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Ijebu Tragedy: Stray elephant tramples man to death in Ogun

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Community leaders have urged the state government and relevant wildlife agencies to investigate the incident and take steps to prevent…

Farmer killed by elephant was engaged in illegal logging – Ogun Govt

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He said, "We have been to the community, but the residents were hostile to us, so we went to the…

Wandering elephant kills Ogun farmer

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“The DPO Ogbere received information from Itasin community on 28/07/2025 at about 1620hrs that elephants escaped from government reserve and…

‘He hit a man and sped off’- Lagos lady recounts horror Uber ride that ended in police cell

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A Lagos woman has shared an account of how an Uber ride turned into a nightmare involving a fatal accident,…

NSCDC Mining Marshals seal illegal lithium mine in Kebbi over alleged ₦1.43trn theft

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sealed an illegal lithium mining operation in…

Sons of policeman in tragic clash as one allegedly murders the other

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for Ondo State, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the case had been escalated…

Lassa Fever kills 152 in Nigeria as fatality rate climbs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The agency attributed the increase in mortality to late presentation at health facilities, poor health-seeking behaviour, and limited access to…

Internet fraud: 32 arrested in Bauchi, 2 jailed in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The suspects were arrested in Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji areas of Bauchi, Bauchi State capital following credible intelligence that linked…

The Inclusive African Children’s Runway returns with third edition

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

This year's edition follows the momentum of an international edition held in April 2025 in Dayton, USA, which echoed the…

I exposed Kano drug kingpin – what followed nearly ruined my life

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A young whistleblower is pleading for justice after the ordeal he endured, following the exposure of a suspected drug kingpin…

Notorious ATM fraudster caught in Uyo after CCTV exposed his identity

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The suspect was apprehended after the police received distress calls from two Uyo-based banks concerning his activities.

Lagos seeks stronger stakeholder synergy to curb alarming rise in drowning cases

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25, was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021 through…

Lagos appeals to Medical Guild to halt warning strike over salary dispute

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

To address the dispute, a Conciliation Committee, comprising representatives from both the Medical Guild and the government, has been established.

Chevron’s Ilaje oil spill sparks outrage

Paul Dada

8 months ago

According to the letter, affected areas have experienced extensive water pollution, the destruction of marine ecosystems, and long-term damage to…

Lagos Taskforce nabs six scammers in daring Iyana-Ipaja bust

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

After losing the game, Kamilu’s phone was seized, and the suspects demanded ₦100,000 for its return before fleeing. Swift Taskforce…

Video: rejected marriage proposal ends in bloodbath in Kogi

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A rejected marriage proposal has ended in tragedy in Kogi State after a man allegedly butchered a woman who refused…

Met Police officer Arnold sacked for touching female colleague’s buttock

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

According to the Met Police, the hearing determined that DS Arnold breached professional standards through discreditable conduct, amounting to gross…

Chinese bizman, 80-yr-old grandma arrested as NDLEA seizes Colos in moimoi sachets

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

While commending the officers and men of MMIA, Apapa, Lagos, Cross River, Edo, Ondo, Nasarawa, Borno, Niger, Ogun, Gombe, Kaduna…

Man sentenced for the manslaughter of Marc Allen

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

On Sunday, 29 December 2019, Marc Allen interrupted Errol Woodger robbing items from his flat on Peareswood Road, Erith, including…

Man jailed for life for Newham murder

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

After Kamali’s arrest on 16 August a search of his home led to the discovery of a pair of bloodstained…

200 Contestants, one champion: Shocking rise of 10-year-Old Chef

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

“Cooking brings families together and empowers kids to take on leadership roles in the food ecosystem,” Oduduwa added, noting that…

Tragedy at AAUA: Female student stabbed to death by boyfriend, sparks outrage

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

According to reports, Joy was last seen on Tuesday, after which she went missing. Her decomposing body was discovered by…

Horror in plain sight: How fake Doctor ran Anambra’s baby trafficking empire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The raid, executed on Saturday, followed months of meticulous surveillance and intelligence gathering, according to Dr. Afam Obidike, the Anambra…

10 most dangerous bus stops in Lagos, how to stay safe

Paul Dada

8 months ago

She also provided tips on how to stay safe at these bus stops. Although the list is not exhaustive, her…

Police detain suspected ritualists for teenage boy’s murder

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, officers from Omu-Ijebu Division apprehended some suspects in connection with the murder,” she said.

Police arrest suspected ritualists with human skull in Niger

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Muhammed charged them N500,000 to do the rituals for them which they paid in installments when he was done with…

Tragedy in Taraba as three due in boat accident

Paul Dada

8 months ago

This situation has become increasingly hazardous in the Taraba community, and the latest incident is a grim reminder of the…

Rotten yam, deadly chemical: Lagos trader caught turning ‘Elubo’ into poison

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Residents of Lagos were left in shock on Friday when officials of the Lagos State Taskforce apprehended a woman accused…

TCN Secretary denies authorizing AGM Notice Amendments amid legal dispute

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

On July 24, 2025, SEC, via Executive Commissioner Legal & Enforcement Frana Chukwuogor, directed TCN to postpone the AGM indefinitely,…

They were smiling, then the stabbing began: Shocking CCTV reveals London bus horror

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Despite the heroic efforts of officers and paramedics, Kelyan could not be saved. He died on the street, his life…

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