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U.S. man Martin who stabbed girlfriend to death over 100 times jailed for life

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Evidence against him was overwhelming: his DNA mixed with the victim’s blood was recovered from the crime scene, alongside his…

Oyo residents in tears as fire destroys market shops, four-bedroom flat

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform and Chairman of the State Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande,…

Atiku slams FG over fresh Adamawa killings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“Our people are certainly tired of government’s empty claims of improvements in security. Indeed, Nigerians would love to see this…

78 Kano drug peddlers, thugs arrested in 4 days

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

Working in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Police Force, the task force arrested…

Lagos launches landmark HIV Survey to reach over 11,000 residents

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Speaking at the launch, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, explained that the…

3 Suspected armed kidnappers arrested in Rivers

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

“They told detectives that they collected N6 million ransom from Nchekwube’s family before killing him,” she disclosed.

Peter Obi fumes over his ‘pictures’ with Trump, MC Oluomo

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Obi described the two fake photographs as examples of dangers of fake news to the society.

Fake police officer nabbed for extortion in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Further investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of his activities and any possible accomplices.

Yobe’s Buni boosts fight against insecurity with 47 vehicles, 50 bikes

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Buni directed local government council chairmen to provide fund for fueling and ensure maintenance of the operational vehicles deployed to…

Court hands 8-year jail term to politician’s aide over ₦120m job scam

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

Justice F.E. Messiri convicted Yilkan on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence, brought against him by the…

Horror in Lagos: Container Truck falls on tricycle, kills policeman, woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the truck, with registration number XP 368 AKD, lost control while…

Royal Gardens Estate residents cry out over punitive bulk metering, soaring charges

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

At a hearing before the House Committee on Housing, chaired by Mr. Segun Ege, the Chairman of the Royal Gardens…

Anambra man stages self-kidnap to extort N20m ‘ransom’ from family

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

He was arrested in his hideout in Rivers

NUPENG, PENGASSAN reject sale of National Oil stakes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Osifo added that such a move could endanger the welfare of oil workers, noting that NUPENG and PENGASSAN collectively constitute…

Another Attack in Jos: Plateau lawmaker abducted by gunmen

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The development adds to the growing concern over the safety of lawmakers, students, and ordinary citizens in Plateau, a state…

Police nab kidnappers who killed victims after collecting N10.4m ransom

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“On August 26, 2025, the Rivers State Police Command received a distressing report regarding the kidnapping of one Humphrey Wagbara…

NRC completes recovery after Abuja–Kaduna Train crash, blames Human Error

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The statement said the NRC has contacted 512 passengers, though 71 remain unreachable due to incomplete or incorrect contact information.

Computer Village faces uncertain future as Lagos pushes Katangowa relocation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to him, relocating the market would optimise business activities while restoring sanity to Ikeja, originally designed as a residential…

Battle over roads: Inside Ogun’s clash with Gbenga Daniel

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“If a project the state is contemplating is already captured in the federal budget, the state government will now use…

Photos of United Capital staff who died in Afriland Towers fire emerge

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

United Capital is reeling from tragedy after six of its employees were confirmed dead in the inferno that gutted Afriland…

Police bust kidnap gang, victim killed after paid ransom

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in multiple abductions, including the murder of one…

Breastfeeding mother kidnapped in Nasarawa as pastor’s family targeted

Paul Dada

6 months ago

No contact has yet been made by the kidnappers. The police have since visited the scene and assured residents that…

Man arrested while attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Kuje prison

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Ikedi allegedly concealed the suspected cannabis sativa and other psychoactive substances in his clothing.

NiMet warns of nationwide thunderstorms, rainfall

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

Friendship turns fatal: ₦20k quarrel ends in alleged murder, arrest

Paul Dada

6 months ago

In a bid to dispose of the body, Amadi is said to have stuffed the corpse into a sack, placed…

Benue Attack: 3 policemen killed, 7 still missing

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a brutal ambush on its Tactical Teams in Benue State, leaving three officers dead…

Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Benue

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue, Mr Innocent Emenari was currently leading the operation…

FG drops Hammer: 1,263 Mining Licenses revoked in massive crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

By freeing up these areas, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development expects a surge of fresh applications from prospective investors.

Lagos Court remands teacher over alleged fraudulent bid to take over dead customer’s account

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Following investigations, Olusegun was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on a…

Managing Director arraigned over alleged N19.3M rent fraud in Ikoyi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to the police, the defendant allegedly issued two cheques-a ₦10 million cheque and another valued at ₦9,307,000, both drawn…

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