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Two cops, paramedic shot dead in Minnesota horrific shooting 

Two cops, paramedic shot dead in Minnesota horrific shooting 

The name of the deceased are officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, and firefighter/paramedic, Adam Finseth, 40.
EFCC arrests banker, POS agent for currency racketeering

EFCC arrests banker, POS agent for currency racketeering

A statement issued by the EFCC's spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Friday,…
Two Chinese nationals Chao, Jiang busted for illegal mining in Kwara

Two Chinese nationals Chao, Jiang busted for illegal mining in Kwara

According to the EFCC, the suspects who operate as a cartel allegedly specialise in illegal mining of minerals such as…
Ibadan businesswoman Oluwabiyi accused of issuing N13m dud cheque arraigned

Ibadan businesswoman Oluwabiyi accused of issuing N13m dud cheque arraigned

Oluwabiyi was arraigned on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 alongside her company, Just Series Nigeria Limited on a one-count charge bordering…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

Kidnappers use poisonous snakes to terrorise us – Victims

Investigation revealed that the worst snake-infested forests are in Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, and Kala-Balge, near Lake Chad, in…
Shallipopi, Davido's aide Israel DMW escaped death in car accident

Shallipopi, Davido’s aide Israel DMW escaped death in car accident

Shallipopi had held a concert in Abuja on Saturday night. The 23-year-old delivered spectacular performances, as fans cheered him all…
2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

However, sources close to the Police Command confirmed that there was a massive raid at the 2Baba hideout between 2.00pm…

NDLEA intercepts large consignment of “Loud” concealed in loudspeakers

At least, three suspects: a freight agent Akeem Afeez; logistics company manager Babalola Ayodeji Gboyega and the receiver of the…
Lagos announces date for full re-opening of Third Mainland Bridge

Part of Third Mainland Bridge shut by FG

“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movements in…
Lagos gas explosion destroys 20 shops

Lagos residents count losses after gas explosion

Our reporter, Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi  and camera man, Idowu Otedola, bring you the report in a video.
Why there is resurgence of cult killings in Anambra

Trader shot dead in Onitsha market

The command Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident said that several others were injured.
Lagos begins full enforcement of ban on Styrofoam Monday

Lagos begins full enforcement of ban on Styrofoam Monday

Wahab emphasized that styrofoam usage had caused enough damage to the health of the residents and the state of the…
Ex- President Goodluck Jonathan encourages Nigerians to pray for his mother, Eunice Jonathan following death of her eldest child, Obebhatein.

Jonathan: Why Nigerians should pray for my mother

Former President Jonathan said with the death of his sister, his mother has lost eight of her children and he…
Police arrest 10 for stealing 45 children, recover 6 in Nasarawa

Police arrest 10 for stealing 45 children, recover 6 in Nasarawa

According to the commissioner, police operatives attached to Keffi Division on routine patrol on Jan. 10, rescued a man from…
Kosofe leaders vow to support govt in curbing economic hardship

Kosofe leaders vow to support govt in curbing economic hardship

The meeting held at the CMD road, also had Omooba Olumuyiwa Sosanya; another GAC leader and other leaders in attendance,…
Wanted Abuja deadly kidnapper Abdulkadir busted after Wike's N20m bounty 

Wanted Abuja deadly kidnapper Abdulkadir busted after Wike’s N20m bounty 

Igwe explained that the bandits on sighting the police operatives, opened fire and engaged the Police in an intense gun…
Lagos pays N3.1bn to over 1,000 retired civil servants

Lagos pays N3.1bn to over 1,000 retired civil servants

Speaking at the event, the governor said "I am delighted to inform you that today, another set of 1,013 Retirees…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

“We are truly kidnappers,” 6 Adamawa men confess in court

The suspects in their respective oral statements confessed to the crime, saying "We are truly kidnappers, we conspired among ourselves…
defilement

Aloma Onunka, 40, docked for defiling 15-year-old girl

Lagos State Prosecuting counsel, Mrs Olawunmi Osibanjo, told the court that Onunka, committed the offence on Feb.2.
Women Affairs Minister, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye says she is working on mobile courts that will get justice for women incarcerated without trial.

Women group joins hunt for ‘wicked Madam’ Adachukwu Okafor with N1m bounty

The Anambra Police Command has declared Adachukwu Okafor woman, who is said to be at large, wanted.
CP Tunji Disu hosts over 200 wives of late Police officers, doles cash, foodstuffs, others to them as part of Valentine's Day Celebration.

Rivers: CP Disu shows ‘Valentine love’ to widows of police officers

According to him, the gesture is consideration of the roles their late husbands played in the fight for a better…
EFCC docks Nigerian man Nwachi Kingsley for defrauding American lady, Nicole Kierulff Sayers, of $370,000 through phony contract

Fake marriage trial: EFCC recovers $13,204, property, cars from Chidozie Kingsley

Also recovered from the defendant is a plot of land in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Lexus Ex 350 and Toyota…
Sanwo-Olu splashes N750m on 15,000 Lagos traders

Sanwo-Olu splashes N750m on 15,000 Lagos traders

Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the current economic hardship in the country, saying the activation of such financial support would go along way…
Rivers Police sack Inspector, recommend two ASPs to IGP for dismissal

Extortion: Rivers Police sack Inspector, recommend two ASPs to IGP for dismissal

Odey was one of three Policemen charged with extorting $3,000 from a young man in the state about a month…
Police Officers

Raids on black spots: Police arrest 400 suspects in Lagos

“This raid will be sustained till Lagos state is rid of miscreants,” he said.
Lagos State Ministry launches Special Task Force to curb street begging

Lagos State Ministry launches Special Task Force to curb street begging

The Task Force, consisting of representatives from various government departments and agencies, was inaugurated today in Alausa. Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende,…
Explosion rocks Lagos

Breaking: Explosion rocks Lagos

Balls of fire enveloped the atmosphere with loud 'bang' heard several metres away from the scene of the incident, which…
LASTMA

Notorious LASTMA serial impersonator arrested in Lagos

The image maker said that investigations conducted revealed that the arrested suspect, (name withheld), has been collecting huge amount of…
CBN

Three Nigerians placed on INTERPOL Red Notice for forging Buhari’s signature to steal $6.2m from CBN

According to a letter addressed to the IGP signed by DCP Eloho Okpoziakpo, Head of Operations, Office of the Special…
Seun Kuti

Why I don’t believe in DNA test – Seun Kuti

Seun also said there is no basis for a DNA test because it's cowardly for a man to disown a…