Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye’s acquittal
The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge the acquittal of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, a 58-year-old medical director, who was previously convicted of defiling his wife’s niece. In October 2023, Dr. Olaleye was found guilty of child defilement and sexual assault by penetration in the Lagos State Special Offences […]
Army Destroys 20 Illegal Refineries And Seizes 90,000 Litres Of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army has successfully carried out a major operation to tackle illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. In a mission spanning from December 23 to 29, 2024, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies, destroyed 20 illegal oil refineries, seized over 90,000 litres of stolen oil, and arrested […]
Non-payment of salary: Ebonyi commissioner orders arrest of protesting teachers
Over 3,000 teachers in Ebonyi State took to the streets of Abakaliki on Sunday, protesting the non-payment of their salaries for the past three months. The protest involved teachers from all 13 local government areas in the state, who voiced their anger over unpaid wages and unmet minimum wage promises. The teachers accused the local […]
Police rescue 7-year-old girl abducted by mother’s customer in Ogun
In a swift operation, the Ogun State Police rescued seven-year-old Mercy Akande, who had been kidnapped by a customer of her mother. The incident took place in Sango-Ota, and the girl was found in the Ayetoro area of Ogun State. According to the police, Mercy’s mother, a POS operator, reported that her regular customer was […]
Deaths in Sokoto Airstrikes Caused by ‘Secondary Explosions’ – DHQ
The recent airstrikes in Sokoto have caused confusion and concern, with conflicting reports about the cause of casualties. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has now provided an explanation, attributing the deaths of several villagers to “secondary explosions” rather than the direct impact of the airstrikes. The airstrikes took place in the Silame Local Government Area of […]
NBS Allocates N35m For Cybersecurity Amid Post-Hack Recovery
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has proposed ₦35 million in its 2025 budget to enhance cybersecurity. This step follows a cyberattack on its website on December 18, 2024. The attack happened shortly after the bureau released a report on crime and security in Nigeria. In the report, the NBS disclosed that Nigerians paid ₦2.23 […]
Lakurawa: Military counter viral reports, insists Sokoto air strikes hit associates of terrorists
Recent reports claimed that the Nigerian military mistakenly bombed two communities in Sokoto State, resulting in civilian casualties. Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to the Sokoto State Governor, confirmed that air strikes in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa killed at least ten civilians. The military has denied these allegations. Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, spokesman for the […]
Christmas: Nigerian Govt Gives Update On Workers’ Salaries Payment
As the Christmas holiday approaches, federal workers in Nigeria can breathe a sigh of relief. The Nigerian government has confirmed that salaries for December have been paid, just in time for the holiday season. This announcement comes after several workers expressed concerns about salary delays, especially in the Federal Capital Territory. Payment Details: Mr. Bawa […]
Imo police lose two officers, kill three kidnapping suspects
In a recent operation by the Imo State Police Command, two officers sadly lost their lives while confronting a dangerous kidnapping gang in Owerri West Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, targeted a group involved in kidnapping and armed robbery in the region. The operation led to the elimination of […]
Learn to manage, switch off your lights – Tinubu tell Nigerians
During a recent media chat in Lagos, President Bola Tinubu advised Nigerians to manage their electricity use in order to lower their bills. He suggested that switching off lights when they are not needed could help reduce energy consumption and save money. He emphasized the importance of learning how to control costs, saying, “It’s not […]