Metro
Tragedy Strikes as Cable Thief Electrocuted in Rivers State
An unidentified man trying to steal cable from a transformer in the Mgboaba/NTA axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State ended in tragedy as he was electrocuted.
The incident occurred at about 3 am on Thursday near a … Continue Reading
Taraba Court Sentences Two To 10 Years In Prison For Illegal Firearm Possession
A Taraba State High Court has sentenced two men, Usman Tafi Yau and William Duaknaan, to 10 years in prison without the option of a fine for illegal possession of firearms.
The two were initially charged with criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, … Continue Reading
Federal Government Begins Free Distribution Of 1 Million Gas Cylinders To Promote Clean Cooking Energy
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of free gas cylinders to promote clean cooking energy for families across the country.
The program, tagged LPG Grassroots Penetration, aims to move at least one million homes to clean cooking gas by … Continue Reading
Keyamo Vows to Flush Out Touts Embarrassing Nigeria at Airports
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has pledged to eradicate touts from Nigeria’s international airports, describing them as a huge embarrassment to the country.
Speaking at the Ministerial Sectoral Press Briefings, Keyamo identified two types of touts operating at … Continue Reading
Breaking: Gunshots Erupt as Okada Riders Attack Police Station in Lagos
A chaotic scene unfolded in the Ipaja area of Lagos State on Thursday morning as over 100 suspected hoodlums, reportedly Okada riders, attacked a police station.
The incident is believed to be a retaliation against a police raid on motorcycle … Continue Reading
Tragedy strikes lagos: Mosque Collapse During Prayer Time, Multiple Deaths Feared
A devastating incident occurred in the Papa Ajao area of Mushin, Lagos, on Sunday afternoon when a mosque collapsed during the Zuhr prayer, resulting in an unknown number of casualties and injuries.
Eyewitnesses report that many worshippers are feared … Continue Reading
Tragedy Strikes in Lagos: Two Women Electrocuted During Downpour
A devastating incident occurred in First Avenue, Festac, Lagos State, on Friday, resulting in the loss of two lives.
According to the state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, two women were electrocuted during a heavy downpour when lightning struck their … Continue Reading
Four Dismissed Nigerian Soldiers Arrested for Killing NDLEA Officer
Four dismissed soldiers have been arrested and are facing prosecution for allegedly killing a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Niger State.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Niger Command, SP Waisu … Continue Reading
Nigerian Female Soldier Dismissed for Stealing N35 Million Worth of Jewellery
A female soldier identified as Lance Corporal Jonah Comfort, with service number 15NA/74/4422F, has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army after confessing to stealing gold jewellery worth N35 million from the wife of an army general. The incident … Continue Reading
Oba of Benin Accuses EFCC of Aiding Crimes
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, has leveled serious accusations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), claiming the agency is complicit in aiding crimes.
During … Continue Reading