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Driver Odetunde jailed for stealing N7.2m sugar

Magistrate Abioye, however, gave the convict an option to either pay back the sum of N2m to the complainant and…
Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Ex-GTB staffer Bukola Shoremilekun jailed for stealing N2m

The convict was sentenced by Magistrate O. S. Abioye after being found guilty in the two-count charge bordering on fraud…
Mrs Priestba Anthony Nwokocha, journalist with RSBC, who was kidnapped last Thursday's in Port Harcourt regains freedom.

CP orders manhunt for abductors of Journalist Priestba

According to her, "CP has mandated tactical teams to ensure she regains her freedom and reunites with her family".
APC dismisses report of alleged telephone conversation between President Tinubu and CJN Olukayode Ariwoola on presidential election petition

Coalition calls for Tinubu’s assent on RMAFC Bill

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to graciously give assent to the…

Lady who allegedly stole employer’s N170,000 earrings arrested

Police counsel, Reuben Solomon informed the court in the charge marked P/25/2023 that the defendant committed the offence on 15…
Six friends died in Ogbogbo, Ijebu North-East LG of Ogun State after sharing a bottle of drink bought for 'reconciliation' by another friend.

How 6 friends died after consuming drink donated for ‘reconciliation’ in Ogun

NAN quoted a source as saying the six deceased individuals and the suspect who bought the drink had serious altercation…
NANS rejects false claims of planned protests, demands action against instigators

NANS plans nationwide protest over tuition fees

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the planned hike of the…
Atiku

APC replies Atiku: We have no plot to undermine Judiciary

Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said Abubakar and his party offered…
Demolition of distressed buildings at Alaba International Market done to protect lives - LASG

Demolition of distressed buildings at Alaba International Market done to protect lives – LASG

Oki visited the market amid heavy downpour alongside his counterpart in Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), Mr Kehinde…
'Politics is over, show maturity by congratulating Tinubu': MURIC sends message to Atiku

Provide proof: Tinubu slams Atiku over claims on judiciary

Apart from innuendos, insinuations and outright lies contained in the said press statement, the former Vice President Atiku didn't put…
Lagos Island Council Chairman appoints Ajagbe Teslim as media aide

Lagos Island Council Chairman appoints Ajagbe Teslim as media aide

Ajagbe is the publisher of the popular online platform, August24news.com and its sister YouTube channel August24news Tv.
Moment Buhari, Shettima, others stormed Maiduguri for marriage of Gov. Zulum’s son

Moment Buhari, Shettima, others stormed Maiduguri for marriage of Gov. Zulum’s son (Photos)

The serving governors at the event included that of Lagos, Yobe, Kwara, Gombe, Bauchi, Katsina, Ogun, Jigawa and Niger.
Two children dead as fence collapses on building in Ikorodu

Two children dead as fence collapses on building in Ikorodu

Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident was not a collapsed building but…
Tinubu assents to Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill

SGF Akume releases 20 Nuggets on how Tinubu intends to transform Nigeria

As a Government, we have heard your cries about fuel price increases, and be rest assured, we are working round…
Peter Obi attacks FG over N15bn VP residence

You went too low, Peter Obi attacks Tinubu’s lawyers in final address [Full statement]

"This is a cheap, misguided and destructive blackmail clearly intended to target the country's judicialism and constitutionalism. It also aims…
IPOB/ESN

Troops in pursuit of fleeing IPOB fighters capture wounded fighter, recover more firearms

The troops who went on further exploit and pursuit of the fleeing IPOB fighters, however, captured one wounded fighter.
Female journalist Nwokocha kidnapped in Rivers

Female journalist Nwokocha kidnapped in Rivers

The news of her kidnap was broken by the Director of Administration by of the Station, Pastor Ebi Ogoloma.
Ogbu

Lagos frees 30 inmates

The NCoS Lagos Command's spokesperson said the inmates were pardoned by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kazeem Alogba.
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Livestock Development issues alert on the outbreak of Anthrax, a zoonotic disease, at a farm in Zamfara State.

Boiling your meat well does not kill anthrax, expert warns Nigerians

Anthrax is a deadly bacterial and zoonotic disease caused by a bacterium called bacillus anthracis. It also occurs primarily in…
Gov. Adeleke puts smiles on faces of all pensioners in Osun

Ikire Flash Flood: Osun govt. urges residents not to panic

“We are making arrangements to find a temporary solution to be followed immediately by permanent solution."
Kekwaaru Ngozi Mary and Peter Obi

Peter Obi: When will Nigeria start celebrating the likes of Kekwaaru Ngozi Mary?

"When will Nigeria start celebrating the likes of Miss Ngozi Mary for her honesty and integrity, Teacher Akeem Badru, for…
Nigerian soldiers engage IPOB fighters in fierce battle in Delta

Nigerian soldiers engage IPOB fighters in fierce battle in Delta (photos)

The troops conducted a raid operation on the fortified enclave located in the middle of a forested High ground in…

APC slams Adeleke for appointing nephew ‘who has never worked’ as commissioner

The APC slammed the Governor for appointing his nephew, Tunji who, according to the party, has never worked since he…
FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it is on high alert to ensure a quick and effective to the heavy rainfall expected on Sunday.

FEMA on high alert to respond to heavy rainfall expected in Abuja on Sunday

By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it has placed its search and rescue team…
British Airways grounds flight in Lagos due to technical fault

Cable vandal Usman Musa shot at Lagos Airport

FAAN said the vandal who was shot is currently receiving treatment and will be grilled on his involvement of theft…
Stakeholders at CASIO's conference

CASIO lauded for innovative contribution to education development in Lagos 

The recognition follows CASIO's successful implementation of the CASIO Model School Project, a groundbreaking study in collaboration with the Lagos…
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts seven containers loaded with contraband drugs worth over N11 billion at Onne Port in Rivers State.

Appeal Court insists Customs must pay N100m for killing of Kebbi farmer

The family had gone to court after the killing of Abdulrahman on Nov. 10, 2020.
The candidate of ADC Leke Abejide expresses confidence that November Kogi governorship election will be credible and violence free

Kogi governorship election will be credible, violence- free, says ADC’s Abejide

Abejide assured ADC supporters that President Bola Tinubu, being a democrat, will not tolerate malpractices from any of the parties…
Lionel Messi grabs last-ditch debut winner for Inter Miami

I feel very happy to be here: Messi speaks after dream debut in U.S.

"It was a very good game for us, we wanted to start like this, giving a victory to our people."
Chukkol fires strong warning to fresh EFCC cadets

Chukkol fires strong warning to fresh EFCC cadets

"the Commission has zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and unprofessional conducts."