Petrol Dealer Shot Dead in Kwara
A petrol dealer identified as Jimoh Werewere on Saturday night was reportedly shot dead by five gunmen who invaded the Gure community in Baruten local government area of Kwara state.…
Man Nabbed With Cocaine Worth N18M
A 44-year-old Nigerian trader identified as Umunna Ndubuisi Williams has been arrested by the Anti- Narcotic Cell (ANC) of Mumbai crime branch and 110 grams of cocaine worth Rs 33…
Eid-el Kabir: Embrace Sallah Teachings To Checkmate Insecurity, Oluwo Charges Nigerians
I rejoice with Muslim brothers and sisters for marking another glorious Eid El Kabir celebration. Every religious celebration is not unconnected with reason. As a people ready to grow, we…
Four Suspected Cultists Arrested During Supremacy Battle
Policemen in Ogun state have apprehended four suspected members of Aye and Eiye Confraternities. The suspects were arrested on Saturday July 17 during a supremacy battle. The suspects – Olusegun…
Reps Approve Card Reader, Bar INEC Using Other Devices
It has been disclosed that the House of Representatives has approved the use of smart card readers for elections by the Independent National Electoral Commisson. It however barred INEC from…
Abducted Kogi Monarch Regains Freedom
A traditional ruler in Kogi State, Mohammed Adembe who was abducted by bandits on July 13, has regained freedom. The Spokesman for the state police command, DSP William Aya, who…
Lagos Records COVID-19 Deaths In Four Days
Four COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in Lagos between July 14 and July 17, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said. Abayomi made the disclosure through…
Court Grants Bail To 49 Yoruba Nation Agitators
49 Yoruba nation agitators have been granted bail by the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Recall that the Lagos State Police Command had on July 3rd arrested the agitators at Ojota,…
President Buhari Approves Professor Godswill Obioma As NECO Registrar
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Godswill Obioma as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, of National Examinations Council (NECO). This was contained in a letter dated 15th…
Breaking: Chief of Defence Staff Confirms Crash Of NAF Aircraft In Kaduna
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor confirms crash of military aircraft in Kaduna. Confirming the incident, General Irabor said it was due to banditry actions. He added that…
FG Debunks Asking Obi Cubana For Loan
Following the news making round the social media that the Federal government was considering borrowing a loan from popular Anambra businessman, Obi Cubana, they have debunked the claims. Cubana hosted…
Oyo Assembly Holds Emergency Plenary
Oyo Assembly Holds Emergency Plenary The Oyo State House of Assembly said it had no hiding agenda when it called an emergency meeting on Friday to re-approve N100billion loan request…
Eid-el-Kabir: IGP Orders Tight Security On Highways, Worship Centres.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba has ordered Commissioners of Police to tighten security on highways, worship and recreational centres among others ahead of Eid-el-Kabir festival. This is…
Man Stabs Wife,.RCCG Pastor To Death In Imo
The residents of Umuokoto town in Umudibia Autonomous Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State were thrown into mourning when a man identified as Obum stabbed his…
1.6m Candidates Register For 2021 WAEC
No fewer than 1.6 million candidates have registered for 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to begin on Aug. 16. This was contained by Head of National…
COVID-19: FG Asks Northern Governors, Emirs To Suspend Dubar Activities
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has asked northern governors and emirs to suspend Durbar activities to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Federal Government’s committee made this known in…
BREAKING: Another Aircraft Crashes In Kaduna
A Nigerian Air Force Jet has been reportedly crashed in Kaduna State. The aircraft an AlfaJet was said to have left Yola the Adamawa state capital for anti banditry operations…
14 kill In Osun Road Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has confirmed the death of 14 persons in an accident that occurred on Ipetu-Ijesa–Ilesa Highway on Saturday. The Sector Commander, Mr…
A 52-Year-Old Man Apprehends for Stealing Cows
A 52-year-old man identified as Rauf Babatunde has been allegedly arrested for stealing two cows belonging to one Abdulrahman Umar of Dogo Village in Igbeti, Oyo State. This was communicated…