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  • 40-yr-old Lagos Businessman, Chinedu Okafor Arraigned For Manufacturing Fake Alcoholic Products

    . 40-yr-old Lagos Businessman, Chinedu Okafor Arraigned For Manufacturing Fake Alcoholic Products

     A 40-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Chinedu Okafor, found himself in legal trouble after being arraigned in court for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit alcoholic beverages by the National Agency for Food Drug and Administrative Control (NAFDAC).Okafor, who is also the proprietor of Sky Blue Company, appeared before a Federal High Court in Lag
  • NAFDAC Bans Dichlorvos, Warns Against Hazardous Food Preservation Methods

    . NAFDAC Bans Dichlorvos, Warns Against Hazardous Food Preservation Methods

     In a bid to protect public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a decisive step by banning the use of dichlorvos, a chemical often employed by traders to preserve food items. This move comes amidst growing concerns over the perilous practice of using such chemicals to extend the shelf life of
  • Four Arrested For Burglary In Lafia, Nasarawa State

    . Four Arrested For Burglary In Lafia, Nasarawa State

     Nasarawa State Police Command operatives have apprehended four individuals suspected of burglarizing an electronic store in the Rimi Uku area of Lafia, the state capital, and looting valuable items.DSP Ramhan Nansel, the command's spokesperson, revealed this development in a statement issued on Sunday. The arrests came in response to a compla
  • Nigerian Navy Petty Officer, M Nasiru Dismissed For Theft

    . Nigerian Navy Petty Officer, M Nasiru Dismissed For Theft

     A Petty Officer (PO) in the Nigerian Navy, identified as M Nasiru, has faced dismissal from service following allegations of theft.As reported by a military signal obtained by *SaharaReporters*, the dismissed officer stands accused of stealing various items from a retired Naval rating who generously provided accommodation for him and his family in
  • Police Officers Fighting Boko Haram Terrorists Decry Six-Month Delay In Allowance Payments

    . Police Officers Fighting Boko Haram Terrorists Decry Six-Month Delay In Allowance Payments

     Police officers engaged in counter-insurgency operations in North-East Nigeria have expressed frustration over the non-payment of their allowances for the past six months.The officers, drawn from various states, were deployed to the region to collaborate with other security forces in combating Boko Haram insurgents and other criminal activities. T
  • Truck Driver, Sunday Folorunsho Lands In Prison After Stealing 2,137 Litres Of Diesel From Employer

    . Truck Driver, Sunday Folorunsho Lands In Prison After Stealing 2,137 Litres Of Diesel From Employer

     A truck driver employed by ALACC MAC Group, located on Almadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing 2,137 litres of diesel valued at N3,419,200. The accused, 39-year-old Sunday Folorunsho, was taken into custody by the Police at the Bar Beach division, Victoria Island, Lagos.The arrest followed an investi
  • NDLEA Seizes Codeine Syrup & Cannabis Worth Over N2 Billion At Port Harcourt & Lagos Airports

    . NDLEA Seizes Codeine Syrup & Cannabis Worth Over N2 Billion At Port Harcourt & Lagos Airports

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of substantial consignments of codeine-based syrup and Loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, with an estimated street value exceeding N2.185 billion. The seizures took place at the Port Harcourt seaports in Onne and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)
  • Four Dead As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc At Bauchi Trade Fair

    .. Four Dead As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc At Bauchi Trade Fair

     At least four traders have lost their lives due to a severe rainstorm accompanied by strong winds that struck the IBB Square in Bauchi State, the venue of the recently concluded North East Trade Fair.The storm, which began late last night, claimed two lives on the spot and caused extensive damage to the Gombe and Yobe States pavilions, as well as
  • Woman, Omolara Oluwakemi Kills Her Husband With A Pestle For Having A Girlfriend In Ondo State

    .. Woman, Omolara Oluwakemi Kills Her Husband With A Pestle For Having A Girlfriend In Ondo State

     A woman, Omolara Oluwakemi, has been arrested for the alleged murder of her husband, Seidu Jamiu, in a tragic incident that occurred on the night of Saturday, June 1, 2024.According to sources who spoke to Instablog9ja, the incident unfolded when Omolara discovered that her husband had been unfaithful. In a fit of rage, she allegedly struck him on
  • "Tinubu Has Never Influenced Electoral Process" - Vice President Kashim Shettima

    . "Tinubu Has Never Influenced Electoral Process" - Vice President Kashim Shettima

