Metro

Warning to all motorists as FRSC directs crackdown on overloading

Isa Isawade

10 months ago

“For example, 777 overloaded vehicles were impounded in Kaduna zone, while 500, 489, 223, 489 and 89 vehicles where impounded…

Red Cross intervenes as floods ravage communities in Niger

Isa Isawade

10 months ago

“Heavy rainfall began around 3:00 a.m. while many residents were asleep, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread distress.

Lagos businessman remanded for allegedly diverting N11m diesel sales

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

According to police authorities, Nnadozie allegedly obtained 9,167,000 litres of diesel valued at N11 million from Ajayi Segun, manager of…

Kano mourns fallen Athletes, donates N21m, food items to bereaved families

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Nineteen of them died on the spot, while three others succumbed to injuries in hospital. Several others sustained various degrees…

Tinubu unveils Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, vows no mercy for rogue developers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

He declared that no compensation would be forthcoming for developers who neglect mandatory building setbacks or fail to obtain requisite…

Kano tragedy, a crushing blow to the Nation – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Twenty-one Kano athletes returning from National Sports Festival (NSF), Ogun state, died in an auto crash in Kura Local Government…

CAPPA excited over declaration of Ado-Ekiti as smoke-free city

Paul Dada

10 months ago

In a statement on Friday, CAPPA described the declaration as a defining moment for Ekiti State and Nigeria’s tobacco control…

EFCC grabs 43 for internet fraud in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

The arrest of the alleged fraudsters followed actionable intelligence which linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

Internet fraud: 20 jailed in Bauchi, Taraba

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Their journey to prison began when the EFCC received petitions from some concerned Nigerians regarding their nefarious activities.

Internet Fraud: 11 Filipinos, 2 Chinese, 2 others jailed in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, was ordered to ensure that the convicts are repatriated to their countries…

Internet scammers busted: 29 Jailed as Court seizes iPhones, dollars, motorcycles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Among the culprits were: Prosper Godfrey (alias Goodlife001), Igwe Ebenezer Chiwendu, Bolodeoku Daniel, Nduka Samuel Uche, Isaac Omeiza, Obasi Solomon…

Beast behind bars: Levi Bancroft’s reign of terror ends with life imprisonment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The investigation, which involved close collaboration with Thames Valley Police, used DNA evidence and CCTV footage to link Bancroft to…

Three kidnappers shot dead in Delta gun duel

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

The kidnappers were neutralised on Tuesday by operatives of the Delta CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) during a gun…

CCCAI demands NERC crack down on DISCOs, enforce compensation for Band A Customers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

CCCAI criticised the lack of concrete metrics, saying NERC should have mandated DISCOs to measure supply failures in kilowatts and…

Niger flood so shocking, devastating – NGF

Paul Dada

10 months ago

The statement said, “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum stands in solidarity with the government and people of Niger State on the…

15 ISWAP fighters killed, VBIED left behind in bit to escape in Marte

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Intelligence reports revealed the insurgents made frantic attempts to evacuate their dead and wounded, managing to carry away at least…

Ritual kingpin falls: Immigration arrests Obieze behind Enugu girl’s kidnap

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The NIS is currently coordinating with the Nigeria Police Force to facilitate the suspect’s handover and further investigation.

NAPTIP, ICMPD partner to combat human trafficking in Edo

Paul Dada

10 months ago

"What we are doing for them is for them to understand all the issues, so that when they go back…

Calabar man docked for destroying police handcuffs, escape from custody

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Amba-Ojong, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of destroying police property and escaping from custody.

Lagos teacher jailed for life over oral sex with 3-year-old baby

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

"You descended so low by having oral sex with a three year old baby. You are everything a teacher should…

Disputed Tiv farmlands: Court orders parties to maintain status quo

Michael Adesina

10 months ago

The Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Obi has ordered all parties in a land dispute involving 21 Tiv communities,…

Lagos kids rejoice as CTAE Forum launches massive food outreach

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The team also engaged local community leaders, explaining the purpose of the initiative and stressing the importance of sustained support…

SDGforHer empowers Makoko girls with financial literacy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Since its inception, HerLittleKolo has reached over 150 girls, providing not just financial education but also the tools to kickstart…

U.S. fires urgent message to Nigerian Govt.: What’s behind it?

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

“The United States Embassy in Nigeria is deeply saddened by and condemns recent acts of violence in Borno, in Imo,…

Power Shift: Lagos unveils bold plan to light up every home, build energy locally

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

As part of its near-term interventions, the commissioner said the ministry is set to complete and activate eight interconnected mini-grids…

SOVCI spreads joy as over 300 Children celebrate limitless Children’s Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Delivering an uplifting speech, Pastor Euriel Momah, Convener of SOVCI, charged the children to dream boldly and never allow their…

Man arrested over murder of 22-year-old housewife in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Abdulkadir, a resident of Madatai Quarters in Kano, was arrested on May 23 following weeks of intelligence-led investigations and technical…

Lagos launches massive NIN Integration to unlock FG’s ₦75,000 cash relief for vulnerable

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

George noted that the Lagos State Single Social Register currently comprises 688,759 household heads and over 2.6 million individual members.…

Skit maker ‘Mama Uka’ threatens to expose colleagues over gay relationship requests

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

According to him, he has tried to be polite with his gay admirers, telling them that he is straight, but…

Two soldiers killed in fresh Boko Haram attack on Borno military base

Paul Dada

10 months ago

He said the Air Component provided immediate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and offensive fire support. He said the terrorists…

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