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Lagos and Ogun Police Eliminate Four Kidnappers, Rescue Five Hostages
Lagos and Ogun police forces have successfully rescued five kidnapping victims and neutralized four suspects in a coordinated operation dubbed Operation Kosaye.
Lagos Authorities Cite Negligence as Primary Cause of Recent Building Failures
Lagos State officials blame the recent collapse of a building in Alakija on occupants ignoring safety orders to evacuate structures previously marked for demolition.
Benue State Police Command Probes Murder of MACBAN Chairman
Benue State Police have launched an investigation into the ambush and killing of MACBAN state chairman Ardo Rabo Mohammed and Yakubu Isa in Otukpo.
Hisbah Seizes Illicit Alcohol Shipment Concealed in Katsina
Officials in Dutsinma, Katsina State, have confiscated a hidden shipment of alcohol after monitoring transit routes for smugglers attempting to evade detection.
The Tragic Lynching of Ummulkhair in Maraban Jos
A mother and teacher, Ummulkhair, was brutally lynched by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following false accusations of kidnapping, sparking calls for justice and an end to mob violence.
Unclaimed items from Alan Carr’s Scottish estate set for auction
Comedian Alan Carr is auctioning off hundreds of surplus items from his newly purchased Scottish estate, Ayton Castle, including a collection of historic concrete sculptures.
Nigerian News Roundup: 10 Essential Headlines for Saturday
Key updates include a demolition order in Alakija, a legal setback for the NDC, the murder of a Miyetti Allah official in Benue, and updates on the naira's market performance.
Pastor arrested after 13-year-old girl dies from severe flogging over missing N30,000
A 13-year-old girl has died in Cross River State after her mother and a local pastor arranged for her to be flogged over allegations of stealing N30,000.
Lagos Authorities Launch Probe Into Building Collapse in Satellite Town
Lagos state authorities are investigating a fatal three-storey building collapse in Alakija, Satellite Town, amidst conflicting reports regarding prior demolition notices.
Osoba, Amosun, and Alake Honor Prof. Soyode at 85
Former governors Olusegun Osoba and Ibikunle Amosun joined the Alake of Egbaland to celebrate the 85th birthday of Professor Afolabi Soyode and the launch of his new book.