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  • NDLEA Nabs Three Suspected Drug Dealers In Kano, Seizes Over 3 Million Pills Of Exol-5

    . NDLEA Nabs Three Suspected Drug Dealers In Kano, Seizes Over 3 Million Pills Of Exol-5

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended three individuals in Kano State, recovering a massive haul of illegal substances, including 2,000 ampoules of pentazocine injection and over 3.1 million pills of Exol-5.  The operation took place on Thursday, November 28, at Gadar Tamburawa along Zaria Road, where the suspects,
  • Nigerian Woman Narrates How A Neighbour Died After Her Husband Refused To Take Her To Hospital

    .. Nigerian Woman Narrates How A Neighbour Died After Her Husband Refused To Take Her To Hospital

     A heartbreaking story has emerged from a Lagos neighborhood, where a woman and her newborn tragically died following complications from a week-long labour.  The incident was shared by a neighbor, Jane Arike Francis, who took to Facebook on Sunday, December 1, to express her grief and frustration over what she described as an "avoidable d
  • Man & His Girlfriend Arraigned For Allegedlly Assaulting & Emotionally Abusing His Baby Mama In Ondo

    . Man & His Girlfriend Arraigned For Allegedlly Assaulting & Emotionally Abusing His Baby Mama In Ondo

     A Nigerian man, Adebayo Kola, and his girlfriend, Bamidele Funmilayo, have been charged before the Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting Kola’s former partner, Temiosoro Kehinde.  The couple appeared before Magistrate O.I. Lebi on charges of assault, public disturbance, and emotional abuse stemming from an incident that
  • Gunmen Kill Informant In Abia Village Attack, Residents Flee In Fear

    . Gunmen Kill Informant In Abia Village Attack, Residents Flee In Fear

     Gunmen have attacked Umuchima village in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, resulting in the death of a local man who was reportedly accused of providing information to the Nigerian Army about militant activities in the region.The assault occurred just days after the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, operating under the coden
  • Two Nigerian Men, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim and Christian Valentine Uchenna, Caught With Drugs Worth Over N111m In South Africa (Photos)

    . Two Nigerian Men, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim and Christian Valentine Uchenna, Caught With Drugs Worth Over N111m In South Africa (Photos)

     Two undocumented Nigerian nationals have been arrested in South Africa on drug-related charges following a major police operation in Mpumalanga.  The suspects, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim, 39, and Christian Valentine Uchenna, 37, were detained after appearing in the Volkrust Magistrate's Court on Friday, November 29, 2024. They face charge
  • Police Foil Kidnapping In Asaba, Recover Weapons & Vehicle

    . Police Foil Kidnapping In Asaba, Recover Weapons & Vehicle

     Suspected kidnappers fled into a bush in Asaba, Delta State, after abandoning their vehicle and sustaining gunshot injuries during a police operation.  The incident unfolded on the night of November 27, 2024, around 9:45 p.m., along Oko Market Road, according to a statement by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe. 
  • Terrorists Strike Zamfara Community, Kill Elderly Man, Abduct 13 Including Infant

    . Terrorists Strike Zamfara Community, Kill Elderly Man, Abduct 13 Including Infant

     Armed terrorists launched a brutal assault on Kungurki village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving one elderly man dead and abducting 13 people, including a two-month-old baby and the child’s mother.  The attack, which occurred under the cover of darkness, was disclosed on Sunday by counterterrorism expert Zagazo
  • 13-Year-Old Boy Sues UK Parents Over Forced Relocation To African Boarding School

    . 13-Year-Old Boy Sues UK Parents Over Forced Relocation To African Boarding School

     A 13-year-old boy in the United Kingdom has taken legal action against his parents, accusing them of abandoning him emotionally and physically by enrolling him in a boarding school in Africa against his wishes.  The teenager, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, reached out to the British Consulate and a child welfare organiz
  • Nigerian Government Launches Probe Into Air Peace, GTB, and MTN Over Consumer Rights Violations

    . Nigerian Government Launches Probe Into Air Peace, GTB, and MTN Over Consumer Rights Violations

     The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced an inquiry into alleged consumer rights violations by Air Peace, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), and MTN Nigeria. The investigation will address complaints about exploitative practices and poor service delivery in the aviation, banking, and telecommunications sectors. 
  • 50-Yr-Old Brazil-Based Nigerian Businessman Detained At MMIA With Cocaine Hidden In Stomach

    . 50-Yr-Old Brazil-Based Nigerian Businessman Detained At MMIA With Cocaine Hidden In Stomach