     Vice-President Kashim Shettima declared on Saturday that President Bola Tinubu's administration has maintained an unwavering stance on non-interference in the electoral process. Speaking at the 30th anniversary of Prof. Yusuf Ali’s Ghalib Chambers in Ilorin, Shettima emphasized that Tinubu values political freedom, fair play, and justice, h
  • President Tinubu Reacts to Killing of 5 Soldiers in Aba, Releases Official Statement

    . President Tinubu Reacts to Killing of 5 Soldiers in Aba, Releases Official Statement

     President Bola Tinubu has condemned the sit-at-home actions in the South East of Nigeria, labeling them as treasonable acts. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu responded to the recent killings of soldiers in the region by emphasizing that the exercise of restraint by security forces in response to such violent attacks should not be interp
  • Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to Wives of 5 Soldiers Killed in Aba (Photos)

    . Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to Wives of 5 Soldiers Killed in Aba (Photos)

     Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the wives of five soldiers who were tragically killed in Obikabia, Obingwa Local Government Area, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.During his visit, Governor Otti met with the young widows of the fallen soldiers, who had been serving in active
  • One Dead, Nine Arrested As Vigilantes, Protesters Clash In Rivers

    . One Dead, Nine Arrested As Vigilantes, Protesters Clash In Rivers

     The Rivers State Police have confirmed the arrest of nine individuals, including members of a local vigilante group, in connection with the shooting and killing of Oregi in Egbeda community, Emuoha Local Government Area.The incident occurred on Friday, during a protest by members of the Omuipo clan, including Oregi, against the selection of a Comm
  • Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths

    . Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths

     The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, has issued a grave warning about the escalating rates of drug abuse and cultism among youths, calling for urgent and comprehensive action to address the issue. Speaking at an event on Saturday in Ikeja, organized by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) and the
  • B. Dortmund (0) v (2) Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . B. Dortmund (0) v (2) Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 1st June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee  Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Borussia Dortmund [/size]Edin Terzic will be without the services of Ramy Bensebaini and Julien Duranville. Apart from the duo, Sebastien Haller is the only concern for Borussia Dortmund as the striker has just res
  • Enugu Police Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects In Robbery And Theft Cases

    . Enugu Police Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects In Robbery And Theft Cases

     Enugu State Police Command has successfully recovered a firearm and ammunition from armed robbery suspects who fled the scene, as well as arrested three individuals involved in the theft of iron rails in the metropolis.In a statement released on Saturday, the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, detailed the incident which occurred on M
  • NSCDC Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal's Wife, Seizes Firearms In Rivers State

    . NSCDC Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal's Wife, Seizes Firearms In Rivers State

     The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended the wife of a suspected pipeline vandal and seized two fabricated guns in Rivers State. This was confirmed in a statement released by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja.According to Afolabi, the arrest followed an intelligence tip-off about pip
  • Police Arrest Suspect Involved In Abduction & Death Of Pregnant Woman In Rivers State

    . Police Arrest Suspect Involved In Abduction & Death Of Pregnant Woman In Rivers State

     Rivers State Police have apprehended a suspect involved in the abduction and gang-rape resulting in the death of a pregnant woman. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified only as Emeka, to Punch newspaper.The victim, Chigbewejim Steward, a five-month pregnant woman from Abarikpo community in Ahoa
  • Proposed Nationwide Strike Won't Affect Ongoing WAEC Examinations - Controller

    . Proposed Nationwide Strike Won't Affect Ongoing WAEC Examinations - Controller

     Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, the Branch Controller of the West Africa Examinations Council in Ekiti State, has reassured Principals and school heads that the impending nationwide strike, scheduled to commence on Monday, won't disrupt ongoing examinations in the state or nationwide. She communicated this assurance through a letter titled "Notice o
  • Community In Shock As Man,Terhide Garfa Took His Life Inside A Transformer Enclosure In Makurdi

    .. Community In Shock As Man,Terhide Garfa Took His Life Inside A Transformer Enclosure In Makurdi

     A tragic incident occurred in the Kanshio community, a suburb of Makurdi, Benue State, where Terhide Garfa allegedly took his own life on Thursday. The body was discovered inside a transformer enclosure, leaving residents and authorities baffled.An eyewitness, Nick, who resides in the area, recounted the grim discovery at approximately 3:45 pm. &q
  • Hit-And-Run Accident Claims Life Of Female Pedestrian On Awka-Onitsha Expressway

