Gunmen kill APC chairman in Kogi, abduct one
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Gunmen have killed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, and abducted another occupant of his vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway, around Ojuwo Olijo in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The Kogi State Police […]
Akinlalu killings: Police storm Amotekun headquarters, takes over detained suspects
Operatives of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigerian Police at the weekend stormed Osun Amotekun Corps headquarters in Osogbo, interrogating suspects illegally detained by the corps.
The investigating team was deployed by the Inspector-General of Police following a petition against the Amotekun Corps alleging extra-judicial killings at Akinlalu town, in Ife-North Local Government Area of the state.
Two die as farmers, herders clash in Kebbi
The herders sent a message to farmers to quickly harvest their crops, as they will be passing through with their herd
Lagos announces dates for 2025 trade test
The test will cover various trades, including tailoring, electrical installation, carpentry, hairdressing, and more.
Somtochukwu: Police arrest 12 suspects
Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the attack that led to the death of Arise News staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja.
Police arrest 26 suspected kidnappers, recover firearms, ransom money in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have arrested 26 suspected kidnappers, recovered four fabricated firearms and ransom money.
Why we halted tinted glass permit enforcement – IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Canadian national dies in Lagos hotel room
Police sources said no marks of violence were found on the deceased’s body
34-year-old Nigerian, girlfriend face murder charges in Zambia
A 34-year-old Nigerian man, Nathaniel Barthram, and his girlfriend, Maria Zaloumis, have been charged in Zambia over the death of a 22-year-old man, Enoch Kasengele.
Federalism at risk if S-Court decisions are ignored — Pedro, Lagos AG
In this interview, Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, reflects on his two years in office.
Immigration officer’s wife kidnapped in Lagos
The 45-year-old woman was kidnapped on Monday along Badagry-Mile 2 Expressway in Lagos.
Market women extol Oba of Benin for promoting Edo culture
The market women sang praises of the Oba and thanked him for being a beacon of support to his subjects.
Hope: ‘Witch child’ abandoned by parents, rescued by charity is now 12
“When we got to this little boy, he was smelling of death. I thought he would die in my arms. We don’t know how he pulled through”
More parents return wards to day care, private classes as school fees hit rooftop
A few years back, parents enrolled their children of one to three years of age in ‘Jeleosimi’ day care centres, since they sleep throughout the day learning little or nothing.
Households suffer as cooking gas shortage worsens, rises to N25,000
The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, has increased to N25,000 this week from N17,500 the previous week.
Reputation management is Nigeria’s next economic asset – Patricia Obozuwa
‘I see reputation management in Nigeria evolving from a defensive communications function into a core strategic driver of national devt’
