‘She committed suicide with her money’ – Nigerians react as lady dies during plastic...
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their disapproval of the circumstances surrounding the death of Amelia Pounds, a Nigerian entrepreneur who was...
Court nullifies 12 Rivers ADC, ADP assembly nominations
The nomination of 12 House of Assembly candidates put forth by the African Democratic Congress and Action Democratic Party in Rivers State has been...
76 people feared dead as boat capsizes in Anambra
A boat accident in Umunnankwo Community, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, is thought to have killed 76 people.
The occurrence took place...
In Ogun, Father allegedly sedates his daughter and defiles her
Olukayode Joseph, a 50-year-old father, allegedly defiled his 14-year-old daughter in Ogun State after sedating her with medications.
Operatives of the Ogun So-Safe Corps detained...
Osun community in panic as armed robbers write threat letter
Following a warning from alleged armed robbers, the Onibueja community in Osun's Egbedore local government has been rocked by terror.
The letter threatened to encircle...
Lawmaker seeks FG’s intervention for Kogi flood victims
After days of intense flooding in Kogi State caused a significant loss of life and property, Hon. Teejay Yusuf has asked for quick action...
Report: Over 300 Nigerians killed in floods in 2022
According to Save the Children, over 300 people had died as a result of the Nigerian floods of 2022 across several states as of...
30 people perish as canoes capsize in Zamfara
At Birnin Waje community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, almost 30 people perished after canoes they boarded capsized on Wednesday night...
One dies, six injured in Ondo road accident
One person was killed and six others suffered injuries of varying seriousness in a car accident in Akure, the state capital, according to information...
Poor socialisation influences substance abuse in schoolchildren — Expert
David Folaranmi, an addiction counsellor, has cautioned parents and educators to enhance kids' socialisation and decision-making abilities in the fight against drug usage.
The expert...
NDLEA, NAPTIP set up teams to strengthen collaboration against drug, human trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have set up teams on both sides to strengthen collaboration on the fight against the...
WARDC, stakeholders, push for Safe School Declaration Bill
By Joan Odafe/Oluwatope Lawanson
Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), on Friday, urged all tiers of government to prioritise safety and security of schools across Nigeria through the passage of Safe School Declaration...
Lagos youths unveil development institute
Youths in Lagos under the umbrella of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have unveiled the Lagos Youth Development Institute (LYDI}.
Speaking during the inauguration in Lagos on Thursday, Director-General, LYDI, Mr Jamiu Ademosu said...
MASSIVE PUBLIC WALK IN LAGOS DEMANDS END TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
In a bold and stirring call for justice, the Gnosis Help Foundation galvanized widespread public support in Lagos with a major awareness walk aimed at confronting the persistent scourge of child sexual abuse. The...
TAIWO OLASUNKANMI SAMUEL PICKS NOMINATION FORM FOR AGEGE LG CHAIRMANSHIP SEAT
Taiwo Olasukanmi Samuel (TOS), a proud indigene of Agege, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Chairman of Agege Local Government under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC),...
