ICYMI: Prisoners who escaped from Borno prison have been recaptured.

Nigerian Correctional Service on Sunday disclosed that about 281 inmates escaped from Maiduguri Medium Security Custodial Centre following severe flooding in the capital city. NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, said the agency had alerted the Nigerian Immigration Service, and Nigeria Police Force among other security agencies to help recapture the fleeing inmates.“Every security agency in the…

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Lagos govt reopens Maryland/Ojota Bridge after completing repairs.

The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ojota and Maryland sections of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge to traffic. At the reopening on September 16, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat highlighted the state’s zero-tolerance policy for infrastructure abuse, addressing frequent theft of manhole covers and other bridge components. To combat this issue, the government has replaced…

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18 people killed in fire after fuel-laden bus explodes on Benin-Sagamu Expressway

About 18 people were burnt beyond recognition when a vehicle conveying them caught fire along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway on Monday. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with PUNCH Online on Monday. According to Akinbiyi, the driver of the vehicle had placed a…

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Aisha Yesufu warns Peter Obi she will oppose him if he decides to take on the role of Vice President.

Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian activist has issued a warning to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party. She stated that she will work against Peter Obi if he chooses to become Vice President under another candidate in 2027 presidential election.Aisha Yesufu who made this statement in a video on Monday questioned why Nigerians are…

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US election: World leaders mocking Trump for being a disgrace – Kamala Harris

The United States, US, Vice President and Democrats’ presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has said world leaders see ex-President Donald Trump as a disgrace. Harris disclosed this during the presidential debate on Tuesday. She also stated that the former US president is a laughing stock among world leaders. According to Harris: “I have travelled the world…

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