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Trial of Lagos couple accused of N2.7bn fraud stalled

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The couple was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday November…

‘Mystery oil spill’ reported in Bayelsa community

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

A Jan. 8 notification letter signed by Pastor Olabai Olozulu, the traditional ruler of Foropa, Middleton, indicated that the oil…

Police bust 2 armed robbery suspects in Kaduna

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“On receiving information our operatives stormed the scene and arrested two of the suspects who were all from the Rigasa…

Otukpo bank robbery: Police parade four deadly robbers, say five others killed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his words: "Four suspects were arrested in connection with the bank robbery at Otukpo where Nine (9) AK-47 rifles…

Police bust three gunrunners over attack on Plateau communities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said one ash-coloured Golf car, one AK-47 rifle, one AK-49 rifle, 1,000 rounds of live ammunition and five magazines…

Plan your movement: Lagos releases important information on Third Mainland Bridge closure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The government officially shut the Iyana-Oworonshoki inwards Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday, 9 January, 2024…

Why we removed closed gates in Lekki streets – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wahab who spoke at a stakeholders meeting convened by his transport counterpart, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi in Alausa said it was…

Ibadan father Micheal Ayinde, son remanded over ‘joint’ rape of daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The defendants, the father and older brother of the complainant, allegedly committed the offence at their residence at Agboti Olosan…

Group demands justice for Yobe woman murdered on bed beside husband

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police have detained 43-year-old Musa, the husband of the woman in connection with the alleged murder of his wife…

Lagos shuts popular Bar in Victoria Island over noise pollution (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to LASEPA, complaints from residents prompted this swift intervention to bring back normalcy and ensure adherence to established environmental…

‘How popular Abia radio presenter, MC Manosky, defiled 15-year-old boy’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

MC Manosky, 37, was arrested by officers of the Abia-State Police Command on Sunday, 31 December 2023 following complaints lodged…

Lagos govt declares war against sale of fake drinks

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Lagos State is partnering with the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control,…

Ogun pastor John arrested for defiling minor

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The suspect on interrogation has confessed to the crime and admitted that time after time he had unlawful carnal knowledge…

Gay Met Police officer Sagaidak accused of raping man charged

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sagaidak, who was working in his probation period and is attached to the local policing team in south-east London, was…

Foundation disburses N10m to widows, orphans, less privileged

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The gesture was sponsored by, Moses Ted Andishu, the CEO of Freivan Support Services Limited."

‘How Imo fake doctor, Igwe Okechuckuwu duped POS operator of N21m’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adejobi said the suspect had introduced himself to the POS operator when they met at a shopping mall in Owerri…

Akeredolu’s body arrives Nigeria from Germany (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Before he became governor in 2017, Akeredolu unsuccessfully ran for the post in the 2012 election. He lost to the…

Military wipes out 43 terrorists, arrests 115 others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Buba added that troops also apprehended 17 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 39 kidnapped hostages in the South-South region.

Abuja tenant Chris Okoye remanded for beating landlord

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The prosecutor, O.S. Osho had earlier told the court that the landlord, Mr Ochengele Isaac, reported the matter at the…

Kano thug kills Imam for warning him against smoking Indian hemp

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Imam sustained sustained deep injury and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital where he was confirmed dead by…

Rivers cult kingpin wanted for murder arrested after 3 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Barikui, who hails from Kaanii in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been on the watchlist of the…

Two London men jailed combined 15 years for terrorism offence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the police, on Thursday, 4 January, at the same court, Gibbons was sentenced to eight years in prison…

45,000 applicants apply for 2,000 Ogun teaching jobs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Commissioner for Education, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu disclosed this while speaking at a stakeholder's meeting held with headteachers of 1,654…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces date to shutdown Third Mainland Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osiyemi stated that from 12am to 12 noon, the bridge is open for Mainland Inbound Island travels while those who…

6,000 passengers benefit from FG’s 50% transport subsidy in Oshodi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At the Oshodi Transport Interchange on Thursday, several excited passengers were seen getting back 50% refund of what they lpaid…

Kano quack doctor Chidera Ugwu arrested for killing pregnant lady with injection

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Chidera Ugwu, aged 24 years, of Lanbum Banki Tofa Local Government Area, Kano, and administered injections and drugs to the…

There is no increase in petrol price – NNPCL

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Soneye, while reacting through a WhatsApp message, emphasised that subsidy had been completely removed on petrol.

Obasanjo joins Murtala Muhammed’s daughter to celebrate her 60th birthday at Orphanage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During the visit, the country's former leader, who is also Chairman of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation commended Muhammed-Oyebode for selecting…

Police bust 11 suspected criminals in Jigawa

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Shiisu said the suspects were arrested in separate operations between Dec. 22 and 29, 2023 in Babura, Kiyawa and Suletankarkar…

Police nab 258 for armed robbery, 369 for rape, sodomy in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abubakar-Musa further said that the police succeeded in neutralising 17 suspected kidnappers and rescued 171 victims in Katsina in 2023.

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