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26-year-old Woman Dies After Taking Drug-laced Drink In Nightclub

In a series of alarming incidents in Gambia, the deaths of three young individuals have sparked investigations by local authorities, highlighting concerns over drug-related harm and safety in nightlife establishments.The first tragic case involves 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, who passed away after reportedly consuming a dr

Dangote Refinery Faces Alleged Sabotage Plot By International Oil Companies: VP Sounds Alarm

In a startling revelation that underscores the complexities of Nigeria's oil industry, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Group, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of orchestrating a devious plot to undermine the operations of Dangote Refinery, a cornerstone of the nation's industrial ambitions.The unfolding drama, re
Bank Employee, Mr. Nosa Murdered In Benin City Allegedly By Cultists

Tragedy struck in Benin City as Mr. Nosa, an employee of a prominent modern bank, was reportedly murdered by suspected cult members shortly after closing hours last Thursday. The incident occurred at Government Reservation Area (GRA), Benin City, sending shockwaves through the community.According to sources familiar with the matter, the deceased r

Tragic Boat Mishap Claims Lives of Two Brothers In Niger State

A tragic boat mishap in Kippo village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, resulted in the death of two brothers, according to a statement from the Director of Media and Strategy, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mallam Habibu Wushishi, on Sunday.The incident, which occurred at 10:00 pm on Thursday, June 20, involv
WHAT ARE THEY COOKING? Nasir El-Rufai Visits Former President Buhari In Daura 24hrs After Atiku (Photos)

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura on Sunday. The meeting took place less than 24 hours after Buhari hosted Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Details of El-Rufai’s visit have not been disclosed, but the meeting i

"How 20-Yr-Old Student, Collins Staged Ikwebe Fake Kidnap, Demands Over $700,000 Ransom" – Lagos Police

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has exposed a staged kidnapping involving a 20-year-old student, Collins Ikwebe, and five of his schoolmates. This revelation came after a distressing social media post went viral, drawing public attention to the case.The incident was brought to light on Saturday following a post on X (formerly T
Nigerian Police Inspector Killed In Confrontation With Alleged Naval Officers In Lagos

A Nigerian Police Inspector has been tragically killed in an altercation with individuals reported to be naval officers in the Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government, Lagos State.The incident occurred during a routine patrol by the Inspector and his four colleagues along Igbo-Elerin Road. The conflict began when the officers stopped a commercial

Nigerian Man, Winner Terry Arrested In Ghana For Stabbing Nigerian Co-Tenant In Royalty Dispute

A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Winner Terry, has been apprehended by the Buduburam District Police Command for allegedly stabbing his Nigerian co-tenant, Nann, multiple times with a broken bottle during a dispute.The altercation occurred at Estate Junction, Gomoa Buduburam, where the two men reportedly argued over royalties paid to songwriters. Despi
Imposter Posing As Army Recruitment Officer Arrested In Taraba State

The Nigerian Army has apprehended a man masquerading as an army recruitment officer in Taraba State, following attempts to defraud aspiring soldiers.The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the Commandant of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS.Ac

President Tinubu Orders Refunds From Civil Servants Drawing Salaries Abroad

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated that civil servants who relocated abroad while still receiving salaries without formally resigning must return the wages collected during their absence.The President made this announcement at the 2024 Civil Service Award and Gala Night, the highlight of the week-long 2024 Civil Service Week, held at the Abu
NDLEA Arrests Man With 8.2kg Of Methamphetamine Concealed In Loudspeakers In Lagos (Photos)

In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 39-year-old man in possession of 8.2 kilograms of methamphetamine at a motor park in Mazamaza, Ojo area of Lagos state.The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, June 23, 2024.Th

Nigerian Embassy & Senegalese NGO Rescue 24 Nigerian Girls From Sexua! Exploitation

In a significant operation, the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar, in partnership with a Senegalese NGO, has successfully rescued 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in the Tamaccounda and Kedougou regions of Senegal. The joint effort has been hailed as a triumph in the fight against human trafficking.The acting Ambassador of the Nigerian Embassy i
NDLEA Raids Snake-Guarded Shrine Storing Illicit Drugs In Benin City(Video)

