91 m. ago Police arrest, arraign burglar for stealing benefactor’s phones in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A 27-year-old man, Yusuf Ojo, has been arrested and arraigned in court by the police in Lagos after carting away three phones from his benefactor’s home in Iyana Iyesi area of Ogun State. This is contained in a statement shared by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command […] The post Police arrest, arraign burglar for stealing benefactor’s phones in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 h. ago Illegal levies, extortion, multiple checkpoints killing our business in Ogun, NCAN cries out

…begs President Tinubu, Abiodun to intervene Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun to save its members from “illegal taxes and levies” being imposed on cashew nut producers by agents of the government. The Association equally lamented […] The post Illegal levies, extortion, multiple checkpoints killing our business in Ogun, NCAN cries out appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Teenage Machine Operator Dies From Electrocution While Working At Ogun Factory

Ishaku Monday, a 19-year-old machine operator, tragically lost his life due to electrocution at Xinfeng Plastics Limited, located in the Sagamu area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer for the Ogun State Police Command, confirmed this to PUNCH Metro on Monday. Odutola explained that the […] The post Teenage Machine Operator Dies From Electrocution While Working At Ogun Factory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Culture

4 h. ago Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in Owerri West Local Government Area. Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, identified the suspects as Sulieman Ahmed, Mohammed Salisu, Gambo Jefta, and Gabriel Ogbuzuru in a statement made on Monday. He noted that the operations of the suspected kidnappers have contributed to a surge in […] The post Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Human security, gender no longer secondary in military planning, says Defence Chief

Christopher Musa has reaffirmed the critical role of human security and gender considerations in modern military operations read more Human security, gender no longer secondary in military planning, says Defence Chief

Politics

4 h. ago Students laud Abiodun over move to revamp technical colleges in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Students in Ogun State have commended Governor Dapo Abiodun, over his administration’s move to revamp the hitherto comatose technical colleges across the state. This commendation was contained in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, by the Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Ogun State […] The post Students laud Abiodun over move to revamp technical colleges in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

5 h. ago Musical Copyright Society Nigeria begins operations in Ibadan

Tribune Online Musical Copyright Society Nigeria begins operations in Ibadan The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Limited (MCSN) has opened its regional office in Ibadan to serve Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. The office has already started with an intensive training session for the newly recruited staff of the society. The training sessions are being undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, Mr. […] Musical Copyright Society Nigeria begins operations in Ibadan Tribune Online

Culture

5 h. ago Educationists advocate support for school sports development

School owners and educationists have rallied support for the development of school sports in the primary and secondary schools education sector. The proprietress of Subtle Kids School in Akute, Ogun State, Oluwatoyin Latunde, in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday urged private and public sponsorship for the development of school sports for Read More

Politics

10 h. ago Catholic Bishops Criticise Closure Of Schools In Northern Nigeria During Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have condemned the recent decision by several governors in northern Nigeria to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. In a joint statement from CBCN president, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, and secretary, Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, the bishops […]

Culture

12 h. ago Adebanjo and Clark depart without seeing Nigeria of their dream

The recent exit of elder statesmen, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, three days apart, was monumental. Despite the longevity both enjoyed, their death were no less sad. Adebanjo died on February 14, 2025, two months to his 97th birthday, having been born on April 10, 1928, while Clark died on February 17, three Read More

Politics

13 h. ago Catholic bishops urge Northern govs to reopen schools closed for Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has criticised the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus Ogun, on Monday, Read More

Politics

14 h. ago Zamfara Varsity Student Dies In Captivity After ₦10m Ransom Payment

A 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State, Zarah Abubakar Shehu, has died in custody of her abductors despite heavy ransom already paid for her release. Zarah, the only daughter of her mother, was kidnapped on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after heavily armed bandits stormed the Damba area of Gusau, where […]

Politics

19 h. ago Ogun cashew merchants urge Tinubu, Abiodun to end checkpoints extortion

Cashew merchants and exporters in Ogun State have called on President Bola Tinubu, the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, and security agencies to intervene in the alleged daily extortion they suffer from security operatives while transporting cashews from farms to warehouses. The merchants, under the aegis of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Read More

Politics

20 h. ago Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months

Tribune Online Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months The Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Monday announced the seizure of 273,670 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth N274 million in the last three months. Customs seizes 273,670 litres of petrol worth N274m in three months Tribune Online

Politics

22 h. ago JUST IN: NDLEA arrests wanted drug baron in Lagos after 17 years

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted 59-year-old international drug baron, Ogbonnaya Jeff. He was apprehended at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos after 17 years of evading authorities. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the Read More

Politics

23 h. ago Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified operations against illegal oil refining activities in the Niger Delta. read more Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

Events

23 h. ago Affter 17 Years In Hiding, NDLEA Arrests Wanted Notorious Drug Baron In Lagos

After 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, the reign of a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, has been brought to a halt following his arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at his hideout in Ojo area […]

Politics

24 h. ago Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards

Tribune Online Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards Plateau Ministry of Education has closed down two private schools in Jos for operating below minimum standard. Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards Tribune Online

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24 h. ago PICTORIAL: Heavy security at Lagos assembly as plenary holds today

Journalists were prevented from entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Monday morning as the House is set to hold another plenary.  Our correspondent who attempted to enter the assembly with a journalist from The Cable around 11am was stopped by security operatives. “You’re not allowed to enter,” a policeman at the Read More

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27 h. ago Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable

Tribune Online Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable The Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has expressed disappointment over the conferment of "King of Street" chieftaincy title on the controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as 'Portable' by the Olu of Itori, Oba Abdulfatai Akamo. Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable Tribune Online

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