Migrant swallows vape battery to stop deportation
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
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29 Footballers Arrested in Turkish Betting Scandal
Turkish prosecutors order the arrest of 46 people, including 29 football players, in a major illegal betting investigation. Key details and fallout inside.
Security Firm Sacks Staff Over Illegal Bunkering Links
Tantita Security Services has dismissed a former employee in Ondo State after internal probes uncovered alleged misconduct tied to illegal oil activities. Read the full details.
Ogun State Adopts Community Service for Waste Offenders
Ogun State introduces community service for illegal dumping, replacing fines. Commissioner Oresanya details new enforcement strategy and environmental initiatives. Report noise pollution via 09010480056.
Mining Marshals Chief Calls for Law-Backed Security Teamwork
Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah demands legislated inter-agency cooperation to combat evolving threats like illegal mining and terrorism. Read his full speech from the RazorNews Awards.
Anambra Harnesses Minerals for Economic Growth
Anambra State ramps up efforts to harness its vast mineral resources for industrial growth. Officials cite illegal mining as a major challenge causing revenue loss. Discover the plan for sustainable development.
Teen Killed by Illegal Fireworks Blast in LA Backyard
A 17-year-old boy died after a powerful illegal firework exploded in a South LA backyard. The blast, mistaken for a bomb, occurred on West 84th Street. Read the full report.
LASG Plans 100 CNG Waste Trucks, 10-Year Clean-Up Strategy
Lagos State Government announces a 10-year plan to procure 100 CNG compactor trucks in 2026, aiming for 2,000 total trucks. LAWMA MD Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin details new billing, tricycles & landfill phase-out. Read more.
Police to Arrest Officers Still Escorting VIPs
The Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested as the duty is now illegal. Enforcement is ongoing at airports in Abuja and Lagos. Read more.
Edo Seeks ₦160bn to Tackle Ecological Challenges
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.
Ireland Probes TikTok, LinkedIn Over EU Content Rules
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
Akwa Ibom is Nigeria's Cleanest State for 2025
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.
Police to Arrest Officers on Illegal VIP Escort Duty
Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested. IGP Egbetokun's directive aims to redeploy personnel to tackle insecurity nationwide. Full details.
7 Arrested for Illegal Revenue Collection in Anambra
OCHA Brigade arrests seven individuals for illegal extortion in Amansea. Suspects paraded and remanded. State vows to curb unauthorized levies during festive season.
Lagos Tenancy Bill 2025: Offences & Penalties Detailed
The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.
SEC to Freeze Accounts of Ponzi Scheme Promoters
Nigeria's SEC vows to freeze accounts and seal offices of Ponzi promoters, warning of N316bn losses. Learn how to spot and avoid illegal investment scams.
Nigeria Loses $10bn Yearly to Post-Harvest Waste
Nigeria loses up to $10 billion annually from post-harvest losses, threatening food security and economic growth. Agritech CEO Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage and logistics.
BBNaija S10 Illegally Streamed 5M+ Times
MultiChoice Nigeria exposes massive piracy of BBNaija Season 10, with over 5 million illegal streams. The company warns of economic sabotage and calls for updated copyright laws. Read more.
Nigeria loses $10b annually to post-harvest waste
Nigeria loses an estimated $10 billion yearly due to post-harvest losses, threatening food security. Expert Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage, processing, and turning waste into wealth.
Lagos Sets 18-Month Timeline to Close Major Landfills
Lagos State Government announces Olusosun and Soluos dump sites will be decommissioned within 18 months. New waste plants in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe to serve as alternatives. Read more about the environmental transformation.
96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.
Kano seeks Ganduje's arrest over militia group plan
Kano State government calls for immediate investigation and arrest of former governor Abdullahi Ganduje over alleged plan to form illegal militia group. Read full details.
Masked 'Police' Terrorize Abuja-Nasarawa Border
Masked men posing as police officers are mounting illegal checkpoints along Abuja-Nasarawa border, extorting commuters. Authorities deny involvement as victims demand action.
Air Force Officer Arrested with Weapons in Kogi
Nigerian troops arrest Air Force personnel ACM Anas Muhammed Fakai transporting illegal weapons to Abuja. Suspect claims police connections in shocking security breach.
Repentant cultists surrender arms to police in Ondo
Rival cult groups in Ondo City surrender 17 weapons in police-brokered peace deal. Former members express relief as community partnerships drive disarmament success.
25% of Lagos diseases caused by pollution - LASEPA
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Ogun documents foreign workers, monitors scavengers
Ogun State governor orders registration of foreign workers after security breaches. 70 foreigners arrested from Chad, Sudan. New measures target scavengers and illegal mining sites.
Army recovers 109,000 litres of stolen petroleum products
Nigerian Army's 6 Division deactivates 7 illegal refining sites, recovers stolen crude oil and AGO worth over N150 million in Niger Delta operations. Support the fight against oil theft.
Ogun Governor Warns Traditional Rulers on Land Allocation
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun prohibits traditional rulers from allocating land to non-indigenes without due process. New security measures announced to combat crime and protect communities.
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