FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge, LASTMA warns against speeding
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a cautionary advisory to motorists, urging them to adhere to speed limits while traversing the extensive stretch of the recently refurbished Third Mainland Bridge. This directive was communicated through a statement…
DSS gets order to detain suspected ISIS member
On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) secured a court order to detain Nigerian citizen Emmanuel Osase, who stands accused of being a member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The ruling was issued by Justice…
Osun female varsity worker dies as container crushes car
A tragic accident unfolded on Wednesday along the Ilesa/Ibodi Expressway in Osun State, claiming the life of a female staff member from the University of Ilesa. The precise identity of the victim remains undisclosed at this time. The incident occurred…
Amotekun arrests man for using charm to kidnap woman in Osun
A 35-year-old man identified as Babalola Abayomi Timothy has been apprehended for allegedly kidnapping a married woman using supernatural means. Babalola was detained by the Osun Amotekun Corps operatives on Monday, April 1, 2024, for abducting 35-year-old Sofiyat in Ode-Omu…
One dead, 600 displaced in Osun rainstorm- NEMA
A devastating rainstorm has claimed the life of one individual and displaced approximately 600 people in the Iloko community, situated in the Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. Reports indicate that in March, residents and traders of Iloko-Ijesa suffered…
Police storm suspected kidnappers’ hideouts in Abuja
On Monday, the FCT Police Command conducted a raid on suspected kidnappers’ hideouts and routes in the hills and dense bushes surrounding Apo Resettlement in Abuja. This operation was led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, himself, as…
Wind storm wreck havoc in Taraba, destroy over fifty houses
Residents of Takum local government council in Taraba State are assessing the aftermath of a devastating windstorm that swept through several parts of the area on Tuesday. The windstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall lasting several hours, caused extensive damage to…
Farmer arraigned for alleged possession of pistol
Abubakar Muhammadu, a 38-year-old farmer, was brought before the Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan on Wednesday on charges of allegedly possessing a locally made pistol along with a live cartridge. The police accused Muhammadu of unlawfully possessing the live cartridge….
Family of Renowned Islamic Scholar Denies Death Rumors
The family of Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, a prominent Islamic scholar and leader of the Sufism Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, has dismissed reports suggesting his death as misleading. Contrary to rumors circulating in the early hours of Wednesday, a family member,…
Just In: NERC increase electricity tariffs for Band A customers to N225/KWh
The federal government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has approved a hike in the electricity rates for consumers categorized under Band A. This is contained in a press statement by the Vice Chairman of NERC Musliu Oseni on…