In a dramatic operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State, used to store illicit drugs. The shrine, guarded by a large black snake, was discovered to have a specially constructed hole hidden behind wallpapers and surrounded by fetish objects for storing drugs.The NDLEA&

NiMet Forecasts Thundery & Rainy Weather Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook predicting thundery and rainy conditions from Sunday through Tuesday across various regions of the country.According to the forecast released on Saturday, morning thunderstorms are expected on Sunday in parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba, and Kaduna states.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Responds To Christ Embassy Headquarters Fire, Promises Greater Future (Video)

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has addressed the recent fire incident at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. During a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, Oyakhilome assured his congregation that the fire was not a setback but an opportunity for gr

Gunmen Abduct Police Officer& Driver Of Rivers State Traditional Ruler

In a brazen attack, unknown gunmen have abducted a police orderly and a driver attached to His Royal Highness, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, a prominent traditional ruler in Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the monarch's residence on Eagle Island.Chief Cornwell Ihunwo is the paramount ruler of the Rumu-Elechi community in t

Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Killed In Robbery Attack At Sunshine Homes Estate, FCT

Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday as armed robbers launched a daring attack on Sunshine Homes estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, resulting in the death of retired Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere of the Nigerian Army.The incident, which occurred around 3:00 a.m., saw the retired military officer

Tragedy Strikes As 16-Year-Old Barber Apprentice Swept Away By Flood In Ijebu-Ode

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday evening in Ijebu-Ode as a 16-year-old barber apprentice, identified as Dimeji, was swept away by floodwaters following a torrential rainfall around St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, Igbeba.According to reports gathered from eyewitnesses, Dimeji inadvertently stepped into a gully erosion covered with flood
Police Arrest 29-Yr-Old Man, Nura Bilya With 40 Wraps Of Arrezonna Drugs In Lagos

In a swift operation, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 29-year-old man, identified as Nura Bilya, for allegedly possessing 40 wraps of suspected hard drugs known as Arrezonna. The arrest took place in the bustling Alaba International Market area of Ojo, Lagos State.According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos S

EFCC Arrests Former Union Bank Staff for Alleged Theft Of Deceased Customer's N4.2 Million

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended two former employees of Union Bank in Makurdi, Benue State, for allegedly stealing N4,199,500 from the account of a deceased customer.In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced the arrest of Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute on Friday. The arres
EFCC Arrests Syndicate Of Fake State House Staff For Over ₦22m Employment Scam

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a syndicate posing as State House staff in Abuja for alleged criminal conspiracy, false representation, and employment scam.Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. He disclosed that the suspects were arrested separately

Tension In Ondo State As 300-Level Student, Gideon Akindoyo Goes Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances

Communities in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State are on edge following the mysterious disappearance of Gideon Akindoyo, a 300-level Computer Engineering student from Al-Hikmah University, Igbaja, Kwara State.Gideon, who had traveled home, went missing after he reportedly went to his family's farm to harvest cassava. His motorcycle was
Former Chelsea Star, John Obi Mikel Undergoes Surgery At UK Hospital (Photos)

John Obi Mikel, former Chelsea and Nigerian football star, has revealed that he recently underwent surgery at Princess Grace Hospital in the United Kingdom.Mikel shared the news on his Instagram story on Saturday, posting a series of photos documenting his hospital visit. The specific nature of the surgery has not been disclosed by the former foot

Lagos Police Detain Officers After Illegal Operation Results In Civilian Death

The Lagos State Police Command has detained two police officers following an illegal operation that led to the death of a civilian. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, confirmed the detention in a statement released on Saturday. The officers, whose names and ranks remain undisclosed, were part of the State Taskforce.According to Hu
Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway

Suspected bandits have abducted Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman, the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday.The distressing incident was confirmed by Very Reverend Father Nuhu Iliya, Acting Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, who expressed deep concern over the priest�

Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Ex-CBN Gov., Godwin Emefiele

In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has decreed the permanent forfeiture of properties worth over N12.18 billion linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government.Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the ruling on Friday, following the Economic and Financial C

