Category: Metro
Police force dismiss officers for extortion from young men, release public complaint numbers
Nigeria police force has dismissed three officers found guilty of illegal arrest and extortion from young men accused of being Yahoo boys. The affecte [...]
Council to regulate use of social media in Nigeria
The National Council on Information (NCI) has recommended the setting up of a Council to regulate the use of social media in Nigeria. The recommendati [...]
Student expelled for protesting seat reservation and poor facilities in Law school
The Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja, has expelled a student, Kayode Bello, for allegedly having an argument with a fellow student, identified as Chi [...]
Social media operation should be regulated – Amosun, Ibidapo-Obe
The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun and a former Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe, have called for the establishment o [...]
Five-year jail term awaits false whistle blowers
The Senate on Wednesday recommended a five-year jail term for false whistle blowers or N10m fine against persons who raise false alarm on hidden loot [...]
Mob sets banks on fire for shielding police officer who killed tanker drivers
A mob earlier today set two banks in Apapa, Diamond and Sterling bank Lagos on fire after a mobile policeman attached to Diamond Bank on Burma Road al [...]
Diezani loses Banana Island house as court order seizure
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of a property at Banana Island, Lagos, reportedly bought for $37.5m in 2 [...]
Shoprite sales girl in court for stealing over N5million
A sales girl who works with Shoprite stores, Mariam Mufutau has been arrested and arraigned before a Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing the sum o [...]
“Enough is enough” thunders Corps Marshal on FRSC operatives brutality
FRSC corps marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, has condemned the unprovoked attacks and molestation of operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps on the highway [...]
Fear of kidnappers causes Lagos govt to halt vacation teaching
The Lagos State Government will not hold its annual holiday special teaching this year for fear of kidnappers. Tagged ‘Science Vacation Course for Sec [...]