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COURT JAILS MAN FOR SELLING NAIRA NOTES AT IBADAN NIGHT CLUB

COURT JAILS MAN FOR SELLING NAIRA NOTES AT IBADAN NIGHT CLUB

The convict’s journey to the correctional centre began with his arrest sometime in February, 2024 in a night club in Ibadan, Oyo State where he was trading in naira notes.

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EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS

EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS

The defendant belongs to a criminal syndicate of 792 notorious for cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud, who were arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos, during 'Eagle Flush Operation' in Lagos.

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EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS

EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS

The defendant belongs to a criminal syndicate of 792 notorious for cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud, who were arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos, during 'Eagle Flush Operation' in Lagos.

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EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS

EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS

The defendant belongs to a criminal syndicate of 792 notorious for cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud, who were arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos, during 'Eagle Flush Operation' in Lagos.

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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY

CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY

The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.

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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY

CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY

The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.

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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY

CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY

The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.

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LAGOS POLICE ARREST GUARDIAN, FOUR OTHERS OVER THEFT OF TWO-WEEK OLD BABY

LAGOS POLICE ARREST GUARDIAN, FOUR OTHERS OVER THEFT OF TWO-WEEK OLD BABY

Through painstaking efforts, detectives traced and successfully recovered the stolen two-week-old baby boy from Agemuwo, Badagry area. The child was found safe and sound.

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CONFLICT OF ROLES WEAKENS DUE PROCESS IN ADMINISTRATION  OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA  -PSC CHAIRMAN

CONFLICT OF ROLES WEAKENS DUE PROCESS IN ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA -PSC CHAIRMAN

The PSC Chairman was speaking in Abuja, Thursday, May 15th 2025 at a one day Programne for Security Agencies, Criminal Justice Organisations and other Related bodies.

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JAMB-UTME OUTRAGE: LET'S NOT MAKE GLITCHES BECOME NATIONAL CRISIS - PETER OBI

JAMB-UTME OUTRAGE: LET'S NOT MAKE GLITCHES BECOME NATIONAL CRISIS - PETER OBI

While JAMB’s swift response and willingness to own up to its shortcomings are worthy of recognition, the incident has brought to light a far more troubling reality: the persistent fragility of our institutional systems.

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JAMB-UTME OUTRAGE: LET'S NOT MAKE GLITCHES BECOME NATIONAL CRISIS - PETER OBI

JAMB-UTME OUTRAGE: LET'S NOT MAKE GLITCHES BECOME NATIONAL CRISIS - PETER OBI

While JAMB’s swift response and willingness to own up to its shortcomings are worthy of recognition, the incident has brought to light a far more troubling reality: the persistent fragility of our institutional systems.

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LASG REAFFIRMS 10% CAP ON TENANCY AGREEMENT FEES, WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL CHARGES

LASG REAFFIRMS 10% CAP ON TENANCY AGREEMENT FEES, WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL CHARGES

Residents who encounter demands for tenancy agreement fees exceeding the legally mandated 10% are advised to report such incident through the Lagos State Real Estate Regulating Authority (LASRERA) on Facebook, Instagram: lasrera 1 and X (formerly Twitter) @lasrera.

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FORCE HQTRS SAYS POLICE HELICOPTER IN VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVED IN LEGITIMATE OPERATION IN KOGI STATE

FORCE HQTRS SAYS POLICE HELICOPTER IN VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVED IN LEGITIMATE OPERATION IN KOGI STATE

Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the operation in question was carried out on Saturday, May 10, 2025, by joint security forces, including local vigilante groups, and hunters around the Obajana axis of Kogi State.

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TWO JAILED SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE IN LAGOS

TWO JAILED SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE IN LAGOS

EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement tha the convicts were arraigned on a separate one-count charge of tampering with the Naira notes and spraying, to which they each pleaded “guilty”.

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TWO JAILED SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE IN LAGOS

TWO JAILED SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE IN LAGOS

EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement tha the convicts were arraigned on a separate one-count charge of tampering with the Naira notes and spraying, to which they each pleaded “guilty”.

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SALT AWARENESS WEEK: CAPPA CALLS FOR ACCELERATION OF SALT REDUCTION TARGET

SALT AWARENESS WEEK: CAPPA CALLS FOR ACCELERATION OF SALT REDUCTION TARGET

CAPPA noted that cultural practices, rapid urbanization, deceptive marketing and changing lifestyles are tilting Nigerians’ dietary patterns towards ultra-processed foods high in sodium, sugar and unhealthy fats.

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DEATH OF WOMAN REFUSED BLOOD TRANSFUSION: RIVERS STATE SEALS MATERNITY CLINIC

DEATH OF WOMAN REFUSED BLOOD TRANSFUSION: RIVERS STATE SEALS MATERNITY CLINIC

The facility owned by one Comfort Etuk, operated from a three-bedroom apartment, which was converted into a six-bed maternity home.