     A 50-year-old Nigerian businessman, who has lived in Brazil for 35 years, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly smuggling 700 grams of cocaine into the country.  The suspect was detained on Friday, November 29, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos after arriving on an Ethi
  • Paul Pogba’s Planned Return Delayed As King’s Cup In Dubai Rescheduled

    .. Paul Pogba’s Planned Return Delayed As King’s Cup In Dubai Rescheduled

     Paul Pogba’s much-anticipated return to football has been put on hold following the last-minute cancellation of the King’s Cup match in Dubai. Organizers cited “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for the event’s postponement, which has now been rescheduled to February 2025.  The 31-year-old French midfielder, who recently saw h
  • IPOB Dismisses Alleged Biafra Declaration In Finland As Scam

    . IPOB Dismisses Alleged Biafra Declaration In Finland As Scam

     The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned a purported declaration of Biafra in Finland, branding it a fraudulent act orchestrated by an unknown group. In a strongly-worded statement on Sunday, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, dismissed the event as a distraction and reaffirmed that the Biafra declaration led by the late Dim Chukwue
  • Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani Unveils ‘Peace Dialogue Group,’ Welcomes Repentant Bandits

    . Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani Unveils ‘Peace Dialogue Group,’ Welcomes Repentant Bandits

     Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced the successful reintegration of repentant bandits into society, signaling a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat insecurity and foster sustainable peace.  Speaking at an event in Birnin Gwari, the governor unveiled details of the state’s collaboration with federal a
  • Three Logistics Workers Arraigned Over ₦15.5 Million Diesel Theft

    . Three Logistics Workers Arraigned Over ₦15.5 Million Diesel Theft

     Three employees of AP Logistics Limited have been arraigned at the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly misappropriating diesel valued at ₦15,527,200 entrusted to them by their employer.  The accused, Samson Olaosebikan (39), Babatunde Braimoh (38), and Ahmed Lawal (31), reportedly diverted proceeds from the sale of 2,160 lit
  • Nigerian Immigration Officers Allegedly Extort N100,000 From Man, Franklin Obiajuru Egwuatu Accuse Him of Internet Fraud

    . Nigerian Immigration Officers Allegedly Extort N100,000 From Man, Franklin Obiajuru Egwuatu Accuse Him of Internet Fraud

     A Nigerian man, Franklin Obiajuru Egwuatu, has accused officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) of assaulting him and extorting N100,000 under false accusations of being an internet fraudster, commonly referred to as a "Yahoo boy." The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 29, 2024, took place along the Seme-Badagry high
  • Lagos Environmental Taskforce Cracks Down On Illicit Activities In Midnight Raid; Arrest 187 Suspects (Photo)

    .. Lagos Environmental Taskforce Cracks Down On Illicit Activities In Midnight Raid; Arrest 187 Suspects (Photo)

     In a bold move to restore order and safety, the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce launched a comprehensive midnight operation on November 30, 2024, to clamp down on illegal activities along the Akowonjo-Egbeda Road. The operation, which began at midnight and lasted until 4:30 AM, targeted street trading, illicit drug sales, and various traffic v
  • Mother, Son, and Accomplice Arrested For Selling Property Without Owner’s Consent in Lagos

    . Mother, Son, and Accomplice Arrested For Selling Property Without Owner’s Consent in Lagos

     Operatives of the Zone 2 Command in Lagos have arrested three individuals, including a mother and her son, for allegedly conspiring to sell a three-bedroom apartment without the consent of the rightful owner.The suspects—Roseline Emeso Odior Adeku, 53, her son Greg Abemere Odior Adeku, 28, and their co-accused, Rick Ugbo Azubuike, 58—were appr
  • NSCDC Arrests Four Suspects for Vandalizing Streetlights In Abuja

    . NSCDC Arrests Four Suspects for Vandalizing Streetlights In Abuja

     The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has apprehended four individuals for allegedly vandalizing streetlight poles in different parts of Abuja. The arrests were made during routine night patrols by the agency’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Tactical Squad.Parading the suspect
  • Dangote Refinery Begins Fuel Export To West African Countries, Signaling Potential Disruption Fuel Markets

    . Dangote Refinery Begins Fuel Export To West African Countries, Signaling Potential Disruption Fuel Markets

     The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially commenced the export of refined petroleum products, marking a significant step in its plan to shake up fuel markets across West Africa. According to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, the refinery’s first shipment of gasoline was sent to waters off Togo, a neighbouring country, signaling the refinery
  • Nigeria Police Arrest Five Suspected Gun Runners, Seize Illegal Arms In Zamfara (Photos)

