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FCT Police Commissioner cracks down on illegal detention, extortion

Paul Dada

9 months ago

‎He directed all area commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Departments (HODs) to immediately, review and release suspects…

Most wanted Lagos hired killer nabbed

Paul Dada

9 months ago

“His arrest marks a huge success in the ongoing fight against violent crimes that are threats to security and safety…

Homadil CEO accuses EFCC of bias, media trial in Abuja land war

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Godwin-Isaac urged fellow entrepreneurs and reform-minded Nigerians to resist “weaponised lawfare” and to continue trusting the legal system.

Tension in Agege as Lagos Taskforce clears criminal hideouts, 84 arrested

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The Commissioner emphasised that the operation was aimed not only at clearing illegal structures and shanties but also at tackling…

Did she go too far? Woman charged after lover reports death threat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Nnabuike, a resident of Old Kutunku in Gwagwalada, is facing charges of alleged criminal intimidation, trespass, and mischief following a…

Nigerian soldiers gun down kidnapper, free hostage in daring raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The soldiers responded swiftly, engaging the kidnappers in a gun battle. One member of the gang was neutralised in the…

Army, LAGESC shut down Oko Oba Abattoir in midnight sweep

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The Lagos State Government had said it would close down the Oko-Oba Abattoir indefinitely over what it described as appalling…

Monster behind mask: Serial rapist jailed for life after drugging, attacking 10 women

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The sheer volume of evidence included more than 4,000 documents and helped build an overwhelming case against Zou, despite the…

Lagos First Lady leads powerful campaign against Drug Abuse at LASU

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Addressing the LASU community, Sanwo-Olu described drug abuse as a “silent killer and destiny destroyer,” calling for early intervention and…

Police reveal identities of cannabis -smoking school girls in viral video

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

The Police urged Nigerians to stop spreading such videos without knowing the full facts. “Sharing unconfirmed videos or posts can…

Lagos man Victor Faleye docked for allegedly impregnating 15-year-old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The prosecutor told the court that the defendant committed the offence in Igbogbo area, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Benin recovers stolen artifacts from Netherlands

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

While giving historical facts, the Oba expressed his gratitude for the recovery of the stolen artifacts. He stated that the…

Lagos shuts down Oko-Oba Abattoir indefinitely over filth, lawlessness

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

“The government sent me here and I am just giving you a message. I am not going to mince words,…

Deeper Life Church, Lagos LG in talks to resolve church demolition dispute

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Pastor Alfred Ogene, representing the Deeper Life Bible Church, said the discussions were conciliatory…

Okpebholo urges Edo residents to remain calm amid crisis

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary of the state, said that hospitals have been alerted of the situation, and that…

Sokoto Govt open to dialogue with bandits

Paul Dada

9 months ago

"Government’s position reflects a broader strategy aimed at balancing security operations with community engagement and long-term peacebuilding efforts, ” he…

Horror in Kano! Man sets himself ablaze in broad daylight

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The harrowing incident, which unfolded rapidly, drew desperate but ultimately futile efforts from bystanders trying to save him.

Lagos ‘Band A’ residents plead IKEDC over prolonged blackout, faulty transformer

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Frustrated by the prolonged blackout caused by a faulty transformer supplying power, residents and business owners on six streets —…

49 Suspects nabbed as Lagos Taskforce strikes hard in Victoria Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Their alleged crimes range from street-level theft and hooliganism to illegal occupation of public spaces, all of which had disrupted…

‘My younger brother admitted impregnating 12-year-old girl’

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The witness said that her uncle asked the minor’s family for her hand in marriage but the family declined saying…

Customs intercept guns, 1,433 live cartridges in Ogun

Isa Isawade

9 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has intercepted 1,433 round of live cartridges and five Dane guns…

Lagos Police reveal what they recovered from Pastor Adefarasin

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The incident stems from a video that went viral in early June, purportedly showing the pastor holding a handgun while…

Deceived in Holy Land? Inside scandal shaking Kwara’s Hajj delegation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

He was responding to a viral video in which a pilgrim, Mohammed Bello, and others claimed they were handed five…

Navy fights back: Boko Haram retreats after bloody two-hour clash at Lake Chad

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The daring assault was met with fierce resistance from naval personnel, sparking a prolonged gun battle that lasted over two…

“God will never allow It – Akume slams ethnic cleansing plot in Benue

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Akume, who served as former Governor of Benue State, reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to safeguarding the nation’s unity and…

“Don’t arm yourselves” – Benue Governor rejects self-defence as killings soar

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Instead, he urged residents and local leaders to sustain the demand for community policing, arguing that security solutions must be…

Ogun unveils initiatives to combat plastic pollution

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The "Plastic for Cash" initiative rewards individuals for recycling and responsible waste disposal, while the "Blue Box Programme" encourages households…