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Trader shot dead as armed robbery gang invade market in Ogun

On Wednesday, April 12, men from the Ogun State Police Command were able to stop an armed robbery group from entering a well-known phone market in the Okelewo neighborhood of Abeokuta. The armed robbery gang numbering about eight, stormed the market popularly known as “TARMARC” at about 5:30 p.m, and started shooting sporadically and carting […]

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Third Mainland Bridge: FG approves ₦6.28bn for maintenance

On Wednesday, April 12, the Federal Government approved ₦6.28 billion for surface maintenance of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, stated this while briefing State House correspondents after this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. He said the move aligns with Executive Order […]

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EFCC arrests suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Borno

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arrested eleven suspected internet fraudsters aka “Yahoo boys” in Borno State. Operatives of the Maiduguri zonal command carried out a sting operation in Jere and Maiduguri Local Government Areas. The all-male suspects are Micah Joseph, Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh. Others […]

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“No power or force can remove Tinubu from being president of Nigeria” – Governor Umahi

The governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has stated that Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, cannot be stripped of his mandate by any force. He made the assertion in Abakaliki on Tuesday while dedicating the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and across the country to God. According to him, those seeking […]

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Reps summon Finance Minister, SGF, and Malami over alleged $2.4b unremitted oil funds

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the alleged loss of over $2.4 billion in revenue from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil in 2015, has summoned Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed,  Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, […]

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Lady loses sight after falling victim to one-chance criminals who poured a substance in her eyes (video)

A young lady is currently being treated in the hospital, after being a victim of one-chance bus drivers. The victim’s sister revealed on Twitter that her sister was taken up by the thieves before 6am. She was assaulted and almost shot. They eventually left her at Ikeja after stealing everything she had. At 6 am, […]

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Why actresses sleep with producers for roles – Ruby Ojiakor

Ruby Ojiakor, a Nollywood actress, has discussed why some actresses have affairs with film producers in exchange for movie roles. There are claims that many actresses have affairs with film marketers and producers in order to land certain movie roles. Actress Ruby Ojiakor has finally spoken out about having affairs with film producers. According to […]

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Okoli Ahize, OAU final year student beaten to death over alleged theft

A mob has allegedly beaten to death Okoli Ahize, a final year student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State over alleged phone theft. Mr. Ahize was a 500L student of the Department of Civil Engineering. He was clubbed to death on Monday at the university’s Awolowo Hall of Residence. Confirming the incident, […]

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Native doctor to serve10 years jail term for raping married woman in Delta

Olawale Ayeni, a 44-year-old native doctor, was found guilty of raping a married lady and was given a 10-year prison sentence with hard labor by Justice O. F. Enenmo of Kwale High Court in Delta State. The defendant was arraigned before the court on a one-count charge of rape punishable under section 358 of the […]

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National assembly proposes 10-year jail term for Ponzi scheme promoters in Nigeria

The Investment and Securities Bill, which includes provisions for potential jail terms for anyone who promote Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, was enacted by the National Assembly. On March 29, the Senate passed the Investment and Securities Service Bill 2023, allowing it to get past the National Assembly’s last remaining hurdle. The bill, which is expected […]

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