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  • FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations

    . FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations

     The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reiterated his warning to truck and trailer drivers against the dangerous practice of loading human passengers on top of goods, especially during the ongoing Eid-El-Kabir celebrations across the country.Speaking during a Corps traffic monitoring exercise on Saturd
  • Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State

    . Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State

     The Jigawa State High Court sitting in Birnin Kudu has handed down a landmark judgment, sentencing two individuals to death for the brutal murder of Yakubu Ibrahim and subsequent robbery.The suspects, whose names were withheld pending further legal procedures, were convicted for conspiring to kill Yakubu Ibrahim, robbing him of his belongings incl
  • STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote

    .. STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote

     In a nostalgic blast from the past, a throwback photo showcasing a young Davido alongside his father, Adedeji Adeleke, and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surfaced online, sending social media into a frenzy.The image, captured during a private family gathering several years ago, captures a rare moment of three influential figures fro
  • Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha

    . Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha

     The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced an increase in cholera-related fatalities to 15 amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak, urging residents to observe caution during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.In a statement issued on Saturday, Abayomi disclosed that the state has recorded 350 suspected c
  • Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders

    . Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders

     Justice 0.0. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has handed down a 46-year prison sentence to Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Sadia Adekunle for impersonating operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and perpetrating fraud through a fake court order.The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC re-arraigned
  • Many Escape Death As Thugs Damage Houses, Cars In Ebonyi Community During Coronation

    .. Many Escape Death As Thugs Damage Houses, Cars In Ebonyi Community During Coronation

     Tension erupted in Nkomoro Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in the early hours of Saturday during a coronation ceremony, resulting in extensive damage to vehicles and attacks on journalists covering the event.Reports from the scene indicate that as many as ten vehicles were left completely damaged amidst heavy hostilitie
  • FCT Police Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Ikechukwu Didi, Seize 1,000 Live Cartridges (Photos)

    .. FCT Police Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Ikechukwu Didi, Seize 1,000 Live Cartridges (Photos)

     In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested Ikechukwu Didi, a suspected gun-runner, and seized a substantial cache of firearms and ammunition. The arrest followed a meticulously planned operation based on credible intelligence.According to Josephine Adeh, the command's spokesperson, t
  • Imo State Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Ogochukwu Favour Recover Locally Made Pistol

    .. Imo State Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Ogochukwu Favour Recover Locally Made Pistol

     The Imo State Police Command has apprehended Ogochukwu Favour, a robbery suspect, and confiscated a locally made pistol from him. The arrest was made by officers from the Shell Camp Divisional Headquarters during a routine patrol along Bank Road in Owerri.ASP Henry Okoye, the command’s Public Relations Officer, issued a statement detailing the o
  • Panic As Gunmen Attack Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat, Anambra State; Burn Patrol Vehicles

    . Panic As Gunmen Attack Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat, Anambra State; Burn Patrol Vehicles

     In a brazen attack, unidentified gunmen stormed the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State early Saturday morning, setting ablaze at least four patrol vehicles. The attack, which caused widespread panic among residents, has intensified concerns about the security situation in the area.Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants arrived
  • "Nigerian Airlines To Fly To US & South American Routes" - Minister Of Aviation, Festus Keyamo

    . "Nigerian Airlines To Fly To US & South American Routes" - Minister Of Aviation, Festus Keyamo

     The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated measures to empower local airlines with direct access to international routes, particularly to the United States and South America. This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during an interview on YouTube with O’tega Ogra, titled “Unfiltered:
  • Slovenia v Denmark: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Slovenia v Denmark: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 16th June, 2024 Time : 5:00 pm Stadium MHP Arena Referee  Sandro Schaerer (Switzereland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Slovenia [/size]On the back of scoring five goals in qualifying and snubbing interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United to sign a new contract with RB Leipzig, 21-year-old attacking hotshot Benjami
  • Poland v Netherlands: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Poland v Netherlands: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 16th June, 2024 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium volksparkstadion Referee  Artur Dias (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Poland [/size]Without both Robert Lewandowski - Poland's top scorer at the Euros, netting five of their 11 goals to date - and Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik, who was recently ruled out by a knee injury
  • Serbia v England: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Serbia v England: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 16th June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Velting - Arena Referee  Daniele Orsato (Italy) Goal Scorer: [size=13pt] Serbia [/size]Unlike some Euro 2024 competitors, Serbia came through the June warm-up period unblemished on the physical front and have all of their big-hitters available, meaning that Stojkovic is facing the
  • Edo Police Arrest Eight Ex-Convicts Linked To Kidnapping Activities In Uromi, Edo State

