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Soldiers conduct daring operation against bandits in Kwara, rescue four abducted Chinese, 17 Nigerians

By Desire Emmanuel Four Chinese as well as 17 Nigerians have been rescued by soldiers…

Maximum fine for any traffic offence in Anambra will henceforth be ₦10,000, says Soludo

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has pegged the maximum fine payable…

NLC, TUC, NUPENG, Sowore, Shehu Sani, others mourn Labour leader, Abiodun Aremu, victim of hit-and-run vehicle

By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Labour movements in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union…

Female author, Oyindamola Olugbile, wins NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize

By Desire Emmanuel Female author author and cultural storyteller, Oyindamola Olugbile, has won this year's…

EFCC grills National Hajj Commission Board Chairman over billions of naira fraud, to report at anti graft commission daily

The Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday grilled the Chairman of the National Hajj…

Edo Governor finds projects commissioned by his predecessor uncompleted

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, said he was shocked…

Two Dead, Two Injured in Container Truck Accident at Ijora Causeway

The chaotic scene drew angry crowds who attempted to set the container truck ablaze but…

Boat Mishap Kills Villagers Fleeing Bandits in Sokoto

While the exact number of casualties remains uncertain, conflicting reports suggest between six and twelve…

LASTMA Deploys Drones to Tackle Lagos Traffic Congestion

Bakare-Oki assured residents that the technology would be deployed with strict regard for privacy and…

Hilux Overturns After Collision With Coaster Bus – LASTMA

The Hilux struck a traffic light before veering into the path of the oncoming bus,…

Multiple Vehicle Crash Causes Gridlock on Iyana Iba Flyover

The incident, which happened during peak traffic hours, caused a major obstruction on the busy…

Man Arrested for Allegedly Terrorizing Pedestrians on Lagos Island

The man, identified as 34-year-old Matthew Chukwu from Enugu State, was caught carrying a cutlass.

Mowe Bus Stop: Where Touts Rule the Road

Passengers are the biggest losers. Drivers recoup their losses by hiking fares. Journeys are delayed.…

Bakery Workers Sentenced to Community Service for Stealing Bread

Following a successful mediation at the centre, the parties reached an agreement whereby the offenders…

Sanwo-Olu Slashes 50% Fare to Marks Lagos Blue Line Two Years

To mark the anniversary, the governor announced a 50 percent reduction in fares for all…

FCT Police Launch “Keep Traffic Flowing” Operation to Ease Abuja Gridlock

The police chief expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of some officers and cautioned against unethical…

Oyo Govt Cracks Down on Open Defecation, Waste Dumping

“The era of careless refuse dumping in unauthorized bins without proper registration is over,” Ashamu…

Lagos Begins 110-Day Ogudu/Ifako Bridge Repairs, Traffic Diversion Plan

To ease traffic disruptions, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has released a detailed diversion…

Air Peace Secures Heathrow Access for Abuja Flights Starting October 2025

The development marks a significant milestone in Air Peace’s international ambitions. The airline has long…