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How underaged girls are trafficked, exploited in Northwest Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“Children are brought from rural communities to work as maids, labourers, or worse, for sexual exploitation. Many are under 18,…

Why we suspended planned mass action against NNPCL- Niger Delta youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The forum’s Chairman, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, expressed willingness to collaborate with authorities to efficiently revive the refineries within the Niger…

How Daniel Chima ran $405,000 romance scam in US

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A 40-year-old Nigerian, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges of fraud after running a…

ECOWAS standby force requires $2.6bn for takeoff — Touray

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

He described the creation of the 5,000-man force as a top priority, with the goal of restoring peace and stability…

EPL: Amorim hints at Manchester United exit

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Manchester United currently sit under intense scrutiny, with their domestic performances falling short of expectations. The Burnley game is now…

NAHCON issues fresh warning ahead of 2026 Hajj

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has rolled out a timetable to guide preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage and…

Shocking Stats: Lagos records nearly 9,000 domestic violence cases

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Pedro identified Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Oshodi-Isolo as the local governments with the highest adult-related cases. For child-related cases,…

Lagos market mayhem: Groups demands justice for murdered traders, arrest of land grabber

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The victims’ families who were also present at the press briefing carried placards reading: ‘Killers of Owode traders must be…

Football Transfer: Super Eagles’ Onyedika to join Osimhen at Galatasaray

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

West Ham United are also interested, seeing him as a possible replacement for Edson Álvarez. Meanwhile, Brugge are under pressure…

2027: APC speaks on Jonathan’s chances against Tinubu

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

APC, has fired back at speculations surrounding Goodluck Jonathan’s possible return in 2027, insisting he stands no chance against President…

Two dead, nine rescued in Sokoto’s third boat mishap in a month

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The latest incident occurred at Jaranja river in Shagari local government area of the state, NIWA Area Manager in Sokoto,…

Insecurity: Katsina approves procurement of 28 vehicles, 700 motorbikes, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Council approved a major investment in new security assets to reinforce the ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping, and other…

Former Army Properties boss disputes EFCC’s ₦246m forfeiture claim

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Former Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Umar Mohammed, is contesting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC)…

Adeyanju fires at Peter Obi, calls him fraud, religious bigot

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

He accused the former Anambra State governor of misleading his supporters, whom he labelled as “Obidient mob.”

Gunshots rock Onosa, Lagos Police arrest own officers after shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The Command confirmed that the officers who discharged their weapons have been taken into custody as investigations into the incident…

“Frustrated opposition,” APC fires back at Bauchi governor

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Bauchi governor had accused the APC and the Federal Government of prioritising politics over governance ahead of the 2027…

Lawyer drags Gov. Sanwo-Olu to court for blocking him on X

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, has dragged Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over…

Three shot as police, youths clash in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Hundeyin urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and refrain from actions that could disrupt public peace.

Why did Inspector killed Army officer in Bauchi? Police explain

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The incident happened while the soldier attempted to intercept a truck suspected to be transporting solid minerals from an illegal…

Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu top Adult Violence cases in Lagos in one year

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Pedro revealed that of the 4,367 reported cases of adult violence recorded within the year, Alimosho accounted for 537 cases,…

Ekiti teenager remanded for defiling neighbour’s 2-year-old

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Bamikole said the defendant called the victim and her elder sibling to run an errand for him while their mother…

Two brothers, 10 others jailed for internet fraud in Benin

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

They were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, following credible intelligence that exposed their fraudulent…

Shocking report: 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Abuse cases rock Lagos in 12 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On patterns observed, the Attorney-General noted that more men reported cases compared to previous years, while 60% of survivors of…

Why we increased Nigerian passport fees – FG

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Federal Government (FG) has defended its decision to increase the cost of Nigerian passports to N100,000 and N200,000.

Ondo: Gunmen abduct Owo FMC worker

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

By Muftau Ogunyemi/Owo A member of staff of Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State simply known as Pastor Akesinro has…

Osun: 6 suspected cult members in police net

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

During the student union week in one of the higher institutions in the state, police arrested two suspected cult members,…

Ex-Senator Marafa quits APC, accuses Tinubu of betrayal, neglect of Zamfara

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Marafa recalled that while Zamfara was one of only two states in the North-west that gave Tinubu a victory during…

Delta APC endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The party also passed vote of confidence on the two for their impactful governance on the people of the state.

Deji Adeyanju slams Obi supporters, says he prefers Tinubu in 2027

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Anyone who didn’t support their candidate was branded an enemy of Nigeria, compromised, or accused of being paid. That’s political…

Shocking: Eze Amadi kills neigbour’s 28-year-old son, conceals body inside drum

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The incident threw residents of Kajola community into mourning on Monday as the news of alleged killing of Otu by…

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