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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have killed two armed hoodlums who attacked a police checkpoint at Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area. The attack occurred on Thursday evening when the hoodlums, reportedly in large numbers, laid siege to the area from a nearby bush before launching an assault on the checkpoint. A fierce gun duel ensued, lasting several hours and causing panic among residents. One police officer was fatally wounded during the clash, and one security operational vehicle was set ablaze by the attackers. The hoodlums eventually fled the scene, abandoning a Toyota Sienna vehicle. Anambra police spokesperson…

Referees in the English Premier League are set to review the competition’s offside laws following Taiwo Awoniyi’s recent situation, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old suffered a ruptured intestine in Forest’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City. Anthony Elanga was already offside when he played a through ball into Awoniyi’s path, and as is the rule with offside situations, the linesman kept his flag down until the sequence of play elapsed. However, this action led to a life-threatening situation for Awoniyi, and now, the Players’ union representatives will talk to football lawmakers over the injury scare of the former Union Berlin striker. Taiwo Awoniyi…

 Uthman Salami Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested at least five suspects in connection with the abduction and sale of a two-week-old baby boy. This was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to the statement, “The State Criminal Investigation Department of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects for abduction and child stealing.” The case was initially reported at the Ajah Police Division on May 5, 2025, by a man who raised concern over the disappearance of his 16-year-old cousin,…

If you’re happy to see Odogwu Parara and Achalugo back on our screens, you’re not alone. Uzor Arukwe and Bamike Olawunmi–Adenibuyan star in the new music video for Boy Spyce’s song ‘Achalugo.’ The term Achalugo has become popular on social media, celebrating a woman’s natural beauty. The song blends Afrobeats and highlife, honouring Igbo culture while sending a message about loving and appreciating a special woman. Produced by Madd Thing, this track is Boy Spyce’s second release of 2025 and features Jeriq. Together, they bring fresh energy, following Boy Spyce’s earlier release, ‘I’ll Be There.’ Watch the visuals of ‘Achalugo’…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in its enforcement drive against environmental infractions, on Wednesday, sealed off several facilities across the state for noise pollution and other breaches. The operation was carried out across various locations within the Mainland axis, including Onike ,Yaba, China Town, Ojota, Pedro, Bariga, Magodo, Shomolu, and Ebute Metta. In a statement on Friday, the agency revealed that the enforcement targeted a variety of establishments such as religious institutions, hotels, residential buildings, warehouses, and bakeries. Among those shut down were Suit Las Caracas, Forest Guzu Xinlong Zhongnia Horn Co. Ltd., Success Bakery, Occupants of multiple…

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is currently recovering from urgent surgery after suffering a serious abdominal injury during his side’s Premier League clash against Leicester City on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Amid growing concern over the extent of his condition — with reports suggesting he was temporarily placed in an ‘induced coma’ for emergency medical attention — the football world has rallied around the Nigerian forward. Among those who sent heartfelt messages was Senegalese star Sadio Mane, who responded to Nottingham Forest’s official statement on Awoniyi’s injury. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Mane wrote: “Get well soon my brother!…

• NNPP plans to select candidates by consensus• Group condemns protests, chaos trailing APC’s primary election• LASIEC’s process raises legal, procedural, transparency concerns, say groups Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), yesterday, said that three different factions of the Labour Party (LP) in the state had agreed to participate in the upcoming council elections. Chairman of LASIEC, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd), who disclosed this during a stakeholders’ forum held in Ikeja, said that the three factions had invited LASIEC to observe their respective primaries ahead of the elections. She, however, said that LASIEC did not honour the invitations due to…

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgments in three appeals and a cross-appeal filed regarding the governorship election held in Edo State on September 21, 2024. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner. A three-member panel of the court, presided over by Justice M. A. Danjuma, yesterday, told lawyers to the parties, after taking their final arguments, that the judgments are reserved till a date to be communicated to them. The appeals heard included the one filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo (marked:…

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, will begin their quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with a tricky tie against East African side Rwanda in the second round of African qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Falconets, 11-time qualifiers and two-time finalists at the global tournament, were handed a bye into the second round thanks to their impressive pedigree. They now face a determined Rwandan side that edged past Zimbabwe in the first round. After securing a 2-1 win in Harare, Rwanda held the Zimbabweans to a goalless draw in the return leg at…

Lara Adejoro Healthcare workers have warned that the continued migration of nurses from Nigeria is exacerbating the country’s healthcare crisis, leading to increased waiting times, higher morbidity, and rising mortality rates. Their concerns follow a statement by the acting World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, issued in commemoration of the 2025 International Nurses Day. Ihekweazu noted that 42 per cent of nurses in Africa had expressed intentions to emigrate. This year’s Nurses Day, observed on May 12, had the theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Health Systems and Economies.” According to the latest…