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Jigawa

Tragedy in Jigawa: Teenager drowns in village pond

Paul Dada

6 months ago

He urged parents, guardians and community leaders to warn children and youths against unsafe swimming practices in open water bodies…
Lagos

Lagos mobilises councils, religious leaders to expand immunisation coverage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Permanent Secretary of the Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustapha, reaffirmed government’s commitment to accountability and inclusiveness.
Lagos

Lagos launches “Unbreakable Alliance” to end preventable building collapses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Abdul, represented by the Director of Admin and Human Resource, Mr Abayomi Adewunmi, emphasised, “Every single material used in construction…
EFCC

Internet fraud: 92 suspects arrested, 11 cars seized in Benin city

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Their arrest was based on credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in computer related crimes.
cannabis

Two fake policemen arrested with cannabis

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

The suspects, who were dressed in mobile police uniforms, were found with two Toyota Hilux vehicles loaded with substances suspected…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Two remanded in Kuje prison after pleading guilty to employment scam

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

According to the ICPC, the duo, in June 2021, conspired to defraud two unsuspecting job seekers of N4.8 million under…
Bariga Market

26 Shops burnt as massive fire ravages Bariga Market

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Despite the scale of the blaze, no lives were lost, and no injuries were reported, says Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent…
Kogi boat mishap

Kogi boat tragedy claims 20 lives, families thrown into grief

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Kogi State has been thrown into mourning after a tragic boat mishap on the River Niger claimed no fewer than…

Missing 24-year-old woman found dead 

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Tragedy struck in Bauchi as police confirmed the death of a 24-year-old woman, Fatima Salihu Mohamed,m days after she was…
Lagos

Lagos frees 263 inmates, records nearly 79,000 court cases

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The Attorney General explained that the adoption of the plea bargain process not only reduced trial delays but also directly…
Lagos

Lagos Tenants face shake-up as LASG unveils sweeping new Laws

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The Bill, which has already undergone public hearing, introduces measures such as compulsory registration of agents, a limit of three…
Ondo

Carpenter allegedly hacks grandmother to death in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The tragic incident which occurred on Tuesday threw residents of the community into panic.
Lagos

Lagos recovers ₦1.5bn taxes from defaulting Nigerian bank, warns others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“One of the notable banks facing our enforcement process paid the sum of ₦1.5 billion in outstanding taxes. Other banks…

‘Lagos is not ‘no man’s land’ – LASG, Oniru issue strong warning

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The charge was made on Tuesday at an event to mark the 2025 International Archives Day with the theme “A…
Lagos

Lagos sues House of Reps over Gaming Bill, alleges Contempt of Supreme Court

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“The National Assembly, being bound by the decisions of the Supreme Court like every other person and authority in Nigeria,…

Lagos sets up taskforce to save children from deadly diseases

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The Deputy Governor, who made this charge today at an "Inaugural meeting of the Lagos State Taskforce on Immunization and…
NIDCOM says 42 Nigerian traders were beaten up, arrested with their shops looted in Mozambique without any offenses levelled against them.

NIDCOM cries out over alleged rape, maltreatment of Nigerian girls in India

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The NIDCOM boss in the statement said disturbing accounts and videos shared by some of the victims showed that the…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos announces total road closures in V.I. for Electric Powerboat Race

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“There will be a total road closure at 1st Lekki Junction inward Ozumba Mbadiwe. In view of this, motorists are…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Lagos man, 22, bags life jail for defiling 4-year-old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The Judge described Ayoade as a “criminally audacious man who turned a child’s vagina into a playground.”
NURTW

NURTW chieftain arraigned over dispatch rider’s death in Lagos

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned Samsideen Oladiti, 55, a prominent member of the National Union of Road…
Police

Gun battle in Niger: Police kill kidnappers, recover rifles, ammo

Paul Dada

6 months ago

A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and 49 rounds of live ammunition.…
A Kaduna man, Solomon Ilemona Emmanuel, who presented himself as SANTI XII on Facebook for the purpose of internet fraud has been jailed and ordered to forfeit over N6.2 million to the Federal Government following his conviction for fraud.

Kaduna internet fraud money ‘picker’ forfeits N6.2m, jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge,…
Uyo

Six members of Uyo land fraud syndicate nabbed after N6m scam

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The petitioner alleged that he was introduced to the prime suspect and his gang in July 2025 through a member…
Ms Udoka Onyesom was kidnapped alongside her sister around Lokoja, Kogi State just days after she was called to the bar in Abuja.

Quick facts about Udoka Onyesom, the kidnapped newly-called to bar lawyer

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

On September 22, two days before Udoka was kidnapped, Adaeze, her elder sister, posted how studious and hardworking she was…
NLC

NLC declares war on Dangote, orders nationwide mobilisation of workers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

In a strongly worded statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the Dangote Group of “gross impunity and union-busting,” warning that…
DSS SERAP

DSS docks Kaduna activist, Sultan, over alleged extortion, intimidation

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The complainant alleged that the accused threatened to leak her indecent pictures if she refused to comply, and also issued…
Maduagwu

JUST IN: Arise News Anchor Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery attack

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie by colleagues and friends, was 29 years old. Born on December 26, 1995, she had carved…
Fraud

Court jails security guard over abuse of five-year-old

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The prosecutor told the court that the convict committed the offence on June 6, 2021 on Attan Road, Surulere, Lagos.
Police

Unidentified woman abducts child in Anambra, police seek public help

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“Preliminary information reveals that the victim, Master Chimaobi Nwadike, a 3-year-old boy, was stolen by an unidentified woman while in…
Court orders remand of four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market, Lagos

Police seeks help to rescue 3-year-old boy kidnapped in Anambra

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Anambra State Police Command has appealed to residents for information to help rescue a three-year-old boy allegedly abducted in…
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