Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a couple identified as Emmanuel and Mmesoma Okafor for allegedly kidnapping an online vendor who had gone to deliver a product in the Iyana Ishashi area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday. According to him, the…
A restructuring exercise has claimed at least 200 officials of the NNPC, Peoples Gazette can report, as chief executive Bayo Ojulari launches his first broad action on the state-run oil firm since he assumed office earlier this month. Multiple company sources listed Bala Wunti, former head of NAPIMS, and Lawal Sade, the agency’s chief compliance…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to clamp down on unregistered point of sale (PoS) operators from January 1, 2026. In a statement on Saturday, the commission described the surge in unregistered terminals as a “reckless practice” that violates the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) of 2020 and the…
The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command attached to the Nsukka Urban Division, have arrested three male suspects in connection with the physical assault of members of the public by the Oriokpa Masquerade group on June 22, 2025, in Nsukka, as seen in a viral video. Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, SP…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, urging the public to disregard the misinformation. Dr Wasiu Ajani Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, confirmed this on Monday that the revered monarch is alive and in good health. “I just…
Security operatives have arrested Sirajo Ahmad Dan Liman, Deputy Chief Imam of the Central Jumu’ah Mosque in Kangiye, Atakwanyo Ward, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, over alleged collaboration with armed bandits. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, intelligence investigations linked Sirajo to the supply of motorcycles and other essential items to…
The APC National Youth Ambassador, Lagos Mainland Chapter has visited Lagos state First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. The visitation was disclosed by Emilagba Bashiru Bisoye, Chairman of the APC National Youth Ambassador, Lagos Mainland Chapter. Giving the details of the meeting, Emilogba said: “I am delighted to share the outcome of…
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians planning to travel to the United Kingdom, to be wary of violence risk occasioned by the recent killing of three young girls at a concert. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Monday, and signed by its Spokesperson, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, said the violence has…
Controversial Nigerian street hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared he wants to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua for N100m instead of his scheduled bout with colleague Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington. The “Zazuu” crooner, who made the decision in a video posted on his Instagram page, stated that Speed…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed that those responsible for the violence that erupted in Osun State on Monday, leading to the loss of lives, will be brought to book. Egbetokun made this known as he ordered the deployment of tactical squads to restore peace in the state following the local government crisis….
