A retired officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Jacob Agada has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. Agada was found dead a few hours after he was kidnapped by the gunmen who mounted roadblocks around Ombi II, Lafia on Thursday night and whisked him away. The victim was reportedly returning to …

A robbery suspect in a Delta State community, Emmanuel Chinagorom, has confessed that the quest to give his mother a befitting burial led him into crime. It was gathered that Chinagorom confessed to the crime when he was arrested by members of the Agbor Gha-Ihun Vigilante Group in Agbor. It was also gathered that the 24-year-old suspect specialised in stealing …

The traditional ruler of Modakeke, Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola has enjoined Nigerians to celebrate this year’s Easter festivity peacefully and with love and moderation. In an Easter statement issued by the chairman of the Media Committee of the Palace, Chief Adedayo Ojo, Oba Toriola, who is the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Ajibise Ogo 1, said it …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful and residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Easter – the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Governor urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians to emulate Jesus Christ’s virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion, which made Him die on the cross for …

Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo on Thursday said that Chrisland High School, Ikeja, has been placed on probation for one academic session by the state government to monitor adherence, to safety policies and guidelines. Twelve-year-old Whitney Adeniran died recently during the school’s Inter-house sports competition, held at Agege Stadium, and the autopsy report gave the cause as …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal command, on Thursday apprehended eight suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja, and in neighbouring Nasarawa State. tt The commission disclosed the names of the suspects to include: David Oche Igoche, Innocent Adikwu, Anderson Oshiomegie Edemode, and Chinonso P. Peter. Others include Emmanuel Smart, Favour …

The House of Representatives has passed two bills seeking to increase the number of judicial officers in the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court as well as legalise virtual appearances and proceedings in the courts. The House raised the number of Justices in the appellate court from 90 to 100, while the number of judges at the FHC …

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has said that it did not approve the construction of a clubhouse in the sum of N480 million. The claim that the sum of N480 million was approved for the construction of a clubhouse by the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has been dismissed. The organisation described the claim …

Residents of Ogijo in the Sagamu Local Government Area, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun States, are currently lamenting following a one-year blackout currently being witnessed in the area. The situation, it was learnt, has forced some residents, particularly artisans who need electricity to ply their trades to relocate from the area. Those who have no choice but to …

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged the media to do more in educating citizens on the importance of tax payment as well as the problems resulting from tax evasion. At a one-day sensitisation workshop it organised in conjunction with AfroPolitan Media Limited at Kano NUJ centre on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer, Afropolitan Media, Hajiya Aisha Umar Halilu …