AGS NEWS – A female pedestrian was killed by a speeding driver along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, May 31, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state. Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the … Continue reading Hit and run driver kills woman in Anambra state
AGS NEWS – A village head accepted N700,000 from bandits to grant them access to attack his community, according to Katsina State Governor Dr. Umaru Dikko Radda. This led to the killing of about 30 villagers. Governor Radda revealed that … Continue reading Village head accepts N700K from Bandits to attack his village leaving 30 people dead
AGS NEWS – The Board of Directors of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has terminated the appointment of Mr. Kingsley Achife as Managing Director. His contract was not renewed, and Engineer Francis Agoha has been appointed as Acting Managing … Continue reading Ibadan electricity sacks MD Achife, names Francis Agoha as replacement
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has announced an extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also known as the Metro Rail, until the end of the year. Initially, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had declared a … Continue reading Tinubu extends free rides on Abuja metro for six months
AGS NEWS – President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, has responded to the conflicting interim injunctions issued in the Kano Emirate dispute. In a statement on Wednesday, May 29, Maikyau urged an urgent review of the professional … Continue reading Lawyers and Judges have brought extreme shame to our profession – NBA President
AGS NEWS – Kindhearted Nigerians came together to help a mentally challenged woman birth her baby girl in Suleja, Niger state on Wednesday, May 29. The kind Nigerians had seen the pregnant mentally challenged woman in pain while trying to … Continue reading Good Samaritans help mentally challenged woman deliver her baby by the roadside in Niger state
AGS NEWS – An Indonesian groom discovered twelve days after his wedding that his bride was actually a man. The groom, known as AK, 26, met his spouse, Adinda Kanza, also 26, on Instagram in 2023. They dated in person … Continue reading Groom discovers his bride is actually a man 12 days after their wedding
AGS NEWS – Three Black men have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming they were removed from a flight due to a passenger’s complaint about body odor. The men — Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, and Xavier … Continue reading How we were removed from plane over ‘body odour’ complaints — Travellers
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Enugu Zonal Command has apprehended Nweke Daniel Kelechi and Iroude Chibuzor for their alleged involvement in currency racketeering amounting to N850,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). According to a … Continue reading EFCC arrests two in Enugu for alleged currency racketeering
AGS NEWS – Khanyisile Vanessa Mndayi, a 27-year-old woman, is fighting for her life in a coma after sustaining over 20 stab wounds inflicted by her boyfriend in front of their children in South Africa. The harrowing incident occurred on … Continue reading South African woman fighting for her life after boyfriend stabbed her 20 times in front of their children (pictures)
AGS NEWS – Following the recent suspension of the general manager of Taraba Television Station by Governor Agbu Kefas, the state government has inaugurated a committee to investigate the station’s activities. Led by Taraba State Attorney General and Commissioner for … Continue reading Taraba TV Under Scrutiny: Gov Kefas launches probe committee
AGS NEWS – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun a comprehensive assessment of resilience and human security across its member states, with Nigeria being the first to participate in this critical evaluation. Funded by the European … Continue reading ECOWAS launches security assessments in Nigeria and other member states
AGS NEWS – Chukwubuikem Azoro, Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Idemili Branch in Anambra State, has been released by his kidnappers. Azoro was freed early Monday morning after being held captive for 15 days by unidentified gunmen. A … Continue reading Kidnapped Nigerian Bar Association secretary freed after 15 days
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to begin the demolition of Oshodi Market by July 30. This was revealed by Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Monday. Oki … Continue reading Lagos to demolish Oshodi market extensions starting July 30
AGS NEWS – At least 18 people, including four children, lost their lives when suspected tornadoes swept through the central United States overnight on Sunday, May 26. The storms left hundreds injured and caused widespread destruction across Texas, Oklahoma, and … Continue reading Tornadoes kill no less than 18 across the US
AGS NEWS – Migrant graduates using the UK’s Graduate Route will soon be required to take annual English tests, as part of a new government initiative to retain only the most qualified individuals. The Cabinet is expected to approve these … Continue reading UK to introduce mandatory English test for migrant graduates
AGS NEWS – The Lagos state police command has arrested two men while attempting to sell their boss’s Toyota Highlander to a car dealer. According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects identified as Galadima Adamu … Continue reading Auto-Dealer effects arrest of driver and security guard who tried selling their boss’s car to him
AGS NEWS – The mother of two from Ugbokolo Local Government Area of Benue State was found dead three days after her family reported her missing. She was last seen around City College of Education, Abacha Road, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, … Continue reading Nigerian woman allegedly commits suicide over failed marriage
AGS NEWS – Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, is now facing a new lawsuit from Patricia “Patty” Dawn Welch Day, who accuses him of using excessive force during a January 2020 incident. Patricia Welch … Continue reading Former policeman Derek Chauvin sued for $9 million for allegedly using George Floyd move on a woman
AGS NEWS – The Ecobank Group reported a 249% increase in profit after tax, reaching N140.9 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This was detailed in its unaudited consolidated results for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, released on … Continue reading Ecobank reports 249% surge in profit after tax
AGS NEWS – The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) announced plans to conduct a mass burial for 270 unclaimed corpses if they are not collected within six weeks. Ehizogie Adeyemi, the coordinator of Mortuary Services, shared this information with … Continue reading UBTH announces mass burial for 270 unclaimed corpses
AGS NEWS – SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, announced in a statement on Sunday, May 19, 2024, that during a routine patrol, the operatives intercepted a black GLK vehicle carrying the six suspects. Upon searching the vehicle and the … Continue reading Police arrest six suspected cultists in Delta, recover arms
AGS NEWS – Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kaduna have arrested Abdullahi Yahaya and Ibrahim Haruna on suspicion of currency counterfeiting. According to a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, … Continue reading EFCC arrests suspect with over $81,000 in counterfeit currency
AGS NEWS – A pastor in Lagos state has caught the eyes of Nigerians after announcing the suspension of offering collection in his church. In a trending video, the pastor could be seen telling his church members that henceforth, offerings … Continue reading Pastor suspends collection of offerings in his church due to current economic hardship
AGS NEWS – The Association of Taxi Unions in the Federal Capital Territory will meet today to discuss integrating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles into their transport system. This was disclosed by Shehu Shugaba, President of Painted Abuja Taxis, in … Continue reading FCT taxi operators hold meeting on CNG vehicle adoption
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