NDLEA arrests 93-year-old, doctor in nationwide drug crackdown
By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the weekend arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor among other suspects during a nationwide crackdown on drug cartels. Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the operations were intelligence-led and carried out across several states. In one operation, […]
Police nab man for killing lady, dumping remains in forest
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—Police in Rivers State have arrested a 26-year-old man for kidnapping, killing a lady and dumping her remains in a forest. The development was reported in Emohua Community, Emohua Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the victim, Rita Eleonu, who hailed from Rundele Community, Emohua LGA, but […]
Cold room operators protest 300% electricity tariff hike in Benin
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY— Cold room operators in some parts of Benin City, under the aegis of Cold Room/Landlord Operators of Upper Lawsni Feeder, have protested a 300 per cent increase in electricity tariff following their transfer from Band B to Band A metering system by Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC. The operators, through […]
133 lives, over N19bn property lost to fire outbreaks in 2025 — Lagos govt
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — THE Lagos State government, yesterday, revealed that at least 133 human lives and N19.72 billion worth of property were lost in various fire incidents in 2025. The latest figures were contained in the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service 2025 activity report, released at the Staff Engagement, themed ‘People, Preparedness […]
Turji’s fresh threat empties villages, rekindles fear in Sokoto
Local accounts suggest that Turji is attempting to reassert relevance and recognition after a lull in his activities, warning of “dire consequences” for Tidibale and nearby settlements that have not aligned with him.
38 suspects nabbed as Ondo Amotekun intercepts truck
A coal-laden truck conveying 38 suspected northerners have been intercepted by the personnel of the Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun in Akure.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation costs N43bn — Umahi
THE Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, disclosed that the total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion, while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television Camera, CCTV, Centre cost about N2.5 billion.
US revoked 100,000 visas since Trump return, 8,000 students affected
The State Department said that “thousands” of the visas were revoked over crimes, which can include assault and also drunk driving.
Kidnapping: Emotions as court remands protesters from Ekpoma
…Edo PDP demands release of 52 suspects By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – EMOTIONS were high yesterday, as parents cried, hugging their children as an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City remanded 52 persons in Ubiaja prison as a result of last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the […]
This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Widow of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, has described the sudden death of her husband as the most trying moment of her life. Beatrice, a lawyer, when she was visited by a delegation of the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence led by its President, […]
Suspected generator fume kills family of 6 in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—Suspected generator fume has killed six members of a family in Rivers State.The incident was reported at Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. It was gathered that the six members of the family, including four children and their parents slept Saturday night but did not […]
