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By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered a Toyota Sienna van containing items suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits during a routine stop-and-search operation. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ben Hundeyin, via the Command’s official X…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck the Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday morning, as a man identified simply as Odomma was found dead, allegedly after taking his own life. Odomma, believed to be in his 50s and a father of four, earned…

Fifteen years after it was abandoned, the iconic Hotel Presidential in Enugu sprang back to life on Thursday as Governor Peter Mbah officially commissioned the renovated facility. He declared that his administration is building an economy driven by talent and hard work, not privilege or luck. Originally constructed by the…

Detectives from the Ilasan Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five individuals connected to a car-snatching incident, along with a sixth suspect who purchased the stolen vehicle. The incident occurred on August 1, 2025, when a taxi driver reported being robbed at gunpoint by three men who…

By Deborah Nnamdi A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that corporal punishment remains alarmingly widespread across the globe, posing serious risks to children’s health, development, and well-being. According to the report, titled “Corporal Punishment of Children: The Public Health Impact,” an estimated 1.2 billion children…

Photo: Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister – Nigeria By Gabriel Efe Everywhere you turn in Nigeria today, anger seems to be the first language. From street confrontations caught on camera to viral clips of uniformed officers clashing with citizens, we are increasingly meeting one another with hostility. The past weeks…

Nigerian production powerhouse Five 2 Media Entertainment has made a striking return to the international stage with Remi X Nneoma—a powerful new drama inspired by the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. Directed by Lyndsey Efejuku, the film delves into themes of womanhood, grief, resilience, and the bonds between generations.…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has impounded three luxury vehicles, including a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost valued at N905 million in duty paid value (DPV). Other vehicles seized include a 2014 Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC with a DPV of N21,423,400 and a 2018 Honda Accord valued at N32,200,000. In…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that upkeep loan disbursements will now be strictly aligned with the academic calendars of individual institutions. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, explained that students will only receive upkeep loans for their…

In a continued effort to combat illicit drug activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), operatives from the Anti-Narcotics Section of the FCT Police Command have conducted a series of coordinated raids across several identified hotspots in Abuja. The operation, which commenced on August 1, 2025, targeted areas including Asokoro,…