union leader to death

Upon interrogation, Akanji confessed to the killing of the deceased and claimed it was the devil’s handiwork.
Surajo arrested by NDLEA

8.3m Tramadol caps, 56,782 bottles of Codeine seized in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized 8,381,600 capsules and tablets of Tramadol and 56,782 bottles of codeine,…
Abducted travelers rescued by Amotekun corps

Kidnappers strike on Christmas Day as Amotekun rescue nine victims

He said Amotekun responded to a distress call on Saturday and immediately moved into the forest to rescue the victims,…
Rivers

Engr. Don, accomplice arraigned over alleged N75m land fraud

The defendants were charged before the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos on two counts of obtaining money under false pretence and…
Suspected land grabbers

Ibeju Lekki shooting: Three suspected land grabbers arraigned

The police team after days of intelligence gathering tracked the defendants to a hide out in Ibeju-Lekki and arrested them.
Igando dumpsite. Inset: Alimosho General Hospital

Stench in Igando dumpsite is bad, a slap on Lagos – Soyinka

“The stench is bad, it is a slap on Lagos and we will continue to agitate so that something will…
Kano govt asked President Buhari to postpone his visit to the state in deference to 'suffering' of the people over the new naira notes

Buhari praises Ganduje over achievements in Kano

Buhari said this in a congratulatory letter to Ganduje as he marked his 72nd birthday.
Governor Bala Mohammed when the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Abraham Damina, led the Christian communities on a Christmas homage to him in Bauchi on Saturday.

Why Bauchi is building huge churches, mosques – Gov. Mohammed

He expressed satisfaction with the performance of Christians in his administration.
Hiphzibah and Joshua Opikhara, the two toddlers allegedly crushed to death by vehicle conveying officials of Rivers State Taskforce in Port Harcourt

Rivers: Task force vehicle crushes 2 kids, father cries for justice

Hiphzibah and Joshua, aged one year, six months and three years respectively were crushed to death at the roadside after…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa chairman of NIDCOM

Why 1.5m Nigerians in Italy can’t return home or get job

Omo-Iduhon said that out of about three million Nigerians registered in Italy, 1.5 million of them needed passports, which had…
A commercial bus somersaulted in Lagos

Photos of the day: Commercial bus somersaults in Lagos on Christmas Day

The Danfo summersaulted after one of its tyres burst while on high speed. A woman was, however, injured.
Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon

Ifa priest Elebuibon reveals what Ooni must do to avoid divorce

He made the call amid the collapse of the marriage between Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and Olori Silekunola…
Defection: Court shifts judgment day for Gov. Ayade

Gov. Ayade suspends 14-month-old curfew in Cross River

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Saturday suspended the 14-month-old curfew in the state.
The Osun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Adegboyega Leye, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo.

7 perish in Christmas Day accident on Sagamu-Benin highway

Seven persons were killed, while seven others sustained injuries on Saturday in an accident involving a Mercedes Benz luxury bus…
Obafemi Shyllon, his wife Ademide and the Omooba Yemisi Shyllons

Obafemi Shyllon marries heartthrob Ademide [Photos]

The wedding took place at the African Church Cathedral, Broad Street in Lagos, on 23 December.
TCN says its Shiroro-Katampe 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line has been vandalised, the fifth such incidents within two months of 2024

TCN says power restored in Lagos areas affected by tower collapse

Five 330KV Towers supplying power to Akangba-Ikeja West had on Friday collapsed in Iyana-Odo/Baruwa axis of Lagos State.
Rep. Sunny-Goli and the items he gave out

Rep. Sunny-Goli stuns supporters with 520 motorcycles and other items

The chairman of the Dynamic Youths of Okoroma, a social-political youth group based in Okoroma kingdom, Abraham Okpara Perenye commended…
Mr. Philip Aliyu Ogbadu, Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command

Yuletide: Police deploy 3000 personnel, patrol teams in Edo

By Jethro Ibileke To ensure adequate security of lives and properties during the yuletide season, the Edo State Commissioner of…
Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello

Kogi Gov. felicitates with Christians, calls for spirit of giving

Yahaya Bello said Nigerians should not cease to preach the message of peace and good neighborliness as they set to…
PDP describes arrest of former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa by EFCC as political witch-hunting and persecution

Christmas: Okowa preaches love, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians

Okowa urge Nigerians to unite and pray for peace and co-existence, and eschew bitterness and hatred on the basis of…
Spokesperson of Rivers State Police command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Grace Iringe Koko,

Rivers: Hoodlums ransack Mile 3 market, rob traders, 11 arrested

The rampaging hoodlums had also attempted to snatch rifle from a soldier attached to a construction company working at Ikokwu…

LAGESC advocates for cleanliness among Lagosians

CP Gbemisola Akinpelu, LAGESC Corps Marshal said officers are strategically positioned across the state to stem the tide of environmental…
Falmata Umara-Zulum plays Santa Claus in Maiduguri

Falmata Zulum plays ‘Santa Claus’ in Maiduguri

The wife of Borno Governor, Hajiya Falmata Zulum has caught the bug of the season playing Santa Claus in Maiduguri,…
Ocean City Lagos

Ocean City Lagos tipped as top Global Investment Destination

The London-headquartered independent real estate consultancy disclosed that the man-made island is on the verge of meeting international Environment, Social…
BRT buses

Lagos declares free BRT service for two days

Managing Director LAMATA, Abimbola Akinajo, said the free commuter bus services are being offered to Lagosians in the spirit of…
John Ehiguese

Mediacraft CEO Ehiguese bags Lifetime Achievement Award

According to the organisers, Ehiguese, popularly known as JE, clinched the prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to…
Just illustrative for Ogun convicted robbers . Above Taraba robbery suspects

4 robbers to die by hanging in Ogun

Justice Patricia Oduniyi, held that the evidence tendered by the prosecution has convinced the court beyond reasonable doubt that the…