Man bags life imprisonment for raping minor in Ekiti
June 19, 2024 An Ado-Ekiti High Court presided by Justice J.O Adeyeye on Wednesday sentenced one Ojo Ayegbusi to life imprisonment for the rape of a 15-year-old minor. The Director…
Oil Spill: Aiteo shuts OML 29 field in Bayelsa
June 19, 2024 Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 on Wednesday announced that the shutting of its Nembe Oilfields following a…
Nasarawa govt. closes mining company in Kokona LGA over alleged illegal operations
June 19, 2024 The Nasarawa State Government says it has closed a mining site in Amba community of Kokona Local Government Area of the state for illegal operations. Mr Yakubu…
Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu seeks out-of-court settlement
June 19, 2024 The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, indicated his interest to explore out-of-court settlement in the alleged terrorism charge preferred…
Alleged cocaine deal: Court denies Abba Kyari, others’ bail plea
June 19, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to grant bail to the suspended DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers charged with alleged drug trafficking….
Fubara swears in new Caretaker Committee Chairmen for 23 LGAs
June, 19, 2024 Gov.Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Wednesday swore in Caretaker Committee Chairmen for the 23 Local Government Councils of the state. The swearing-in ceremony was performed at the…
PSC Calls For Replacement Of IGP Over Alleged Recruitment Controversy
June 19, 2024 The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to relieve the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over his alleged…
Drug war: Why we target assets of drug barons, traffickers – Marwa
June 19, 2024 …NDLEA, UNODC, stakeholders kick off weeklong activities to mark 2024 world drug day, Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Buba Marwa…
Cholera outbreak: Lagos water corporation commences extensive water sampling
June 19, 2024 Following the recent Cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos, the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has initiated comprehensive measures to safeguard public health and ensure access to…
Hundreds die of extreme heat on Muslim pilgrimage, reports say
June 19, 2024 Hundreds of visitors have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid scorching heat, according to press reports and foreign ministries. At least 550 people have…