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Alleged forgery: Court issues arrest warrant on 2 Abuja-based lawyers

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday issued a bench warrant against two Abuja-based lawyers,…

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Kogi

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. Wilfred Ezemba, parish priest of St. Paul Parish, Agaliga-Efabo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of…

Ogun issues evacuation warning to 20+ communities

Paul Dada

7 months ago

This advisory was issued in the 2025 Midterm Flood Alert press release by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya,…

Rain disrupts smooth resumption in Kwara schools

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The rain disrupted the movement of students and parents who were either at bus stops or already on their way…

Hit-and-run driver nabbed after killing pedestrian in Lagos

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Bakare-Oki explained that instead of assisting the critically injured victim, the driver brazenly attempted to escape from the accident scene.

Death toll in Yaba building collapse rises to four

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Search and rescue operations are still ongoing," she added.

Nigeria’s wanted bandit kingpin accepts peace deal

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A notorious bandit kingpin declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, has reportedly accepted a peace deal in…

245 convicted, fake soldier caught in Abuja traffic offence crackdown

Paul Dada

7 months ago

In a particularly serious case, Hussaini Kabir was found guilty of impersonating a military officer in addition to multiple traffic…

NBA condemns alleged police killing of youth who claimed divine message for governor

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“The investigation, as well as its findings, should be made public in a timely manner to ensure transparency, accountability, and…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular road in Victoria Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, a key route for thousands of daily commuters, has experienced wear and tear due to heavy vehicular…

Police rescue 5 abducted children in Adamawa

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

He said that preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were unlawfully taken from Maiduguri by one Aliga Suleiman of Sabon…

NDLEA busts skuchies factory in Ikorodu, recovers 6,029 bottles

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Babafemi said that 6, 029 bottles of the new psychoactive substance and 4,232kg of cannabis were recovered from the factory...

NDLEA crushes drug rings: Dispatch rider, couple, syndicates fall in Nationwide raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In Anambra, a husband-and-wife team, Nzube and Ebele Onyedika, aged 41 and 42, were arrested at Obosi after NDLEA recovered…

Indian businessman, three Nigerians nabbed in Lagos after NDLEA smashes N3.9bn drug cartel

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The shipment, imported from Delhi, India, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, had been cleverly disguised as multi-vitamins and packed in…

3 bodies recovered from Yaba collapsed building

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Adenike said that the building, located at No. 333 Borno St, Alagomeji, Yaba, collapsed at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday,…

Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover four guns in Benue

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“The team swiftly stormed the hideout and arrested one suspect, Liambe Orpine, male, 35 years of Anvambe, Buruku LGA, while…

Police nab auto-technician turned car thief in Kano

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Abubakar had taken the vehicle from a female customer at the Sharada Quarters, Kano, but instead of repairing the car's…

London protest turns violent: 26 Police Officers injured, 25 arrests made

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist described the day as “hugely challenging,” praising officers for their restraint and professionalism under intense provocation.

Sanwo-Olu finally unblocks critic on X

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

7 months ago

Ogun, who had earlier accused the governor of rights violations, confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram handle…

UBA drops important announcement that will affect millions of customers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The bank assured customers that the exercise is part of its ongoing commitment to improving service delivery and maintaining a…

Lagos-Ibadan road accident claims one life, injures nine

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Jayeola said that the accident, which occurred at about 6:55a.m., involved a white Iveco truck with registration number MEK 34…

Manhunt underway after herder assaulted, cow killed in Uyo

Paul Dada

7 months ago

She reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all citizens, and urged anyone with relevant information…

Two missing students of Ebonyi School for the blind found begging in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“They disappeared from their school due to a threat for punishment by senior students," Mr Christopher Okorie, Coordinator of the…

Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Building collapses have been a recurring issue in Lagos, often attributed to poor construction practices, inadequate oversight, or disregard for…

Umahi reveals humongous cost for Sokoto–Kebbi Superhighway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

He also assured that no ongoing federal road projects, including those funded under the NNPCL tax credit scheme, would be…

Son from Hell: London man to rot many years in jail for killing frail Father

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The court heard that Aston had gone to his father’s flat demanding £40. When Alban, described as a gentle and…

Odumbaku transforms Ojodu: Health Centres rebuilt, roads rehabilitated

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Road rehabilitation works are also underway across different parts of the council, while renovation of administrative blocks within the council…

Hospitals deserted as Lagos Resident Doctors down tools in nationwide strike showdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Among the issues raised are the non-release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, non-payment of five months’ arrears under…

Fire destroys four shops in Ibadan

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Akinwande said the agency got a distress call about the fire incident through a telephone call from one Mr Lateef,…

‘Obi of Lagos’ has confessed to fraud – Police

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The police said he confessed that he aimed at deceiving the public and collecting money under false pretences.

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