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Month: April 2024

Police arrest dismissed Naval officer for alleged extortion, thuggery

Hundeyin stated that the suspect was dismissed 24 years ago from the Nigerian Navy, but continued to parade himself as a serving personnel. Police in Lagos State have arrested a dismissed Nigerian Navy personnel for allegedly impersonating a serving military personnel and lending himself out to assault people. “The suspect was apprehended while he and…

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Tooslim features Terri on new single ‘Ammunition’

Rising Nigerian singer and songwriter Tooslim has released a new infectious single titled, ‘Ammunition’. The Afropop record features Wizkid’s protegee Terri who joined Tooslim to craft an endearing record that showcases his exciting talent. Tooslim has carved a niche for himself as an artist whose music carries palpable emotions that draw in listeners to experience…

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7 things to know about road project that may get Landmark Beach demolished

The Landmark site in Victoria Island is home to over 80 businesses that create over 4,000 direct jobs, according to the owners. The Federal Government’s plan to construct a 700 km coastal highway from Lagos to Calabar is getting Nigerians talking. The highway, when completed, would overthrow the iconic Third Mainland Bridge as Nigeria’s civic…

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Kwankwaso strongly believes in Nigerian militarys ability to end insecurity

Kwankwaso said the NNPP was the only hope for Nigerians, saying that the APC and the PDP had failed the people. Senator Musa Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence, says the military has the capacity to end the current security challenge facing the country, given the necessary motivation. Kwankwaso, also the National Leader of New…

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New Tariff: Discos get April 11 deadline to refund customers wrongly billed

It also directed all Electricity Distribution Companies to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given 11 electricity distribution companies till April 11, 2024, to refund customers wrongly billed at the new rate. This was contained in a document signed by Abba Terab, the DGM,…

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Badagry LG to start own food discount markets in May

The chairman said that the council had continued to provide free food items as palliatives to cushion the effects of economic hardship being experienced by the people. The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr Olusegun Onilude on Saturday said the council would start its food discount markets by May 2024. Onilude made the pledge…

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Tinubu appeals for peace in Africa and global trouble spots

Reflecting on the essence of Ramadan, Tinubu emphasised the values of tolerance and perseverance, noting their importance in fostering peace and stability worldwide. President Bola Tinubu has appealed for global peace and stability in Africa and other trouble spots around the world, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Tinubu stated this while addressing members…

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NSCDC sends 3 minors arrested for attempted rape to rehabilitation home

The NSCDC commandant also said they had arrested two suspects for alleged vandalism of electricity cables at the Ebonyi International Shopping Mall. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi has arrested three minors for alleged attempt to rape another minor and assault. Two of the suspects are aged 15 and 13, the…

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Police kill 5 bandits, rescue 100 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Sadiq-Aliyu explained that out of the number, 30 cases involving 64 suspects were charged in court. The Police Command in Katsina State says it has eliminated five suspected bandits and rescued 100 kidnapped victims in the state. The spokesman of the Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in Katsina on Friday while briefing newsmen on…

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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Landmark Group gets govts’ assurance on construction

The Landmark Group said active engagement is ongoing with various arms of the Federal and State Governments on the matter. Landmark Group, owner and operators of the Landmark Beach Resort, said it has obtained firm assurances from the Federal and State Governments that the early phase of construction works on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road won’t…

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