The Department of State Services has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to deny bail to five men standing trial over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, terror attack…
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2 Men To Die By Hanging For Stealing In Ondo
News Update THE Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced two men, Tosin Omoniyi Deji and Ojo Rotimi to death by hanging for armed robbery. Delivering the judgement, Justice W….
NCAA Government Takes Fresh Action On Ibom Air, Comfort’s Case
News Update THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Comfort Emmanson and members of Ibom Air’s cabin crew for further questioning over the August 10 incident on a Uyo to Lagos…
Ondo, Ekiti Miss Out As Lagos, Others Declare Public Holiday For Isese Festival
On Wednesday, some states in the South-West, including Osun, Ogun, Lagos, and Oyo, have declared a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Isese Day celebration, while Ekiti state and Ondo State opted…
Alaafin Orders Ooni To Revoke Okanlomo Title With Ultimatum
Alaafin of Oyo has demanded the Ooni of Ife revoke the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title immediately A brewing crisis appears to be unfolding between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and…
Three states declare public holidays
News Update THE governments of Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun states have declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The holiday was announced separately…
62 kidnap victims regain freedom after NAF airstrike on bandits in Katsina — Report
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a manhunt of a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani, by the Nigerian Air Force that had a successful strike…
BREAKING: Lagos commences Ogudu-Ifako bridge maintenance
The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of maintenance works on the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will begin on Tuesday, August 19, and run until Wednesday,…
Bandits kill community leader after evening prayers in Kwara — Report
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have shot dead a prominent resident, identified as Alhaji Gomina, in Lade community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday…
JSUT IN: Police rescue stolen six-year-old child, arrest suspects in Anambra
The Anambra State Police command said it has rescued a six-year-old stolen child from an alleged foster parent as part of its fight against crimes relating to child trafficking and sexual offences….