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Police deny shooting protesters during Lagos demolition protest

  Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Olohundare, has denied reports that police officers…

Court convicts firm over N21m unlawful conversion in Lagos

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has…

Reserving legislative seats for women could boost Nigeria’s GDP by $269bn — Group

Reserving legislative seats for women could inject more than $269 billion into Nigeria’s economy…

Lagos demolition: Police fire tear gas at protesters

Police officers on Wednesday used tear gas to disperse residents protesting ongoing demolitions in…

Business mogul Adekunle Ojora dies at 93

The Lagos Royal Family has announced the passing of prominent businessman and high chief,…

Protest erupts in Lagos over Makoko, waterfront demolitions

Community leaders and displaced residents staged a protest at the Ikeja Under-Bridge in Lagos…

Corpse of 15-year-old Gombe girl found in bush

The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 15-year-old girl, Aisha…

Jigawa begins medical screening for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced mandatory medical screening for intending pilgrims…

Nigeria consumes 2.5bn litres of sachet water yearly – FG

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria consumes over 2.5 billion litres of sachet…

Security operatives seal Onitsha market, enforce Soludo’s order

Heavy security has been deployed to seal the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State,…

Lagos estate residents protest three-month blackout at IKEDC office

Residents of Gowon Estate in the Egbeda area of Lagos State staged a protest…

Fleeing bus driver kills Abuja PoS operator during FRSC chase

A female Point of Sale operator was killed on Monday morning after being struck…

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer over anti-Islam campaign

Australia has revoked the visa of an Israeli social media influencer known for campaigning…

Cambodia ratifies key UN maritime treaty over Thailand border tensions

A “threat assessment” linked to Thailand following deadly land border clashes has pushed Cambodia…

Kwara pastor dies in farmland fire

A 73-year-old pastor, identified as Awolola, has been burnt to death in a fire…