Police arrest three over N10m blackmail plot in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arrested three suspects over an alleged cyber blackmail scheme involving the demand of ₦10 million from a woman. The suspects—two men and a woman—were picked up after the victim reported ongoing threats linked to her private photographs. According to the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, […]
Nigeria not ready for real-time transmission of election results – Shagari
Shagari gave this advice on Friday in an interview on Arise Television. His comment is coming amid the controversy surrounding the position of the Senate on electronic transmission of election results. DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday reportedly turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought […]
Police arrest landlady for allegedly poisoning tenant’s 3-year-old son in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old woman, Nafisat Lateef, for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old boy, Abdulrasheed, in Odigbo Local Government Area. The incident reportedly followed a dispute between the suspect and the child’s mother, Rofiyat, at their residence in Omifon community. According to DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the state police spokesperson, Nafisat allegedly […]
Lagos APC hits Olawepo-Hassim over claims on Nigeria’s economic performance
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised politician Gbenga Olawepo-Hassim over his comments comparing Nigeria’s current economic situation with past administrations. Olawepo-Hassim had claimed that the economy performed better under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan than it is doing under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued […]
Ogun: 10 prison inmates gain admission into College of Education
Ten inmates at the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have been given a fresh chance at education after securing admission into Yewa Central College of Education. The inmates, made up of seven men and three women, will study different courses at the college under a free education arrangement for the 2025/2026 academic […]
Lagos truck driver sentenced to life imprisonment for killing FRSC officer
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has described the life imprisonment sentence handed to a Lagos truck driver, Okpara Onyekachi, as a major win for justice and road safety in Nigeria. The judgment followed a tragic incident that led to the death of a serving FRSC officer while on duty, reinforcing the consequences of reckless […]
Kwara killings: Nnamdi Kanu jailed for warning against Jihadist incursion into Southern Nigeria – Igbo clerics
An association of Igbo clergymen, known as the Concerned Igbo Ministers’ Commission, has reacted strongly to the recent deadly attacks in parts of Kwara State, linking the violence to warnings previously made by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The clerics said Kanu was imprisoned for speaking against what he described […]
Ademola Lookman sets record new record for Atletico Madrid
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has achieved a new career milestone after delivering a standout performance in a game involving Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The Nigerian attacker’s display has drawn praise from fans and analysts, with many describing it as one of his finest moments in European football. The record, which reflects Lookman’s growing influence […]
Kaduna Abduction: How we secured safe return of victims – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government has explained how it secured the safe release of victims abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the success was achieved through a carefully planned peace approach designed specifically for Kaduna State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, Maiyaki noted that […]
Police in India arrest two Nigerians over alleged fraud
Police in Gurugram, Haryana State, India, have arrested two Nigerian nationals over an alleged online fraud scheme that reportedly cost company workers about 10 lakh rupees, estimated at ₦15 million. The suspects, identified as Ojo Uyiosa and James, were arrested on January 31 at Nathupur village following an investigation by the Cyber Crime East Police […]