Metro
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EFCC stalls re-arraignment of Sirika, others on fresh charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was to arraign ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, before Justice Suleman Belgore of…
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ISWAP founder’s son surrenders in Borno
The eldest son of Mamman Nur, founder of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), Mahmud Mamman Nur…
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3,000 inmates on death row and death sentence
The Senate recently passed a bill proposing the death penalty for individuals convicted of trading or consuming hard drugs and…
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Landlady, husband on the run after throwing tenant’s corpse into canal
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have initiated a manhunt for Bola Abiodun and her husband, Sunday, who absconded…
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Father faults outcome of coroner’s inquest into British-born daughter’s death
Nigerian businessman, Oladapo Ogundipe, has faulted the outcome of the coroner’s inquest into the death of his daughter, Alanis, who…
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How underage boys get driver’s licences for fraud — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that underage boys engaged in internet fraud, commonly known as ‘Yahoo…
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Police nab man for kidnapping, murdering 6-yr-old cousin
The Kaduna State Police have arrested a man, who kidnapped his six-year-old cousin, used a razor to kill her and…
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Bandits attack CUSTEC in Kogi, kidnap students
Bandits on the night of Thursday, May 9, invaded the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC), Osara, Okene in…
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Nigeria’s out-of-school children now 18.3m – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, saying it is now…
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Man shares findings after visiting late Jnr Pope’s house ahead of burial
A Nigerian man identified as @okworakusinachi on TikTok recently posted a video online documenting his visit to the late Nollywood…
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Landlord arrested for impregnating tenant’s 14-year-old daughter
The Ogun State Police Command said it had arrested a 71-year-old landlord, identified simply as Adesina, for allegedly defiling and…
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Reps launch investigation into escape of Binance executive, deny bribe allegations
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla (Head of Binance Africa) from the…
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Vigilante group shoots, kills policeman in Taraba
An Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, has been shot and killed by a vigilante group in Taraba State.
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Bandits wreak havoc, kidnap Bank Manager in Gusau
A gang of bandits in the early hours of Tuesday, May 7, invaded Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, kidnapping the…
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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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Fire disaster kills 2, destroys 32 motorcycles in C’River
Two tragic fire incidents have claimed the lives of two persons as well as destroyed 32 motorcycles and 649 shops…
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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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Lagos police arrest 1,019 suspects in 6 days – PPRO
The lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed on a Sunday that a total of 1,019 suspected miscreants…
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