Man, 45, arraigned over alleged motorcycle theft
A 45-year-old man, Dele Koyejo, on Friday, appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle valued at N390,000. The defendant, whose occupation and address…
Lone accident claims 4 lives on Sagamu-Benin expressway
No fewer than four persons were confirmed dead on Friday in a lone accident involving a Toyota Camry car at Area J3 on the Sagamu-Benin expressway. Mrs Florence Okpe, the…
Fear as gunmen kill two, abduct one in Lagos
At least two persons were killed while a yet-to-be-identified woman was kidnapped by gunmen who attacked the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred…
16 political parties to participate in Edo guber polls – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has revealed that 16 political parties have notified the commission of their intention to participate in the forthcoming Edo governorship election scheduled for September…
NNPCL denies fuel price hike
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has assured Nigerians that there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol. NNPCL urged…
Troops apprehend notorious gunrunner, violent extremist
Troops of 93 Battalion under the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in Taraba State have apprehended a notorious gunrunner involved in illegal dealings of arms and ammunition to criminal elements within…
FG moves to tackle rising cases of rape, sexual harassment, others in Nigerian schools
The Nigerian Government has initiated moves to effectively tackle rising cases of rape and other forms of gender based violence in schools across the country with the launch of the…
Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon seek maritime relationship, stronger security with C’River
Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, which share boundaries with Cross River, have solicited greater security and maritime cooperation with the state. The request was made by the consul general of Cameroon…
Details of ECOWAS meeting on withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger emerge
The ECOWAS Commission is considering taking strategic steps towards resolving the issues surrounding the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the sub-regional bloc. The President of the ECOWAS…
Nine missing Bauchi bikers rescued from military detention in Jos
Nine commercial motorcyclists, known as “yan achaba,” travelling from Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State to Lafia in Nasarawa, who reportedly went missing, have been found in Jos, the…