Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 41-year-old man, Tolulope Olowu for allegedly stabbing his 33-year-old neighbour simply identified as Pablo to death. Olowu and Pablo, both residents of First Unity Estate, the Badore area of Ajah, Lagos State reportedly had an altercation on a parking space on their street. The misunderstanding, despite efforts by co-residents to …

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State has apologised to the people of the state whom he might have stepped on their toes during his eight-year administration. Ishaku tendered his apology during a thanksgiving service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter at the CAN Secretariat in Jalingo. The governor said he was happy that his …

An elderly man has been buried alive over witchcraft allegation levelled against him by some youths in Ikyve community, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses said the incident happened at the weekend in Ikyve community of Diiv-Ikyurave, a rural area which borders Cross River State. A resident of the area explained that trouble started for the elderly victim …

Two online polls by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on LinkedIn and Twitter have revealed that most stakeholders want the commission to invest in training, empowerment, and jobs for the region. The results reflect the region’s needs and aspirations for more vocational training, employment, and empowerment opportunities. The NDDC polls, which ran for two weeks on the commission’s LinkedIn …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for candidates seeking Direct Entry (DE) admission into universities. A statement on Sunday by the Head of Public Affairs/Protocol, Mr Fabian Benjamin stated that the Board is postponing the continuation of DE registrations which was earlier scheduled to close on 20th April, but was extended …

The Federal Government said it is making preparations to evacuate about 5,500 stranded Nigerians out of Sudan through the Egyptian town of Luxor. The government said it was seeking Egypt’s support so that the stranded Nigerians could be moved to Luxor. The Director of Special Duties of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), who doubles as Chairman of NEMA’s Committee …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a man, Ahmed Olaseinde Ariyibi, and a woman, Silifat Tunrayo Akanbi, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos for attempting to export 14.4 kilograms of cocaine concealed in lace and ankara fabrics. The suspects, the NDLEA said, were travelling for lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia before their …

The first female speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Jumoke Akindele Ajulo has delivered her first child at 54. Congratulatory messages have since flooded her social media page in the wake of the news. It was gathered that the speaker gave birth on Saturday. She represented Okitipupa Constituency 1 and was served as Speaker between May 2014 …

Nigeria has advised its students in Sudan to remain indoors while it continues making arrangements for their safe evacuation from the troubled country. A statement from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Khartoum, signed by H.Y Garko for Charge D’ Affairs on Sunday, advised the students to disregard the notice circulated by the National Association of Nigerian …

A three-floor building under construction collapsed on Sunday at Ladipo Oluwole Street in the Apapa area of Lagos State. The state Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has sealed the premises, according to its Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi. A statement by the spokesperson accused the developer of shunning the agency’s “Stop Work and Seal-up” orders and continued construction. Sanusi …