Chaos at Summer Camp as 76-Year-Old Faces Charges Over Drugged Sweets

A 76-year-old pensioner, Jon Ruben, has appeared in court following allegations that he gave sedative-laced sweets to children at a Christian summer camp in Leicestershire.   Ruben, secretary of the…

Third Female Prison Officer Jailed for Inappropriate Relationships with Inmates at HMP Five Wells

A third female prison officer at the UK’s largest super-prison, HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire, has been jailed for misconduct after admitting to inappropriate relationships with inmates.   Aimee Duke,…

Lagos NLC Demands N150,000 Minimum Wage, Cites Rising Cost of Living

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter, has demanded a new minimum wage of N150,000 for workers in the state.   The demand comes just days after the governments…

FCT Police Host G-7 Security Meeting to Tackle Cross-Border Crimes

In a bid to curb the rising wave of cross-border crimes, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, on Thursday convened an emergency G-7 security meeting at the…

142 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Zamfara Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

About 142 kidnapped persons have been released in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State following ongoing peace talks with bandits.   Reports confirmed that the victims were freed…

Lagos Police Debunk Viral Video Alleging Restaurant Involvement in Killings, Sale of Human Parts

The Lagos State Police CommandLagos State Police Command, has dismissed a viral video alleging that a restaurant along Airport Road was involved in killings and the sale of human body…

COAS Oluyede Vows Tougher Action Against Bandits During Operational Tour of Katsina

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured Nigerians that the Army under his leadership will intensify operations to secure Katsina State and the country at…

Police Inspector Allegedly Shoots Soldier Dead in Bauchi Over Mining Truck Dispute

Tension has gripped Bauchi State following the alleged shooting and killing of a soldier by a police inspector attached to the Mobile Police Unit (MOPOL) in Futuk, Alkaleri Local Government…

Ebonyi Government Increases Minimum Wage to ₦90,000 for Workers

The Ebonyi State Government has announced an upward review of the minimum wage for workers in the state, raising it from ₦70,000 to ₦90,000.   The announcement was made on…

NNPCL GCEO, Bayo Ojulari, Raises Alarm Over Threats to His Life

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has alleged that his life and those of his management team are under serious…