Man Sets Lover Ablaze During Argument In Abuja

A 47-year-old vulcaniser, Saheed Ganiyu, has been arrested for allegedly setting his lover ablaze in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The victim is battling for life at the National Hospital…

Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees for South-East, North-West dev’t commissions

The Senate has confirmed the nominees of President Bola Tinubu for the newly established North-West Development Commission (NWDC) and South-East Development Commission (SEDC). The confirmation followed the presentation of a…

Scavengers, beggars sue Wike, seek N500m damages

Some vulnerable FCT residents including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders, among others, have filed a suit against the Minister, Nyesom Wike, demanding N500 million in damages over an alleged breach…

Nigeria surpasses global average with 70% AI adoption rate – Report

Nigeria’s online population is leading the global adoption of generative artificial intelligence, AI, with 70 percent of respondents reporting usage, far exceeding the global average of 48 percent. This is…

Endbadgovernance protest: NPF demands retraction, apology from Amnesty International

The Nigeria Police Force has formally written to Amnesty International, demanding an immediate retraction and public apology over a publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on End Bad…

Midnight fire destroys goods worth millions in Anambra market

Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a midnight fire outbreak at Ahịa Mgbede, situated opposite the New Motor Spare Parts Market in Nnewi, Anambra State. The inferno, which…

DAILIES TOP STORIES: FG Says No End To National Grid Collapses In Nigeria

Tuesday 14 January 2025 Again, Boko Haram strikes in Borno, kills 40, abducts scores Gospel singer arrested with severed corps member’s head in Nasarawa Lawmakers impeach Lagos Assembly speaker Obasa…

Police arrest three men who flogged salesgirl in Lagos in viral video

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects for assaulting a salesgirl in Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on…

48,000 Nigerian inmates still awaiting trial

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has sought the intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, the Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), the Attorney General of the Federation, state Chief Justices,…

Policeman shoots politician in northeast Nigeria

The Zone 12 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, said that the officer, who allegedly shot at a former Chairman of Ningi Local Government Council had been taken…

Edo woman in police custody for brutalizing 15-year-old house help’s genitals with hot metal

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old woman, Abigail Oluwarotimi, for the brutal assault of her 15-year-old house help, Jude Joseph. According to a police statement on Monday,…

Seven Killed In Nasarawa Gunmen Attack

Seven persons have been killed in Tatara village of the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State distress after a gunmen attack. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state,…

Oyo court grants Ooni’s ex-queen Naomi, Hamzat, principal bail

An Oyo State High Court, sitting at Ring Road on Monday granted bail to an ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola. The bail also applied to an Ibadan-based…

Nigeria Lost Over ₦67bn Property, 100 Lives To Fire In 2024 — Report

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has disclosed that an estimated property loss of N67.1 billion, and was recorded in 2024 as a result of fire outbreaks. A statement by the…

Fire guts school buildings, two shops in Anambra

An evening fire has burnt some parts of the building of Practicing Primary School, located inside St. Stephen Anglican Church, Umubelu, Awka, Anambra State. Although there was no casualty recorded,…