62 m. ago Journalist Raises The Alarm Over Threat To Life, Rights Violation

An Anambra State-based journalist and correspondent of THISDAY Newspaper in Anambra State, Mr David-Chyddy Eleke, has raised the alarm over the alleged threat to his life by an Ebonyi State-born US citizen, Mr Ikechukwu Nkumeh. Eleke also appealed to the commissioner of police in Ebonyi State, CP Anthonia Uche-Anya to restrain operatives of anti-kidnapping squad […]

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84 m. ago Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 23-year-old Gbolahan Adebayo for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death. The incident is said to have occurred on 21 February 2025. On Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the occurrence to journalists, stating that the suspect committed the act at 8:00 p.m. on Friday in Ijedodo, […] The post Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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84 m. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect For Phone Theft, Stabbing Victim

The Adamawa State Police Command has detained a suspect, Usman Abubakar of Shuware Ward, Mubi North LGA, for allegedly snatching a resident’s handset. In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje said the command arrested Usman Abubakar on Sunday, February 23, following a complaint by the victim. “The arrest of the suspect followed […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Suspect For Phone Theft, Stabbing Victim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Lagos Police Arrest, Detain Man For Allegedly Stabbing Uber Driver

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested and detained a suspect accused of stabbing an Uber driver. The command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen in a statement on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed that the incident happened over the weekend, at Ile-Zik in the Agege area of the state. He said: “An Uber […] The post Lagos Police Arrest, Detain Man For Allegedly Stabbing Uber Driver appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Insurance Investor, Aletor, Dangote, Others Get ADVAN Industry Leadership Award

The chairman of Capital Express Holdings Limited, Chief Anthony Aletor and Africa’s richest man, founder, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, among others, won the prestigious Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) Awards, at the weekend in Lagos. Other recipients are:  the founder/CEO, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Stella Okolo; founder/chairman, GIC Motors, Dr. Diana Chen; and founder/CEO, Air Peace […]

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5 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued an ultimatum to the Lagos state government, demanding an end to what they describe as exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ogun community seeks relocation of dump, alleges health, security risks

Residents of the Yakoyo community in the Ojodu Abiodun area of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State are appealing to the state government to relocate a dump within the community that has posed a threat to their health and the security of the community. PUNCH Metro correspondent who visited the community on Monday gathered Read More

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5 h. ago Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun

Stern-looking and heavily armed security personnel were visible at strategic points on major roads in Osogbo and major towns in Osun State yesterday. There had been contention between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Court of Appeal judgment in respect of the sacked APC council chairmen and councillors. […] The post Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos

From hristopher Oji , The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death at Ijedodo area of Isheri Osun, Lagos. It was gathered that at the weekend, a neighbour reported at Isheri Osun Police division  that he saw the suspect,Ggbolahan  Adebayo, 23, beating his girlfriend in his home […] The post Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago DSVA introduces technology to fight domestic/sexual violence

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two innovations aimed at enhancing access to support services for survivors and mandated reporters. These initiatives align with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to providing holistic support and justice for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. According to Head Public Affairs […] The post DSVA introduces technology to fight domestic/sexual violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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6 h. ago IBB’s book: Don’t tarnish Braithwaite’s name, family warns Obasanjo

The family of late lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, has condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about their patriarch, describing them as “offensive” and a “failed attempt to tarnish a towering legacy.” At a press conference held at the family’s residence on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, Olumide Braithwaite, son of Read More

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6 h. ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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7 h. ago Kano NNPP N’Assembly members attack Kwankwaso, reject suspension

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, Kano State chapter, on Monday, announced the suspension of four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. The Kano  State NNPP Chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, named the four affected federal lawmakers as Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani  Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum. But in a joint statement, Read More

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9 h. ago Woman dies in truck, motorcycle collision on Badagry Expressway

A 26-year-old woman has been confirmed dead in a collision between a truck and a commercial motorcycle on Badagry Expressway. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Monday in Lagos. The accident occurred at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Ojo, located in the state’s Ojo area. “A fatal accident Read More

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10 h. ago Ribadu after my reputation because of 2031 presidential ambition – El

Ex-Governor, Kaduna Nasir Ell-Rufai has stated that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is planning to tarnish his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Read More

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10 h. ago Nine Passengers Killed, Others Injured As Bus Rams Into Truck Along Lagos

No fewer than nine passengers have been killed in a fatal crash that occurred around Ayetoro, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was gathered that the horrible incident  happened on Monday, and injured three other persons. The accident which reportedly occurred at about 5:30 am involved a Toyota bus with number plate UYY165ZY and a truck with […] The post Nine Passengers Killed, Others Injured As Bus Rams Into Truck Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago JUST IN: Ribadu after my reputation because of 2031 Presidential ambition – El

Ex-Governor, Kaduna Nasir Ell-Rufai has stated that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is planning to tarnish his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Read More

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11 h. ago IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos

By Oluseye Ojo The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the South West Zone has threatened to shut down operations in the zone, if the 30 arrested fuel-laden tankers in Lagos are not released. Chairman of IPMAN’s Western Zone, Chief Joseph Akanni, during an encounter with journalists in Ibadan on Monday, said the […] The post IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago PDP rejects APC’s claim Adeleke is using Amotekun for attacks

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive instructing recently installed local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from council secretariats. The party claims the move is a calculated deception, alleging that Adeleke’s administration is secretly plotting attacks against the legally reinstated chairmen and Read More

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