Police arrest three for attempting to smuggle hard drugs to suspect in custody
The Kaduna police command has arrested three persons for allegedly attempting to smuggle hard drugs to a suspect in custody. Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, on Sunday, said…
Emirship tussle: Kano deputy governor apologises to Nuhu Ribadu
Aminu Gwarzo, the deputy governor of Kano, has apologised to Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, for linking him with the emirship tussle in the state. Gwarzo had alleged…
Coastal highway will boost 30 million businesses — Tinubu
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will give 30 million people improved access to production and marketing centres. Tinubu…
Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos
A mosque has collapsed in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday during the time for afternoon prayers. Photos and videos…
‘It’s will of Allah’ – ex-Emir of Gaya speaks on dethronement
Aliyu Abdulkadir, dethroned Emir of Gaya, says he has accepted his faith. On Friday, Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, dethroned the Emirs of Bichi, Rano, Karaye, Kano and Gaya,…
Tinubu hasn’t found right way to handle economy, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the removal of petrol subsidy by the administration of President Bola Tinubu was necessary but “wrongly and thoughtlessly” implemented. Obasanjo made the remark on…
University student beaten to death for stealing phone
A student of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has been beaten to death by some of his colleagues for allegedly stealing a mobile phone belonging to one of them.…
NBS reports steady rise in prices of rice, garri, beans, other staples
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that the prices of rice, garri, tomato, beans, yam and other food items increased in April 2024. The NBS said this…
Lightning strike kills two in Lagos
Two women were tragically killed after being struck by lightning in a sorrowful incident during Friday’s rainfall in FESTAC, Lagos State. The state police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,…
Deposed Kano Emir calls for justice, says ‘nobody is above the law’
Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, has called on the “authorities” to ensure justice is served in the emirship tussle in the state. Bayero was dethroned as…
