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Somtochukwu: Trial of defendants stalled

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The Prosecution counsel, Adama Musa, told the court that the defendants were not produced because the correctional facility officers claimed…

Gambling loss: Edo worker stages fake abduction to cover ₦1.3m deficit

Paul Dada

2 months ago

A statement by the State Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed that the suspect staged his own abduction after allegedly…

Over 2,000 displaced as windstorm ravages Edo communities – NEMA

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“The royal father welcomed the team and expressed appreciation for the timely intervention and visit to the affected communities,” the…

Egbin Power launches tech empowerment programme to upskill community youth

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The first cohort brings together beneficiaries from the three communities for structured training in ICT fundamentals, graphic design, full-stack web…

Seven killed, 70 injured in fatal Kano auto crash

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He warned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, against over-speeding, reckless driving and the illegal conveyance of passengers in goods vehicles, noting…

Police recover 40-foot trailer of vandalised bridge parts in Enugu

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects and their cohorts currently at large vandalised the bridge parts at Eziama Bridge, Amechi-Idodo,…

Three arrested over abduction of Abu brothers in Edo

Paul Dada

2 months ago

"An identification parade was conducted at the Police station and he was identified by as one of the abductors of…

Police arrest suspects over major paedophile network linked to France

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

According to the police statement, the suspects were part of a transnational organised criminal group active since 2017. The group…

Audacious Return: Kidnappers who abducted doctor caught after returning for treatment

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests were made following intelligence-led operations targeting kidnapping networks in Auchi and…

FRSC averts major disaster as fuel tanker crashes in Kaduna

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Personnel of the Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Police Force were also deployed to the scene and are working…

Nigerian man Segun found dead after attacking daughter

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The Ekiti State Police Command has launched an investigation after a disturbing family tragedy involving a middle-aged man identified simply…

Nnamdi Kanu orders cancellation of Sit-at-Home in South East permanently

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

IPOB also cautioned residents against possible false-flag operations or intimidation by opponents seeking to create confusion or unrest, urging the…

Met Police smash major drug network, arrest 23 In overnight raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Inspector Kevin Chambers, who led the operation, said the raids demonstrated a coordinated show of force involving more than 300…

Lagos shuts popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Wahab had repeatedly stressed that markets must adopt best practices in waste disposal, and the government maintains zero tolerance for…

China-bound drug dealer caught with 95 Cocaine wraps inside Stomach

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Babafemi said the suspect was taken for a body scan after raising suspicion, which confirmed that he had ingested illicit…

Snake Bite: Why we lost singer Nanyah – FMC Jabi CMD

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

He dismissed claims circulating on social media that anti-venom was not administered to the victim, stressing that medical personnel acted…

Lagos female Sales Manager Adijat arraigned over alleged N70m fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Investigations revealed that before Yusuf returned to Nigeria, Adijat allegedly sold goods belonging to her employer valued at N70 million…

Ondo man arrested for ‘defrauding’ cooperative society of N55m

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Ondo Commissioner of Police (CP), Adebowale Lawal, advised cooperative societies and individuals to exercise heightened caution in their financial dealings.

NEDC mourns journalists injured in Bauchi road accident

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The condolence followed a road accident that involved several journalists covering the commission’s project inauguration in Bauchi State.

JOHESU ends 84-day strike after FG concessions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Key resolutions include the commencement of negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the immediate prioritisation of outstanding…

Ondo landlady arrested for allegedly poisoning tenant’s 3-year-old child

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The mother of the allegedly poisoned boy, Rofiyat, aged 32, reported the incident was reported on Thursday, Feb.5 at the…

How LAWMA worker cheated death as heavy-duty truck crashes into him on popular bridge

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The victim, identified as Baba Ibeji, was carrying out refuse evacuation duties when the truck, reportedly speeding and suffering brake…

Scores of Kwara attack survivors battle for recovery

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The victims sustained different degrees of injuries, including gunshot wounds, during the assault which also spread to neighbouring Nuku community,…

Lagos Task Force cracks down on street traders, arrests 15 (video)

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

During the operations, 15 offenders were arrested, and their goods were seized. The Commissioner shared videos and pictures of the…

Police nab eight suspects in joint bush-combing operation in Kogi

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“In line with this strategy, discovered bandit camps and hideouts were neutralised to prevent reuse and deny criminal elements any…

Troops clear Edo forest corridor, arrest 13 suspected criminals

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He said the clearance exercise, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and drug…

Customs officer gunned down in Ogun border ambush

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Upon assumption of duty a few weeks ago, I made a clear commitment that we will confront smuggling syndicates with…

Indiscriminate waste dumping sparks health concerns in FCT

Paul Dada

2 months ago

They said indiscriminate dumping of wastes on major roads without regular evaluation can pose serious environmental and health danger in…

Grief in Kano: Teen, eight-year-old drown in open water, well

Paul Dada

2 months ago

In another development, an eight year-old boy, identified as Abdussalam Ibrahim, had fallen into a well at Kofar Yamma, Karaye…

HEFAMAA warns Ikorodu Residents against patronising unregistered Health Facilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

According to her, the agency will not hesitate to sanction defaulters in order to safeguard lives and ensure quality healthcare…

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