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EFCC recovers N32.7bn, $445,000 stolen from Humanitarian Affairs Ministry

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations…

Pregnant woman, widow arrested over N3.2m counterfeit cash, lethal illicit substance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The suspects are eight-month pregnant Favour Peter, 24; Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo Michael, 39, who were arrested at Jabi…

Chibok: 21 released girls came with 34 children – Report

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode: "In the ten years since the Chibok kidnapping caused global outrage, very little has changed on…

Lagos seeks help in locating woman seen assaulting baby in viral video

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The woman further pushed the baby to the ground and stepped on the infant’s stomach with her two legs.

Lagos issues urgent drowning prevention advisory

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Mojola urged facility operators to ensure the presence of certified lifeguards during operational hours, display clear safety rules and emergency…

Man falls off from three-storey building in London, dies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It was gathered that the Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene in Gough Walk after being called by paramedics.

Edo condemns clash between LP candidate, Akpata and UNIBEN SUG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The clash occurred on Friday, during a visit by the Senior Advocate to the Ugbowo campus of the University.

20 Yoruba nation agitators arrested in Ibadan for invading Assembly complex

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A group of persons allegedly invaded the complex located at the Government Secretariat vicinity in an attempt to take it…

Viral video: Policeman to undergo mental health test, orderly room trial in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police Constable was seen in the viral video posted by an X user dressed in blue T-shirt, black joggers…

Police list 7 ‘avoidable deaths’ in Lagos in 6 days, issue advisory

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Hundeyin said this on Friday while confirming that seven people have drowned at different swimming pools and beaches in Lagos…

Osun security guard steals 9 air conditioners from employer, sells them as scraps

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In a statement by Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun Amotekun Commander said Eze was arrested after his employer reported the theft…

Kidnapped Channels TV reporter, Joshua Rogers, regains freedom

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It was not clear whether ransom was paid. Earlier, unconfirmed reports had it that his kidnappers had demanded N30 million.

Four deadly London men jailed 73 years for Euston shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

On 14 January 2023, at approximately 13:30, a drive-by shooting was committed with a shotgun outside St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Euston, London, England, where a memorial service for…

1,656 patients treated, 105 surgeries conducted at Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s medical mission

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The foundation said within the first two days, 1,656 patients, comprising men, women, and children, received free treatment and medication.

$4.5bn, £2.8bn fraud: Court grants Emefiele N50m bail

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Emefiele's co-defendant, Henry Isioma Omoile, in the fresh 26-count charge of $4.5 billion and £2.8 preferred against them also got…

Falling container kills woman in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, stated that the driver of the articulated truck carrying the…

Police investigate beheading of minor by Almajiri

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said when the police arrived, the suspect confessed to the crime, saying he dumped the head of the victim…

Junior Pope: Musawa mourns, says spate of deaths in entertainment industry horrific

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Junior Pope drowned in Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday, April 10, while returning from a movie location. This was…

Sanwo-Olu: Dosunmu market fire a complete disaster, we’ll demolish defective buildings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu said the Government would come hard on structures and properties not conforming to the Government’s guidelines across markets. The…

Excos fingered as UrbanPrime2 Estate residents face water crisis over unpaid bills

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The statement said the water supply to the estate was suspended due to the Excos’ negligence in paying the requisite…

Accident: Two passengers fall into Lagos Lagoon on Third Mainland Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“However, by now, we are not looking at the search and rescue again, but recovery. This is because the male…

Moment Tinubu observed Eid-el-Fitr prayers in Lagos (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Also at the prayer ground were the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Hamzat; Principal Private Secretary to the…

91 Chibok girls’ parents write Tinubu’s wife, seek her intervention

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The parents in a open letter captioned: "Subject: A Plea for Justice and Remembering the Chibok Girls - A Letter…

Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerians must love their country above others – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Encouraging Muslims celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan to extend the values of sacrifice and resilience beyond the fasting period, President…

Rivers: Family of slain vigilante operative accuses colleagues of foul play

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Pastor Orukwo called on Rivers Commissioner of Police,CP Olatunji Disu to order an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding his…

Three Gombe men plead guilty to employment fraud, jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

One of the charge reads "that you, Muhammed Sala Soja sometimes in July 2023, at Gombe, Gombe State within the…

Lagos shuts four buildings in Ikoyi for flouting building regulations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking to journalists in the company of the General Manager of LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, after sealing off some buildings that…

Woman steals children in 4 states, arrested

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The suspect’s modus operandi is to rent an apartment, fraternise with her unsuspecting neighbours, gain their trust and abduct their…

Fire razes four buildings on Lagos Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), told PM NEWS that the Agency responded to the…

Police arrest two for impersonation, extortion

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ehinmode said that the suspects were arrested on April 2 for alleged conspiracy and forgery of Maritime Police Command official/investigation…

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