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President Tinubu orders investigation into Ibadan funfair tragedy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of numerous young lives and left many injured. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost Read More…

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Bobrisky faces EFCC investigation for allegedly spraying Naira notes

Operatives from the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into the activities of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The controversial social media personality is accused of spraying Naira notes at a high-profile event. The EFCC’s interest in Bobrisky was sparked by a video report showing Read More…

Crime Metro Suicide

Tragedy strikes: Deputy Commissioner of Police commits suicide in Oyo

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Gbolahan Oyedemi, a dedicated officer serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon, Lagos State, has allegedly taken his own life. The incident occurred in his private house in his hometown of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, during the Easter break. DCP Oyedemi, Read More…

Crime Metro Stealing

Four suspected cable vandals arrested in Lagos

In a significant development, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of vandalising and stealing armoured cables that belong to the Lagos State Government. Here are the details: According to Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects—Oseni Yusuf, Richard Solomon, Emmanuel Ezeobi, and Isaac Shedrach—were taken into custody by a Police patrol Read More…

Disaster Metro Security Top Story

Minor Explosion at Ikeja Cantonment: Nigerian Army Responds

In a recent incident, a minor explosion occurred in a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos. The Nigerian Army swiftly addressed the situation, and here’s what we know: According to Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the explosion was likely triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the Read More…

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EU launches investigation into TikTok over alleged breach of online content rules

The European Union has initiated an investigation into ByteDance’s TikTok to determine whether the social media platform violated online content regulations aimed at safeguarding children and ensuring transparent advertising, announced EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Monday. Breton stated, “Today we open an investigation into TikTok over a suspected breach of transparency & obligations to Read More…

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Olam Group cleared of $50 billion forex fraud allegations in Nigeria

Singapore’s Olam Group has emerged unscathed from a storm of allegations, as its investigation team unequivocally exonerated its Nigerian unit from any involvement in a multibillion-dollar foreign exchange fraud. The verdict was delivered on Monday, putting to rest the cloud of suspicion that hung over the company. Last year, some Nigerian media outfits sounded the Read More…

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Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe feared dead in California helicopter crash

Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, has tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in California. The incident occurred on Friday, February 9, 2024, casting a somber shadow over both the business and aviation communities. The ill-fated helicopter, identified as a Eurocopter EC130, met its Read More…

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US-Based Nigerian lecturer killed in Osun State: Police confirm arrest, Governor orders probe

The police in Osun have confirmed the tragic killing of Dr. Richard Adeoriokin, a Nigerian lecturer based in the United States, in Ejigbo, Osun State, on Saturday. According to SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun police spokesperson, a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the murder. Opalola stated, “Police in Osun is aware of the Read More…