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NDLEA seizes N5.3bn Australia-bound Cocaine, smashes drug cartel, kingpins

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to him, "a painstaking search uncovered 16 blocks of cocaine weighing 17.9kg concealed in lace fabrics stuffed with local…

What we have started doing to tackle erosion, flood – Kogi govt

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

The Commissioner further disclosed that the government is leveraging the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project to strengthen flood…

Three die in Niger IDP Camps amid food, healthcare shortages

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Alhassan said that the IDPs, who fled Kaore and Bassa communities in Shiroro due to insecurity, had lived in Gwada…

Lagos seals Lekki mansion

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Lagos State Government has sealed a property in Lekki for allegedly discharging wastewater into the environment and endangering lives.

Airstrikes rain fire as NAF, troops slaughter 30 terrorists in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

In a barrage of three successive, precision airstrikes, the terrorists were cut down in their tracks, with more than 30…

Six killers jailed combined 167 years over ruthless London execution of Janayo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Within seconds of Al-Kurdi’s call, Janayo stepped outside and was ruthlessly shot by Mansaray. The group fled, discarding knives that…

Bloodbath in Edo as Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel, abduct Chinese

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

In the ensuing gunfire, eight NSCDC personnel and one civilian were cut down instantly, while four other officers sustained serious…

Police probe murder of Lagos designer Deb’rah Porsche

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Shock and outrage have trailed the gruesome murder of Lagos interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, who…

Falana slams jail term for hungry man who stole yam

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the three-year jail term handed to a 28-year-old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh,…

Lagos First Lady takes free healthcare to Epe, targets grassroots access

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

On the broader healthcare agenda of the state, Sanwo-Olu pointed to the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme as an example…

Fire razes fuel station in Ikorodu

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Chaos broke out on Friday as a massive fire engulfed A1 Petroleum Filling Station, an independent oil dealer on Isawo…

Flood forces closure of 40-year-old Katsina mosque

Paul Dada

6 months ago

He said, “As a result of flood that submerged the Mosque, prayers will no longer be observed in the place…

Help at your fingertips: Police unveil smart emergency app in Ogun

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The digital command centre is powered by a solar-enabled 24/7 infrastructure and staffed by trained IT and security professionals who…

Nine cultists nabbed in Edo raid, arms recovered

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Noah said the raid carried out in the early hours of Sept. 3, followed intelligence reports and a distress call…

Disaster strikes Oyo town as fire rips through building

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

The incident, which occurred around 5:00 am at Olugbile House, destroyed properties and household items in two out of the…

Lighted cigarette leads to fire outbreak in Oyo

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

Maroof Akinwande, the State Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed the incident. He stated that the fire officers successfully…

Court remands man, 52, for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

When the defendant was passing by, he saw her in the bush and took advantage of her, her shout attracted…

Lagos sounds alarm on illegal dredging ahead of Maiden Waterfront Summit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

On the issue of illegal dredging, the Commissioner sounded a stark warning: “Approximately 10,625 cubic metres of sand are dredged…

Police parade 63 suspected criminals in Akwa Ibom

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, who disclosed this at a press conference in Uyo, said that 12 of…

‘I stole Origin bitters, Gordon’s drinks due to salary delay’

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Madu stole 11 bottles of Origin bitters, two bottles of Gordon’s and one bottle of Smirnoff X1 alcoholic drinks valued…

Anambra barber remanded for allegedly raping 14-year-old customer

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

“He then stepped outside, looked around briefly, returned to the shop, locked the door and turned up the volume of…

I know where bandit leaders hide – Gov Dauda Lawal reveals

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

In an emotional video that went viral on Wednesday, the governor broke down in tears while recounting deadly attacks in…

EFCC declares ex-Abia commissioner wanted

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

EFCC has declared a former Abia State Commissioner, Christopher Enweremadu, and one Fortune Ozoemela wanted over a web of conspiracy,…

Ondo: Police smash motorcycle snatching syndicate, recover 7 motorcycles

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The criminal gang had long been terrorising the good citizens of the state and neighboring states, dispossessing victims of their…

Benue Gov Alia assigns portfolios to 17 newly appointed commissioners

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

This follows the governor’s decision in July to dissolve the previous State Executive Council at the end of its 12th…

Moroccan court jails feminist over ‘Allah is Lesbian’ T-shirt

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A Moroccan feminist activist, Ibtissame Lachgar, has been slammed with a 30-month prison sentence for “offending Islam” after she posted…

Caught at last! EFCC arrests man behind multi-billion naira ponzi scheme

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

6 months ago

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said Tochukwu lured investors with elaborate plans covering…

Delta tragedy: 21-year-old mother of two stabs 34-year-old lover to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to Edafe, the young woman allegedly stabbed the man in the heart during a heated quarrel, leading to his…

Force PRO Adejobi redeployed in surprise posting to Delta

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to a statement issued on Wednesday from Force Headquarters, Abuja, the deployment reflects the confidence of the police leadership…

EFCC smashes ₦2bn Ponzi empire, arrests Gavice Logistics boss

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ahamba Tochukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics…

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