A 31-year-old man identified as Sunday Jimoh, drowned in a well on February 22, 2025, at about 10:00 am while trying to retrieve his phone. The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed this to newsmen, said the incident was reported by Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, a resident of the Junction Area, …
Lagos Police Commissioner, CP Olohundare Jimoh, meets with tactical commanders; charges them on crime reduction and human rights compliance
Teh Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare M. Jimoh has met with all Tactical Commanders in teh Command. In teh meeting which held today February 22, 2025 for about four hours at teh Command Headquarters, CP Jimoh charged teh officers to ensure they sustain teh onslaught against crimes and criminals, and further reduce …
FG Unveils Nigeria’s First Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Centre in Abuja
The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s first non-surgical spinal decompression centre in Abuja, aiming to enhance access to advanced healthcare services nationwide. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday, was officiated by the Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate, represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Salaudeen Jimoh. In his address, Jimoh emphasized the significance of the …
Tragic Accident: Detached Tyre from Kia Bus Kills Pedestrian on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
On Friday, February 21, 2025, a tragic accident occurred at Kara Under Bridge along teh Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in teh death of pedestrian Auwalu Abdulkadir. Teh incident involved a Kia commercial bus (registration number LAGOS MUS 200 YE) traveling against traffic when one of its tyres detached and struck Abdulkadir, a truck driver from Kano …
Nigeria to Abolish Visa-on-Arrival Policy, Introduce Pre-Filled Landing and Exit Cards
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced plans to cancel Nigeria’s visa-on-arrival policy, introduced in 2020, during a ceremony in Abuja on Friday, February 21. The government will implement landing and exit cards, which visitors must complete before entering and leaving the country. This initiative aims to enhance national security by ensuring thorough background checks and …
Fake sergeant arrested by police on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Harry Collins, for impersonating a police officer while wearing a full police uniform with a sergeant rank. According to CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the suspect was apprehended on February 20, 2025, at around 2:10 pm during a reconnaissance patrol led by the Deputy …
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $4.7M, N830M, Properties Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele. The judge, who had earlier dismissed an application brought by an interested party seeking to halt the judgment, granted the …
Victoria will soon get ticketless public transport fares
Train passengers in Victoria will soon be able to use bank cards, smartphones, or wearable devices to tap onto public transport. Public transport minister Gabrielle Williams said there would be a staggered rollout across the rail network next year. It comes after US company Conduent Business Services was awarded the state’s public transport ticketing contract …
Spain court convicts ex-football chief Rubiales for sexual assault over forced kiss
A Spanish court on Thursday, February 20, convicted former Spanish football FA boss, Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300). However, the court acquitted him and the three others accused of the charge of coercion in the case. Prosecutors had sought …
Court clears IPOB leader of terrorism charges, awards N5m damages against FG
Justice I.N Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo state has cleared the Head of the Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Chika Edoziem, of all charges related to terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping, and violent criminal activities. Edoziem, who ranks next to the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was previously …