Grief has enveloped the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area following the sudden death of Hon. Sabiu Oluwakemi Rufai, councillor representing Ward C1 and the only female member of the 10th Legislative Council, just…
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Inside Osogbo: 3 Drivers arraigned for attacking FRSC patrol
THE Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the arraignment of three members of the Allied Truck Transport Association of Nigeria (ATTAN) following a violent confrontation…
NCoS operatives wounded as 16 Inmates Escape From Prison
News Update No fewer than sixteen inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday following a violent breach of the facility’s security….
Police arrest six over kidnappings, recover SUV, bulletproof vest in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of two victims in separate incidents. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed…
JUST IN: Police arrest two with three human skulls in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two men for the unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu axis of the state. The Command’s Public Relations…
Jukun youths condemn alleged killing of farmer by herdsmen in Taraba
The Jukun Youth Cultural and Development Association, JYCDA, has condemned the killing of one of its members, Nwubu Gani Pujen, in Wukari local government council of Taraba State. The group described…
JUST IN: Abuja traders decry deplorable conditions, high rent
Some traders at the Zone 3 Neighbourhood Centre, FCT, have expressed concern over the high cost of doing business in the territory. The traders told the News Agency of Nigeria on…
Armed herders, Boko Haram kill soldiers, others in Benue, Borno — Report
At least three persons were killed yesterday by gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen at Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, even as Boko Haram insurgents attacked a…
Customs intercept N10bn worth of arms, expired drugs — Report
The Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it intercepted 16 containers carrying contrabands, including arms and expired pharmaceuticals, among others. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this while showcasing the seized…
Yahoo Boys Hack Nigerian Bank, Steal N10 Billion, 818 Accounts Identified
News Update THE Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an additional 30-day freezing of 818 bank accounts suspected of being involved in the alleged proceeds of crime from an N10 billion…