    . Edo Police Arrest Eight Ex-Convicts Linked To Kidnapping Activities In Uromi, Edo State

     The Edo State Police Command has apprehended eight ex-convicts suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. This significant development was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, during a press briefing in Benin City.According to Commissioner Adegboye, the arres
  • Abia Police Rescue Abducted Children, Arrest Five Suspects Including Reverend Sister

    . Abia Police Rescue Abducted Children, Arrest Five Suspects Including Reverend Sister

     In a swift operation, the Abia State Police Command has successfully rescued three abducted children and arrested five suspects, including a Reverend Sister, involved in the abduction across Anambra and Delta States.Confirming the rescue and arrests, ASP Maureen Chinaka, spokesperson for the Abia State Police Command, issued a statement on Saturda
  • Daughter Sets 85-Year-Old Mother Ablaze Over Witchcraft Accusations In Ondo State

    .. Daughter Sets 85-Year-Old Mother Ablaze Over Witchcraft Accusations In Ondo State

     In a shocking and tragic incident, a 45-year-old woman known as Abiodun, also called 'Iya Sunday,' set her 85-year-old mother ablaze, accusing her of witchcraft. The incident occurred on Surulere Street in the Ondo West Local Government Area.The elderly victim, who sustained severe burns from head to toe, was rushed to the hospital for t
  • Police Raid Kidnappers' Hideouts On Abuja-Kogi Border, One Suspect Killed

    . Police Raid Kidnappers' Hideouts On Abuja-Kogi Border, One Suspect Killed

     Police operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have successfully raided several identified kidnappers' hideouts in Chikara, Kogi State, bordering Abuja and the Zuba area of the territory. This significant operation was confirmed by SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement released to DAILY
  • More Woes As Nigeria's Inflation Rate Climbs To 33.95% in May 2024, Says NBS

    . More Woes As Nigeria's Inflation Rate Climbs To 33.95% in May 2024, Says NBS

     The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a rise in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 33.95% in May 2024, up from 33.69% in the previous month. This development was highlighted in the NBS consumer price index (CPI) report released on Saturday.The report revealed that the food inflation rate for May 2024 reached 40.66% year-on-year, a signif
  • Nollywood Actress, Ruby Ojiakor Denies Relationship Rumors With Late Actor, Junior Pope

    .. Nollywood Actress, Ruby Ojiakor Denies Relationship Rumors With Late Actor, Junior Pope

     Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor has addressed the swirling rumors regarding her alleged extramarital relationship with the late actor Junior Pope, who tragically died in a boat accident while on set.Speculations about a romantic involvement between Ruby and Junior Pope began circulating after Ruby fervently used her social media platform to call fo
  • Pastor Sentenced To 35 Years Imprisonment For Massive Church Property Theft

    .. Pastor Sentenced To 35 Years Imprisonment For Massive Church Property Theft

     A Dallas pastor, Whitney Foster, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a scheme involving the theft of property from three churches through fraudulent deeds. The 56-year-old was convicted of stealing property valued at over $800,000, according to a statement by Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot.A jury found Foster guilty
  • Medical Expert Warns Nigerians Against Consuming Rotten Tomatoes & Peppers

    . Medical Expert Warns Nigerians Against Consuming Rotten Tomatoes & Peppers

     Nigerians have been cautioned to avoid consuming rotten tomatoes and peppers, commonly referred to as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes, due to severe health risks. This warning comes from a medical doctor known simply as Wales, whose video on the subject has gone viral on social media.In the video, Dr. Wales highlights the dangers associated wit
  • Another Int. Firm, BlackRock Inc. Exits Nigeria Amid Liquidity And Repatriation Challenges

