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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…

Sanwo-Olu storms Waterfronts, vows to crush illegal constructions in Amuwo, Ojo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Sanwo-Olu directed the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, the Ministry of Physical Planning, and the Lagos State Building Control Agency…

NRC breaks silence over Abuja–Kaduna train derailment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In a statement issued by its Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, the NRC disclosed that the incident occurred at about 11:09…

We are ready for “Mother of all Strikes” over unfulfilled 2009 Agreement – ASUU

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba, Calabar The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it is prepared to embark on…

IGP slams Lagos tycoon with fresh ₦185m fraud charge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The offences, according to the charge, contravene Sections 8(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act,…

Police record major security wins in two states

Paul Dada

7 months ago

"The Nigeria Police Force in its continuous efforts to bolster internal security and protect the lives and property of citizens…

Bloodbath in Kebbi, Abia as police gun down kidnappers

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

No fewer than five suspected kidnappers have been gunned down by police operatives in separate sting operations across Kebbi and…

Jailed! End of the road for Lagos fraudster

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The fraudster was arrested on July 13, 2025 at Cruizer Hotel in Ajegunle, Lagos in a sting operation by operatives…

“She never collected a Kobo!” – Police dismiss report linking IGP’s wife to N6,000 dues

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

“POWA dues are voluntary and payable only by Senior Police Officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)…

Internet fraud: Another five suspects arrested at Obasanjo Library jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The judge, in view of the defendants’ guilty pleas and evidence tendered by the prosecution, found them guilty and convicted…

NDLEA slams two Lagos businessmen with drug trafficking charges

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In addition, Okolo, 38, and Chukwuka, 31, were accused of managing the transportation and delivery of 128 kilogrammes of cannabis…

EFCC storms Uyo, nabs seven in early morning internet fraud bust

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Oyewale said that the suspects would be charged to court by the EFCC as soon as investigations are concluded

Army hands over fake Major to Lagos Police after dramatic Oshodi arrest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, hailed the Army’s decisive action and urged residents to remain alert to…

29-year-old Lagos lady dies as car plunges into lagoon

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A Saturday dawn tragedy struck Lagos after a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 384 BE plunged off the 3rd…

Drug kingpin, 5 others in NDLEA custody over arrest of 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Agency assured the public of its commitment to fight the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in…

Suspected fake lawyer in trouble after presenting himself to police detectives

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Kareem was docked on Monday before Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on a one count charge of impersonation, to which he…

Nigeria was not created by God – Paul Adefarasin

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has caused a stir after declaring that Nigeria’s creation was…

Midnight raid: Police arrest cultists, robbers in Enugu

Paul Dada

7 months ago

A locally made pistol was recovered from him, and he confessed to being a member of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity,”…

EFCC boss orders arrest of ‘officer’ who appeared on Lege Miami show

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Oyewale, in the statement noted that Folarin, who was employed as driver by the Ibadan Directorate of the EFCC was…

Drug Bust! NDLEA seizes Tramadol stash concealed in oil container

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“It underscores the agency’s unwavering commitment to disrupting the supply chain of illicit substances and ensuring community safety.”

75% of Road Crashes Caused by Human Error – Safety Commission DG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Declaring the training open at LBSL headquarters in Oshodi, the Director-General of LSC, Lanre Mojola, said human behaviour remains the…

Smirnoff Ice lights up International Youth Day with “Chilltopia” three-City Festival

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

From Lagos’ Eagle Club to Abuja’s Exhibition Pavilion and Port Harcourt’s lively arenas, each city became a hub of self-expression.…

LASTMA unveils traffic mayor initiative

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Jimmy reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment—under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu—to adopting multi-pronged strategies that improve urban mobility, enhance productivity, and…

Six dead, three missing in fresh Sokoto boat tragedy — NIWA

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred along the Sokoto Rima River, when the boat conveying the passengers capsized.

Notorious kidnap kingpin nabbed, detained

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“The suspect narrowly escaped arrest in July 2023 when his gang members were apprehended."

NDLEA nabs 27-year old man with N10 million worth cannabis in Kano

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics and Public Relations Officer, NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, in a Statement, said: "This…