Metro
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NDLEA seizes 4,752kg cannabis concealed in Abuja gas tanker
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted 511 jumbo sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 4,752kg concealed in…
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EEDC defrauding Southeast, exit or ensure adequate electricity – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have charged the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, to ensure adequate power supply or…
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Reopen Bello Matawalle’s probe – Protesters to EFCC
Protesters from Zamfara State on Friday occupied the entrance to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Two policemen arrested for kidnapping minors in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some of its officers allegedly involved in the kidnapping of…
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Cybercrimes: EFCC boss Olukoyede boasts of 500 convictions in few months
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has claimed that the anti-graft agency has secured…
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Naira abuse: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest to settle out of court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, have reportedly…
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No minimum wage by end of May, no peace’ – Labour warns FG
Organized labour has set a deadline for the Federal Government to conclude the implementation of the new national minimum wage…
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Nigerian passport ranks among worst globally
The Nigerian passport has been ranked among the worst in the world highlighting significant challenges for Nigerian travelers seeking international…
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Gunmen demand $200,000 ransom for Nigerian singer Gnewzy
Gunmen have abducted fast-rising Nigerian singer, Emuemu Goodnews, professionally known as Gnewzy, in Delta State.
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Nurse accuses Lagos hospital of negligence over wife, son’s death
A registered nurse anaesthetist, Prince Ovwiomodiowho, has accused a private hospital in Lagos State, R Jolad Hospital, Agege, of alleged…
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Twins, two others arrested for stealing rice, beans
The police in Ekiti State have arrested a set of twins – Taiwo and Kehinde Olasoji – and two others…
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Please help find my wife – Husband of missing policewoman begs I-G Egbetokun
Ayowole Adekonipekun, the husband of an Osun State Police officer , Ruth Ayowole, who went missing while on official duty…
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New minimum wage won’t be ready in April — Labour
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria expressed dissatisfaction on Thursday regarding the stalled negotiations on a new minimum wage,…
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Former ECOWAS court VP admonishes EFCC over Yahaya Bello press briefing
Professor Nwoke Friday Chijioke, the former Vice President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has spoken out against the press…
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Hardship: Sanwo-Olu launches Eko Cares Intervention for 500,000 Lagosians
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday launched the Eko Cares Initiative, a socio-economic intervention program designed to tackle the economic…
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Slain policeman’s wife called his phone 51 times unaware he was dead – CP
On Wednesday night, Sunday Baba, a police inspector serving with the Rivers State Police Command, met an untimely demise while…
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Suspended UNN lecturer in custody – Enugu police command
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of the suspended lecturer with the University of Nigeria,…
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Okuama Killings: Military Frees Traditional Ruler Of Ewu Kingdom
The traditional ruler of the Ewu kingdom, HRM Clement Oghenerukvwe, who surrendered himself in the course of investigations into the…
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Wike fulfills bounty promise to FCT Police Command
CP Benneth Igweh, the Commissioner of FCT Police Command, has expressed heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the FCT Police Command…
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Chess Marathon: 16hours in, Onakoya remains unbeaten
Renowned Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, who commenced his mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess…
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Blood on Chidinma’s dress matched Ataga’s DNA – Expert
Dr Richard Somiari, a forensic expert in the alleged murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, on Tuesday, revealed that the DNA…
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NDLEA destroys 10 trucks of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, yesterday, destroyed 304,436kg kilograms and 40,042 litres liquid illicit substances, seized from parts…
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Testimony backlash: Pastor Eneche apologises to testifier
The woman who was accused of lying while giving testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Vera Anyim, has…
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Dowen College: Parents negligence killed Sylvester Oromoni – Coroner declares
The Coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, inquiring into the cause of death of the late student of Dowen College, Lagos, Sylvester…
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‘I’m a man,’ Bobrisky admits in court
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has admitted to being a male during his appearance at the Federal…
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Bandits murder 2 Benue IDPs, demand N5m for abducted farmer
Bandits have killed two farmers in a fresh attack on the Umogidi community in the Entekpa Council ward of Otukpo…
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UNIZIK students set to raise N2m ransom for kidnapped colleague
A group of students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, have issued a plea for donations to assist…
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PICTORIAL: Sanwo-Olu’s daughter, Modupeoreoluwa, marries in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, gave out his daughter, Modupeoreoluwa, in marriage to her lover, Oladele. The union…
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UNIMAID killing: Police confirms arrest of eight suspects
The Borno State Police Command has revealed that eight suspects have been arrested concerning the murder of a lecturer of…
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Dog rescues newborn baby abandoned in Anambra forest
A dog said to be foraging for food retrieved a newborn baby boy dumped in a forest in Abagana community,…
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NiMet warns of impending heat stress
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of an impending heat stress that might be witnessed in the country. The…
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South Koreans bid tearful farewell to first giant Panda, Fu Bao
South Koreans on Wednesday bid farewell to Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in the country, as she left…
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Suspected kidnapper arrested while trying to collect ransom
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Roland Raymond, 32 years, a resident of Detti village, Ganye LGA, for…
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UNILORIN expels six final year Students, rusticates 13 others
Authorities of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State have approved the rustication of 19 students, including six in their final…
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Anambra initiates measures to address flooding in coastal communities
The Anambra State Government is intensifying up efforts to implement environmental conservation practices and construct flood-resistant communities in coastal areas…
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Lagos to experience abnormal rainfall in 2024 – commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, has disclosed that the state will experience abnormal rainfall…
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How 295 LASU candidates is set to lose admission
About 295 candidates who received provisional admission at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, may face the risk of losing it…
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Police arrest 10-year-old for strangling mate to death
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly strangulating his mate to death during a football…
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