Metro
Residents of Lagos Community Demand Repairs for Abandoned Drainage
Residents of Anjorin in Lagos are calling for repairs on an abandoned drainage project that has left their road in poor condition and increased flooding.
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Metro
Arrest Made After PoS Operator Found Dead
Residents of Amode community in Lagos were shocked to find Loveth Okafor, a PoS operator, dead in a canal. A suspect has been arrested in connection with her murder.
Metro
Man sentenced to life for killing friend at Abuja birthday party
A High Court in Abuja has sentenced Ekang Bassey to life in prison for killing his friend during a birthday party. The court found him guilty of culpable homicide.
Metro
Army captures 24 foreigners in Lagos raid
Troops from the Nigerian Army arrested 24 foreign nationals in Epe, Lagos. The operation aimed to address illegal immigration and enhance security.
Politics
Oyebamiji launches campaign, promises fair resource sharing
Bola Oyebamiji launched his campaign for Osun governor, promising fair resource sharing and development for Ile-Ife. He plans to improve roads and schools.
Politics
NBA Confirms Saturday Election After SSS Releases Detained Official
The NBA will hold its national election on Saturday as planned, following the release of a detained official by the SSS. The election is set to be free and fair.
Politics
CBN sets new rules for BDCs to buy forex from banks, adds tracking system
The Central Bank of Nigeria has set new guidelines for Bureau De Change operators to enhance forex purchases from banks. This includes a new tracking system for transparency.
Politics
Court delays final arguments in 11-year-old fraud case against ex-Governor Suswam to September
The Federal High Court in Abuja has delayed the final arguments in the fraud case against former Governor Gabriel Suswam to September 25, 2023.
Politics
Senate turns down proposal to change contract award process in National Assembly
The Senate turned down a motion to change the contract award process. Senators stressed the importance of understanding the budget before making such changes.
Politics
Two Men Found Guilty for Pretending to Be EFCC Officers
Haruna Mamuda and Sadiq Umar were found guilty by a court for pretending to be EFCC officers and cheating individuals. They admitted their guilt during the trial.
Metro
Navy catches drug dealer in Anambra, hands him to NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy arrested Chukwu Obas, a 44-year-old suspected drug dealer, in Anambra. He was caught with illegal drugs during a security operation.
Metro
Akpabio Mocks Oshiomhole Over Viral Video Of Foot Massage
Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously addressed a viral video of Senator Oshiomhole massaging a model's feet, reigniting old debates.