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Lovebirds busted in ₦15m fake kidnap plot in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the act, describing it as a dangerous sign of moral collapse among youths.…

Bandits panic under airstrikes, abandoned 70 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Further bombardments in the area, the sources added, compelled the criminals to abandon all the hostages.

How underaged girls are trafficked, exploited in Northwest Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“Children are brought from rural communities to work as maids, labourers, or worse, for sexual exploitation. Many are under 18,…

Former Army Properties boss disputes EFCC’s ₦246m forfeiture claim

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Former Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Umar Mohammed, is contesting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC)…

Gunshots rock Onosa, Lagos Police arrest own officers after shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Command confirmed that the officers who discharged their weapons have been taken into custody as investigations into the incident…

Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu top Adult Violence cases in Lagos in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Pedro revealed that of the 4,367 reported cases of adult violence recorded within the year, Alimosho accounted for 537 cases,…

Ekiti teenager remanded for defiling neighbour’s 2-year-old

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Bamikole said the defendant called the victim and her elder sibling to run an errand for him while their mother…

Shocking report: 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Abuse cases rock Lagos in 12 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On patterns observed, the Attorney-General noted that more men reported cases compared to previous years, while 60% of survivors of…

Osun: 6 suspected cult members in police net

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

During the student union week in one of the higher institutions in the state, police arrested two suspected cult members,…

Shocking: Eze Amadi kills neigbour’s 28-year-old son, conceals body inside drum

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The incident threw residents of Kajola community into mourning on Monday as the news of alleged killing of Otu by…

Ariori is not a land grabber, not wanted – Counsel

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Counsel to Lagos businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Prosperous Ariori Golden Venture Limited, Engr. Abiodun Ariori, has stated that…

Police dismantle notorious kidnap syndicate, recover rocket launcher

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“He also assured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to combating violent crimes in the state,” the statement added

Man arrested after abducting seven-year-old to fund family needs

Paul Dada

7 months ago

"The suspect confessed to the crime, stating that he kidnapped the child to raise money for personal family needs."

Train derailment: NRC completes recovery of locomotive and coaches

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“During the exercise, the recovery team successfully retrieved one of the derailed passenger coaches, in addition to the locomotive earlier…

Dangerous Met Special Constable Samuels convicted in multiple sexual offences

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Samuels, who began volunteering with the Met’s Central West team in September 2020, was off-duty during the incidents but allegedly…

Nigerian man loses appeal, to rot in South African jail

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A South African High Court has upheld the conviction of a Nigerian man, Chinedu Justice Obasi, who bagged 18 years…

Maltina rolls out new 25cl and 50cl PET bottles, pledges to nourish over 1 million students

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Maltina, Nigeria’s leading malt drink, has officially unveiled its new 25cl and 50cl PET bottle variants as part of a…

SROL’s 2025 Community Medical Outreach Reaches Over 3,000 people, Launches SegunCare to Support Community Residents with Chronic Conditions

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

This year marked a significant milestone with the introduction of SegunCare — a new initiative from SROL that provides continuous…

Akinwale Arobieke: Notorious bodybuilder found dead

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The notorious Liverpool bodybuilder, Akinwale Arobieke, popularly known as “Purple Aki,” has been found dead at his home in Toxteth…

What really went down at Balogun Market – Lagos Police

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has cleared the air on the violent incident that claimed a life at Balogun Market…

Two children killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis school shooting, female shooter dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Westman, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, all legally purchased, targeted the congregation, striking children and elderly attendees seated…

Bloody Lagos clash: Three dead as Police hunt wanted land-grabber

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to Hundeyin, preliminary investigations and prima facie evidence point squarely to Ariori as the mastermind of the violent clash…

Alert! Bombs to rock Eko Atlantic City Thursday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Residents, workers, and visitors in the area are advised to remain calm, continue their lawful activities, and refrain from panicking…

London tragedy: Man kills woman who offered him shelter, pleads guilty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Police were first called to Coulter Road at 22:13hrs on 9 February after reports of a man forcing entry into…

Gold fever in Gwagwalada: FG storms site, shuts down illegal mining hub

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC John Onoja, confirmed that his team had established 24-hour surveillance over the affected sites…

Bloody clash rocks popular Lagos market, 2 feared dead

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A violent clash on Wednesday threw Lagos Island’s popular Balogun market into chaos, leaving at least two persons feared dead.

Floods, landslides kill 30 in India

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

At least 30 people have been killed after floods and landslides, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, battered India’s Himalayan region…

Bid for N50m ransom foiled as police rescue 3 children, nab their abductors in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that he conspired with Ibrahim Ma’aruf (18yrs) and Abubakar Sadiq…

NSCDC operatives nab teenager with hard-drugs in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

By Abbas Bamalli A 18-year-old boy identified as Hamza Ahmed has been arrested with hard-drugs by operatives of the Nigeria…

Int’l Youth Day: Dangote restates commitment to empowerment

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Addressing staff and guests at the plant, the Chief General Manager and Head of Production, Mr. John Gwong described youths…

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