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Blind man allegedly defiles 13-year old girl in Lagos

Bode July 5, 2023

A visually impaired man, Francis Ugachukwu is to cool his heels in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl, (name withheld). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court remanded the defendant, pending hearing and...

OPINION

How to know trusted real estate companies in Lagos By DENNIS ISONG

Bode July 2, 2023

Lagos, often hailed as the economic heartbeat of Nigeria, pulsates with dynamism and presents an alluring appeal to both astute investors and individuals yearning for opportunities in the real estate sector. Whether your objective is to acquire a property, find a rental, or make a lucrative investment, the importance...

Nigerian News

African issues: Tinubu ready to take up gauntlet, says Dele Alake

Bode July 2, 2023

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu recognizes that Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, and he is prepared to step up to the challenge. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, made this known to State House Correspondents on Saturday...

Nigerian News

ECOWAS in solidarity with Nigeria, says Guinea-Bissau President

Bode July 1, 2023

The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) says it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts aimed at repositioning the giant of Africa. President of Guinea- Buissau and Chairman Authority ECOWAS Head of State and Government, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, said this during a private visit to Tinubu...

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Anonymous Nipples’, a play, to be staged in Lagos Aug. 26, 27

Bode July 1, 2023

The Duke of Shomolu Productions, a theatrical play producing outfit famous for producing historical plays, is veering into a different area – romance. Its Chairman, Joseph Edgar, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said that the new play – ‘Anonymous Nipples – a trail of choices’, would be...

Nigerian News

Tinubu receives tumultuous welcome upon return to Lagos

Bode June 27, 2023

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound gratitude to Nigerians for the overwhelming reception accorded him in Lagos on Tuesday, conveying his best wishes to all Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The President received a tumultuous welcome from a massive crowd of Nigerians...

Crime News

NDLEA intercepts 5, 344kg imported skunk consignments in Lagos

Bode June 25, 2023

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, with a combined weight of 5,344.1 kilograms along the Epe-Lekki corridor and at the Alfa beach, Lekki area of Lagos state. NDLEA spokesman,...

Crime News

NDLEA intercepts 2.910kg cannabis sativa from Ghana

Bode June 21, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Marine Command has intercepted 2.910 kg cannabis sativa coming from Ghana. Mr Paul Ahom, Commander of Narcotics, NDLEA marine command, said this while showcasing the drugs intercepted in Lagos on Wednesday. According to Ahom, this is the first biggest seizure arrested by...

DSS personnel and suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Nigerian News

Emefiele: DSS uncovers planned campaign of calumny against FG

Bode June 18, 2023

By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele. The DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, stated this in a statement...

Nigerian News

Over 25,000 trafficked Nigerian women, girls trapped in Mali – NAPTIP

Bode June 13, 2023

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says no fewer than 25,000 trafficked Nigerian women and girls are trapped in Mali. The Commander of the Benin Zone of NAPTIP, Mr Nduka Nwanwenne, gave the figure on Tuesday at a workshop organised for media professionals in...

Nigerian News

Tinubu’s trip sign of strong preparation for governance — Bolarinwa

Bode May 14, 2023

Dr Joshua Bolarinwa, an International Relations expert and Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) says the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu’s trip to Europe is a sign of strong preparation for governance. Bolarinwa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, that Tinubu was...

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SPORTS

Okocha, Diouf, Song, others headline inaugural African Heroes Penalty Cup – Organisers

Bode May 4, 2023

Organisers of the inaugural African Heroes Penalty Cup have announced the participation of some of Africa’s finest football stars in the tournament scheduled to hold in Lagos later in the year. The organisers of the event, ABAJ Multilinks, at a press briefing on Wednesday in Lagos, said the competition...

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BUSINESS

FG to deploy N12bn high capacity fire trucks to Kano, Lagos, Abuja airports

Bode April 3, 2023

The Federal Government is to deploy the newly acquired N12 billion fire fighting vehicles to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, made this known while presenting the eight fire fighting vehicles to...

Nigerian News

FG, IOM evacuate 128 more irregular Nigerian migrants from Libya

Bode March 30, 2023

The Federal Government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday evacuated 128 more Nigerian migrants living illegally in Libya to Nigeria under its voluntary evacuation exercise. The stranded Nigerians, who were evacuated from the Libyan capital, Tripoli, are expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos...

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