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Gunshots in Lagos as Police clash with Okada and Keke Napep riders over ban
Policemen are challenging riders in Ijora area of Lagos, leading to shooting. There is pandemonium in the Ijora area of Lagos, as policemen are reportedly clashing with commercial motorcycle (Okada) …
NAF to induct new helicopters on Thursday
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is to induct the newly acquired Agusta 109E (M) Power helicopters and an Mi-17IE combat helicopter on Thursday, Feb.6, at the Eagle Square, Abuja.Air Commodore Ibikunle …
Abaribe, PDP financing insecurity in Nigeria – Labour Party
The Labour Party in Ogun State has accused the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, of being “a major component of the engine growing and sustaining national insecurity. The party was r…
Supreme Court Affirms 21-Year Sentence For Man Who Stole N2,000 With Toy Gun
The Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and 21 years imprisonment handed to a man, Femi Ayoade, who with two others, robbed a motorcycle rider and a passenger of N2,000 in Lagos State, with a t…
Actress Doris Ogala accuses actress Uche Elendu of pimping out pregnant women, shares chat screenshot
There was drama on social media a few days ago between some popular faces in the Nigerian movie industry identified as Doris Ogala, Uche Elendu and Oge Okoye. The drama started after Ogala took to so…
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another incredible record at Juventus after brace against Fiorentina
Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo has equaled David Trezeguet's stunning record at Juventus after scoring a brace for Juventus in what was a tough battle at home. Juventus continued with their…
Visa ban : U.S reveals how Nigeria govt snubbed warning
The United States of America has stated that Nigeria and other foreign governments were notified about identity-management and information-sharing criteria in 2019, before the eventual visa ban. Nige…
Boko Haram: Buhari needs to wake up – Ndume
Amidst cries over the increasing insecurity in the country, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Muhammadu Buh…
Woman burnt, others escapes as fire razes house in Ile- Ife
The Osun State Fire Service, on Sunday confirmed the death of an aged woman, Mrs Omolayo Kolawole, in a recent fire incident that razed a house at Alapata street, Modakeke-Ife on Saturday. It was lea…
Man shot dead in fresh London terrorist attack
A man was on Sunday shot dead by armed officers after a stabbing attack on south London street, which left at least two people injured. The police have described the incident as “terrorist-related.”T…
4 passengers injured as gunmen open fire on luxurious bus carrying traders to Lagos
Some gunmen suspected to be armed robbers on Sunday, February 2, opened fire on a luxurious bus conveying traders from Abuja to Lagos to buy goods. According to reports, The attack occurred in the ev…
Okada ban : FRSC cautions motorists against overloading
The Zone RS2 Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) comprising Ogun and Lagos Stats has advised motorists against overloading following the ban and restriction of commercial motorcycle (Okad…
LaLiga : Ansu Fati breaks record in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Levante
Barcelona forward, Ansu Fati on Sunday made history after scoring a brace in his side’s La Liga 2-1 victory over Levante. Quique Setién’s side defeated Levante at Camp Nou, thanks to two goals from F…
How Igbo leaders in PDP are trying to overthrow Buhari’s government - Uzodinma
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, has alleged that Igbo leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are at the forefront of a plot to topple the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. G…
Coronavirus: Apple temporarily shut down 42 shops in China
Apple is temporarily closing all of its stores in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. Apple (AAPL)'s website in China says that all 42 stores will be closed until February 9. The online websit…
Police arrest bomber in winner chapel Abuja
What could have turned out as a large-scale tragedy was on Sunday, February 2, was averted after a bomber said to be at a Winners Chapel building in Kaduna was discovered and arrested by policemen. E…
FG reveals plan to ban heavy cargo transport by road
The federal government has disclosed that it will ban the movement of certain categories of cargoes on some roads after the completion of major railways in the country. Rotimi Amaechi, the minister o…
Coronavirus : Group declares Nigeria high risk country
Nigerian Thoracic Society has declared Nigeria a high risk country for Coronavirus epidemic ravaging some parts of China. The society made this known in Uyo on Sunday in a press statement jointly sig…
35 million Nigerians face starvation - Mafindi
Mr. Buba Mafindi, the chairman of the Taraba state Planning Commission has disclosed that over 35million Nigerians are facing imminent starvation due to insecurity and desertification.Mafindi disclos…
Kwara police launch manhunt for ATM thieves
The Kwara Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected thieves said to be behind acts of vandalism on Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in Ilorin. The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO) in the…