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How Chimzuruoke Okembunachi lost her nursing licence for sleeping on duty

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

A 25-year-old nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has been deregistered and struck off the nursing register after she was found guilty of…

Military vows safe rescue of Kurmin Wali abductees amid rising anxiety

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has reiterated its commitment to the safe rescue of residents abducted from Kurmin Wali…

Met Officer sacked for placing hands on female colleagues’ legs on duty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

A serving officer of the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed following findings of sexually inappropriate behaviour towards two female colleagues…

Four London gunmen jailed 80 years over shooting that left victim paralysed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Four men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a brutal shooting in east London that left one victim…

Nigeria plunged into darkness as National Grid suffers first collapse in 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Friday, marking the country's first nationwide blackout of the year and leaving millions without…

Police explain how reckless driver crushed two siblings sleeping in their homes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Bello was arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly killing the two siblings through reckless driving.

Osun Amotekun nabs suspected robber operating with wooden gun

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The suspect was arrested on Wednesday at about 12:20 a.m. while he and other gang members, who are currently at…

Ondo man lands in prison for stealing four tubers of yam

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The defendant and one other at large entered the farm belonging to one Olorunjuwon Igbasan and stole the tubers of…

Drug Bust: Police intercept Indian hemp-laden truck in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“A preliminary search of the truck revealed about 10 jumbo sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, which were…

Lagos schools close over bomb threat

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

the management of Avi-Cenna informed parents and guardians through a letter signed by Paul Olubajo that the school had received…

One dead as trucks collide on important Lagos bridge

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The accident involved one trailer carrying sand and another loaded with granite. The sand-laden truck’s driver was trapped and sustained…

Traffic gridlock as truck overturns on Otedola Bridge

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

An overturned truck on Otedola Bridge in the early hours of Friday caused severe traffic congestion along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

How 11 Nigerians fell in Thailand fraud sting

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Investigations reportedly began in late 2025 after a Thai woman filed a complaint, alleging that she was defrauded by a…

Rights groups slam Lagos Govt over demolitions, evictions in Makoko, other communities

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The groups documented multiple instances of forced evictions across Lagos over the years, including Otodo Gbame (2016–2017), Oworonshoki (2023), Orisunmibare…

What we are doing to clean up, reorganise Apapa, bring back Investors – Senbanjo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

“Historically, Apapa was known as the Golden Council. In those days, the goose truly laid golden eggs here. However, following…

Bodija Explosion: Court fixes March 3, 4 to restart trial

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Furthermore, the Oyo State Ministry of Justice desired to assume a prosecutorial role on the matter, a move challenged by…

Two Lagos men in trouble over social media posts

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Ikhayere also alleged that Oluleke sent an electronic message via WhatsApp to a public officer on Sept. 20, 2025. These…

Father kills 10-year-old daughter over missing petrol pipe in Calabar

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The incident occurred around 7:30 pm at No. 3 Esit Ebom Street, Calabar South Local Government Area. Joseph Emmanuel, a…

Delta Police arrests lady for attempting to rob boyfriend (VIDEO)

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Jessica explained that she needed the money to pay her sister's medical bills, adding that she was targeting his gold…

Massive losses as fire hits Lagos commercial hub

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Initial findings by the response team indicated that the blaze was triggered by a power surge following the restoration of…

Police clarify viral rape report

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The Ondo State Police Command has reacted to a viral social media post alleging that a girl, identified as Oluwatosin…

Edo man regains freedom after 60 days in kidnappers’ den

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

During the period, allegations emerged accusing activist Harrison Gwamnishu of diverting ₦5.4 million from the ransom funds. Gwamnishu has consistently…

Uba Sani storms Kurmin Wali, vows swift rescue of abducted worshippers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Community sources and lists circulated by residents initially reported up to 177 people taken, with some reports indicating 11 later…

Sanwo-Olu vows new palace, road projects for Badagry residents

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday during the ninth-day special prayers held in honour of the late traditional ruler…

HEFAMAA moves to tighten Compliance as Franchise Operators undergo Training

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

She explained that equal importance is attached to the quality and accuracy of regulatory instruments submitted by operators, including closure…

Lagos Taskforce raids BRT Corridors, impounds 28 vehicles, 14 okadas

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

According to the Taskforce, the raid targeted several flashpoints along the Lagos–Abeokuta corridor, including Oshodi, Ikeja Along, Ladipo Bus Stop,…

Malami denies terror financing, raises alarm over media trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The office also denied allegations linking Malami to terrorism or terror financing, arguing that such reports lacked basic details such…

Lagos orders immediate eviction of Squatters under Obalende Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

According to him, the state already has the necessary approvals to proceed with the project, which is aimed at transforming…

Four arrested for beating, seizing weapons of vigilante operative in Niger

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The thugs had disarmed the vigilante of his locally made gun and cutlass, inflicted injuries on him, and warned him…

Bus driver beats 32-year-old girlfriend to death in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Police said after dumping the lifeless body of the deceased by the riverside, the suspect called her family and told…

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