    . Hit-And-Run Accident Claims Life Of Female Pedestrian On Awka-Onitsha Expressway

     On Friday night, a tragic hit-and-run incident occurred along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway, resulting in the death of a female pedestrian. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State confirmed the fatal accident.Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, provided details of the incident on Saturday in Awka. According to Irele
  • Village Head Accepts N700,000 From Bandits, Allowing Attack On Community, Says Katsina Governor

    . Village Head Accepts N700,000 From Bandits, Allowing Attack On Community, Says Katsina Governor

     Katsina State Governor, Dr. Umaru Dikko Radda, has revealed a shocking case of complicity in banditry involving a local leader. A village head in Guga village, Bakori Local Government Area, accepted N700,000 from bandits, granting them free access to attack his community, resulting in the deaths of approximately 30 residents.Governor Radda, speaki
  • Gombe Police Rescue Kidnapped 17-year-old Rabi Abdul From Zange Forest

    . Gombe Police Rescue Kidnapped 17-year-old Rabi Abdul From Zange Forest

     Gombe State Police Command announced on Saturday the rescue of 17-year-old Rabi Abdul, who was kidnapped and taken to Zange forest by a group of herdsmen.ASP Buhari Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer, briefed journalists about the operation. He revealed that Malam Abba, a resident of Ardo Wumnu village in Dukku Local Government Area, i
  • Kwara Police Bust Car Theft Syndicate Specializing in Dismantling & Resale

    . Kwara Police Bust Car Theft Syndicate Specializing in Dismantling & Resale

     The Kwara State police command has dismantled a syndicate involved in the theft and dismantling of vehicles stolen from Lagos State for resale in Kwara State. DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the command’s spokeswoman, revealed the details in a statement. She noted that detectives were alerted to suspicious activities at a dump site in the Madi area alon
  • Gombe Police Parade 13-Year-Old Suspect, Two Others For Rape & Defilement

    . Gombe Police Parade 13-Year-Old Suspect, Two Others For Rape & Defilement

     [size=10pt] File Photo [/size] The Gombe State Police Command has paraded a 13-year-old suspect and two others, Usman Husseini, 18, and Mohammed Yaya, 45, for allegedly raping and defiling minors in separate incidents.According to ASP Buhari Abdullahi, Police Public Relations Officer, the 13-year-old suspect was arrested for raping an 8-yea
  • "I Knew I Was Going To Be A Superstar Since I Was 10 Years Old" - Ayra Starr Reveals Journey To Stardom

    . "I Knew I Was Going To Be A Superstar Since I Was 10 Years Old" - Ayra Starr Reveals Journey To Stardom

     Nigerian singer Ayra Starr recently shared insights into her early aspirations and rise to fame, claiming she always knew she would be a superstar but was initially uncertain about how it would happen.In an interview with Spotify, Ayra Starr recounted her journey into the music industry, which began at the age of 18 after she graduated from univer
  • Suspended Deputy Commissione, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention

    . Suspended Deputy Commissione, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention

     Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja after spending 27 months in detention. His release follows the fulfillment of bail conditions set by the Federal High Court in Abuja.Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service in the Federal Capital Territory, conf
  • Abia State Govt Places N25m Bounty on Killers of 5 Soldiers in Aba

    . Abia State Govt Places N25m Bounty on Killers of 5 Soldiers in Aba

     The Abia State Government has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state on Thursday, May 30.GISTMANIA earlier reported that unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked the military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, killing the five soldiers and setting the unit on fire.A day after the incident, the state g
  • Labour Declares Nationwide Strike From June 3rd Over New Minimum Wage

    . Labour Declares Nationwide Strike From June 3rd Over New Minimum Wage

     The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to commence a nationwide indefinite strike starting at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024, due to the Federal Government's refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage above N60,000. This decision was confirmed by NLC President Joe Ajaero at a press conference held at Labour House in Abuja.The strike ac
  • Police Arrest Man For R*ping Pastor’s Pregnant Wife To Death

    . Police Arrest Man For R*ping Pastor’s Pregnant Wife To Death

     The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspect named Emeka, accused of leading a gang in the assault and subsequent death of Mrs. Chigbewejim Steward, the wife of a pastor, in the Abarikpo community of Ahoada East Local Government Area. The suspect, after quarreling with Mrs Steward earlier that day, broke into her house at midnight wit

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