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  • Armed Robbers Target RCCG Pastor, Steal Car & Valuables Worth N10 Million In Ogun

    . Armed Robbers Target RCCG Pastor, Steal Car & Valuables Worth N10 Million In Ogun

     Olanrewaju Agboola, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, was the latest victim of a robbery spree plaguing the Aseese community in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. Armed robbers broke into his home and made off with his car and other valuables totaling N10 million.The incident occurred early on Tuesday, June 25. Agboola recoun
  • NDLEA Intercepts N7.3bn Codeine Consignments As Two Excrete 150 Cocaine Wraps In Lagos (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Intercepts N7.3bn Codeine Consignments As Two Excrete 150 Cocaine Wraps In Lagos (Photos)

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant interceptions and arrests across Nigeria, including the seizure of a massive codeine shipment valued at over N7.35 billion.The NDLEA intercepted 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup, containing a total of 1,050,000 bottles, at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in Onne, Rivers State. The
  • MTN Announces Construction Of West Africa’s Largest Data Centre In Nigeria

    . MTN Announces Construction Of West Africa’s Largest Data Centre In Nigeria

     MTN Nigeria has announced the construction of West Africa's largest data centre, featuring a 1,500-rack and Tier 4 infrastructure within the country.A Tier 4 data centre is known for its complete fault tolerance, redundancy in every component, and an expected uptime of 99.995%, ensuring it can withstand various potential disruptions while off
  • Spain v Georgia: EURO 2024 Round Of 16 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Spain v Georgia: EURO 2024 Round Of 16 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 30th June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium RheinEnergieStadion Referee  Francois Letexier (France) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Spain [/size]After Luis de la Fuente gave several squad players a run-out against Albania, his Spain XI should look much more familiar this weekend: Manchester City midfielder Rodri is back from a one-
  • Mexico City Celebrates Pride With Over A Hundred Same-Sex Marriages

    . Mexico City Celebrates Pride With Over A Hundred Same-Sex Marriages

     In a poignant display of love and solidarity, Mexico City commemorated Pride Month with a collective celebration of over a hundred same-sex marriages on Friday, June 28. The event underscored the ongoing struggle for equal rights and recognition within the LGBTQ+ community.The ceremony kicked off with a vibrant performance by the Gay Choir of Mexi
  • England v Slovakia: EURO 2024 Round Of 16 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . England v Slovakia: EURO 2024 Round Of 16 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Sunday 30th June, 2024 Time : 5:00 pm Stadium VELTINS-Arena Referee  Halil Meler (Turkiye) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] England [/size]Although unlikely to start after such a long layoff, England's first-choice left-back Luke Shaw has made himself available for Sunday's game - the opening goalscorer in the Euro 2020 fina
  • Katsina Hisbah Seizes 142 Cartons Of Alcohol, Arraigns Women For Immoral Conduct

    . Katsina Hisbah Seizes 142 Cartons Of Alcohol, Arraigns Women For Immoral Conduct

     In a proactive move to enforce moral standards, the Katsina State Hisbah Board has confiscated 142 cartons of alcohol destined for Daura Local Government Area.Dr. Aminu Usman, the Hisbah Commander, revealed this development during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Saturday. The seizure occurred during a city-wide pat
  • BREAKING! Soldier, Wedding Guests Killed As Female Suicide Bomber Detonate IED At A Wedding Venue In Borno

    . BREAKING! Soldier, Wedding Guests Killed As Female Suicide Bomber Detonate IED At A Wedding Venue In Borno

     Tragedy Strikes Gwoza Wedding: Female Suicide Bomber Kills ScoresA devastating attack struck a wedding celebration in Gwoza town, Borno State, when a female suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at the venue, killing at least six people and injuring 16 others. The incident occurred on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba, near the F
  • Jigawa State Pilgrim, Hajiya Rabi Mohammed Dies in Saudi Arabia, Mourned By Community & Officials

    . Jigawa State Pilgrim, Hajiya Rabi Mohammed Dies in Saudi Arabia, Mourned By Community & Officials

     Hajiya Rabi Mohammed Mohammed, a pilgrim from Jigawa State, has tragically passed away in Saudi Arabia, leaving her community in mourning.Confirming the incident to reporters in Makkah, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Tahir, Zonal Officer of Malam Madori Local Government Area in Jigawa State, disclosed that Hajiya Rabi breathed her last at the King Abdulaz
  • CBN Issues New Guidelines On Deposit Of Foreign Currency Notes By Banks

    .. CBN Issues New Guidelines On Deposit Of Foreign Currency Notes By Banks

     The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced updated guidelines for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) concerning the deposit of foreign currency notes, aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and boosting market liquidity.According to a circular issued by Mohammed Solaja, Director of Currency Operations at the CBN, and posted on the bank's o
  • Anambra Couple, Mr. Uche & Mrs. Peace Mbonu, Arrested For Starving & Abusing Five Underage Sons

