Youths, including students in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Saturday, took to the streets to protest the poor condition of the Ogbomoso Road, lamenting the tragic loss of lives caused by frequent accidents….
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Okada riders reportedly kill police officer in Lagos
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who led a team to a scene of an accident in Agege area of Lagos, has been killed. He was said to have been killed…
List: CBN Sanctions 10 Nigerian Banks, Here’s Why
News Update Regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing the activities of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria have sanctioned 10 banks for violations of foreign exchange guidelines and other regulatory offences. These agencies, including…
Popular Nigerian DPO slumps, dies in office
News Update THE Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, is reportedly dead. VAM News learnt that Olugbenga slumped in the office…
Suspected fraudster fleeing police arrest falls into Lagos canal, dies— Report
A yet-to-be-identified man has succumbed to the injuries he sustained after falling into a canal in an attempt to escape arrest by policemen who reportedly labelled him a fraudster in the Ayobo…
Like Lagos, Another State Approves More Than New Minimum Wage For Workers
News Update Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants under the employ of the Rivers State Government. The decision was reached during a…
Man hospitalized after police encounter leaves him unconscious— Report
A young man is currently battling for his life at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after an alleged encounter with operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. It was gathered…
CNG-powered vehicle explodes in Edo, scores injured
…Presidential CNG Initiative Reacts Tragedy struck on Wednesday evening in Benin City, Edo State following the explosion of a CNG powered vehicle at NIPCO filling station located at Ikpoba Hill, along the…
Alert: Scrutiny on Factional NANS Senate President Comrade Adewumi’s Conduct
Media outlets are urged to take note of Comrade Okunomo Henry Adewumi, who claims to be the factional Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Adewumi’s self-proclamation as Senate…
Police IG counsels motorists on safety as explosion kills over 140 people
News Update THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commiserated with the Government and the people of Jigawa State over the unfortunate death of about 140 persons following the tanker…