    .. Nigeria Police Arrest Five Suspected Gun Runners, Seize Illegal Arms In Zamfara (Photos)

     The Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended five suspected trans-border gun runners as part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime and ensure national security. The arrests took place on November 18, 2024, in Zamfara State, and led to the recovery of a significant cache of illegal weapons.According to police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejob
  • NAFDAC Issues Public Alert On Counterfeit Artemether Lumefantrine Tablets In Nigeria

    . NAFDAC Issues Public Alert On Counterfeit Artemether Lumefantrine Tablets In Nigeria

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an urgent alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit Combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablets in Nigeria. The agency issued the public warning through its official website under Public Alert No. 043/2024.  The counterfeit product, w
  • Bayer Leverkusen Manager Xabi Alonso To Sanction Victor Boniface Over Reckless Driving Incident

    .. Bayer Leverkusen Manager Xabi Alonso To Sanction Victor Boniface Over Reckless Driving Incident

       Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is set to take disciplinary action against forward Victor Boniface after the Nigerian international was caught engaging in reckless driving while using his mobile phone on a German highway.  Boniface, 23, posted a controversial photo on social media showing himself scrolling through his phone while
  • 30 Fighters Volunteer To Become Suicide Bombers As ISWAP Reshuffles Leadership Amid Intensified Military Assaults in Lake Chad Region

    . 30 Fighters Volunteer To Become Suicide Bombers As ISWAP Reshuffles Leadership Amid Intensified Military Assaults in Lake Chad Region

     The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has undertaken a significant restructuring of its leadership hierarchy, reportedly aimed at escalating its attacks in the Lake Chad Basin.  The development was disclosed on Saturday by counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama via a post on his X account. Makama revealed that more than 30 fighters
  • Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Operations Three Days After Announced Restart

    . Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Operations Three Days After Announced Restart

     Barely three days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited announced the resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), crude oil processing at the facility has unexpectedly ceased.  A visit to the refinery on Friday, November 29, revealed an eerily inactive site, raising questions about the status
  • CBN Warns Banks Over ATM Cash Shortages, Introduces New Customer Reporting System

    . CBN Warns Banks Over ATM Cash Shortages, Introduces New Customer Reporting System

     The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to banks over the persistent scarcity of cash at automated teller machines (ATMs) across the country. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made the announcement during the annual Bankers’ Dinner hosted by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Friday.  Cardoso criticized
  • Police Neutralize Criminal In Anambra, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Shootout

    . Police Neutralize Criminal In Anambra, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Shootout

     Police operatives in Anambra State have neutralized a member of a notorious gang terrorizing residents during a gunfight along the Agulu/Nnobi road.  The spokesman for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, detailing the successful operation and the recovery of weapons and stolen vehic
  • Man, Fatai Hamzat Found Dead In Suspected Suicide In Abeokuta

    . Man, Fatai Hamzat Found Dead In Suspected Suicide In Abeokuta

     Tragedy struck in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a man identified as Fatai Hamzat was discovered dead in an apparent case of suicide. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that Hamzat’s body was found early Friday morning.  According to a neighbor who requested anonymity, the discovery was made after noticing Hamzat’s mo
  • Fire Ravages Idumota Underbridge Market in Lagos, Goods Worth Millions Lost

    . Fire Ravages Idumota Underbridge Market in Lagos, Goods Worth Millions Lost

     A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed several shops under the Idumota Bridge in the Ebute Ero area of Lagos, leaving goods worth hundreds of millions of naira in ruins. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement released on Saturday.  According to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Perma
  • Alleged Illegal Oil Bunkering: Investigative Journalist, Soyombo Breaks Silence After Release

    . Alleged Illegal Oil Bunkering: Investigative Journalist, Soyombo Breaks Silence After Release

     Nigerian investigative journalist and founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, Fisayo Soyombo, has reacted to his detention by the Nigerian Army 6 Division over alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering. Recall that FIJ had raised that it’s founder was detained by the army, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Clearing the air, the ar
  • Osogbo Court Orders Remand Of Two Suspects, Abiodun Olohunwa & Wale Sodiq For Burglary & Theft

    . Osogbo Court Orders Remand Of Two Suspects, Abiodun Olohunwa & Wale Sodiq For Burglary & Theft

     A Chief Magistrate Court in Osogbo has ordered the remand of two suspects, 41-year-old Wale Sodiq and 45-year-old Abiodun Olohunwa, at the Ilesa Correctional Center following charges of conspiracy, burglary, and theft in Osun State.The suspects were arraigned by the Osun Amotekun Corps through the state’s Attorney General. They face three charge

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