At least 15 bodies have been recovered after an attack by armed invaders on Ugboju community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said many people were still missing after the invasion of the village on Wednesday evening…
NSCDC arrests 6 suspected illegal petroleum product dealers
The Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested six persons in connection with alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products and impersonation. Its commandant, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, who addressed a news conference on Wednesday…
I paid ransom in 2 tranches to kidnappers, I wasn’t rescued – Imo monarch
The immediate past Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Eze Samuel Ohiri, who was recently abducted by unknown gunmen, has vehemently countered social media report, crediting his freedom from the kidnappers’ den to the tactical…
Fake Customs CG arrested over recruitment scam
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested one Abdul-Rahman Ibrahim, in his fifties, for his involvement in fraudulent activities and impersonation of the Comptroller-General of Customs and other high-ranking government officials. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official…
Lagos announces traffic diversion at Marine Bridge
Traffic will be diverted at the Ijora 7up end of the Marine Bridge from 2nd February to 10th May, the Lagos State Government announced on Wednesday. The decision to divert traffic is for comprehensive maintenance of the bridge. This was…
Supreme Court affirms Fintiri as Adamawa Gov, dismisses Binani’s appeal
The Supreme Court has upheld the election victory of Ahmadu Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Governor of Adamawa. The apex court, in a judgement on Wednesday, led by Justice John Okoro, unanimously rejected the appeal by Aishatu…
AFCON 2023: Nigeria, Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, others set for quarter-final clashes
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023 round of 16 fixtures was concluded on Tuesday, paving the way for thrilling quarter-final clashes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight teams advanced to the quarterfinal stage. The…
Female soldier beaten by superiors, sent to psychiatric hospital – Son
A female soldier attached to Ilese Sappers Barracks, Division 2, Ogun State, Lance Corporal Philomena Nnamoko, who alleged that her senior colleagues had been bullying and harassing her following her refusal to give in to their sexual advances, was allegedly…
Man ‘decapitates dad before holding up head in YouTube video’
A man is accused of beheading his own father and showed off his severed head in a YouTube video. Justin Mohn has been arrested after his dad Michael, 68, was found dead at their home in Levittown, Pennsylvania. He says…
198 arrested, 21 illicit drug joints dismantled in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has announced a significant breakthrough in its ongoing “Operation Hana Maye,” aimed at combating drug trafficking and abuse in the state. Between January 17 and January 26, under the leadership…