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Centre for disability begins campaign against drivers discrimination, exploitation of PWDs

The Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa (CDIA) has condemned the constant violation of human rights and reluctance of commercial drivers to transport people with mobility challenges. This according to them also

January 9, 2025

News

NDLEA operatives arrest Lagos socialite and wanted drug queen, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara, alongside US-based motivational speaker and others

NDLEA Starts the Year with High-Profile Arrests and Major Drug Seizures Across Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced 2025 with a series of significant arrests and drug interceptions

January 5, 2025

Crime

BREAKING: Court approves N50 million bail for Dele Farotimi

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), shared the news on his X handle on Monday.

December 9, 2024

News

Amnesty International and SERAP call on Tinubu to release 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters

In August, Nigerian youths took to the streets to protest the hardships, hunger, and poor governance impacting the nation under the current administration. Many protesters were detained by security forces, with 76

November 3, 2024

News

Seven-man gang arrested for robbery, kidnapping in Ogun

The Ogun state police command has arrested and paraded a seven-man gang for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping of travellers along the Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode axis of the state. The suspects are, 42-year-old

November 1, 2024

Metro

Elderly dog walker, 80, attacked by children, five minors, aged 12 to 14, arrested for murder

Leicestershire Police have arrested five children—three girls and two boys—aged between 12 and 14, on suspicion of murder. The suspects include a boy and a girl aged 14, and two girls and

September 3, 2024

foreign

Global law enforcement engaged in tech battle against Nigerian mafia

According to BBC reports on Wednesday, the operation targeted highly-coordinated cybercrime groups responsible for global cyber-enabled financial fraud and other severe criminal activities.

August 28, 2024

Crime

Tinubu vows to tackle insecurity with NAF’s new attack helicopters

Highlighting the significance of the acquisitions, the President emphasized their role in enhancing NAF's airpower in the ongoing fight against terrorism. He praised NAF for its critical role in national security, international

February 7, 2024

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Alleged votes-buying: FG amends charges as Adebutu appears in court

The Federal Government on Tuesday amended charges filed against the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu and nine others before a state High Court sitting in

February 6, 2024

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Court Jails 17 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed between January

January 30, 2024

Metro