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NDLEA arrests 295 drug suspects in Rivers

NDLEA arrests 295 drug suspects in Rivers

He listed substances seized from the suspects to include cocaine, heroin, hemp, methamphetamine, tramadol, codeine, Rohypnol, and Pentazocine.
Abuja resident fakes kidnap to defraud family

Abuja resident fakes kidnap to defraud family

"One Nnandi Agu 'm' of Games Village only faked his own kidnap in an attempt to defraud his brother who…
FILE: Suspected cultists arrested

3 suspected cultists busted in Lagos

“The police got information that some boys were seen in military uniform disturbing the peace of Oke-Odan community in Ishashi.”
SERAP

Akpabio, Abbas sued over 2024 Budget padding

“The National Assembly after inserting new line items to the Appropriation Bill 2024 and altering the budgetary allocation to already…
People celebrate Timket, the annual Ethiopian Epiphany festival, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

Photos: Ethiopians celebrate Timket in Addis Ababa

Followers marched from churches to Jan Meda, an open field in the capital, while priests carried tents called tabots which…
Bello Matawalle

Matawalle sends passionate appeal to Nigerians

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has appealed to Nigerians to embrace the diverse culture that unites…
Labour warming up for confrontation with FG

Labour fumes, warming up for confrontation with FG

“If there is no agreement on the minimum wage review, there’s nothing anyone can do. I assure you that it…
The kidnappers and other notorious criminals paraded by the police

Police smash kidnappers, arms dealer, recover GPMG, other firearms

Those paraded by the police spokesperson include three Bwari kidnappers- Idris Ishaku, m, 27 years, Bala Umar, m, 27 years,…
Navy hands over trawler, 13 crew members to fishery department in Bayelsa

Navy hands over trawler, 13 crew members to fishery department in Bayelsa

"To this end, I wish to advise all mariners to be law-abiding as they engage the Nigerian maritime domain."
Najeebah, one of the six Al-Kadriyar family sisters kidnapped in Bwari area of Abuja narrates ordeal and that of her siblings in custody

FCT police rescue Abuja kidnapped victims: Statement

In a statement Sunday, the Nigeria Police said the Federal Capital Territory Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping squad, working in concert with…
Group visits Betty Akeredolu, victims of Ibadan explosion

Group visits Betty Akeredolu, victims of Ibadan explosion

Among the houses affected and visited by the group were that of the late Chief Bola Ige; Former Deputy Governor…
An explosion

Security agents step in as another explosion kills 1, injures 10 in Kaduna

“According to preliminary reports from the traditional institution and security agencies, one of the pupils learning under a local cleric…
Chinaza Philip, a notorious Abuja kidnapper caught when his gang and their victim were intercepted in Kaduna now in FCT's Police Command net

Police give more information on notorious Abuja kidnapper Chinaza Philip

The kidnap gang members were intercepted where they were fuelling the vehicle in a petrol station in Kaduna. While others…
Top LG officials seek improved collaboration, governance at grassroots

Top LG officials seek improved collaboration, governance at grassroots

Speaking at the retreat organized by the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, the Chairman of the Commission, Kamal Bayewu…
Troops

Massive gun-battle in Benue: Bandits shoot two soldiers, NSCDC officer dead

The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, told newsmen in Makurdi on Saturday that the troops forced the bandits to…
Popular Lagos Chief Imam, four others arrested with human skull

Popular Lagos Chief Imam, four others arrested with human skull

It was gathered that residents of Adamo area of Ikorodu, arrested Babalola and his men and handed them over to…
Prof Anezi Okoro is dead

Renowned author of “One Week, One Trouble” Prof Anezi Okoro is dead

Born May 17, 1929, the nonagenarian dermatologist was the author of many fictions, medicine/health, environmental sciences and ecology, including One…
Lagos Traffic Laws

Fashola reveals his monthly pension from Lagos

Fashola, in an interview on Arise TV said despite the stories that he is getting billions of naira as pension…
Ajadi commends Kano's Chief of Staff Sagagi for exceptional public service

Ajadi commends Kano’s Chief of Staff Sagagi for exceptional public service

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has showered praises on Kano State…
Police

Police raid criminals’ hideout in Enugu, arrest three

"Such reports could be lodged through telephone numbers: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202, or 08098880172, or to [email protected]", Ndukwe stated.
FG approves key projects, including the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport at the aviation sector

Tinubu celebrates Keyamo at 54

"The President also commends the Honourable Minister for his devotion to duty and passion for service demonstrated by his efforts…
oNDO

Gunmen abduct man in Abuja

A man, Abdullahi Sabo, has been reportedly abducted within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) while he and his wife were…
Oborevwori

How Gov Oborevwori survived 38 lawsuits — Aide

He said that Oborevwori’s hands were clean, his personal and academic records remained unblemished, and his genuine intentions to serve…
NAFDAC

We’re investigating allegation of poisonous plantain chips — NAFDAC

The statement also said: “We reassure the public that NAFDAC is proactive in safeguarding health. Thorough investigation of the disturbing…
Court sentences one Adebayo Saheed to seven years imprisonment for belonging to Eiye Confraternity secret group in Ogun State

In strong message to cultists, Ogun Court jails Eiye ‘Confra’ member 7 years

The Magistrate, Mr O.L Oke, said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the 21-year-old defendant was…

We have seized 20,000 kilogrammes of illegal wildlife products — NCS

She stated: “As of today, apart from the 12 convictions, we have a series of ongoing court cases. I’m sure…
Police dock Lagos woman Olabisi Oyebolufor allegedly beating up her neighbour, Mrs Bunmi Olunlade, and causing her to lose her pregnancy.

Lagos woman docked for beating, causing neighbour to lose pregnancy

Oyebolu who was charged with conspiracy and assault beat up the pregnant woman alongside her siblings who are now on…

APC accepts Supreme Court judgements on governorship elections

Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, while reacting to the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja,…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Three Abuja men in trouble for labelling woman a witch

The men, who were farmers and all residents of Sabon-Gari Wako village Kwali were arraigned on charges of criminal conspiracy,…
Abu King Shuluwa, the Tor Sankera and Chairman of Sankera Intermediate Area Traditional Council of Benue State is dead.

Benue traditional ruler Abua King Shuluwa dies at 79

King Shuluwa who was also a member of Benue State Council of Traditional Rulers will be buried on 10 February.