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‘Why Lagos CP ordered probe into ex-Ondo governorship candidate Akingboye’s death’

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Akingboye contested the November 2024 Ondo governorship election but lost to the incumbent, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress…

Flood devastation: Residents of Kaduna community cry out for urgent help

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Another resident, Thomas Yatai, attributed the flooding of the community to blocked water ways and the absence of appropriate drainage…

NiMet issues alert on 3-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

NiMet advised people across the country to fasten loose objects, disconnect electrical appliances, and avoid tall trees to reduce risks…

Hit-and-run driver nabbed after killing pedestrian in Lagos

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Bakare-Oki explained that instead of assisting the critically injured victim, the driver brazenly attempted to escape from the accident scene.

Bizarre! Doctor walks out of surgery to have sex with nurse

Paul Dada

7 months ago

According to testimony presented at the hearing, Dr. Anjum requested a “comfort break” during the procedure and asked a colleague…

Falana slams INEC as politicians jumpstart 2027 race

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Femi Falana has slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the body of looking away while politicians unofficially launch…

Death toll in Yaba building collapse rises to four

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Search and rescue operations are still ongoing," she added.

Teacher Recruitment Scam: Ondo suspends three Senior officials

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“These defrauded applicants were identified during biometric verification and informed that their documents were fake..."

Nigeria’s wanted bandit kingpin accepts peace deal

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A notorious bandit kingpin declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, has reportedly accepted a peace deal in…

Tinubu’s leadership anchored on vision, deliberate action — Kalu

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He urged Nigerians to assess the reforms without political bias, encouraging a balanced comparison between past and present efforts to…

Obi, GRV, Tanko, Adebanjo visit Obasanjo, Olubadan

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Sunday paid courtesy visits to former President Olusegun Obasanjo…

‘A demolition in bad faith’: Advocacy group decries hospital destruction in FCT

Paul Dada

7 months ago

It alleged that information at its disposal suggested that no reason was advanced by the FCTA for the action.

Beans farmers speak on using cement to preserve produce

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Shuaibu added that a safe additive known as “Topstoxin” is sometimes applied in small amounts to stop weevils from destroying…

245 convicted, fake soldier caught in Abuja traffic offence crackdown

Paul Dada

7 months ago

In a particularly serious case, Hussaini Kabir was found guilty of impersonating a military officer in addition to multiple traffic…

Conviction of terrorist commander marks major win against illegal mining – Alake

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Further tightening of the noose around illegalities in mining continues as more drastic measures will be announced shortly,” he said.

NBA condemns alleged police killing of youth who claimed divine message for governor

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“The investigation, as well as its findings, should be made public in a timely manner to ensure transparency, accountability, and…

Ogundoyin leads Speakers Conference delegation to Metaverse Technology training in China

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Nigerian Speakers’ delegation also embarked on field visits to major technology and innovation hubs in Shanghai and Chengdu.

SERAP to INEC: Punish politicians for early campaigns or face court action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

“Failure to sanction violators would create a culture of impunity. We will not hesitate to pursue appropriate legal actions to…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular road in Victoria Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, a key route for thousands of daily commuters, has experienced wear and tear due to heavy vehicular…

Police rescue 5 abducted children in Adamawa

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

He said that preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were unlawfully taken from Maiduguri by one Aliga Suleiman of Sabon…

Emotional scenes at burial of veteran actor Chief Kanran

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Veteran Yoruba actor Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has been laid to rest following his death on August…

NDLEA busts skuchies factory in Ikorodu, recovers 6,029 bottles

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Babafemi said that 6, 029 bottles of the new psychoactive substance and 4,232kg of cannabis were recovered from the factory...

NDLEA crushes drug rings: Dispatch rider, couple, syndicates fall in Nationwide raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In Anambra, a husband-and-wife team, Nzube and Ebele Onyedika, aged 41 and 42, were arrested at Obosi after NDLEA recovered…

NARD suspends 5-day warning strike

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Ajibola said that the suspension was compliance to the resolution of the national body of National Association of Resident Doctors…

Exposé: Agba Jalingo exposes illicit business going on in Nigerian prisons

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Journalist and activist, Agba Jalingo, has alleged that Nigerian detention centres and prisons have become hubs of extortion, corruption, and…

Indian businessman, three Nigerians nabbed in Lagos after NDLEA smashes N3.9bn drug cartel

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The shipment, imported from Delhi, India, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, had been cleverly disguised as multi-vitamins and packed in…

Police not bossy anymore but civil to people- AIG

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The AIG said there had been series of seminars, lectures with police officers and men in the two commands on…

Stop attacking Tinubu, APC chieftain warns opposition

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“Making disparaging remarks about our dear country and the President abroad in the name of politics is affecting the image…

3 bodies recovered from Yaba collapsed building

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Adenike said that the building, located at No. 333 Borno St, Alagomeji, Yaba, collapsed at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday,…

Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover four guns in Benue

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“The team swiftly stormed the hideout and arrested one suspect, Liambe Orpine, male, 35 years of Anvambe, Buruku LGA, while…

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