Sokoto Teenager’s Death: Family demands justice, prosecution of suspects
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The family of 15-year-old Fadimatu Abubakar Gizo, who allegedly died after being sexually assaulted in Yarume Mai Hako village, Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has appealed to the authorities to ensure justice for the deceased. The family also called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of the […]
One crushed to death, another rescued in Lagos autocrash
As storey building collapses By Bose Adelaja One person was crushed to death while another was rescued, Thursday, during an autocrash which occurred in Lekki/Epe area of Lagos. The accident which occurred in the evening involved a Toyota Camry with number plate KSF 920 FF and a heavy-duty Tipper with registration no. ENU 576 ZZ. […]
Unknown gunmen kill two farmers in Nasarawa
By David Odama TWO persons have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in Icenyam village of Kadariko Olive in Keana Local Government of Nasarawa State while working in the farm. Available information on the killing is still sketchy as at the time of filing this report but the state police command […]
Security operatives burst kidnap gang in Delta, arrest two
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Two members of kidnap and armed robbery gang terrorising residents of Otu-Jeremi and Ughelli metropolis in Ughelli South and Ughelli North local government areas of Delta State have been arrested by a combined team of vigilante and policemen. The Delta kidnap gang members were arrested on Wednesday by the security […]
Bandits abduct Zamfara treasurer’s three children, kill neighbour
By Ifeanyichukwu Nwannah – Gusau Kidnappers suspected to be notorious bandits have abducted three children of Zamfara State Sub-treasurer, Alhaji Yusuf Marafa, noting that his neighbour in Nahuche community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of the State was equally killed in the process. According to insiders, the kidnapped children are Mansur Yusuf, Sa ’adu […]
NSCDC arrests man over alleged murder of 17-month-old step son
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 40-year-old man identified as Usman Isma’il for allegedly killing his 17-month-old step son, Adamu Gambo, in Miga Local Government Area of the state. The NSCDC Spokesman in the state, SC Adamu Shehu, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria […]
50 auto mechanics commence adult literacy classes in Lagos
As part of measures towards eradicating illiteracy, no fewer than 50 auto-mechanics were, on Tuesday, enrolled for a free six-month adult literacy programme in Ikeja area of Lagos State.
Bystanders rescue two accident victims in Lagos
By Bose Adelaja Bystanders in Lagos, Tuesday, reportedly rescued two accident victims in a lone accident. The victims who were a female and male adults were said to be occupants of a Toyota Corolla before the incident occurred at about 10.23pm at Alapere inward Ogudu. They have since been taken to an undisclosed hospital. ALSO […]
Man dies during football match in Osun
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A young man identified as Damilola Oladapo was said to have slumped and die during a football match in Ido-Osun, Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State. Dammy, as he was fondly called, was in his 20s was playing for Premier FC Ofatedo in a grassroots competition named Adola football […]
Benue militant, Gana, surrenders after 4 years in hiding; seized by military
There are strong indications that the wanted Benue militia leader, Mr. Terwase Agwaza, also known as ‘Gana’ has been apprehended by the military, thereby creating tension in the state.
COVID-19: 5 months after, canal returns to dry land for commuters in Lagos – Investigation
…as illegal structures, religious centers, hotels, homes, others occupy ‘RoW’ By Joseph Oso BARELY five months (April) after the Lagos State Government brought succour to the people of Amukoko, Ojo, Ajegunle by dredging its long-overdue canal, the situation may have gone worse as it has returned to its earlier state of ‘walkway’ for commuters. Recall […]
