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January 30, 2026

Lagos: Court remands two over theft of PVC material

The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 280, 328 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Court room
January 30, 2026

Four killed, houses burnt in renewed land dispute between Ebonyi communities: Police

Mr Ukandu said the command had commenced an investigation into the matter.

Police officer
January 30, 2026

Lagos govt empowers over 1,100 women, youths with digital skills, Android phones

The commissioner said participants were trained in digital marketing, online visibility and customer engagement, and were supported with Android smartphones.

Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA)
January 30, 2026

Gov. Okpebholo reshuffles cabinet

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
January 30, 2026

58-year-old man in court over false information against Ibadan pastor

Mr Owolabi alleged that the defendant gave the police false information that one Pastor Adekunle Obasa and his family stole his 250 blocks.

Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court,
January 30, 2026

25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually: FG

At least 25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually, the humanitarian minister, Bernard Doro, says.

Displaced Nigerians
January 30, 2026

Police arraign Ondo farmer for destroying trees

The defendant is facing a two-count charge bordering on misdemeanour and malicious damage, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Courtroom
January 30, 2026

Akwa Ibom: Police intercept 415 live cartridges, detain suspect

The police command in Akwa Ibom on Friday said it intercepted 415 live cartridges in a commercial vehicle along the Itu-Calabar highway.

Cartridges
January 30, 2026

Kaduna: Gov Uba Sani creates 5,000 jobs to strengthen sanitation

Governor Uba Sani has launched an environmental initiative to strengthen sanitation, which will provide jobs for 5,000 youths.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
January 30, 2026

Police, bandits in gunfight, four killed in Benue

The police command in Benue on Friday confirmed the killing of four armed bandits by operatives of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force.

Armed Cops