Kwara Police Command parades seven suspected criminals
The Kwara State Police Command paraded on Friday seven suspected criminals involved in various alleged crimes. Among them was a suspect allegedly involved in the brutal murder of Anthony Kayode Balogun, the hotelier who was murdered on August 8, 2024,…
How cement dealers frustrated plans to slash price to N3,500 — BUA Chairman
Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, has revealed how his company’s plan to sell cement at ₦3,500 per bag last year was thwarted by cement dealers. Speaking at the company’s 8th Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Rabiu explained that…
NNPC set to hand over Warri, Kaduna refineries to private operators
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced plans to partner with private firms for the management and maintenance of its refineries in Kaduna and Warri. This initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s petrol supply and enhance energy security….
Police arraign lawyer for forgery in Ondo
A legal practitioner, Olusegun Agunloye, was on Thursday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the state capital, over allegations of forgery. The lawyer was accused of presenting a fake testamentary instrument also known as the Will of…
Fire guts Lagos govt staff quarters at Ogba
Tragedy struck on Friday when fire gutted part of the two storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters at Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba area of the state. According to reports, the incident happened in the wee…
Ladigbolu ruling house demands fresh selection for Alaafin
The Ladigbolu ruling family of Oyo, on Thursday, called for a fresh selection process for the Alaafin stool. The ruling family made the demand in a statement signed on its behalf by Akinade Ladigbolu. The revered ancient Alaafin stool became…
Buttock enlargement doctor declared wanted as client dies during surgery
The Lagos State Police Command has declared a doctor, identified as Idara Bassey, wanted in connection with the death of a 36-year-old lady simply identified as Abiola, who passed away during a buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in the…
NYSC bars poly graduates without IT experience
The National Youth Service Corps has said polytechnic graduates or holders of the Higher National Diploma without evidence of undertaking the mandatory 12-month industrial training will not be registered at the NYSC orientation camp to participate in the national youth…
Canada ends visitor-to-work permit policy
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada. The IRCC introduced the policy in August 2020 to help visitors who were unable to leave…
PIDOM: CSO flays govt’s clampdown on journalists
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, NACAT, has condemned the government’s escalating repression of investigative journalists, describing it as a blatant assault on press freedom. The group’s condemnation followed recent arrests, detention and harassment of no fewer than five high-profile…