Kidnapping has evolved into a lucrative criminal enterprise in parts of Northern Nigeria, with families increasingly forced to raise large sums of money to secure the release of relatives. For …
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One person has died while four others were injured after an uncompleted four-storey hotel building collapsed in Independence Layout, Enugu State. The incident occurred as workers were reportedly staying at …
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Matawalle: Tinubu Fully Committed to Ending Zamfara Insecurity
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured stakeholders in Zamfara State that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to tackling insecurity and restoring peace across the state. Matawalle spoke …
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NSIB begins probe as Flybird aircraft overshoots runway at Kano airport
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced an investigation into an aircraft incident involving a Hawker 800XP operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited at the Malam Aminu Kano …
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Senate Moves to Classify Kidnapping as Terrorism, Pushes Death Penalty to Tackle Insecurity
In response to growing security challenges across the country, the Nigerian Senate has stepped up moves to restore internal peace, order and stability by proposing tougher laws against kidnapping, hostage-taking …
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Lagos Government Agencies Declare Full Readiness for Busy Festive Season
The Lagos State Government has announced that its major tourism, entertainment and transport agencies are fully prepared to manage a safe, organised and lively festive season across the state. The …
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Lagos Set to Roll Out 78 Electric Ferries
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving safety and efficiency on the city’s waterways, as it advances plans to deploy 78 electric ferries under the ambitious Omi …
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NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Hidden in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted several consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, rechargeable electrical bulbs, and female clothes at different points in Lagos and …
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Lagos to Remove Illegal Land Reclamation Structures, Prosecute Offenders from October 15
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin enforcement against illegal land reclamation and waterfront encroachment starting October 15, 2025, as part of efforts to protect the environment …
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NAFDAC Clarifies Withdrawal, Suspension, and Cancellation of 101 Drug Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a clarification to explain its recent publication of 101 drug products that have been withdrawn, suspended, or …
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