1 hour ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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2 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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3 h. ago Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo

Tribune Online Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed […] Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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9 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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9 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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10 h. ago Court remands motorist for assaulting two Oyo traffic officers

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority. The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers, Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who was driving Read More

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11 h. ago Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan 

From Taiwo Oluwadare,  Ibadan An Oyo State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of a motorist, Oke Ademola, in prison for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking officers Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. […] The post Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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13 h. ago ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban

Tribune Online ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban An independent global news organization, The Associated Press (AP), has filed a lawsuit against three officials in the administration of United States President, Donald Trump, alleging that the White House violated the First and Fifth Amendments by barring AP reporters from certain presidential events, including Oval Office gatherings and travel aboard Air Force One. The […] ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Concerned Niger Delta Civil Society Groups, comprising the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, Ex Agitators Third Phase, Ndukwa Youth Association and other key stakeholders, have strongly condemned the false and malicious allegations made against Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The spokesman,high chief Ebizimor Preye Raphael […] The post Accusation against Otuaro false and baseless – Niger Delta civil society groups  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu alerts public on alleged executive, judicial fraud against him

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has accused the executive and judiciary of perpetrating fraud against him since his extraordinary rendition in 2021. In the light of this, Kanu has therefore vowed not to make himself available again to be tried by any judge […] The post Nnamdi Kanu alerts public on alleged executive, judicial fraud against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nedu Wazobia addresses online controversies, denies fraud allegations

Popular on-air personality and host of The Honest Bunch podcast, Nedu Wazobia has responded to recent controversies circulating online, clarifying his position regarding various allegations made against him. Nedu, who has made headlines after an interview with comedian Dee One on his podcast, firmly denied all allegations levelled against him during a media engagement. He […] The post Nedu Wazobia addresses online controversies, denies fraud allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Workers Desert Benue High Court As Security Personnel Keep Vigil

The main gate of the Benue State High Court complex in Makurdi was yesterday barricaded while security personnel and men of the state security outfit, Operarion Anyam Nyor, kept vigil. Our correspondent who visited the court premises gathered that the development may be connected to the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged removal of the chief […]

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16 h. ago Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received

Tribune Online Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received •Property transactions in Lagos have been greatly hindered by activities of the omo-onile, ajagungbale —Attorney General•Epe community invokes ancestral spirits against land grabbers, forms local task force DAYO AYEYEMI reports the increased onslaught of task force against the assault of land grabbers. THE menace of land grabbers is as old as modern Lagos, hurting property […] Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Government has demoted two engineers in the civil service of the state effective from January 1, 2024, for allegedly issuing certificates of job completion on road projects that were yet to be completed. Gabriel Evuarhere, one of the affected officers was demoted from his position as deputy director to […] The post Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Sani is sabotaging education development in Kaduna, PDP alleges

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, of sabotaging education development in the state. Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of PDP on Media and Communication, Yusuf Dingyadi, made the disclosure during a press conference in Kaduna. The party raised the […] The post Sani is sabotaging education development in Kaduna, PDP alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Tariff hike: Committee meeting stalled as NLC alleges betrayal

The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after Read More

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19 h. ago Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice

As domestic violence spreads more doom • ‘Why you should flee when your partner becomes violent’   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Domestic violence has become a disturbing issue globally. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF said one out of every three women has experienced one form of violence or the other.     Agbakaba said […] The post Family of Ebonyi woman allegedly killed by husband vows to get justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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