Metro

Imo man Okodi accused of N140 million fraud arraigned in court

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Justice Okereke granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50, 000,000 and two sureties in like sum. The two…

Ibadan explosion: Oyo sets up Emergency Situation Hub

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Commissioner, who said the situation hub is headed by the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, also advised victims to submit…

Met officer Anwar sacked for attempting to avoid driving penalty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A release from the Met police said Anwar appeared before a misconduct hearing which concluded on Tuesday, 16 January.

Blogger docked over publication on SatGuru Maharajji

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Police said Asabe published that SatGuru Maharajji is a ritualist who sells human body parts for money rituals, knowing same…

Adesina: I slept, snored in Aso Rock for eight years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Former special adviser on media and publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has disputed claims that Nigeria’s seat…

Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for forging Police Character Certificate

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Moses Omorogieva Three persons identified as Chinedu Agbosim, Mariam Dauda and Ebighose have been arrested for allegedly belonging to…

Lagos engages stakeholders to fight vandalism, theft of public infrastructure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Addressing participants at the event, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye stated that the security of…

Air quality in parts of Lagos unhealthy, can lead to lung infections, others – LASEPA

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The General Manager, while highlighting some likely consequences of poor air quality as indicated in the index, stated that people…

FRSC blames speeding as 7 die in Osun accident

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The accident occurred at 9:10 a.m., around the WORDIF area, close to Lameco junction on Ring Road Bypass, Osun Sector…

Lagos shuts 700 buildings for contravening town planning laws

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The general manager said that the state government was committed to the sustainable growth and development of Lagos as well…

UK pedophile Muharrem jailed, 500 indecent images of girls found in his phone

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Muharrem of Homer Drive E14, was sentenced on Friday, 12 January to five and a half years imprisonment at Snaresbrook…

UNILAG convocation gowns stolen

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Many of the students, who were scheduled to collect their academic gowns, expressed frustration in the inability of the school…

London man Thompson to rot in jail 24 years for stabbing Dariusz to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who led the investigation said Dariusz died after suffering multiple stab injuries.

FUTA shuts school, orders students to vacate hotels after fee hike protest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adebanjo said that the management had also directed all students currently on campus and in hostels within the university, to…

Abuja kidnappers kill three victims, raise ransom to N700m

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Only on Sunday, reports emerged that the kidnappers, who also operated in some villages in Bwari, had killed one of…

NDLEA secures conviction of 67 drug traffickers in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, out of the 173 suspects arrested and charged to court in the year, 67 were sentenced to…

Bizarre! Mad man machetes congregant at church deliverance service, pastor arrested

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ikenga added that the man of God had been arrested, while the victim of the machete blow had been hospitalised…

Deadly gunman Chase Griffith sentenced to 30 years imprisonment in UK

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The police said in the early hours of 24 July, a man received a stab wound and was taken to…

Gov. Alia begs kidnappers to release LG chairman, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Haanongon, his orderly, driver and personal assistant, were kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday, while on their way to…

Truck driver crushes Okada rider, two passengers to death in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adebayo said that preliminary investigations revealed that a truck driver while on top speed lost control as a result of…

Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The governor directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to mobilise contractors back to sites to speed up work on…

‘I lost everything, now homeless’ says Anambra monarch after palace was burnt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

An indigene of the town, simply called Emmanuel, also confirmed that the family house of the acting president general of…

Notorious motorcycle snatcher nabbed in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Kaduna Police Command’s Spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in Kaduna on Friday.

Lagos issues fresh update on Third Mainland Bridge closure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osiyemi stated that the diversion of traffic flow along Iyana-Oworonshoki inwards Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge commenced…

Tinubu suspends Social Investment Programme over wanton corruption

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The four programmes under NSIPA suspended by the president are: N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and…

Enugu mother of triplets detained over bill for delivery of babies

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The mother of triplets, a native of Nnewi in Anambra State living at Ologo Quarters, Uwani Enugu confirmed her ordeal…

Seven high ranking cultists nabbed in Lagos

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Fayoade, who solicited the support of CRAN members, stressed that media practitioners were part of his “eyes and ears” in…

Kaduna ATM fraudster Idris Musa bags 10 years imprisonment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Idris Musa was jailed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 after pleading guilty to one- count charge bordering on cheating, upon…

Lulu-Briggs Foundation celebrates elders, awards Nonagenarians N250,000

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In a significant gesture of appreciation and recognition, the Foundation awarded a centenarian and six nonagenarians a cash prize of…

Zumera’s Unsung Heroes Tribute: Widows honoured in annual empowerment extravaganza

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The women were honored with thoughtful gestures to mark the celebration, including cash gifts, souvenirs, and food items. The event…

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