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Blogger arraigned for cyberstalking UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 hour ago

In the charges filed in court, police alleged that Surpruchi and others now at large on or about the 5th…

Sanwo-Olu inaugurated as patron of Lagos Scout Council

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 hours ago

The governor assured the association that his administration would deepen collaboration with the scouts, through relevant ministries and agencies, as…

Dapo Abiodun, Farooq Oreagba, Seyi Tinubu, others light up Ojude Oba Festival

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 hours ago

The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, came alive on Friday as thousands of culture enthusiasts, tourists, dignitaries and traditionalists…

Lagos demolishes 17 buildings, seals 52 others over planning violations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 hours ago

The Lagos State Government has demolished 17 illegal structures and sealed 52 others across the state as part of intensified…

Police arrest father, son over alleged robbery

Paul Dada

6 hours ago

He explained that the firearm was discovered abandoned at the Ilisan-Remo roundabout and secured by the patrol team.

Fire Service raises alarm over ‘silent killer’ gas

Paul Dada

12 hours ago

The Service explained that the gas is produced when fuels such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, gas, charcoal, coal and firewood…

Edo shrine raid leads to seizure of 498kg cannabis

Paul Dada

12 hours ago

Some youths claimed the place housed their deities, but our officers proceeded with the operation and eventually uncovered the hidden…

May Sanitation: Stay indoors, clean your environment, Wahab tells Lagos residents

Kazeem Ugbodaga

19 hours ago

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents across the state to remain…

Ogun police deploy 2,500 personnel to Ijebu Ode ahead Ojude Oba Festival

Kazeem Ugbodaga

19 hours ago

The Ogun State Police Command has deployed over 2,500 personnel across Ijebu Ode and adjoining communities ahead of the 2026…

Police intercept man with 36 rounds of live cartridges in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

20 hours ago

Edo Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem in a statement on Thursday said the suspect was intercepted in the afternoon of 23rd…

Ondo: Police arrest 5 for kidnapping of 2 children, recover ransom

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

The suspects were arrested following a report on May 12, at about 9.00a.m by Andrew Yohana, resident of Jerry Sawmill…

Police nab 6 suspects, recover 2 pistols, others in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

According to the statement, the suspects were arrested in two separate operations in the state.

Nigeria records 12,954 violent deaths in 2025 as insecurity worsens

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

Nigeria recorded 12,954 deaths from violent incidents in 2025, marking an increase from the 12,162 fatalities documented in 2024, according…

Nigeria’s Housing Crisis Worsens As Deficit Nears 28 Million Units

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening housing crisis, warning that the country’s effective housing deficit could…

Swift Network faces winding-up battle over alleged N115m unpaid debt

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the advertisement of a winding-up petition filed against telecommunications service provider,…

Ajah welder remanded over alleged N3m roller shutter gate fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

A 48-year-old welder, Aree Mohammed Isa, has been remanded in custody by an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly…

NDLEA busts dramatic fake death scheme shielding fleeing Edo drug suspect

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

The wife of a suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Yusuf Lawal, allegedly attempted to mislead a court by submitting a fake…

Edo: Man lynched after killing father over failure to provide food

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The sources added that a neighbour who attempted to rescue the deceased also received matchet cuts and is currently receiving…

FG slashes Train fares by 50% for Eid-el-Kabir celebration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all train services operated by the Nigerian…

Police nab illicit drug dealers in Kano crackdown

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The operations were carried out at different locations within Kano metropolis in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of…

Police foil kidnap plot, kill 4 kidnappers in Lagos gun-battle

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

According to Lagos Police Commissioner, the kidnappers were planning to abduct a popular businessman around Jakande Estate Gate in Ejigbo…

Nine dead, 17 injured in Katsina highway head-on collision

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

FRSC explained that 17 victims sustained varying degrees of injuries, including fractures, broken limbs and severe cuts, while nine passengers…

Customs intercept bus loaded with military camouflage, 259m drugs in Ogun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun State Area Command 1, Idiroko, have intercepted a luxury passenger bus conveying…

Marwa assures NDLEA officers injured in Abuja mob attack of justice

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The officers identified as Ayegh Dooyun Zachariah and Shehu Jamil Ibrahim, sustained severe injuries following a violent mob attack on…

Nine killed, 17 injured in deadly Katsina auto crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Katsina State has confirmed the death of nine persons and injuries to 17…

Oyo: 3 dead, one rescued in security operatives’ gun battle with kidnappers

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The spokesperson for the Oyo Police Command, Ayanlade Olayinka who revealed this in a statement on Tuesday said the operation…

Lagos bans sale of Rams on roads, medians ahead Eid-el-Kabir

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its ban on the sale and display of rams and other livestock on highways,…

Chinese-Nigerian illegal mining syndicate loses mining site, trucks, lithium stones to FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

EFCC said the syndicate mined and transported the mineral resources from various locations across Nigeria to a site in Ode-Remo…

Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

He urged all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for Allah’s divine guidance in Nigeria, adding that the…

Two Kano men to die by hanging for killing their friend

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The convicts caused the death of Umar-Mahmud, by stabbing him in the chest with a knife after a misunderstanding over…

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