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Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos
In a tragic incident, two women lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm in the FESTAC area of Lagos State. The news was confirmed by Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his X handle (@benHundeyin) on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the lightning strike occurred on Friday during heavy rain. -
Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim, for defrauding his friend of N1,942,000 under the pretense of exchanging the amount for United States Dollars (USD).Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST. According to the statement, Ibrahim Musa, a 20-year -
Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a middle-aged woman in a hotel within the Sokoto metropolis. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved the woman being killed in a hotel room where she allegedly accompanied her killer.In a telephone interview, the state Police Public Relations Offic -
Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction
Akponye Alphonsus, a recent kidnapping victim, has filed a lawsuit against a private bus company, alleging negligence that led to his abduction. Alphonsus claims that on March 31, 2024, he purchased a ticket at the bus company’s Abuja park for an 8 am departure, with an expected arrival time of 5 pm the same day. However, the bus did not depart -
Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)
A fuel tanker explosion occurred on Saturday along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to a significant traffic gridlock.The explosion reportedly happened after the tanker fell on the highway, causing panic and severe disruptions in traffic flow. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with thick plumes of smoke billowing f -
"We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)
The Kano State Police Command has announced its commitment to abide by a court order restraining the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.In a press briefing held on Saturday, May 25, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel affirmed that the command is complying with the court's directive to maintain the status quo unt -
Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the capture of Muhammad Bello, a notorious bandit known to be an accomplice of the infamous Dogo Haliru. This successful operation followed the rescue of three kidnapped individuals who were abducted along the Kindandan-Dogon Dawa Road in the Birnin Gwari local government area.In a statement issued by -
Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)
In a devastating turn of events, the iconic Cartege Cinema, a beloved landmark in Asaba, Delta State, was engulfed in flames yesterday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of smoke billowing from the cinema's premises as the inferno raged on, -
Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders
The collaborative efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the Northwest region have yielded significant results with the interception of drugs worth over N24 million at the Kangiwa and Bachaka borders in Kebbi State.According to Comptroller Aminu Abubakar Danmusa, the coordinator of the border patrol unit, the traffickers were apprehended -
NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops
On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intensified its crackdown on illegal drug activities by sealing three shops in the Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District, and Nyanya Motor Park within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).This enforcement action follows Thursday's raids on drug hawkers at the -
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with illicit wildlife products destined for Vietnam. This significant seizure, carried out by the NCS's Special Wildlife Office, led to the arrest of three suspects connected to the crime, barely six weeks after Vietnamese authorities made a similar bust -
Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded
In a distressing turn of events, Charles Ogbonna, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) in the Nigerian Army, has been abducted by unknown gunmen near an army barracks in Makurdi, the state capital. The incident was confirmed by military sources to SaharaReporters.Ogbonna's identity card was discovered in his abandoned vehicle, left by the -
DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi
In a dramatic turn of events, top security operatives have converged on the Kofar Kudd Palace, where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi is currently residing. This move comes amidst significant political upheaval in the ancient city of Kano.Governor Abba Yusuf has reinstated Emir Sanusi, who returned to the palace in the early hours of the morning. However, th -
Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero
Tension has gripped Kano State following reports of the alleged forcible return of deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.This is as the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered his immediate arrest.Daily Post reports that the governor, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam and other top government functionaries have taken over the Emir’s -
Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has paraded four dismissed soldiers arrested over the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kingsley Chimetalo. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 24, 2024, said the Nigerian Army court-martialed and dismissed the so -
Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP
There's quite a political shake-up happening in Abia State. The departure of both the former First Lady, Mrs. Odochi Orji, and her son, Chinedum Orji, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could indeed signal a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Their decisions to leave the party may have far-reaching implications, e -
Man, Abraham Achibong Arrested For Def!ling 8yrs Old Daughter in Ondo State
The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended Abraham Achibong for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with his eight-year-old daughter in the Ile-Oluji community, located in the Ile-Oluji Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. This arrest was announced by the command’s Public Relat -
Manchester City v Manchester United: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 25th May, 2024 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Pep Guardiola does not have any new issues hampering his preparations ahead of the FA Cup final. Against Manchester United on Saturday, the Manchester City manager will be bereft of the servic -
Tension Heighten in CBN As Olayemi Cardoso Approves Mass Sacking
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently undergoing significant restructuring under its new governor, Olayemi Cardoso. This restructuring has resulted in the dismissal of several high-ranking officials. Initially, seven directors were sacked, with another twelve senior executives scheduled for dismissal. This wave of terminations primarily a -
Nigerian And His Fiancee's Wedding Called Of After Couple Was Arrested For $3.123m Fraud
The wedding ceremony between a Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, and his fiancée, Jasmin Sood, which was billed to take place tomorrow, May 25 in Houston, USA, has been called off, following their arrest over alleged fr@ud. The Fulshear couple was arrested in April on charges of conspiring to defr@ud more than a dozen elderly Americans who belie -
Vladimir Putin Ready To End The Ukraine War
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is ready to end the war with Ukraine. According to Reuters, Putin is ready to halt the war with a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines. “Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire – to freeze the war,” a senior Russian source who has worke -
BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Hope Uzodinma’s Election As Imo Governor
On Friday, the Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal affirmed the victory of Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo State.The tribunal, which gave its ruling in Abuja, also dismissed the petition of the Labour Party, LP, and its governorship candidate, Athan Achonu.In a unanimous decision delivered -
Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill repealing the State Emirate Council Law 2019, which -
Court Stops 21 LGAs Of Anambra From Receiving Federal Allocations
A High Court in Abuja, sitting at Apo, has banned 21 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Anambra State from receiving allocations from the consolidated revenue funds. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Bello Kawo, restrained the Accountant General of the Federation and the Minister of Finance from remitting funds to the 21 LGAs of -
American Singer, Sean Kingston And Mother Arrested After Raid At Singer’s Florida Mansion
In a SWAT team operation, the rented Florida mansion belonging to singer Sean Kingston was raided. His mother, Janice Turner, was arrested on charges of fraud and theft linked to the installation of a large television. The raid took place on Thursday in a Fort Lauderdale suburb popular with celebrities and professional athletes, including Dwayne J -
JUST IN: Governor Yusuf Presents Letter Of Reinstatement To Emir Sanusi (Photos)
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill repealing the State Emirate Council Law 2019, which -
Woman Accuses Diddy Of Drugging, Rap3ing And Forcing Her To Have Sex With His Late Girlfriend
Another woman has come forward and filed a lawsuit against American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs for allegedly drugging and raping her multiple times, starting when she was a student at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology in the 1990s. Diddy's latest accuser, April Lampros, claimed that Combs offered to be her mentor in th -
Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multibillion Assets Linked To Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued an interim order for the forfeiture of $4,719,054 million USD, N830,875,611 million, and various properties associated with the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Thursday, May 23, 2024 following an ex-parte argued -
Nigerian Man Charged For Importing Heroin Concealed In Paint Brushes Into Australia
A 26-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested over the alleged importation of nearly 9kg of heroin concealed in paint brushes and will face a Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday, 24 May, 2024. The Australian Federal Police, AFP began an investigation in February 2024 after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers at the Melbourne Cargo Examination -
DSS Refused Court Order to Allow Nnamdi Kanu Meet His Lawyers ‘In A Secret Room’ – Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has slammed the Department of State Services, DSS. He accused DSS of refusing to obey a legitimate order of court. Ejimakor said DSS operatives refused to allow Kanu meet with his lawyers in a secret room as ordered by Justice Binta Nyako-led Abuja Fede
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