    . Anambra Couple, Mr. Uche & Mrs. Peace Mbonu, Arrested For Starving & Abusing Five Underage Sons

     In a disturbing case of alleged child neglect and abuse, a Nigerian couple, Mr. Uche and Mrs. Peace Mbonu, has been apprehended by security operatives in Osumenyi community, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.The arrest, which occurred following reports of maltreatment, starvation, and denial of basic necessities to their five unde
  • Gunmen Ambush Police Checkpoint, Claim Two Lives In Abia State Attack

    .. Gunmen Ambush Police Checkpoint, Claim Two Lives In Abia State Attack

     In a brazen assault on Friday evening, armed gunmen launched an attack on a police checkpoint stationed at Opobo Junction along the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Expressway in Abia State. The ambush resulted in the tragic deaths of two policemen, with another officer sustaining injuries.The incident unfolded during the officers' routine evening stop-and-se
  • Gunmen Abduct POS Operator In Delta State, Escalating Local Security Concerns

    . Gunmen Abduct POS Operator In Delta State, Escalating Local Security Concerns

     Tension gripped Egbo Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area as unidentified gunmen abducted a Point of Sale (POS) operator known as Biggy from his residence at 3 pm on Friday.According to reports, the victim’s friend narrowly escaped the scene after spotting the armed assailants, who reportedly fired shots at him. A bullet penetrated t
  • Lagos Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Driver For Attempting To Escape With Boss’ Car In Yaba

    . Lagos Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Driver For Attempting To Escape With Boss’ Car In Yaba

     The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 36-year-old man suspected of attempting to steal his employer's car shortly after dropping her off at Tejuosho Market, Yaba.Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, disclosed that the complain
  • Armed Robbers Ambush Warri-Sapele Highway, Leaving One Dead & Several Injured

    . Armed Robbers Ambush Warri-Sapele Highway, Leaving One Dead & Several Injured

     Armed robbers unleashed terror on the Warri-Sapele highway on Friday evening, targeting travelers and stealing money and valuables.The brazen robbery occurred between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., during which the assailants injured several travelers and forcibly took their belongings, according to reports by PUNCH Metro.One victim, identified as an Elume b
  • 15-Year-Old Girl Hires Hoodlums To Brutalise Her Mother’s New Husband, Kayode Adesile In Lagos

    .. 15-Year-Old Girl Hires Hoodlums To Brutalise Her Mother’s New Husband, Kayode Adesile In Lagos

     In a distressing incident, Kayode Adesile, an automobile technician, was assaulted by hoodlums allegedly invited by his 15-year-old stepdaughter, Esther, at his wife’s residence in the Powerline area of Meiran, Lagos, on June 25, 2024. The assault, which took place while Adesile visited his pregnant wife, Oluwaseun Omolara Olusola, has sparked s
  • Building Collapses During Heavy Downpour; Claims Eight Lives In Kano

    . Building Collapses During Heavy Downpour; Claims Eight Lives In Kano

     In a devastating turn of events, eight individuals have tragically lost their lives following the collapse of a one-storey building in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State.The incident unfolded early Friday morning as labourers were actively engaged in construction work on the site. Reports indicate that around 15 people, inc
  • 25-Year-Old Man, Toibu Hassan Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Lagos

    . 25-Year-Old Man, Toibu Hassan Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Lagos

     In a significant development, Lagos State Police have apprehended Toibu Hassan, a 25-year-old man, on suspicion of possessing an illicit firearm. The arrest was confirmed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, in a statement released via his social media handle on Saturday.The incident unfolded early in the m
  • Nigerian Army Arrests 47 Suspects For Rail Track Vandalism In Kaduna

    . Nigerian Army Arrests 47 Suspects For Rail Track Vandalism In Kaduna

     Nigerian Army troops from 1 Division have apprehended 47 individuals suspected of vandalizing rail tracks during a routine patrol along Kakau Daji- Anguwan Ayaba route.According to a statement released by the Nigerian Army Headquarters on Saturday, the operation, conducted on June 26, 2024, led to the arrest of the suspects who were caught in the
  • One Dead In Collision During Heavy Rainfall As Tragedy Strikes On Third Mainland Bridge

    . One Dead In Collision During Heavy Rainfall As Tragedy Strikes On Third Mainland Bridge

     A fatal accident on Saturday morning claimed the life of one person on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, highlighting the dangers of speeding during adverse weather conditions.The incident involved a Mini Truck with registration number MUS 489 XS and a Toyota Camry bearing registration KRD 470 JD. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management
  • Dark Friday In Kano State As Trailer Kills 14 Worshippers After Jumat Prayer

