FG reopens First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure
Thirty-eight days after its closure, the federal government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Asaba and Onitsha amidst jubilation…
Gas explosion rocks Rivers community, destroys houses
Several persons have been hospitalised following a gas pipeline explosion that destroyed houses and vehicles in Aleto, Eleme Local Government…
2027: PDP Rep candidate, Ibigbemi, launches water project across Yagba
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Yagba Federal Constituency, Hon. Seun Ibigbemi, has embarked on an ambitious water
UPDATED: Oluku tanker explosion leaves many injured as fire engulfs shops
Several people were feared dead, while others sustained severe burns on Thursday after a petrol tanker overturned and exploded in…
Police rescue five Congolese nationals from suspected human trafficking in Ibadan
The police have rescued five Congolese nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking in Ibadan, Oyo State. The rescued…
Police speak on Catholic catechist’s alleged defilement of three-year-old girl
The police said the mother reported that her daughter had gone outside to play and was seen holding hands with…
Unknown gunmen kill immigration officer, injure colleague in Niger
“Babangida was killed, while the inspector sustained machete injuries but managed to escape. He is currently stable and..."
Senate probes medical facilities, life-saving services in NYSC camps nationwide
The Senate has called for an investigation into the state of medical facilities and life-saving services in
Edo govt rolls out 50 CNG buses as Tinubu’s wife empowers 5,000 women
Edo State Government has commissioned 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to ease transportation costs, while
Many feared dead as tanker fire engulfs Edo market, filling station
The incident reportedly occurred after the tanker fell in the area, attracting...
Drug abuse: Reps to empower NDLEA to establish rehabilitation centres nationwide
The proposed amendment was designed to strengthen treatment, rehabilitation and social reintegration for...
Ogun: Customs seizes N3.15bn worth of goods in 15 days
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, says it has seized prohibited goods worth N3.15bn within 15 days…
Tinubu seeks tougher laws on hard drug cultivation, trafficking, sale
The proposed legislation is expected to provide an opportunity for...
Kogi: Police arrest suspect, recover 400 wraps of indian hemp worth N3.2m
The Kogi State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle conveying 400 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, valued…
Court jails Chinese national, 19 Nigerians over terrorism in Kebbi
The Federal High Court in Birnin Kebbi has convicted and sentenced a Chinese national and 19 Nigerians for offences including…
Bauchi gov orders intensified patrols, vows crackdown on illegal mining
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has identified banditry, kidnapping, cross-border crimes, illegal mining and misinformation as major security challenges…
NHRC demands probe into deaths of 37 persons in custody
The Executive Secretary stressed that anyone held in custody remained entitled to...
How ToluwaniSings was taken to eight hospitals after slumping — Aide
Babadunni Olayemi, the personal assistant to late gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as ToluwaniSings, has revealed that efforts…
NAF aircraft crash: Ondo monarch petitions Tinubu, seeks compensation
The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in…
Human rights group urges land fraud victims to speak out, seek justice
The group also urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to investigate allegations concerning the issuance of a second passport to…
