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Kidnap gang falls as Police recover cache of arms, ₦6.9 million loot in Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

“A search conducted on the vehicle led to the recovery of a G3 rifle. Upon further search at the station,…

World Scrabble Championship: Team Nigeria moves closer to first podium finish

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Captain Abdulqudus Olawale Aliu, who recorded 7 wins in 8 games on the opening day on Friday, had another solid…

London man who stabbed five in workplace attack locked up for 16 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Sesay fled the scene but was swiftly arrested by Metropolitan Police officers at a nearby fast-food outlet. He sustained minor…

Four trucks burnt as petrol tanker bursts into flames in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Preliminary findings revealed that the accident was caused by reckless over-speeding, which led to the driver’s loss of control along…

WAFU-B U17 Boys Tourney: Golden Eaglets defeat Darazo, draw with Gombe U17 Boys

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

It was a different atmosphere against the Gombe U17 team, as the game played under raining conditions ended in a…

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match: Rwanda’s Amavubi to storm Nigeria on Tuesday

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Rwanda are second in the pool with eight points, same as Benin Republic, with Nigeria in fourth on seven points.

SERAP gives Tinubu 7 days to reverse ‘outrageous’ Passport fee hike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The group maintained that the hike would disproportionately punish the poorest Nigerians and effectively deny them their constitutional right to…

Former IGP Solomon Arase dies at 69

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

During his career, Arase held several key positions, including Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and Assistant Inspector-General of…

Former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Arase died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedercrest Hospital in Abuja following a brief illness, according to the statement…

Wike’s allies shine as APC captures 20 of 23 Rivers councils

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The elections were generally peaceful, though turnout appeared higher in some LGAs than others. With the announcement of results, attention…

Football Transfer: Eddie Howe hints at sake sake to Liverpool

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe described Woltemade as the right fit. “He has great technical ability, is strong, and has shown…

Police set to prosecute 3 suspects over alleged defilement

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

He said that the suspect confessed to forcibly having carnal knowledge of the victim when she came to cut her…

Embrace Igbo identity, Nwoko tells Anioma people

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“There is no argument about our Igbo identity. I understand history very well. I have a degree in history."

Olufemi Ajadi shares seven secrets to a happy marriage

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The wedding ceremony of Adebimpe Abigail Ojo and Israel Adeola Alabi drew dignitaries and well-wishers to La’occassionz Event Place, Abule-Egba,…

Ondo: Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom stands still as Chief Peremobowei Ajube is laid to rest

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Chief Peremobowei was a courageous, outspoken man who was also deeply committed to family and community values. His death, many…

Aiyedatiwa presents staff of office to Alale after decades of dispute

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“It is only logical to allow Oba Isiaka Adu, who obtained favourable judgments at all levels of the judicial processes,…

Police investigate alleged political violence in Kaduna

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Anyone found culpable, irrespective of his personality and no matter how highly placed an individual is, if he acted contrary…

Colombian VP touches down in Nigeria

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, shared the announcement via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, emphasizing the significance of the…

Fake currency bust: Police intercept ₦1m in forged notes

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate channels,” he said.

Benue, Borno absent as Delta hosts Youth Games for third time

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

While thousands of young athletes arrived for the Games, teams from Benue and Borno States were missing. The Local Organising…

Drama in Anambra: Lady stages own kidnap, parents pay ₦1.2m before police bust plot

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Ikenga warned young people against resorting to crime, stressing that the police would continue to clamp down on such criminal…

Kukah’s work in democracy, religious harmony remarkable – Tinubu

Paul Dada

7 months ago

"Bishop Kukah served as a member of Nigeria's Truth Commission, Secretary of the Political Reform Conference, member of Nigeria's Electoral…

Okpebholo rescues accident victims on Benin–Auchi road

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Moved by the dire state of the victims, Sen Okpebholo ordered two of his security Hilux vehicles to be converted…

Jakande Academy celebrates leadership milestone

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He charged the graduating Fellows of the Academy, which is named after the late first civilian Governor of the State,…

Troops foil terror attacks, rescue hostages across six States

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The source added that troops of 17 Brigade in Katsina State also responded to gunshots in Layin Minista village, Malumfashi…

No ransom, no injuries: Police secure release of kidnapped health worker

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The operation culminated in a confrontation with the kidnappers, who, after a gunfight, abandoned their victim and fled the scene.

Transfer shake-up: Chelsea lose Nkunku to Milan, Jackson to Bayern

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Jackson’s move will be officially announced within the next 24 hours. Bayern Munich are…

World Scrabble Championship: Impressive Start for Team Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Members of Team Nigeria at the World Youth Scrabble Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia started their quest for honours on…

Vivian Adaora Okoye: Unlocking the Drama in Womanhood

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

For many women, pain is carried in silence. When life hurts, the instinct is to withdraw, to hide behind a…

Lovebirds busted in ₦15m fake kidnap plot in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the act, describing it as a dangerous sign of moral collapse among youths.…

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