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Lagos taskforce nabs five hoodlums over extortion claims

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) says it has apprehended five suspected hoodlums, popularly called ‘Omotaku’, over alleged extortion. The suspects were alleged to have extorted motorists on the Aboru and Abule-Egba axis of the Abeokuta Expressway. Chai…

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PHOTOS: Tight security as ICPC arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna

Security was heightened on Tuesday around the Federal High Court in Kaduna as operatives of various agencies took positions ahead of the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption-related offences. As early as 7:00 a.m., heavily armed personnel drawn from t…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

NSCDC arrests ex-student prefect for stealing school laboratory equipment in Jigawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Jigawa State has arrested a former student prefect for allegedly attempting to steal laboratory equipment from a school in Dutse. Spokesperson for the NSCDC Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the arrest in a statement made availab…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

Nigerian, 121 others injured as Iran hits UAE

Foreign workers look at a tall plume of black smoke ascends following an explosion in the Fujairah industrial zone on March 3, 2026. Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP. At least one Nigerian has been identified among dozens of people affected during the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles in the Uni…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

Anambra Assembly moves to review obsolete laws, military-era decrees

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State House of Assembly has begun moves to review several state laws described as obsolete, particularly those inherited from the military era. Speaker of the House, Somtochukwu Udeze, said some of the affected laws were never fully domesticated into democratic statut…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

Iran's new Supreme Leader makes first speech about war since his appointment

Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued his first statement since he was appointed to take over from his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in missile strikes by Iran and Israel. The new leader spoke in a televised address on Thursday, Al Jazeera reports. He called for national un…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

ADC breaks silence on ‘Kingibe suspension’ report

By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress has dismissed reports that the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has been suspended from the party, saying the claim is false. The party said the reports circulating in some quarters are misleading and urged the …

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

'I lost my father, wife', Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge

Mojtaba Khamenei Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered his first public statement, calling for unity among the Iranian people while acknowledging the hardships endured during recent conflict. The address, read on state television, expressed condolences to families who lost love…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

Words of defiance: Iran’s new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei lashes at US

Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since taking over as Iran’s new supreme leader, after his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several family members were assassinated in United Sates and Israeli strikes at the outset of the war which has now embroiled much of the Middle East. In the s…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

What we know about Iran and Hezbollah’s joint attacks on Israel

What we know about Iran and Hezbollah’s joint attacks on Israel Iran has confirmed it has carried out coordinated attacks with Hezbollah against Israel. Nida Ibrahim looks at what we know. Published On 12 Mar 2026 What we know about Iran and Hezbollah’s joint attacks on Israel Iran has confirmed it…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 1 week ago Technology

The Christian-Muslim Nigerian couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time

One house, two faiths, one fasting season Olanrewaju Williams is a Christian and his wife, Kaosara, is a Muslim and this year they are both fasting. For the first time since 1993, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent are taking place at the same time. Both periods invol…

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1 month, 1 week ago Technology

Truck somersaults on Otedola Bridge, causes traffic gridlock

Commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faced a morning of intense gridlock following a mechanical mishap involving a Mack truck at the Otedola Bridge on Wednesday. The incident, which began as a minor battery failure, escalated into a total road blockage when the vehicle overturned during a priva…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

Call me Evangelist Tonto, not King Tonto – Tonto Dikeh declares spiritual rebirth

By Enitan Abdultawab Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has announced a major personal and spiritual transformation, declaring that she no longer wishes to be addressed as “King Tonto Dikeh.” In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress said the decision was made in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

Iran will defend itself 'regardless of the costs': security chief Larijani

Iran’s security chief on Monday said the Islamic republic would defend itself no matter the costs, on the third day of war with the United States and Israel. “We will fiercely defend ourselves and our six thousand years old civilization regardless of the costs and will make the enemies sorry for th…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over

What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over Israeli jets have attacked the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing dozens of people and causing thousands to flee after Hezbollah launched rockets in response to the bombing of Iran. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr breaks down what’s been happening as the I…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts

Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts Airspace across much of the Middle East shut down after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks. Thousands of flights were cancelled or rerouted, stranding passengers and dis…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

US/Israel-Iran War: US confirms crash of three fighter jets from "friendly fire"

The US has confirmed that three of its fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. The US Central Command, in a post on X, said the crash was due to an “apparent friendly fire incident.” “At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait du…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

Tokyo Marathon: Brigid Kosgei wins race in record time

- Published Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon. The 32-year-old finished in 2:14:29 - more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Bertukan Welde, who was second in 2:16:36. Welde's Ethiopian compatriot Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39. The pr…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

VIDEO: Female NSCDC officer dies after being crushed by operational van in Abuja

A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has reportedly died following an accident during a display in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which was captured in a viral 58-second video circulating on social media on Saturday, reportedly occurred during a “show of fo…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Technology

21 ships offload petrol, others in Lagos ports - NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority says a total of 21 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Lagos ports. NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, ‘Shipping Position’, made available to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. It stated that the “ships were discharging at Apapa, L…

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