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Abductors Give Families of Plateau Kidnapped Victims 24 hours to Pay Ransom
Abductors of 28 travellers kidnapped in Plateau State have reportedly given a 24-hour ultimatum to the families of their victims to pay up the N1.5 million ransom for each person, or they will be killed. The captives, including men, women, and children, were kidnapped by gunmen at Zak community in the Bashar district of Wase […]
President Tinubu Mourns Death of Two Kano lawmakers who died hours apart
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of two members of the Kano State House of Assembly. He described the loss as sad, tragic and painful. The lawmakers, Aminu Ungogo, who represented Ungogo constituency, and Aliyu Daneji, who represented Kano Municipal constituency, died in separate incidents within about one hour on Wednesday. In a statement […]
12 dead, 2 injured in Kogi road accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Tenimu Etuku disclosed this to newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday. He described the accident as “fatal […]
NDLEA Seizes Over 1.3 Tonnes of Drugs in Major Adamawa Bust
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized more than 1.3 tonnes of illegal drugs in Adamawa State, marking a significant step in the ongoing national effort to combat drug trafficking and abuse. While speaking at the NDLEA State Headquarters in Yola, Adamawa’s NDLEA Commander, CN Aliyu Abubakar, provided details of the operation. […]
Lagos College Provost Sentenced to Three Years for Forgery
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Samson Orijugo, the provost of Adonai Advanced Institute of Management, to three years in prison for forging a notification of results on the letterhead of Lagos State University, LASU. Justice Modupe Nico-Clay convicted Orijugo on a two-count charge of forgery, ruling that the prosecution proved […]
Dangote Truck Crushes Mini Bus in Lagos, Two Killed
A Dangote Sino truck has crushed three tricycles and a minibus in the Iyana Meiran area of Lagos State, claiming the lives of two unidentified individuals. A statement shared on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority‘s official X handle stated that the injured victims have been evacuated to the nearest hospital for medical attention. “There’s […]
Gunmen Abduct Retired Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun Border Community
Gunmen have attacked Ora community along the Osun–Kwara boundary, abducting a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, and killing a village chief during the incident. Residents said the attack caused panic in the community as the assailants fled into the bush with the abducted victim. Owolabi’s wife, Titilayo, said the abduction occurred outside their residence on […]
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Passes On at 71
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has passed away at the age of 71, two weeks before his 72nd birthday. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, Justice Muhammad’s death was confirmed by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In the statement titled “NAMLAS Condolence Message […]
Fire Outbreak Destroys Gombe timber market, Gov Orders probe
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the popular Gombe timber market, known as Kasuwar Katako, along the Railway Station area of Gombe State. The inferno, which occurred after traders had closed for the day, razed several shops and goods, leaving many traders counting heavy losses. Following the incidents, the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, […]
Actor Rob Reiner, wife stabbed to death in LA home
Ace American actor and filmmaker, Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have tragically passed away. The couple was found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home, and was reportedly discovered by their daughter Romy Reiner, who immediately alerted the authorities. According to law enforcement sources, both 78-year-old Reiner and his 68-year-old wife suffered […]