Courts jail 59 internet fraudsters in three states
The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of fifty nine (59) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before five…
Lagos to constitute taskforce to tackle street trading
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has said it will constitute a taskforce to help tackle the menace of street trading across the state. Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (Rtd),…
Police begin probe of murder of crossdresser, ‘Abuja Area Mama’
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said its operatives have been deployed to investigate the murder of a crossdresser, popularly known as ‘ Abuja Area Mama,’ found dead in the…
We never accused NNPC of not supplying us crude oil – Dangote Refinery
Dangote Industries Limited, DIL, has said it has never accused the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of not supplying crude to its refinery in Lagos. Dangote said this in…
Two injured, as gas truck explodes in Lagos petrol station
A12-tonne gas truck on Thursday exploded at a Mobil filling station, opposite Airport Hotel, Allen junction, Lagos State, causing severe injuries on two persons. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency…
Issa Hayatou: Former CAF president dies at age 77
Former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has passed away at the age of 77. The football administrator, who was a key figure in African football…
Gallant D’Tigress crashes to USA in Olympics basketball quarter-final
Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress has crashed to the United States of America (USA) at the quarter-finals of the Olympic games in Paris. D’Tigress crashed 74-88 to the USA to…
Police warn cultists’ celebration in Osun
The Police Command in Osun has warned against the setting aside of Aug. 8 to celebrate cultism in the state, saying any unlawful gathering would not be tolerated. The command…
Soldier in trouble over killing of teenage protester
The Army says it has detained a soldier who allegedly killed 16-year-old protester, Ismail Mohammed, in Kaduna. The teenager was alleged to have been shot on Tuesday while the soldier…
Reps salary is N600,000, not N900,000, says spokesperson
The monthly salary of a member of the House of Representatives is N600,000 and not the N900,000 that is being speculated, House spokesman Akin Rotimi has said. In a statement…