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At least three people were killed and six others injured in a car accident at the toll gate area of ​​the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Friday. The Ota Division Commander of the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Salau Hamed, confirmed the incident to journalists. Hamed said the accident involving 15 people and six vehicles occurred at around 14.15 READ …

… Immigration implements a digital system to track down defaulters … He says those who fail to comply with their visas risk arrest Daud Olatunji The federal government has said it now has the technological capacity to identify and arrest foreigners who overstay their visas in Nigeria, in what officials describe as a major step towards strengthening immigration control and …

A violent armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack that devastated Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of ​​Borno State, declaring that it had “conquered” the town after a night of bloodshed that left dozens of soldiers and civilians dead and more than 300 residents kidnapped. The attackers stormed the community on Wednesday evening, reportedly setting fire to …

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area due to the recent violent conflict. He gave the order on Friday in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor following an expanded state security meeting on Thursday. Amasiri was recently embroiled in a …

Pastor Chris had previously apologized in a widely circulated statement but later clarified that his apology was not directed at the actress, and insisted it was made out of respect for the church’s senior leaders and not because of any individual. In his remarks, he rejected claims linking the apology to personal circumstances, and described the statements as baseless. In …

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the sacking of four officers over their involvement in the tragic killing of seven traders in Owode Onirin area of ​​the state. The state Police Commissioner, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, told journalists on Thursday at the Ikeja Police Officers Mess that investigations into the murder of Owode Onirin were ongoing. He said the fired …

The Human Rights Committee has renewed its call for the establishment of state police across Nigeria, saying the current centralized police structure has become excessive and ineffective in addressing growing insecurity. In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Comrade Yinka Folarin, and Secretary General, Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka, the civil rights group described the initiative as a vital …

Terrorists have released a disturbing video showing the moment they set fire to a vehicle belonging to the Nigerian military. In a video recording that has been trending on social media platforms since Monday, a young terrorist can be seen filming a burning vehicle and daring the Army to come and take it. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s net reserves jump 772% …

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has expressed opposition to the proposed law on the protection of human rights defenders, arguing that existing Nigerian laws already provide adequate guarantees for fundamental rights. Fagbemi’s position was expressed through the Chief of State, Reuben Imarha, on Wednesday at a public hearing at the Human Rights Committee …

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has announced the temporary suspension of three doctors following preliminary findings in the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The Board revealed that its Investigation Panel established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct after reviewing the petition submitted on January …