Crime & City Diary
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Gas tanker explosion triggers widespread power outage in Lagos communities
A power outage has hit some Lagos communities following a gas tanker explosion that occurred on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Saturday. The affected areas are Medallion Company, Sangotedo, Majek, Awoyaya, Eputu, Lakowe, Lasoro, Fidiso to Kolajo, and Elemoro Police Station. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirmed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Saturday. It explained that…
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NAF air strikes neutralise multiple Boko Haram fighters in Sambisa Forest
Air operations by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully killed several Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa Forest, Borno State, as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, according to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, a publication covering the Lake Chad region. The mission, carried out under Operation HADIN KAI, targeted insurgents reported to be around the Parisu axis of the…
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Remaining abducted cocoa farmers regain freedom in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Following a joint operation between major security agencies in Oyo State, the remaining two abducted cocoa farmers have secured their release. Updating journalists on the recent development, the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Akeem Olatunji, confirmed that all kidnapped farmers have now regained their freedom, noting that the successful rescue followed coordinated efforts by a joint security…
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Police probe death of two siblings in Ondo inferno
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic fire incident that claimed the lives of two young children in Ode-Aye, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. Disclosing the incident via a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, revealed that the incident occurred on March 18,…
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Two suspected robbers arrested with toy gun in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers during a stop-and-search operation in Akure, recovering a toy gun allegedly used to perpetrate crimes. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the operation was carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of…
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Court bars ex-Gov Alao-Akala’s daughter from selling late father’s properties
By Adejayan Gbenga An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained Oluwakemi Alao-Akala from selling or disposing of properties belonging to the late former Governor, Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, pending the determination of a substantive suit. The court during the week issued the order following a motion on notice for interlocutory injunction filed by Oluwatoyin Alao Aderinto in Suit…
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Appeal court voids ruling in El-Rufai case, orders fresh hearing
The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered a fresh hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s suit seeking the enforcement of his fundamental rights against the State House of Assembly. The appellate court held that the July 30, 2024 judgment of the Federal High Court (FHC), Kaduna Division, violated El-Rufai’s right to fair hearing. It consequently…
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NYSC official arrested over death of female corps member
By Folashade Olorunfemi – An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, has been taken into police custody following the death of a female corps member, Victoria Ariyo. Victoria, who was serving under the Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA), reportedly died on Tuesday after a failed abortion procedure. Her remains were buried at…
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Ex-AGF Malami speaks after release, vows to clear name
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared that he stands by all decisions taken during his time in office, stating that he has no regrets despite ongoing legal challenges. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa on Wednesday, Malami described his experiences in the custody of the EFCC, DSS, and at Kuje Prison as…
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Waste management in Lagos is everyone’s responsibility – LAWMA
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has stressed that effective waste management in Lagos requires a shared responsibility among residents, operators and government. He made this known while delivering a paper at the annual conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) held at NECA House on Wednesday, where…
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