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Just In: Lagos ex-council boss in detention over drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and placed under detention a former Vice Chairman, Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Asekun Sakiru, for his involvement in drug trafficking and other…
Herdsmen invade farmland, attack owners in Lagos
Farming activities in some parts of Epe Local Government in Lagos State have been halted following Fulani herdsmen's invasion of farmlands and attacked owners, forcing them to flee from the community to prevent further injuries.
The…
Lagos EndSARS panel awards ₦13.5m compensation to three police victims
The Lagos State Judicial Panel on restitution for victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) related abuses has awarded the sum of ₦13.5m to three victims of police brutality across the state.
Among the three victims was a 34-year-old…
Katsina police arrests 41yrs-old gay for child molestation
Katsina Police Command has arrested and detained a 41-year-old gay, Muhammadu Aliyu, popularly known as DanMaiwaina over alleged engagement in homosexuality with minors in the state.
As stated, the suspect, said to be a notorious serial…
Seven students, two others die during Russian school shooting
At least nine people, including seven schoolchildren, were killed on Tuesday morning after a lone teenage gunman opened fire at a school in Russia’s southwestern city of Kazan.
It was gathered that four boys and three girls made up the…
My son’s death will not affect my duties in RCCG- Adeboye
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has break silence on his son, Dare's death, assuring millions of worshippers that his demise would not affect the church's drive to bring more people into…
How Ogun Police rescue abducted 13yrs-old girl
The Ogun Police Command said it has rescued a 13-year-old girl, Susan Odunowo, said to have been forcefully taken away by four members of a kidnapping syndicate in the state.
The police also confirmed the arrest of the four kidnappers,…
EFCC nabs five property agent over N23m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 5 landed property agents in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State over an alleged N23m scam.
The suspects said to include one female and four males, were said to have been apprehended for…
Army officer risks dismissal over Zamfara trader’s murder
The Nigerian Army said it is currently investigating the alleged killing of a watermelon seller in Zamfara State by a yet-to-be-identified soldier. The Officer has risks dismissal as well as imprisonment over the murder of the trader.
As…
Akwa Ibom Govt. donates N60m to 21 slain policemen families
The Akwa Ibom State, Government has donated N60 million to families of the 21 policemen killed during attacks allegedly perpetrated by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) across the state.
As gathered,…