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Olumayowa Samuel

December 18, 2024

Nigerian youth sentenced to death by hanging for stealing fowl in Osun

“I have received the report of a case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun state for stealing a fowl,” said Mr Adeleke.

Local fowl and Hangman noose
December 17, 2024

Couple beat 10-year-old daughter to death in UK, jailed 73 years

A Central Criminal Court in England on Tuesday sentenced a father, Urfan Sharif, to 40 years in jail and stepmother, Beinash Batool, to 33 years’ imprisonment after they were convicted of killing

Sara Sharif
December 17, 2024

Gov. Alia unveils official portrait, to sanction use of unauthorised pictures

The government said that the directive was aimed at ensuring that the dignity and integrity of the governor were preserved and respected.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
December 17, 2024
LASTMA
December 17, 2024

Sanwo-Olu’s govt arrests eight children for begging in Lagos

Mr Wahab said those arrested would be transferred to appropriate government facilities in line with enabling laws.

Sanwo-Olu with children
December 16, 2024

Nigerian man arrested for breaking promise to marry Indian woman

According to the police, the suspect reached out to the victim through an associate.

Nigerian man held in India
December 16, 2024

LASTMA reports deadly collision on Third Mainland Bridge

The crash involved a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge.

Crash on Third Mainland Bridge
December 16, 2024

Police ‘abducted’ my teenage son for dyeing his hair; Kemi Badenoch right about Nigeria, says England-based Nigerian

“I don’t have any information on that incident that happened six years ago. I do not,” said a spokesman for the police.

Police brutalising civilian
December 14, 2024

Yuletide: Police ban use of fire crackers in Abuja

The CP urged community leaders in the metropolis to sensitise residents to the dangers in using fire crackers.

fire-crackers
December 12, 2024

Ireti Kingibe, Wike’s showdown festers as Senate summons FCT minister, orders stoppage of demolitions

The Senate summoned Mr Wike to appear before it to explain why occupants of the affected houses were being rendered homeless.