11 die in Niger auto crashes
Eleven people have been killed in auto crashes which occurred in two locations in Niger state at the weekend. Blueprint learnt that eight people, including 5 men, 2 children and …
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Abuja: Fire razes Dei-Dei furniture market
An early morning fire has engulfed the popular Dei-Dei Abuja Furniture Makers Association (AFMA) market located at the heart of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The chairman of …
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Bandits burn police armoured vehicle in Kaduna
A community leader, Alhaji Yahaya Kimbiin, of Kimbi village, Randagi Ward in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state said that bandits stormed his community on Monday morning and …
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Abducted business man killed after ransom in Ondo
A businessman in Ugbe, Akoko Northeast local government area of Ondo state, Mr. Augustine Okoye, recently abducted has been killed by his abductors after payment of ransom. It was …
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Reprisal attack: Boko Haram terrorists ‘kill’ 33 wives of ISWAP members
Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed 33 wives of top commanders of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), in a reprisal attack following the killing of one of …
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One killed, 7 severely injured in Lagos fire incident
One person was reportedly killed while seven others suffered fire burns over the fire incident at Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island area of Lagos. Speaking over the incident, the director, Lagos …
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Lawan: Erring oil companies must be penalised for negligence
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on the federal government through its relevant agencies to penalise indigenous oil companies responsible for the devastation of host communities where they …
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5 confirmed dead in Lagos gas explosion
Five persons were Tuesday confirmed dead from a gas explosion at the busy Ladipo area of Mushin, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the National Emergency …
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Girl, 17, reported missing, found dead in domestic well
Men of the the Kwara state fire service, Wednesday, recovered the body of a 17-year-old girl from a domestic well in Iloriin, Kwara state capital.The deceased simiply identified as Aminat …
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PDP lambasts Gombe governor over attack on Goje
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe state, has lambasted the Gombe state government over the clash between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), factions of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa …
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Mother of two throws daughters inside well in Osun, blames frustration
Mother of two who allegedly threw her children inside well water In Osogbo, Osun state, has blamed frustration for her action. The woman whose name could not be ascertained at …
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Ex- Enugu council boss kidnapped, N10m ransom demanded
Former chairman of Nkanu West local government area of Enugu state, Hon. Afam Okereke has been kidnapped.His kidnap took place Sunday and his abductors are demanding N10 million ransom for …
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Alleged assault: Police arrest Premier League star
A Brighton player has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. The player, in his 20s, was one of two men taken into custody following an incident at a nightclub …
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Kwara firemen recover woman’s dead body from Ilorin well
Men of the Kwara state fire service have recovered the body of a middle age woman, Fatima, from a local well in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. The incident reportedly occurred …
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Nigeria mission in Italy vows to get justice for murdered Rita Amenze
The Nigerian Mission and Unions in Italy, Monday, vowed to get justice for late Rita Amenze, the Nigerian lady who was allegedly killed by her Italian husband on September 10 …
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Insurgency: As CDS thumbs up OPSH commander …
Recently, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, visited Plateau state, where he held discussions with critical stakeholders, on the quest to finding lasting peace that would end needless …
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Police parades suspected killers of 7 farmers in Osun
Osun state police command Wednesday paraded five suspected killers of some farmers who were murdered on their way to farm in Modakeke. The suspects are: Akingbala Olakunle aka ‘All Stand,’ …
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Gunmen attack church, kill 1, abduct 3 others in Kogi
Barely one week after gunmen attacked custodial centre in Kabba where a soldier and a policeman were killed and over two hundred inmates were set free, another gunmen on Sunday …
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Cultists clash in Osun: Amotekun, JTF raid hideouts, arrests 11
There was panic in Owo-Ope area, Osogbo, Osun state, as suspected cultists clashed and killed one person. The victim whose name was not confirmed as at the time of filing …
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25 feared dead as cholera breaks out in Ogun
No fewer than twenty-five persons have been reported dead following the cholera outbreak at Magboro in Obafemi-Owode Local Government area of Ogun State. The outbreak which affected Arepo, Akesan, Akintonde, …
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How gunmen invaded Abuja, kidnapped mother, 2 daughters
Terrorists on Sunday attacked Pegi, a community in Abuja suburb and kidnapped a 45-year-old woman, Oladapo Bukola, and two of her daughters. Pegi community is located in Kuje area council …
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Sowore: Police launches manhunt for assailants in Edo forests
Operatives of Edo state police command has deployed its tactical team to Edo forests in a bid to apprehend suspected killers of Felix Sowore, the younger brother of #RevolutionNow convener, …
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In Kano, five-year-old boy drowns inside well
A five-year-old boy identified as Yusha’u Usman has drowned in a well at Zangon Dinya in Bagwai local government area of Kano state. The Public Relations Officer of Kano State …
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Hoodlums set Newspapers vehicle ablaze in Imo
A vehicle used in distributing Newspapers was Monday set ablaze by hoodlums suspected to be implementing the Sit-At-Home order along Mgbidi, Oru West LGA of Imo state. Our correspondent who …
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Insecurity: Another 2 farmers killed in Osun
Barely two weeks that five farmers were killed in Toro village, Modakeke, two farmers have been killed in Alapata, another village in Modakeke. A man and a woman whose identities …
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