EFCC Uyo Zonal Command Secures Conviction of Eight Internet Fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Command, has successfully prosecuted and secured the conviction of eight individuals involved in internet fraud, also known as "yahoo yahoo," in Cross River State.In a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Saturday, it was disclosed that the convictions were
BREAKING! Unregistered Tiger Nut Drink Caused Cholera Outbreak In Lagos

The Lagos State government has identified an unregistered tiger nut drink as the likely source of the cholera outbreak in Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA), the epicenter of the recent health crisis in Nigeria's commercial capital.According to Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, the outbreak has resulted in
Police Arrest Six Armed Robbery Suspects In FCT Crackdown

In a swift operation based on credible intelligence, officers from the FCT Police Command apprehended six notorious armed robbery suspects at Utako divisional headquarters. The suspects, identified as Abubakar Adams, Ismail Salisu, Yusuf Bello, Nasiru Saidi, Sani Usman, and Ibrahim Kasa, were apprehended for their involvement in a series of robber
Military Successfully Neutralizes Bandits In Giwa LGA, Kaduna State

In a significant operation against banditry, military forces have successfully neutralized numerous bandits in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The coordinated ground and air strikes, conducted by troops of Operation Whirl Punch, targeted a known meeting point near Bula community within the Yadi Forest.Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for th

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26-year-old Woman Dies After Taking Drug-laced Drink In Nightclub

Dangote Refinery Faces Alleged Sabotage Plot By International Oil Companies: VP Sounds Alarm

Bank Employee, Mr. Nosa Murdered In Benin City Allegedly By Cultists

Tragic Boat Mishap Claims Lives of Two Brothers In Niger State

WHAT ARE THEY COOKING? Nasir El-Rufai Visits Former President Buhari In Daura 24hrs After Atiku (Photos)

"How 20-Yr-Old Student, Collins Staged Ikwebe Fake Kidnap, Demands Over $700,000 Ransom" – Lagos Police

Nigerian Police Inspector Killed In Confrontation With Alleged Naval Officers In Lagos

Nigerian Man, Winner Terry Arrested In Ghana For Stabbing Nigerian Co-Tenant In Royalty Dispute

Imposter Posing As Army Recruitment Officer Arrested In Taraba State

President Tinubu Orders Refunds From Civil Servants Drawing Salaries Abroad

NDLEA Arrests Man With 8.2kg Of Methamphetamine Concealed In Loudspeakers In Lagos (Photos)

Nigerian Embassy & Senegalese NGO Rescue 24 Nigerian Girls From Sexua! Exploitation

NDLEA Raids Snake-Guarded Shrine Storing Illicit Drugs In Benin City(Video)

NiMet Forecasts Thundery & Rainy Weather Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Responds To Christ Embassy Headquarters Fire, Promises Greater Future (Video)

Gunmen Abduct Police Officer& Driver Of Rivers State Traditional Ruler

Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Killed In Robbery Attack At Sunshine Homes Estate, FCT

Tragedy Strikes As 16-Year-Old Barber Apprentice Swept Away By Flood In Ijebu-Ode

Police Arrest 29-Yr-Old Man, Nura Bilya With 40 Wraps Of Arrezonna Drugs In Lagos

EFCC Arrests Former Union Bank Staff for Alleged Theft Of Deceased Customer's N4.2 Million

EFCC Arrests Syndicate Of Fake State House Staff For Over ₦22m Employment Scam

Tension In Ondo State As 300-Level Student, Gideon Akindoyo Goes Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances

Former Chelsea Star, John Obi Mikel Undergoes Surgery At UK Hospital (Photos)

Lagos Police Detain Officers After Illegal Operation Results In Civilian Death

Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway

Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Ex-CBN Gov., Godwin Emefiele

EFCC Uyo Zonal Command Secures Conviction of Eight Internet Fraudsters

BREAKING! Unregistered Tiger Nut Drink Caused Cholera Outbreak In Lagos

Police Arrest Six Armed Robbery Suspects In FCT Crackdown

Military Successfully Neutralizes Bandits In Giwa LGA, Kaduna State

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