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Four deadly kidnappers killed in gun battle with Delta Police, AK-47s recovered

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

They weren’t done. The criminals also kidnapped a medical doctor, forcing the family to pay a whopping ₦15 million ransom…

500 Criminals fall as Kano Taskforce storms hideouts, seizes drugs worth millions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Speaking with authority and urgency, Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo commended the Taskforce’s relentless efforts, describing them as a “bold response”…

Lagos roads of death: VIS sounds alarm on killer rickety vehicles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

According to him, many of these unroadworthy contraptions are responsible for deadly accidents, often resulting in “loss of lives, injuries,…

Chinese Embassy dashes hopes of Nigerian table tennis star Fatimo Bello

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

Nigerian table tennis star Fatimo Bello have been ruled out of ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, due to visa…

Another scare in Edo! Armed travellers arrested with guns, cutlasses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Weapons allegedly found in their possession included three dane guns, six empty cartridges, three partially used cartridges, four cutlasses, and…

Presidency disowns 2027 campaign billboards for Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency expressed…

Presidency reacts to US court’s order to release investigation dossiers on Tinubu

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

The court directed top US law enforcement agencies to release confidential information related to President Bola Tinubu, stemming from a…

“We’ll catch you and prosecute!” – Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA boss unleashes war on refuse dumpers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

“We have held stakeholders meeting with various sectors in the community that the council will no longer tolerate indiscriminate dumping…

Lagos strikes back: Squatters evicted, guns seized in Waterfront crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

He reiterated the state government’s commitment to its development agenda, noting that the reclaimed land is designated for the construction…

Anambra man Nnamdi Anyaji kills mother over cassava proceeds

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

49-year-old, Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested for killing his 68-year-old mother, Mrs Dorathy Anyaji, and attempting to take his own…

Tuta Absoluta virus hits tomato farms, drives up prices across Nigeria

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

Tomato growers have expressed concern over the recent Tuta Absoluta virus infestation of the crops currently affecting the price of…

JAMB releases results of mock exams

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME, conducted on Thursday.

Again, alleged travellers armed with dangerous weapons intercepted in Edo

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The suspects, Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu, were travelling from Doguwa in Kano State to Uvbe…

NDLEA busts Malaysian returnee with hard drugs concealed in music speakers

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Meanwhile, the NDLEA Commands across the country continued to balance their drug supply reduction operations with War Against Drug Abuse,…

Why you should avoid boarding rickety vehicles – VIS

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The rickety vehicles have been linked to numerous accidents in the state, often resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and…

SERAP threatens National Assembly with legal action over bill to regulate bloggers

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The bill may also be used to block access of Nigerians to social media platforms. Blocking access to social media…

Ondo CP redeploys DPO over alleged extortion

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“In response to the video and the serious nature of the allegations, the Commissioner of Police(CP), Wilfred Afolabi, has ordered…

Father, sons gruesomely murdered in Plateau night attack

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Describing the incident as barbaric, the community leader said, “The leadership of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) has been notified of…

Kidnapping scare: Woman faints, others sustain injuries in Kogi

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

"The whole of Okunland, Kogi West is at the mercy of Fulani bandits. From Yagba to Kabba-Bunu-Ijumu, Okun land is…

NDLEA laments high intake of cannabis, loud in Oyo

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“You may think the drug is giving you inspiration now, but it will eventually kill slowly and painfully.”

Wicked London mother sentenced to life in prison for drowning her two sons

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller of the Metropolitan Police, who led the investigation, expressed the heartbreaking nature of the case.

Christian Chukwu’s passing leaves a void in Nigerian Football – Atiku

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Chukwu, who captained the Green Eagles to a historic victory in the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, passed away recently,…

Sanwo-Olu mourns death of former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, mourned…

NDLEA sets ablaze record 1.6M Kg of illegal drugs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He issued a stern warning to drug traffickers: "To those still involved in the illicit drug trade, we will continue…

Christian Chukwu was a symbol of excellence, patriotism – Tinubu mourns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The President joined millions in mourning the iconic figure who not only captained the Green Eagles to their historic 1980…

Shock in Nigeria’s financial sector as banks lose N4 billion to System Glitch

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The unauthorized withdrawals covered a period from 6th to 9th September 2024, resulting in an immediate financial exposure of N13,662,138,920…

DSVA storms Ikeja with SGBV sensitization campaign

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The campaign, led by the DSVA’s Community Engagement team, was designed to raise awareness on SGBV, promote a culture of…

NFF breaks silence over Christian Chukwu’s death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

On 22nd March 1980, he stood proudly, hoisting the Unity Cup after Nigeria defeated Algeria 3-0 at the National Stadium,…

Internet fraudster surrenders voluntarily to EFCC

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

"I tell my victims that I am from China and that I work as a medical doctor in a war-torn…

Patience Jonathan honoured as Global Women’s Peace Ambassador

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In her acceptance speech, Jonathan pledged to continue advocating for women's rights, peace building, and social justice, even as she…

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