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In a sustained crackdown on crime across Lagos, the Lagos State Taskforce has raided several hideouts used by drug peddlers and addicts in Gowon Estate and surrounding streets, leading to the arrest of 19 suspects allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking and other unlawful acts. According to Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Director of Press and Public Affairs for the Lagos State Taskforce, the raid forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to enforce public order and maintain environmental sanity. The operation uncovered a disturbing haul of controlled substances, including Colorado, Indian hemp, and other hard drugs. Bags of illicit substances were also reportedly…

A group of armed bandits attacked the Gora community in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday night, killing a young man and kidnapping his grandfather. The deceased, identified as Bashir Auwalu, was reportedly shot dead during the violent raid, while his elderly grandfather was whisked away by the assailants. A security analyst, known as Bakatsine, disclosed the incident on Wednesday through a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Yesterday night, bandits stormed Gora in Safana LGA, Katsina State. They killed a youthful person identified as Bashir Auwalu and kidnapped his grandfather,” the post read. As of the time…

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspected car thief, Felix Clark, along Abacha Road in the GRA area of Port Harcourt. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspect was intercepted while riding a bicycle during a routine patrol by operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit. “On Wednesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:30 hours, operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Attah Alih, intercepted Felix Clark, who was riding a bicycle along Abacha Road, GRA,” the statement read. Upon searching the suspect, officers discovered seven master keys…

An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two deaths, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole. Speaking during an emergency response meeting in Benin City on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said five cases of diphtheria had been confirmed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), with two fatalities already recorded. The emergency meeting brought together representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, local health authorities, and other critical stakeholders to develop a coordinated response to the outbreak. Describing the situation, Oshiomhole said the outbreak was “a serious cause for concern,” and cautioned…

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced the establishment of the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), a platform aimed at addressing Africa’s persistent leadership challenges. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described the new institute as a movement designed to close the leadership gaps hindering development across the continent. He explained that although OOLI is not a military outfit, it will adopt some positive elements from military training, as well as methodologies from institutions like the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos. The former president emphasized that the goal…

The Mahmuda terror group has launched another deadly attack, killing three residents in Duruma village, located in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara North Senatorial District. The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday morning while local hunters from the area were away in Ilorin for a presidentially approved National Forest Guard training. The training is part of a wider initiative to bolster community security through the arming and tactical training of local forest guards. According to sources in the area, the terrorists struck during the absence of the local hunters, brutally slaughtering three villagers. The victims were immediately buried by…

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have neutralised a bandit and recovered weapons during a successful intelligence-led operation at the border between Plateau and Taraba States. In a statement released by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, the operation was launched following a tip-off about an impending bandit attack on communities in Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. He stated, “During the operation, troops made contact with the criminals at their concentration area at Dutsen Zaki High Ground in Wase LGA of Plateau State. In an exchange of fire,…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has confirmed he turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, citing his desire to keep competing at the highest level and be part of new manager Ruben Amorim’s rebuilding project at Old Trafford. Speaking at Portugal’s pre-match press conference ahead of their Nations League semi-final clash against Germany in Munich, Fernandes revealed the Saudi club had made a tempting approach. “The president of Al Hilal called me and asked me if I wanted to move there,” Fernandes said. “The club waited for me to think about my future.” Despite reports suggesting…

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Cocoa House in Ibadan, Oyo State, when an unidentified man reportedly fell from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey building. The fall sent shockwaves through the business district, leaving eyewitnesses and passersby stunned. One eyewitness recounted the moment, “When the incident happened, I initially thought it was a large bird falling from the sky. It was only when the person landed that I realised it was a human being. I had my phone with me but I couldn’t even record anything because I was completely shocked.”…

Joshua Olusanya, popularly known as Trumpet Influencer, has etched his name in the Guinness World Records for achieving the Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet, following a successful 25-hour, 30-minute, and 36-second performance held from May 9 to 10, 2025, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. His initial attempt in February 2024, which lasted 24 hours and 46 minutes, was disqualified because he interrupted the session to drink water—an action that violated Guinness World Records (GWR) guidelines. According to GWR rules, participants may consume food and drink only if it does not disrupt the continuous flow of the performance. After receiving…