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Explosion Hits Kebbi Hospital as Police Begin Investigation
An explosion rocked the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, causing panic among residents. Confirming the incident, the Kebbi State Police Command stated that no casualties were reported. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said security agencies were immediately deployed to the scene and swiftly secured the area to prevent any further threat. “The […]
Ekiti Amotekun Arrests Man for Defiling Seven-Year- Deaf, Dumb
The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Dare Omoyajowo, over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl, who is deaf and dumb. The Head, Communications Department of the Corps, Adeleye Adewale, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, saying the suspect was arrested by Amotekun operatives […]
BREAKING: Anthony Joshua Involved in Road Accident Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A renowned global boxer, Anthony Joshua has been involved in a road accident in Makun, Ogun State, on a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The vehicle carrying Joshua reportedly collided with another car under circumstances that are still being investigated. According to reports, two people died on the spot, while Joshua sustained minor injuries. […]
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 […]