    . Dark Friday In Kano State As Trailer Kills 14 Worshippers After Jumat Prayer

     A devastating accident occurred on Friday afternoon in Imawa town along the Zaria – Kano highway, claiming the lives of 14 worshipers who had just concluded Jumat prayers.Eyewitnesses reported that tragedy struck shortly after 1:50 pm when a trailer bearing registration number MKA 537 XN, traveling from Kaduna, lost control and plowed into pedes
  • Court Acquits Nigerian Army Sergeant, Akawu Bala Accused Of Murder After Nearly A Decade

    .. Court Acquits Nigerian Army Sergeant, Akawu Bala Accused Of Murder After Nearly A Decade

     In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has acquitted Sergeant Akawu Bala of murder charges after nearly a decade-long legal battle. Bala had been imprisoned in Kaduna since 2012, following accusations of fatally shooting Isa Mohammed with an AK-47 rifle on December 9, 2012, leading to Mohammed's death the following day at Saint
  • Federal High Court Orders Remand Of Drug Trafficker & Substance Mixer, Toheeb Adediran in Ibadan

    . Federal High Court Orders Remand Of Drug Trafficker & Substance Mixer, Toheeb Adediran in Ibadan

     A Federal High Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of two individuals, Toheeb Adediran and Emmanuel Ayorinde, at the Agodi Correctional Centre for separate drug-related offences.Toheeb Adediran, a middle-aged man, was remanded after confessing to trading in 4.418 kg of Cannabis. He appeared before Justice Ekerete Akpan on a one-count charge of
  • Anambra Police Arrest 65-Yr-Old Pastor, Mr. Francis Ogwu For Defiling 7-Year-Old Domestic Help

    .. Anambra Police Arrest 65-Yr-Old Pastor, Mr. Francis Ogwu For Defiling 7-Year-Old Domestic Help

     The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 65-year-old pastor, Mr. Francis Ogwu, for allegedly defiling his seven-year-old domestic help in Awka, the state capital.The suspect, a native of Imo State, is the General Overseer of Jesus House of Joy Church, Awka, where he has lived with his wife and children for over 30 years.Ogwu's arrest on
  • Nigerian Navy Arrests Two, Seizes 12,000 Litres Of Illegal Diesel In Rivers State (Photos)

    .. Nigerian Navy Arrests Two, Seizes 12,000 Litres Of Illegal Diesel In Rivers State (Photos)

     The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS) has apprehended two individuals and confiscated a wooden boat carrying 12,000 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO) at Okarki Water Front in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.NNS Commander, Commodore Nanmar Lakan, paraded the suspects on Friday, stating that the arrest was part of Operation Delta Sani
  • 41-yr-old Father, Baridapsi Needam Sentenced To 14 Years Imprisonment For Impregnating Daughter

    .. 41-yr-old Father, Baridapsi Needam Sentenced To 14 Years Imprisonment For Impregnating Daughter

     The Bayelsa State High Court, sitting in Yenagoa, has sentenced 41-year-old Baridapsi Needam to 14 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his daughter.DAILY POST learnt that the victim gave birth to a baby girl while the trial was pending.Bayelsa State Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General Biriyai Dambo, in the suit numbered YHC/14C
  • Female Passenger, Ayemobola Mojadesola Arrested For Assaulting Airport Official Over Borrowed Pen (Video)

    .. Female Passenger, Ayemobola Mojadesola Arrested For Assaulting Airport Official Over Borrowed Pen (Video)

     Ayemobola Mojadesola, a female passenger, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a female airport official after being asked to return a borrowed pen.The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, disclosed the incident to newsmen. "Ms. Ayemobola Mojadesola, born
  • Deadly Rivalry Over Girlfriend Claims Lives Of 21-year-old Rabiu Shehu, & Another In Bauchi

    . Deadly Rivalry Over Girlfriend Claims Lives Of 21-year-old Rabiu Shehu, & Another In Bauchi

     A violent altercation between rival groups over a girlfriend has resulted in the deaths of 21-year-old Rabiu Shehu, known as Rambo, and another individual in Gwallameji, Bauchi.Bauchi Command spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakili, disclosed the incidents in a statement released to journalists on Friday.Wakili detailed that the fatal clashes occurred on Th
  • Suspected Killer Of UNIBEN Graduate, Glory Adekolure Arrested In Delta State

    . Suspected Killer Of UNIBEN Graduate, Glory Adekolure Arrested In Delta State

     Police in Edo State have arrested the suspected killer of Glory Adekolure, a graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).Adekolure had gone to UNIBEN to submit her project on June 13, 2024, but her body was discovered under a tree in the Iyowa Community of Benin City . Fifteen days after her death, the Edo State Police Command announced th
  • Nigeria Sprinter, Tobi Amusan Reportedly Exonerated Of Doping Allegations

    . Nigeria Sprinter, Tobi Amusan Reportedly Exonerated Of Doping Allegations

     Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan has been cleared to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris,The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) dismissed appeals by the World Athletics (WA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the women’s 100-metre hurdles world record holder.The CAS concurred with an earlier verdict by the World Athletics Dis

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