33 m. ago Ikorodu trader jailed for seven years over dealings in illicit drugs

Tribune Online Ikorodu trader jailed for seven years over dealings in illicit drugs A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday sentenced a 43-year-old trader, Abubakar Sulaiman, to seven years imprisonment or a fine of N5 million for dealing in a wide range of banned narcotic and psychotropic substances. Ikorodu trader jailed for seven years over dealings in illicit drugs Tribune Online

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69 m. ago Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to take decisive action against structures obstructing waterways in Benin City to combat persistent flooding in the state capital. The governor made the statement on Tuesday, declaring that “private and commercial houses built along waterways will be demolished to pave the way for proper surface and underground drainages, […] The post Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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70 m. ago Lagos: “No One Is Above The Law” — Police Grill Adefarasin Over Alleged Weapon Incident

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning after a viral video surfaced showing him with what appeared to be a gun-like object during a roadside encounter. In a statement shared on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, […] The post Lagos: “No One Is Above The Law” — Police Grill Adefarasin Over Alleged Weapon Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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72 m. ago Africa’s creator economy needs infrastructure, not just inspiration and followers

Africa’s most promising economic engine is no longer found in oil fields or gold mines; it is in digital bedrooms, read more Africa’s creator economy needs infrastructure, not just inspiration and followers

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79 m. ago Lagos Court Sentences Man To Life Jail For Defiling Neighbour’s 9

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja presided by Justice Abiola Soladoye, on Tuesday sentenced a 44-year-old man, Oto Edet, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter. Justice Soladoye gave the verdict after finding Edet guilty of the one-count charge of defilement brought against him by the Lagos State […]

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94 m. ago Alleged firearm possession: Police interrogate Pastor Adefarasin

Tribune Online Alleged firearm possession: Police interrogate Pastor Adefarasin This was made known in a statement by the Lagos State Police Command on X on Tuesday. Alleged firearm possession: Police interrogate Pastor Adefarasin Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchors Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

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2 h. ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

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2 h. ago Viral video: Paul Adefarasin submits himself to police, undergoes interrogation

By John Ogunsemore Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has been interrogated by police in Lagos after turning himself in at the state police command headquarters, Ikeja. Spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on Tuesday. Adefarasin faced intense criticism on social media penultimate week after a face-off […] The post Viral video: Paul Adefarasin submits himself to police, undergoes interrogation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court

Tribune Online Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court When the lawyer asked the witness to take a look at the account statements of Hyzman and tell the court if there were several withdrawals, she admitted that several withdrawals were made. Ali Bello’s name did not feature in bank transaction — EFCC witness tells court Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Dozens dead, hundreds injured as violence erupts at Gaza aid sites

Tribune Online Dozens dead, hundreds injured as violence erupts at Gaza aid sites The chaos unfolded Monday and Tuesday near aid sites in southern Gaza. Dozens dead, hundreds injured as violence erupts at Gaza aid sites Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders Move To Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has developed, and implementing a National Policy on Plastic Waste Management that will provide a strategic framework for reducing plastic use as well as promote recycling and encourage innovation in alternatives to single-use plastics. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal who said this in a keynote address at the 2025 […]

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6 h. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists Linked To Murder Of DPO In Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists linked to the murder of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Ahoada Police Division, late Bako Angbashim, in 2023. Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police, was gruesome murdered on September 8, 2023 by a cult group, led by one Gift Okpara, popularly known […]

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6 h. ago Rivers: Conducting LG polls under Ibas illegal, Bode George tells Tinubu

Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned what he described as efforts of read more Rivers: Conducting LG polls under Ibas illegal, Bode George tells Tinubu

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8 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Director Over Alleged N13.8bn Ponzi Scheme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, Precious Williams, for allegedly defrauding over 3,000 investors of N13.8 billion through an investment scheme. Williams was brought before Justice S.I. Mark of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on a 14-count charge bordering on […]

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11 h. ago Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief Resigns Amid Outcry Over Blogger’s Death In Custody

Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has resigned as public outrage mounts over the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Ojwang, who had accused Lagat of corruption in a series of social media posts, died days after his arrest in what authorities initially claimed was a suicide, a narrative […]

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11 h. ago CFBP Announce 10 Weeks Christian Values, Public Policy Certificates Courses Program

  The Centre for Faith-Based Policy (CFBP) has launch its second 10 weeks intensive certificate program tagged: Christian Values and Public Policy: Writing, Analysis, and Advocacy with young Nigerian Christian professionals from all around the world into an hybrid. This program debuted last year with a first cohort, now Alumni, of 23 exceptional christian youths […]

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11 h. ago UNILAG raises alarm over VC’s impersonation for computer contract

Tribune Online UNILAG raises alarm over VC’s impersonation for computer contract “We are cooperating fully with the investigators to identify and prosecute those responsible for the fraudulent deals. UNILAG raises alarm over VC’s impersonation for computer contract Tribune Online

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12 h. ago NOC Commences Construction Of Permanent Secretariat In Abuja

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially begun an ambitious project to establish its permanent secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This initiative, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the NOC, follows the allocation of 5 hectares of land by the Federal Government. The new site will serve as […]

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12 h. ago Akpabio’s Aide Petitions IGP Over Alleged Cyber Attacks By Rufai Oseni, Tunde Ednut

Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged cyber attacks and coordinated defamation campaign against him by television presenter, Rufai Oseni and two other popular social media influencers. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, Okolugbo alleged that […]

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