The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a den disguised as a shrine and operated by suspected kidnappers in the Idimu area of the state. Operatives of the command also arrested no fewer than 13 suspects in connection with the discovery. The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, who led journalists on a tour of the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun enforcement on the ban of production and sale of alcohol in sachet and pet bottle below 200ml. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a media parley, organised by the agency, on Wednesday in Lagos. The News…
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Chairman of Bende LGA of Abia State, Chimezie Princewill Okezie has raised the alarm that heaps of human faeces were discovered at the office of the Council’s Chairman, Uwabunkeonye Bassey. According to him, the human faeces were plastered at the block that houses the office of the Executive…
Police in Madeira are hunting a vandal who filmed himself setting fire to a bronze statue of Cristiano Ronaldo outside the CR7 Museum in Funchal, Portugal. The dishevelled individual poured flammable liquid over the sculpture before performing a bizarre dance to rap music. He posted the footage to Instagram with the strange caption: “This is…
Abductors of 177 worshippers from Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded the return of 17 motorcycles allegedly lost during recent military operations as a condition for the victims’ release. The worshippers were seized on Sunday morning during coordinated attacks on three churches in the community. Village Head of…
US YouTuber IShowSpeed visited Nigeria’s cultural and economic capital Lagos as part of his African tour on Wednesday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers. The YouTube and Twitch star’s tour kicked off on December 29, travelling through some 15 countries across Africa and drawing crowds at every stop. Rolling Stone…
The Federal Government has initiated steps to integrate Islamic finance accounting and auditing standards into Nigeria’s financial reporting system, as part of efforts to enhance transparency, deepen financial inclusion,, and position the country as a leading hub for non-interest finance in Africa. The initiative was unveiled by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria at a…
An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 30-year-old man, Kazeem Solola, to three years imprisonment for assaulting and maiming his wife by pouring hot oil and stabbing her. Solola, who pleaded not guilty to charge initially, was convicted on a two-count charge of assault and causing grievous bodily harm. The Chief Magistrate, A….
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) a total of $100,000 and issued match bans to players following the team’s conduct after the 2–0 loss to Nigeria in their quarter-final match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following the full-time whistle in the high-profile encounter, the atmosphere quickly…
Personnel of the Abia State Command of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested a 47-year-old man, identified as Chukwuemeka Nwaobilor, for having the voters’ registration machine of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Nwaobilor was arrested at a football field in Mbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North local government area of the state, with an INEC registration…
