The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended one of the principal suspects in a N1.02 billion Premium Motor Spirit theft and recovered over N300 […]
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JUST IN: Amaechi rejects ADC presidential primary result
“Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries yesterday, I unequivocally reject the […]
FULL LIST: NEMA lists 15 Lagos, 19 Ogun LGs as flood-risk zones
The National Emergency Management Agency has issued a fresh flood alert, identifying 15 local government areas in Lagos State and 19 in Ogun State as […]
Court to give judgement in forfeiture suit against 57 properties linked to Malami
The EFCC sought an order of final forfeiture of the properties to the federal government. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed 6 […]
NDLEA re-arrests drug suspect who faked his death
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has re-arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Yusuf Lawal, who allegedly jumped bail and was falsely declared dead by […]
Sowore steps down as AAC chairman after securing party’s presidential ticket
The African Action Congress has announced the resignation of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, as the party’s National Chairman. The party […]
Several dead after train hits school bus in Belgium
Several people were killed when a train hit a school minibus carrying seven children in northern Belgium on Tuesday, officials said. Two sources told AFP […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Police deploy bomb disposal teams to Abuja worship centres, others
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams to worship centres, recreational facilities and other public venues ahead of the 2026 […]
I gained 1,000 followers after fake bandit invasion TikTok video — Tailor
A 25-year-old fashion designer, Kowiu Oloyede, who was arrested for allegedly filming and posting a fake TikTok video claiming that bandits had invaded the Atan-Ota […]
NAPTIP rescues 12 trafficked victims from Ghana
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has received 12 victims of human trafficking repatriated from Ghana as part of its ongoing […]
Hayatu-Deen boycotts ADC primary results announcement, alleges rigging
A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has announced that he will not attend the official announcement of the party’s presidential primary […]
Plateau governorship aspirant clinches PDP ticket, promises one-term
Plateau State governorship aspirant, Kefas Ropshik, on Tuesday emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state after winning a closely contested […]
Lagos traders lament low sales as Eid-el-Kabir approaches
Some food traders and consumers in Lagos State have lamented poor patronage ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The traders and consumers said this in separate […]
Police kill two bandits in Zamfara, recover explosives
The Zamfara State Police Command has neutralised two bandits and recovered explosive devices in the Bungudu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement […]
ADC set to begin collation of presidential primaries results in Abuja
The contest is between former vice president Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist and banker, Mohammed Hayatu -Deen. All is set […]
ADC Presidential Primaries: Hayatudeen rejects results, alleges ‘massive rigging’
The contest featured former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and banker-turned-politician Mohammed Hayatudeen as the three major contenders. Mohammed Hayatudeen, […]
Fubara passed APC gov screening before withdrawing — Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has said Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was cleared by the party’s screening committee before […]
EFCC transfers ex-minister Mamman jailed for 75 years for corruption to prison
The order for Mamman’s transfer to the correctional centre, followed his presentation before Justice Omotosho on Tuesday by the EFCC and the filing of a […]
Amaechi camp rejects Imo ADC presidential primary, calls it a ‘sham’
The Rotimi Amaechi camp in the African Democratic Congress in Imo State has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary election that declared former […]
US plans to slash bombers and warships available to Nato in a crisis, report claims
The United States plans to slash vital military contributions available to Europe in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and strategic bombers, according to a […]