    . Another Int. Firm, BlackRock Inc. Exits Nigeria Amid Liquidity And Repatriation Challenges

     Nigeria's financial landscape faces a new challenge as BlackRock Inc., a leading American fund management firm, has announced its decision to sell off its equity investments in the country. The firm cited persistent liquidity issues and difficulties in repatriating funds in dollars as key reasons for its exit.In a notice to investors, BlackRo
  • Nigerian Correctional Service Releases Names Of Escaped Suleja Prison Inmates

    . Nigerian Correctional Service Releases Names Of Escaped Suleja Prison Inmates

     In a concerted effort to expedite the recapture of escaped prisoners, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has released the database of inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre.The escape, which occurred on April 24, 2024, has heightened security concerns and prompted immediate action from the NCoS. The incident was tr
  • Nigerian Couple Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms In South Africa For Human Trafficking & Operating Brothel

    . Nigerian Couple Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms In South Africa For Human Trafficking & Operating Brothel

     In a landmark ruling, a couple has been handed lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of human trafficking and running a brothel. The Pretoria High Court sentenced Jude Ikenna Ijegulu, a 34-year-old Nigerian national, and his 29-year-old partner, Elizabeth Botes, from Centurion, Pretoria.Ijegulu received two life terms for two counts of ra
  • Family Demands Justice For Mysterious Death Of Lagos Police Officer, Inspector Sunday Peter

    .. Family Demands Justice For Mysterious Death Of Lagos Police Officer, Inspector Sunday Peter

     The family of Inspector Sunday Peter, a member of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, is demanding justice after the officer died under mysterious circumstances during a patrol.Inspector Peter, who hailed from Epeagbo Otukpa in the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, was reportedly found with cuts on his ne
  • NDLEA Kano Intercepts 230,600 Tramadol Tablets, Arrests 106 Suspects Ahead Of Eid-el Kabir

    . NDLEA Kano Intercepts 230,600 Tramadol Tablets, Arrests 106 Suspects Ahead Of Eid-el Kabir

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has made a significant bust, intercepting 230,600 tablets of Tramadol and arresting 106 suspects. The announcement was made by the state command's Commander, Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.According to Idris-Ahmad, the oper
  • Nigerian Customs Intercepts ₦3bn Cannabis Shipment From Canada (Video)

    .. Nigerian Customs Intercepts ₦3bn Cannabis Shipment From Canada (Video)

     A major drug bust has been carried out by the Tincan Island Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, intercepting a container of Cannabis Sativa imported from Canada. The haul, valued at over ₦3 billion, highlights the ongoing efforts of the customs service to combat drug trafficking.Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, announced the se
  • BREAKING! Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

    .. BREAKING! Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

     In a surprising turn of events, former Ajax winger Finidi George has resigned from his position as coach of the Super Eagles. The announcement was made by ex-Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye via a post on [X.com](http://X.com) on Saturday.Finidi George, who took over the coaching reins in 2022, has been an influential figure in Nigerian fo
  • BREAKING! Managing Director Of Fouani Company & Three Lebanese Nationals Kidnapped In Lagos

    . BREAKING! Managing Director Of Fouani Company & Three Lebanese Nationals Kidnapped In Lagos

     In a shocking development, armed men have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense brands, along with three Lebanese nationals while they were traveling by boat in Lagos.The incident occurred near the Falomo Bridge as the victims were en route from Apapa to Victoria Island. The identities of the victims hav
  • Tragic Highway Collision Claims 19 Lives In Kwara State

    . Tragic Highway Collision Claims 19 Lives In Kwara State

     A devastating road accident along the Olooru-New Jebba Road in Kwara State has resulted in the loss of 19 lives, including 5 children and 14 adults, following a collision between a commercial bus and a truck.The fatal crash, attributed to excessive speed and improper overtaking, was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), marking a grim

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