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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday attended the Nigerian Navy International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Victoria Island, Lagos. The President presided over the event in a ceremony that brought together senior military officers, government officials, and foreign naval delegations. The event, which forms part of ...
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Every year, the Ojúdè Ọba festival stands as one of the most remarkable cultural gatherings in Nigeria. It is a colorful display of heritage, unity, fashion, tradition, and pride among the Ijebu people. The festival has become a global cultural attraction, drawing visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.Yet, beyond the glamour, horse-riding processions, and social ...
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The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, June 1, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria in a case involving alleged romance fraud proceeds traced to one Ifeanyi Alele David. Justice A.O. Owoeye granted the order following a motion on notice filed by the Economic and ...
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Thousands of commuters and motorists were stranded in heavy traffic on Monday along the Agbado-Ijaye corridor due to ongoing road repairs. The resulting congestion forced several motorists to drive against the traffic (one-way) to escape the gridlock. The traffic jam, which stretched across major parts of Sango, Ijaye, Audra, and Alakuko, left many passengers spending ...
CRIME
Troops of the Nigerian Army's 12 Brigade have rescued 23 kidnapped passengers following a counter-kidnapping operation along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.The rescue operation was launched in the early hours of Sunday after suspected kidnappers barricaded the highway and abducted travellers plying the route.According to the Army, troops stationed ...
CRIME
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and cultist during a raid on a criminal hideout in the Enugu metropolis, recovering an imitation firearm, a dagger, and suspected hard drugs.The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Osani Joseph, was apprehended by operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime ...
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The traditional ruler of Orile Alagbado Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeshoga Williams Adeyoola Tomia I, has described the Ojude Oba Festival as a platform for promoting unity, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering community development among the people of the kingdom.The monarch made the assertion during the second edition of the Ojude Oba Festival held ...
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Two persons were injured after a commercial bus collided with an articulated truck and somersaulted along the Motorway inward Toll-Gate corridor in the Ogudu-Alapere area of Lagos on Saturday. The crash, which caused heavy traffic congestion on the busy route, involved a 12-tyre DAF truck and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus with registration number AA ...
Crime
Operatives of the Delta states police command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pump action gun, a live cartridge and other incriminating exhibits during a stop and search operation along the Second Niger Bridge axis.The Command disclosed that the arrest was carried out by operatives of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo ...
Crime
Troops have sustained operational momentum across the North-East, recording major successes against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists while ensuring peaceful Eid-el-Adha celebrations in the region.The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), in conjunction with Operation Desert Sanity V/Siege Operations, disclosed that troops foiled terrorist attacks, neutralised insurgents, arrested criminal collaborators and rescued abducted civilians during ...
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Human right activist and Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has proposed the deployment of a technologically advanced drone-based defence system to tackle insecurity and strengthen Nigeria’s territorial security.Sowore, in a statement shared on his social media platform criticised what he described as an ineffective bureaucratic approach to national security, insisting ...
Crime
Operatives of the Obantoko Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected one-chance robbers terrorising residents of Obantoko and surrounding communities in Abeokuta, recovering a stolen iPhone 12 Pro and other mobile phones allegedly stolen from victims. The suspects, identified as Odunuga Kehinde and Olajide Rasak, were apprehended following a ...
CRIME
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged students across the country to embrace integrity, discipline and hard work as essential qualities for responsible leadership and national development. Olukoyede gave the charge during a sensitisation lecture organised for pupils of Loyola Jesuit Basic School, Karu–Karshi Road, Gidan Mangoro, ...
CRIME
Ahead of the annual Ojude Oba Festival, the Ogun State Police Command has deployed over 2,500 personnel and tactical assets across Ijebu Ode and adjoining communities to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. The Command said the deployment forms part of proactive security measures put in place for the yearly cultural festival, which attracts thousands ...
CRIME
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it recovered N270,020,500 for residents defrauded through fraudulent real estate transactions through the activities of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). The Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this during the Annual Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, to ...
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to reports, the visit provided an opportunity to reaffirm the cordial working relationship between Lagos State and the Federal Government in ...
Health
The Lagos State Government has commenced major reforms in the hospitality sector aimed at simplifying licensing procedures, eliminating multiple levies, and improving investor confidence across the industry. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, disclosed this during the annual Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh year in office of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. ...
security
Security concerns over school abductions have intensified across Nigeria, with recent incidents reinforcing fears regarding the safety of pupils and teachers. The threat is particularly acute in rural communities, where security coverage remains limited and response times are slow.The latest incident in Oyo State where armed men attacked schools in the Oriire Local Government Area ...
CRIME
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), has arrested a Chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in the drugging of residents and theft of luxury items valued at about ₦150 million in Abuja.According to the Police, the suspect was arrested in connection with offences bordering on criminal ...
Judiciary
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of mining assets to the Federal Government. The assets were recovered from Chinese and Nigerian nationals allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State. The order followed an application filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the ...
