THE Katsina State command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a notorious armed bandit and alleged kidnap leader, Abubakar Umar, commonly referred to as Abu Dankano. Renowned Security Expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed in a publication on Sunday that the arrest took place on March 29, 2025, following a report from the family …

WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 6th April, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

At least fifteen persons were confirmed to have sustained varying degrees of burn injuries on Sunday following a gas explosion in Apapa, Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. Newsextra24 gathered that the explosion which occurred at No. 12 Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, around 5 pm, was caused by …

REAL Madrid face significant challenges as they prepare for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal on Tuesday, with four key players unavailable for the encounter. Fortunately for the team, UEFA has decided not to impose bans on Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Dani Ceballos. …

Mr Maren Aradong, the Village Head of Hurti in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau, has alleged that gunmen killed 40 persons and displaced more than 1,000 residents during an attack. Aradong said this when Mr Samuel Jatau, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Plateau led other government …

THE police in Bauchi State have expressed concerns over the planned nationwide “Take It Back Movement,” protest, urging organisers to reconsider and postpone the event. The protest, scheduled for Monday,  coincides with National Police Day, which is intended to recognise the resilience and dedication of Officers and Men within the …

THE Federal Government is set to flag off construction of the Cross River  Section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on April 14. The section is known as Section B3 of the coastal highway project. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the disclosure at a stakeholders engagement on Section  …

THE Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has disassociated itself from the ‘Take It Back Movement’, nationwide protest scheduled for Monday while suing for peace especially among the youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on the organisers of the planned …

THE Kwara state Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has shortlisted 1,800 applicants for teaching appointments in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commission’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onile, made available to newsmen in Ilorin. Onile said that the shortlisted applicants emerged from a screening exercise, …

THE Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has reiterated its commitment to passengers’ safety, enhanced connectivity, fleet modernisation and infrastructure development. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. The statement was signed by …