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A fire incident occurred at the Household of David Church located on Industrial Road, off Adeniyi Jones in Surulere, Ikeja, Lagos. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that the fire broke out around 00:11 hours. Fortunately, responders successfully extinguished the fire...
Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), unveiled details of a formidable religious sect's ability to secure a court order preventing the investigation of N7 billion funds linked to terrorists. The EFCC, engaged in probing a massive N13 billion...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a startling revelation, disclosing that a religious organization has been implicated in money laundering activities that fund terrorist activities in the country. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, shared this information during a one-day...
A Nigerian soldier's viral video lamenting the exorbitant cost of transportation has sparked widespread concern. With a monthly salary of 50,000 naira, he bemoaned that a one-way trip now costs 35,000 naira, making a round trip an impossibility on his salary. Nigerians expressed dismay, citing...
A tragic incident unfolded at the Bonny/Nembe/Bille jetty in Port Harcourt City Local Council of Rivers State on Monday evening, as three passenger boats succumbed to a devastating fire. While the exact casualty count remains uncertain, numerous traders and passengers are feared dead. The fire...
In a joint effort coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), at least 320 Nigerians stranded in Libya have been successfully rescued. Libya, a major departure point for migrants aiming to reach Europe, has witnessed a surge in individuals from various African countries...
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of five pupils and four staff members from Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, abducted on Monday. The principal confirmed the demand, highlighting the ongoing challenge of kidnappings nationwide. The abduction...
In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, 32-year-old Justin Mohn decapitated his 68-year-old father, Michael, in their Levittown home, unleashing a horrifying sequence of events. The unsettling episode took a macabre turn as Mohn proceeded to post a...
The Lekki Deep Seaport achieves a significant milestone with the arrival of the largest container vessel, the "CMA CGM SCANDOLA." This massive ship boasts an impressive overall length of 366 meters and a width of 51.11 meters, showcasing the port's capacity for handling substantial maritime...
Tensions flared in Abule Egba, Lagos, as chaos erupted between irate Okada riders and Taskforce officials on Tuesday morning. The catalyst for the clash was the seizure of motorcycles by the police, triggering outrage among the riders. Pandemonium gripped the area as Taskforce officers...
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