3 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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21 h. ago N27m Worth Of Cassava Farm Destroyed By Cattle Herders In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation into a case of arson involving cattle herders accused of setting fire to a large cassava farm in Adao Village, near Alabata, Abeokuta, the state capital. CSP Omolola Odutola, a spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed this in a statement to press on Friday. Odutola […] The post N27m Worth Of Cassava Farm Destroyed By Cattle Herders In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Four months after, justice not in sight over abduction, murder of Anambra man

• Deceased’s family, community petition IGP, accuse police of complicity, shoddy investigation • Widow wails: How will I cater for the six children he left behind?   By Dickson Okafor Since October 28, 2024, grief settled on the people of Umego Village, Awgbu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, when one of […] The post Four months after, justice not in sight over abduction, murder of Anambra man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Akeredolu’s Death: Police Urged To Investigate Allegation Against Ex

Police authorities have been urged to investigate allegations linking Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu to the death of her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State. Akeredolu passed away in December 2023 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death has since fueled tensions between his widow and Omowunmi Isaac, the state’s finance commissioner. In an […]

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63 h. ago Alleged assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns case

By Seyi Babalola Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted by the Ogun State […] The post Alleged assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns to March 5

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who had earlier surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted Read More

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69 h. ago Officer, Complainant Arrested Over Death Of Newlywed In Police Custody

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, in police custody at Ikota Police Post, Ajah. In a statement released to PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the Investigating Police Officer and the complainant while […] The post Officer, Complainant Arrested Over Death Of Newlywed In Police Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Policeman, complainant arrested over newlywed’s death in custody

The Lagos State Police Command has begun an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, while in police custody at the Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of Read More

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3 d. ago Police quiz officers over Anambra lawmaker’s suspected killers escape

Some personnel of the Anambra State Police Command are under investigation following the disappearance of two suspects held in connection with the killing of the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was found on the Second Read More

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3 d. ago Probe begins as wanted controversial singer Portable surrenders

The Ogun State Police Command has said an investigation is ongoing as the controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, on Wednesday, turned himself in to the authorities. The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that the singer surrendered himself at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the Read More

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3 d. ago Three men in viral video not kidnappers, Lagos police investigation reveals

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that three men seen in a viral video were kidnappers, confirming that investigations revealed the allegations were false. Recall that the command had responded to the viral video that the three kidnappers were caught in Victory Estate Ago Palace, stating that an investigation Read More

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3 d. ago Portable Surrenders To Lagos Authorities, Transferred To Ogun Police For Further Investigation

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has turned himself in to the authorities. He was declared wanted in connection with an alleged assault on officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). The incident, which occurred on February 5, saw Portable accused of leading a violent attack on three […] The post Portable Surrenders To Lagos Authorities, Transferred To Ogun Police For Further Investigation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest officer, complainant over newlywed’s death in custody

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while providing an update on Read More

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Lagos police react to viral video of alleged kidnappers, begin investigation

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has responded to a viral video showing three suspected kidnappers, stating that an investigation is underway to determine the facts, locate the individuals involved, and take appropriate action. An X user, Oguntoye Opeyemi, who tweets as #Equityoyo, “JUST IN: Three kidnappers caught in Victory Estate Ago Read More

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3 d. ago UPDATED: Wanted controversial singer Portable arrives Ogun police headquarters

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the singer surrendered himself at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, on Wednesday. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Read More

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3 d. ago JUST IN: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID after being declared wanted

By Seyi Babalola Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has turned himself in to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba. Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this to Punch via text on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police […] The post JUST IN: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID after being declared wanted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Spain accuses smugglers of killing migrants during sea crossing

Spanish police have arrested seven alleged people smugglers accused of killing eight migrants, including a baby, during a sea crossing from Senegal to the Canary Islands, authorities said Wednesday. The police said they began investigating after a vessel docked at the island of El Hierro in December with 224 people aboard, including some who had Read More

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