Man allegedly kills wife over land dispute, commits suicide

By Ade Oyeyemi A man has reportedly killed his wife and subsequently died by suicide after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which has left their four children without both parents, reportedly occurred on Owiri Street in the community. According to a source […]

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VIDEO: NAFDAC raids suspected fake drinks factory in Lagos

By Ade Oyeyemi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has arrested two suspects after uncovering a facility allegedly used to produce and repackage counterfeit alcoholic and energy drinks at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. The operation took place at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry Expressway […]

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Senate probes NAF aircraft maintenance after Ondo crash kills 25

By Ade Oyeyemi The Senate has ordered an investigation into funding for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force aircraft following a crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which reportedly claimed 25 lives. The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday after a motion by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Senator Osita Ngwu, […]

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Oyo Assembly Speaker mourns corps member killed by truck in Ibadan

By Ade Oyeyemi The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed grief over the death of a National Youth Service Corps member, Oluwatosin Abidakun, who was killed in a road crash involving an articulated truck in Ibadan. Abidakun reportedly died on Monday after a truck rammed into the motorcycle conveying […]

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EFCC arraigns woman over alleged N31m, $3,600, €1,815 visa scam

By Ade Oyeyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a woman, Modupe Oriyomi Ativie, before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over an alleged visa fraud involving N31.06m, $3,600 and €1,815. Ativie was brought before Justice A.T. Muhammed by the EFCC’s Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate on a five-count charge bordering […]

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Certificate Suit: Court to rule on Atiku’s bid to amend case against Tinubu November 20

By Ade Oyeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to deliver its ruling on an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar seeking to amend his suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate. Justice […]

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2027: APC, PDP, ADC, NDC candidates set for battle over Ondo South Senate seat

By Ade Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress and Nigerian Democratic Congress are among the political parties preparing for a keen contest for the Ondo South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission has released its final list of candidates for the senatorial election, […]

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JUST IN: Shell sells Nigerian gas distribution business

By Ade Oyeyemi Shell has agreed to transfer its entire stake in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian-owned company, in a move that will end its ownership of the domestic gas distribution business. Shell Petroleum B.V. announced the transaction in a statement on Tuesday, confirming that the deal covers its interest […]

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Truck loses control, rams into two passenger buses on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A truck has reportedly lost control and crashed into two passenger buses near the Berger Pedestrian Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, triggering traffic congestion extending towards the Otedola area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident in a post on its official X account on Tuesday, explaining that the 40-foot […]

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