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Police raid hideouts in Niger, recover drugs, weapons

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The spokesperson said on Oct. 23, at about 2.30 p.m., police operatives attached to ‘A’ Division, Kotangora, conducted a sting…

Okei-Odumakin slams Police for seizing Sowore after Court grants bail

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

According to Okei-Odumakin, the incident represents a blatant overreach by law enforcement and undermines Nigeria’s democratic values.

Killer who dismembered two lovers jailed for life in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

On the day of the killings, Mosquera bludgeoned Paul to death with a hammer, hiding his body beneath a bed…

INEC unveils 24/7 AI training assistant for election staff

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new digital tool to help improve the training and performance of…

EFCC’s special unit issues serious warning to precious metal dealers

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The zonal coordinator encouraged the dealers to stay on the right side of the law as illicit mining, trafficking and…

How Dangote, Lagos exposed flaw in Peter Obi’s ‘Give us a Port’ argument – Omokri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

But Omokri fired back, pointing out that Lagos’ Lekki Deep Sea Port was built entirely by the Lagos State Government…

What I think about the appointment of Shaibu as army boss – Governor Ododo

Paul Dada

5 months ago

Ododo, who congratulated Shaibu on his well-deserved appointment, assured Tinubu of the unflinching support and loyalty of the government and…

No Hidden Nukes: ABU dismisses allegations of secret weapons programme

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The director described the viral AI-generated video as misleading, aimed at misinforming the public about Nigeria’s peaceful nuclear energy programme.

Residents panic as Lagos Government restarts demolition in Oworonshoki

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

This new operation comes despite earlier promises from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the traditional ruler of Oworonshoki…

NEMA receives 150 stranded Nigerians back from Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The returnees comprised 88 adult male, 32 adult female, 14 male children, and 16 female children, reflecting a broad demographic…

Gombe Security Commissioner, Orderly killed in tragic road crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The governor recalled the commissioner’s significant contributions in the State Executive Council, particularly in shaping policies on internal security, inter-agency…

Radda shakes up Cabinet in major reshuffle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Hon. Aliyu Lawal Zakari has been redeployed from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to the Ministry of Agriculture,…

Customs seize ₦5.3 billion in drugs hidden in imported vehicles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The first container, numbered HLXU8500072, arrived from Montreal, Canada, and was intercepted on Sept. 4 following detailed intelligence analysis. A…

Tragedy averted as fuel tanker crashes in Lokoja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

According to Mr. Tenimu Etuku, the FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. near the Crusher…

Man who tricked women into UK jailed after shocking revelations

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

A 48-year-old man living in the United Kingdom has been handed a lengthy prison sentence after a British court found…

Nigeria’s Akinsoji, one other jailed for life in London for brutal murder

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The pair were found guilty on Thursday, 9 October, after a jury concluded they carried out a cold-blooded and unprovoked…

N5.3bn drug bust rocks Tin Can Port

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Command, has intercepted two containers of imported vehicles used to hide illegal…

How Sales Manager, two others allegedly stole N33.5m goods in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Following the discovery, the complainant petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, who ordered a…

Obasanjo drops bombshell: Why I didn’t make El-Rufai my successor in 2007

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

“I did not yield to the pressure. Later, he asked why I didn’t agree, and I told him El-Rufai needed…

Ooni, Alaafin reunite in Lagos, seal historic Yoruba Unity Pact

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

“Today marks a defining moment in our shared history. We are committed to promoting harmony among Yoruba sons and daughters…

JUST IN: Katsina Governor reshuffles entire cabinet

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

5 months ago

The reshuffle, announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohamed, takes…

All you need to know about Tinubu’s new Service Chiefs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The appointments bring seasoned officers-Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, AVM Sunday Aneke, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and Major General…

Police break silence on fresh arrest of Sowore

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

“The story that he was arrested on a fresh charge and ‘whisked away to Kuje Prison to be arraigned on…

Woman, sister arrested for N446m property fraud in Benin City

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Iyoha and Oghenetejiri were arrested based on petition by Esemudje that they presented themselves as the rightful owners of the…

Three Met Police officers fired after Panorama exposes shocking misconduct

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

PC Borg was shown making Islamophobic and crude remarks about detainees, boasting that he joined the police “to nick people…

Akwa Ibom school proprietor arrested for alleged visa, scholarship fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

She was arrested after one Dr. (Mrs.) Blessing Nse Bassey, a clinician, petitioned the EFCC about her activities,

Don’t waste your campaign on South West, Primate Ayodele warns ADC

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to focus its…

Tinubu declares major win as FATF clears Nigeria’s name from Grey List

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

“In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the FATF grey list. Rather than see it as a setback, we viewed…

Okpebholo sets up task force to tackle pipeline vandals

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Okpebholo made the disclosure on Friday, during the courtesy visit to his office by the newly-elected leadership of Independent Petroleum…

Nigerian writer Ogunrinde earns global recognition in 2025 Live Canon Poetry Prize

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Ogunrinde’s longlisted poem, titled “Laughter,” stands among an impressive selection of works featured in the 2025 Live Canon Anthology, available…

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