The Lagos State Government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sentenced two bakery workers to two weeks of community service after they were accused of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer. According to a statement released on Monday, September 8, via the state government’s website, the employer insisted the case be taken to court. […]
Angry protesters have stormed Nepal’s parliament and set the building ablaze following violent demonstrations over a controversial social media ban and deep-rooted government corruption. Ekram Giri, spokesman for the Parliament Secretariat, confirmed on Tuesday that “hundreds have breached the parliament area and torched the main building.” The unrest began after the government moved to ban
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The Lagos State enforcement team has begun dislodging illegal street traders at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2. Authorities said the traders were causing traffic congestion, endangering pedestrians, and contributing to environmental pollution in the area. In a statement shared on X today, the enforcement agency reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and obstruction-free
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Get ready for some heavenly drama in the skies, as Nigeria and other West African countries will experience a total lunar eclipse also known as Blood Moon, tonight, Sunday, September 7. The rare event will kick off by 8:00 PM WAT and is expected to last about 83 minutes — enough time for you to
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On February 27, 2025, Southern University in Louisiana lost a bright star. Caleb Wilson, 20, died during an off-campus fraternity ritual. He studied mechanical engineering and played in the “Human Jukebox” Marching Band. His death shocked both the campus and the local community. Initially, Caleb joined his fraternity brothers for a ritual at North Sherwood
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On February 27, 2025, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja handed down a severe sentence. The court sentenced Indian national Chandra Prankash Singh to 10 years in prison. The charge came from a massive procurement fraud totaling ₦816,361,386.75. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) led the investigation. They gathered substantial evidence against Singh.
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On February 28, 2025, a tragic accident shook the Ibadan community along the Akala Expressway. Initially, a school bus carrying teachers and pupils lost control and overturned, causing chaos on a busy road. Consequently, three teachers and six pupils sustained serious injuries in the crash. Moreover, eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle suddenly swerved before careening
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On February 27, 2025, the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court delivered a shocking verdict in Lagos. The court sentenced Kolawole Muyiwa to life imprisonment. He served as a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, now part of Lagos State University of Education. Moreover, he betrayed his duty by raping a female
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On February 26, 2025, security forces in Plateau State launched a rapid operation that rescued an abducted mother and her daughter. Initially, reports indicated that armed kidnappers had taken the two from their residence in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area. Consequently, based on reliable intelligence, troops from the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven mobilized
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In Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, a Magistrate’s Court sentenced 21-year-old Adebanjo Segun to six months in jail. The court handed down this ruling on February 25, 2025, after Segun stole a fowl from a local vendor. The decision highlights the state’s strict stance against petty crimes that threaten social order. The incident occurred at a busy
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