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2BABA, MAKHADZI, STONEBOY, EDDY KENZO, NIKITA, OTHERS FOR UNVEILING OF AFRIMA 2025

2BABA, MAKHADZI, STONEBOY, EDDY KENZO, NIKITA, OTHERS FOR UNVEILING OF AFRIMA 2025

Eyob Alemayehu, AFRIMA’s Country Director in Ethiopia, said the excitement surrounding the hosting rights bid will hit its peak when the winning city is officially announced and awarded a certificate during the event.

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NDLEA GETS FORENSIC LABS IN ABUJA, ENUGU; TRAINS 20 OFFICERS

NDLEA GETS FORENSIC LABS IN ABUJA, ENUGU; TRAINS 20 OFFICERS

Breaking the agelong jinx is a significant milestone in the Agency’s history, says Marwa . As US-INL donates forensic equipment to enhance Lagos lab

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NDLEA GETS FORENSIC LABS IN ABUJA, ENUGU; TRAINS 20 OFFICERS

NDLEA GETS FORENSIC LABS IN ABUJA, ENUGU; TRAINS 20 OFFICERS

Breaking the agelong jinx is a significant milestone in the Agency’s history, says Marwa . As US-INL donates forensic equipment to enhance Lagos lab

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IRAN-BOUND WOMAN FOUND WITH COCAINE AT PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT, AS NDLEA REPORTS MULTIPLE ARRESTS, SEIZURES

IRAN-BOUND WOMAN FOUND WITH COCAINE AT PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT, AS NDLEA REPORTS MULTIPLE ARRESTS, SEIZURES

* Iran-bound woman found with cocaine in private part, stomach, bag at PH airport * Nabs 22-year-old British ex-convict with large drug shipment at MMIA * Intercepts fuel tanker, 3 vehicles with 3, 047kg skunk in Niger, 775 litres of codeine in Kano

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25-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED IN EPE, LAGOS WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS FOR MONEY RITUAL

25-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED IN EPE, LAGOS WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS FOR MONEY RITUAL

The recovered human organs have been deposited at the General Hospital, Epe, for preservation while the case has been transferred to Edo State Police Command for continuation of investigation and prosecution.

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25-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED IN EPE, LAGOS WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS FOR MONEY RITUAL

25-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED IN EPE, LAGOS WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS FOR MONEY RITUAL

The recovered human organs have been deposited at the General Hospital, Epe, for preservation while the case has been transferred to Edo State Police Command for continuation of investigation and prosecution.

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CMS-MARINA BRIDGE ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER N20M GOODS STOLEN FROM MOVING TRUCK

CMS-MARINA BRIDGE ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER N20M GOODS STOLEN FROM MOVING TRUCK

CSP Hundeyin said detectives at the Ebute-Ero division were notified about the incident and they swung into action, tracked down one of the thieve at the Marina under-bridge car park, and also recovered the stolen goods.

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CMS-MARINA BRIDGE ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER N20M GOODS STOLEN FROM MOVING TRUCK

CMS-MARINA BRIDGE ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER N20M GOODS STOLEN FROM MOVING TRUCK

CSP Hundeyin said detectives at the Ebute-Ero division were notified about the incident and they swung into action, tracked down one of the thieve at the Marina under-bridge car park, and also recovered the stolen goods.

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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS

LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS

The suspects, Peter James ‘m’, aged 26, and Lesipi Adamu ‘m’, aged 24, were intercepted while removing iron rods from concrete barriers along the road at Ile Zik area.

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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS

LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS

The suspects, Peter James ‘m’, aged 26, and Lesipi Adamu ‘m’, aged 24, were intercepted while removing iron rods from concrete barriers along the road at Ile Zik area.

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REPORT: HOW CORPORATIONS HOOK NIGERIANS ON UNHEALTHY FOODS, INCREASE NCDs

REPORT: HOW CORPORATIONS HOOK NIGERIANS ON UNHEALTHY FOODS, INCREASE NCDs

Findings show that through aggressive marketing, cultural co-optation, celebrity endorsements, and deceptive labelling, corporations entrenched ultra-processed, high-sugar, and high-sodium products in Nigeria's food environment—targeting children, youth, low-income communities.

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REPORT: HOW CORPORATIONS HOOK NIGERIANS ON UNHEALTHY FOODS, INCREASE NCDs

REPORT: HOW CORPORATIONS HOOK NIGERIANS ON UNHEALTHY FOODS, INCREASE NCDs

Findings show that through aggressive marketing, cultural co-optation, celebrity endorsements, and deceptive labelling, corporations entrenched ultra-processed, high-sugar, and high-sodium products in Nigeria's food environment—targeting children, youth, low-income communities.

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PSC PARTNERS POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTRY FOR EFFICIENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND FOCUSED POLICE FORCE

PSC PARTNERS POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTRY FOR EFFICIENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND FOCUSED POLICE FORCE

PSC Chairman commended the initiative, stressing that it will open better and rewarding channels of communication between the two government Agencies.

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