AUATON Petitions Lagos Over Uber, Bolt, inDrive Exploitation
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria petitions Lagos State Government over alleged exploitation and unsafe conditions by Uber, Bolt, and inDrive.
Category : Security
Three Dead, 17 Injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Crash
Three people were burnt to death and 17 injured in a lone accident on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The crash involved a Mazda bus that burst a tyre and caught fire.
FCT Minister Urged to Enforce Environmental and Traffic Laws
HURIWA calls on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to enforce environmental and traffic laws amid cattle roaming and one-chance robberies in Abuja.
Court Hears N200bn Libel Suit Over Witchcraft Claims
Cross River High Court hears testimony in N200 billion libel suit by Helen Ukpabio against singer Bloody Civilian over witchcraft allegations on X. Adjourned to July 6-7.
UN Women Condemns Taliban Decree on Women's Rights
UN Women criticizes Taliban Decree No. 18, warning it erodes women's rights, normalizes child marriage, and imposes unequal legal standards for women in Afghanistan.
US DOJ Probes Trump Accuser Jean Carroll for Perjury
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into writer Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault, over potential perjury in civil cases.
16 Kenyan Pupils Die in School Fire at Gilgil
Sixteen students died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya. Dozens were injured; seven remain hospitalized. Investigations are ongoing.
Iran Strikes US Base in Kuwait After American Airstrikes
Iran's IRGC targeted a US air base in Kuwait following American strikes on southern Iran, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire.
UN Rapporteurs Query Nigeria on Middle Belt Abuses
UN special rapporteurs have formally queried Nigeria over alleged human rights violations in the Middle Belt, citing evidence of unlawful killings and displacement.
Tinubu Urges Vigilance on EVD and Lassa Fever Threats
President Tinubu calls for increased preparedness against Ebola and Lassa fever as NCDC identifies high-risk states amid DRC outbreak with 247 deaths.
Coalition Warns of Escalating Insecurity and Mass Killings
NCAMKI expresses outrage over worsening insecurity, kidnappings, and mass killings in Nigeria, warning of a national moral emergency and calling for urgent action.
Lagos Police Arrest Man for N1b Fuel Theft, Staged Kidnap
Lagos police arrest Chibuzor Mogbo for N1 billion fuel theft; uncover staged kidnap plot by Adamu Abdullahi to extort employer. Suspects face charges.
Dons Decry Xenophobia as 105 Nigerians Killed in South Africa
Academics and civil society groups condemn xenophobic attacks in South Africa, noting 105 Nigerians killed in seven years, and call for African unity.
Fulani Group Questions US Stance on Nigeria Insecurity
The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria challenge the United States' shifting narrative on insecurity, accusing it of contradictions and ethnic profiling against Fulani communities.
Rising Price of Adulterated Palm Oil Triggers Probe in Lagos
As palm oil prices soar, adulterated versions flood Lagos markets. LASCOPA warns of health risks like cancer and liver damage, urging vigilance.
Father of gas explosion survivor begs for help with medical bills
Mr Anietie Ekere, father of 7-year-old Happiness, appeals for help as treatment costs soar after the March 21 gas explosion in Calabar. He lost another son in the incident.
Air Peace Releases Grounded A320 to Lessor After Settlement
Air Peace has released an Airbus A320 to SmartLynx Airlines six months after impounding it, following an out-of-court settlement over a contract breach dispute.
Nigerian Children Face Rising Cyber Threats and Online Predators
New report reveals 9 out of 10 Nigerian children face cyber risks, with over half experiencing harm, as laws lag behind global standards.
Edo Govt Clarifies Children's Day Stadium Incident
Edo State Government dismisses misleading social media reports about Children's Day stampede at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, confirms injuries but no fatalities.
Health Crisis Uncovered in Bayelsa Oil Communities
A toxicological audit in Bayelsa oil communities reveals high cancer rates, infant mortality, and reduced life expectancy. Experts call for $12 billion cleanup and medical tracking.
Five Dead, Ten Injured in Ogun Bus Crash and Fire
Five persons, including two children, died after a Mazda E2000 bus crashed and caught fire on the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway. FRSC blames speeding and overloading.
Ondo Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers of Two Brothers
Ondo State Police have arrested five suspects linked to the kidnapping of two brothers, aged 10 and 5, in Ore. Investigators recovered N251,000 ransom money and a motorcycle used in the crime.
CAN, Education Summit Director Raise Alarm Over School Attacks
CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh and Education Summit Director Prof Adams Agahiu condemn rising insecurity and attacks on schools, urging urgent action to protect children and Nigeria's future.
489kg Cannabis Found in Edo Shrine; Drug Baron Flees
NDLEA recovers 489kg of cannabis hidden in a shrine in Edo State. A suspected drug baron is at large, while two suspects have been arrested.
Vigilante Group Accused of Killing Three in Niger State
A vigilante group in Niger State is accused of killing three unarmed men and later presenting a weapon to justify the killings, raising concerns over extrajudicial actions.
Edo Police Arrest Suspect with 36 Live Cartridges
Edo State Police operatives arrested Richard Gabriel and recovered 36 live cartridges during a stop-and-search operation in Benin City.
Woman Stabs Boyfriend at Work Over Refused Money
A South African woman is on the run after stabbing her boyfriend at his workplace for refusing to give her money. The incident occurred in Verulam, KZN.
Ex-Corps Member Killed by Terrorists After POP in Gombe
A 26-year-old ex-corps member, Dadi Maksen Gusar, was killed by suspected terrorists after his NYSC Passing Out Parade in Gombe State.
105 Nigerians Killed in South Africa in 7 Years
The Nigerian community in South Africa reports at least 105 Nigerians killed in seven years due to xenophobic attacks, dismissing claims by South African authorities.
Mother, Baby, 8 Others Die in Gombe Auto Crash
A tragic auto crash on the Kano-Gombe highway claims the lives of a mother, her 9-month-old baby, and eight others, with seven more injured.
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