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New terror group Lakurawa offers N1m incentives to recruit Sokoto youths
The newly emerged terror group known as Lakurawa, is reportedly offering as much as one million naira to young men in exchange for their allegiance.
Three officers arrested over alleged murder of Kwara varsity student
Three police officers, who allegedly beat a student of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Suleiman Olayinka to death at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin, the state capital, have been arrested and detained.
Customs intercept 16 containers of illicit drugs
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command, said it intercepted 16 containers of illicit substances, unregistered pharmaceutical products, and other items discharged between May 17 and October 23, 2024, with a duty-paid value of N4bn.
Irate Lagos commercial driver sets vehicle, LASTMA officer ablaze
Nigerians witnessed a dramatic scene as an angry commercial vehicle driver set ablaze his bus and an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in an attempt to escape arrest.
Court Strikes Out Suit Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters
The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, who was represented by the Director of Public Prosecution of the FederationMohammed Abubakar had […]
Gunmen abduct businessman in Anambra
It was gathered that the incident happened late on Sunday while the victim was driving home from a function. Sources in the area said the gunmen whisked their victim away after double-crossing his vehicle opposite Ezeani Primary School in the Alor community. “The suspected kidnappers shattered the windscreens of his car, smashed his head with […]
Late Indian billionaire, Tata, names dog beneficiary in will
The said industrialist passed away on October 9 at 86. According to the will provisions, Tito will receive unlimited care under the supervision of Tata’s trusted cook, Rajan Shaw, who has long tended to the pet’s needs. The arrangement, rare in India’s corporate world, underscores Tata’s affection for his dog adopted nearly six years ago. […]
Ogun: Woman allegedly cuts husband’s manhood during dispute
Yemisi was reported to have used a sharp object to cut 31-year-old Idowu Adebowale in the Oko-Oba area of Ogijo. Thisias contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made available to newsmen. According to the statement, the husband had reported the incident to the Ogijo Division of the command. The publicist noted […]
Kwara: Courts jail bureau de change operator, two others for fraud
Similarly, a Kwara State High Court presided over by Justice Hammed Gegele also jailed the duo of Abdulalahi Omotosho and Akeem Salaudeen for involvement in internet fraud-related crime. The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on Wednesday October 9, 2024 arraigned the trio before the courts on separate charges. […]
26-year-old man arrested for setting grandma on fire in Jigawa
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Lawan Adam, who confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement, said, on October 8, 2024, at about 1600hrs, the command was notified of a sad and regrettable incident that occurred in Mu’azu village, Dan Gwanki ward, Sule Tankarkar LG. That Nura Mas’ud, 26 of Mu’azu village, Sule Tankarkar LGA, went […]