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Shocking: Ebonyi man Chukwuma Onwe sells 5-day-old son for N1.5m

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Police said the father of the child was arrested alongside the alleged buyer on Friday at Azugwu area of Abakaliki…

‘How Army Commander led troops to rescue kidnapped victims in Kwara’

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The victims were later handed over to the traditional ruler of Ayekale, Oba Pius Oluwole Oni Dofin of Idofin Odoeshe…

Katsina Police smash crime rings, arrest 168 suspects in one month

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commended residents for their cooperation and urged continued support for the fight against crime.

Lagos teacher remanded for allegedly defiling 13-year-old student

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The prosecutor said that a 13-year-old girl, was attending a summer lesson organised by the defendant when he defiled her.

Lagos disburses ₦533.7m to families of 131 deceased workers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to Robert, 80 deceased staff from the Local Government Service received ₦288,753,779.40, while 51 deceased SUBEB employees’ families got…

HEFAMAA takes health campaign to Mushin, targets unlicensed facilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

She explained that all registered facilities display the HEFAMAA logo and registration certificate, as well as a QR code that…

Autopsy awaited as Canadian man found dead in Lagos hotel

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Although initial findings show no sign of murder, the Lagos State Police Command said investigations are ongoing to determine the…

Lagos orders immediate eviction of squatters under Opebi–Mende Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Wahab, who was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, and the newly appointed…

Plan your Movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Ijora for 15 days

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Osiyemi explained that Phase I would run from 11th to 18th October, covering the section from the foot of Marine…

Water a right, not a commodity: Activists sound alarm across Africa

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Now in its fifth edition, the Africa Week of Action (13–18 October) brings together grassroots movements, labour unions, civil society…

Mechanic docked for allegedly stealing customer’s N450,000, car gear

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

Adebiyi pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bordering on false pretense and stealing brought against him...

Court remands carpenter for allegedly defiling own daughter

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

Earlier, the Lagos State Government arraigned Malik on a three-count charge of defilement of a child, incapacitating in order to…

Kidnapped immigration officer’s wife freed

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the police have rescued Mrs. Ladi Abel, wife of a senior immigration…

Zambia-based Nigerian, lover charged with manslaughter

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A 34-year-old Nigerian man, Nathaniel Barthram, and his girlfriend, Maria Zaloumis, have been arraigned in Zambia alongside three others over…

Police arrest Amotekun Corps over Osun community killings

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The operatives were reportedly picked up on Wednesday by a police team said to have been deployed from Abuja.

17 Benue LGAs under siege as herdsmen attacks leave thousands homeless

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Iorpuu, however, praised Governor Hyacinth Alia’s leadership, describing his performance as “beyond expectations” despite the mounting humanitarian challenges.

Sanwo-Olu unveils 420-unit Badagry Housing Scheme, creates 1,300 jobs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Located in Ajara, the newly completed estate comprises 420 fully built housing units and stands as a major milestone in…

Plan your Movement: Six weeks of traffic headache looms as Lagos shuts Lane on Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other enforcement agencies will be fully on ground to guide motorists and…

INTERPOL nabs Argentina-based Nigerian behind massive online love scam

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Nigerian man named Ikechukwu N. has been arrested in Argentina by INTERPOL for running several online romance scams that tricked…

“We make average of N65,000 daily,” Fake LASTMA officer confesses

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

akare-Oki said that that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday, near the Itire Junction axis of the state. According preliminary…

Police recover stolen car, nab 2 suspects in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

According to him, Benson was deceived by two individuals identified as Oluwajobi Ezekiel and Patrick Francis, both residents of the…

HEFAMAA to Patients: Demand respect, know your rights at hospitals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Idowu further explained that government facilities exist primarily to serve the public, emphasising that health workers are employed to meet…

Sanwo-Olu Launches landmark Safety Cadre, first in Sub-Saharan Africa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Highlighting Lagos’ technological advances in safety management, the governor disclosed that the state has deployed a safety application that allows…

Kaduna woman divorces husband for refusing to repair phone

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

She told the court that she was watching a movie on her phone when her husband started fighting her, collected…

Courtroom Horror: Judge shot dead during court hearing

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A court hearing in Albania’s capital, Tirana, turned bloody on Monday after a man on trial opened fire inside the…

Court remands Accountant for allegedly diverting ₦200m company funds

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to one of the counts, Nkwachukwu, being the alter ego of Wifamapp Royalty Global Limited, allegedly converted $36,000 belonging…

Iyaloja Title: Outrage as Edo govt keeps mum over market leader controversy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The event, conducted six days ago by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Lagos Cult Clash: One killed, five nabbed in swift police operation

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The police also appealed to community leaders and youths to work together with security agencies to promote peace and prevent…

DSP Barau to distribute N20,000 each to 10,000 people in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The cash disbursement is being carried out by the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), established by the Deputy President of…

One dead, 5 arrested in Lagos deadly cult clash – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The spokesperson said the suspects are in custody and will face prosecution after investigations are concluded. She added that efforts…

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