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Catholic Priest killed by gunmen in Anambra buried amidst tears

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Okonkwo, a pharmacist, was murdered by his assailants while leaving the premises of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical…

POS operator nabbed for stealing employer’s N465,000 in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Police prosecutor, Inspector Kingsley Jackson, explained that the theft took place on December 17, 2024, opposite GTCO Bank, Tinubu Square,…

Lagos Frozen fish theft: Three workers remanded for stealing N11m from employer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A petition was filed with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, leading to their arrest after investigation…

Seplat in hot water: FG files charges for $37.5m Tax Evasion

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The sum, due and payable to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is alleged to have been unlawfully withheld during the…

Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala, Adeola, Adesina on honorary doctorates

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

He highlighted Mr. Adesina’s transformative leadership in the energy sector, noting that his efforts have ensured sustainable power solutions for…

Tinubu hails Chief Bisi Akande as he turns 86

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Tinubu said Baba Akande's 86th birthday today offered him a veritable opportunity to thank him again for his support and…

Gidi Real Estate awards 3-year-old Abayomi scholarship after abuse scandal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The distressing incident, which went viral on social media last Wednesday, sparked widespread outrage and prompted swift intervention from the…

Governor Sanwo-Olu mourns death of Onanuga

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The Governor urged people to see Onanuga’s death as the will of God and take solace in Him for a…

Two arrested for using fake bank transfer to buy goods in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Meanwhile, the police have also arrested a 59 years old Security Guard, Olaitan Matthew for stealing electric Motor parts at…

Tension soars as Ogun Deputy Governor’s convoy is attacked by irate students

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Faced with the growing unrest, the Deputy Governor’s convoy was forced to make an urgent detour, retreating to her lodge…

Lagos on alert as govt set to begin mass demolition

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“This is a full-fledged market like you just saw, illegally being operated around here, and they dump their waste in…

Pastor Adeboye: How to make 2025 your year of landmark achievements

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Adeboye, who said he had been coming to UI since 1982, as directed by God, explained that his coming this…

EFCC arrests 7 internet fraudsters in Benin city

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested…

Four in serious trouble over alleged child abuse, robbery

Paul Dada

1 year ago

While reiterating commitment of the command to protect lives and property, Wakil urged the people to report suspicious movements and…

$225m debt row: FirstBank accuses Obaigbena’s GHL of breach, diversion

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the statement, the dispute stemmed from a loan facility extended by FirstBank to GHL for the development of…

Lagos Arabic teacher jailed 21 years over attempted assault of 13-year-old pupil

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Sakiru was jailed after by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court after he was found guilty on an amended…

Marwa pleads for more support as NDLEA unveils N67.5bn budget for 2025

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The 2025 NDLEA budget proposal, amounting to N67.5 billion, includes N47.16 billion for personnel costs, N3.38 billion for operational overheads,…

We won’t succumb to intimidation: NUJ, RATTAWU hits back at LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Labour unions, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Radio, Television, Theatre and…

Ekiti man Olajide Fajana bags life imprisonment for rape

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Justice Olajide Fajana of Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti while delivering judgement on the case, convicted and…

Lagos slams Labour Unions over broadcast shutdown, orders workers back to work

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The government accused the unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers' Union (RATTAWU),…

₦2.17bn alleged fraud scandal: Almond Projects CEO lands in Kuje Prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Obadina pleaded not guilty to all charges. The EFCC then requested his remand, but Sanusi argued that Obadina had been…

Father arraigned over alleged sexual assault of toddler

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The defendant, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on defilement and unlawful penetration.

NLC ejects workers, shuts LTV, Radio Lagos, Traffic Radio over Oracle, Minimum Wage crisis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

No sooner had Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Chapel Chairman, Leye Ajayi, wrapped up his impassioned address to the…

Uproar in Lagos: LTV, Radio Lagos, Traffic Radio workers stage fiery protest over Oracle, Minimum Wage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

At the crack of dawn, the aggrieved staff, united under the banners of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and…

LIRS issues stern warning to employers: Beat Jan. 31 deadline or face hefty penalties

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Subair issued a stern warning: “Employers must prioritize meeting this deadline to avoid penalties. Filing returns on or before January…

NDLEA smashes Multi-Billion Naira drug cartels in dramatic nationwide raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

A statement by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, said the seizure, conducted in collaboration with Customs and security agencies,…

2,176 arrests in four months: Lagos Police uncover alarming crime wave

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Deborah Akpede The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of 2,176 suspects for various crimes between September…

Lagos pleads with NUJ, RATTAWU: Don’t go on strike Monday, let’s dialogue

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The unions, representing workers of the Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation, including Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/EKO FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio,…

11 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway multiple crash

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“21 people were involved, including 12 adult males and nine adult females, while 11 people were injured, including eight males…

Fire burns shanties in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 01.18hrs, LASEMA activated its response team from…

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