AGS NEWS – Ondo State Police Command has apprehended Dolapo Babalola, aged 39, for allegedly murdering his childhood friend, Evangelist Opeyemi Oyelakin, aged 34, in Ondo town. Babalola confessed to the crime, revealing that he and his accomplice, Sikiru Mutiu, … Continue reading Ondo state man murders childhood friend, steals his motorcycle and sells it for N130,000
AGS NEWS – In a predawn operation, plainclothes operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) swiftly arrested a robbery suspect identified as Akinjobi Wahab, aged 19, as he attempted to steal their motorcycle. The arrest, which took place around 4 … Continue reading Armed robber nabbed trying to steal patrol bike from plainclothes officers
AGS NEWS – NDLEA operatives have detained a 35-year-old woman, Chidinma Chinenye-Agbazue, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. She was apprehended while trying to export 20 parcels of Cannabis Sativa weighing 10.70kg to Doha, Qatar. The illicit drugs … Continue reading NDLEA intercepts attempt to smuggle drugs to Qatar, declines N5m bribe
AGS NEWS – Despite reigning as the British monarch for a mere 18 months since his ascension on May 6, 2023, preparations are underway for the eventual passing of King Charles III, who is currently battling pancreatic cancer. Operation London … Continue reading King Charles’ funeral plans unveiled as it emerges his cancer is worse and the monarch has been given “2 years to live”
AGS NEWS – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant inflow of over $1.5 billion into the economy in recent days, signaling a positive impact from its monetary policy measures. Mrs. Sidi Ali, the acting Director of … Continue reading Nigerian economy records $1.5bn inflow
AGS NEWS – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful restoration of the national power grid, which collapsed at 4:28 pm on Thursday. According to TCN’s statement on Friday, the grid was fully recovered by 10 pm … Continue reading TCN declares successful restoration of power grid
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully retrieved N7.8 million belonging to the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), as confirmed by the company’s Managing Director, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, during a briefing with journalists … Continue reading EFCC retrieves N7.8m for Benue investment company
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported that its Air Component of “Operation Delta Safe” has successfully destroyed numerous illegal oil refining sites and barges containing stolen crude oil products across Rivers State. In a statement released … Continue reading NAF bombs illegal refining sites, barges in Rivers state
AGS NEWS – A tragic incident occurred in Magama-Gumau, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Tuesday, March 26, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old man named Khalid during a confrontation with his friend. Eyewitnesses reported a heated … Continue reading 25 year old man stabbed by his friend in Bauchi
AGS NEWS – In recent days, a grim trend has emerged across Nigeria as citizens lost their lives while attempting to access government-provided palliatives amidst growing hunger in the nation. The most recent incident unfolded at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, … Continue reading Deaths mount as Nigerians struggle for food aid
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Guild of Editors has issued a call for the government to increase efforts in tackling the nation’s growing security issues. In a statement released after a meeting in Enugu, the Guild commended recent efforts leading … Continue reading NGE urges governments to tackle security challenges
AGS NEWS – The Delta State Police Command successfully rescued three sisters who were kidnapped in Egbudu-Akah, Aniocha South Local Government Area. According to SP Bright Edafe, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the rescue operation occurred on Tuesday, March 26. … Continue reading Delta police successfully rescue three kidnapped sisters
AGS NEWS – The Niger State House of Assembly is adamant that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) must ensure the provision of electricity for 18 hours daily, or else the state will explore alternative power sources. The assembly recently … Continue reading Niger assembly demands 18 hour electricity supply
AGS NEWS – The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has disclosed that the country’s public debt has risen to N97.34 trillion ($108 billion) as of the fourth quarter of 2023. According to a statement released by the DMO and … Continue reading Public debt hits N97.34tn in fourth quarter – DMO
AGS NEWS – Former Minister Lai Mohammed revealed at an event commemorating Prof. Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday in Lagos how fake news on social media almost ended his 40-year marriage. Mohammed, who spoke on “The Media in the Age of … Continue reading Lai Mohammed reveals impact of fake news on his 40 year marriage
AGS NEWS – The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed concern over his deteriorating health while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). They have stated that Kanu urgently … Continue reading Family raises concerns over health of IPOB leader
AGS NEWS – Ryan Joseph Ralph, a 24-year-old backpacker, met a tragic fate after falling from a moving train bound for Koh Tao, Thailand’s notorious “Death Island.” Traveling with his British girlfriend, Shona Morgan, 22, Ryan boarded the overnight train … Continue reading Man dies after falling from moving train on his way to ‘Death Island’
AGS NEWS – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed strong condemnation over the recent tragic killing of soldiers on a peacekeeping mission in Okuama Community, Delta State. Speaking at a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election … Continue reading INEC condemns killing of 17 soldiers in Delta state
AGS NEWS – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the results of the inaugural Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024–First Series. This marked a transition from traditional paper-based exams to computer-based ones … Continue reading WAEC unveils WASSCE-CBT results for private candidates
AGS NEWS – Gunmen attacked a rock concert in a Moscow suburb on Friday, resulting in at least 40 fatalities and 100 injuries, along with a fire breaking out in the venue. The assailants, dressed in camouflage uniforms, entered the … Continue reading Moscow attack leaves 40 dead and over 100 injured
AGS NEWS – Roland Osaji Takon, a student at the University of Calabar, has achieved a remarkable feat by graduating as the overall best student with first-class honours in History. Takon was honored with a generous cash prize of One … Continue reading UNICAL’s top 1st class graduate awarded N1m prize
AGS NEWS – The Ministry of Solid Mineral Development has enlisted 2,220 security personnel under a new security framework to crackdown on illegal mining and uphold the nation’s mining laws. Minister Dele Alake emphasized the importance of securing mining sites … Continue reading FG deploys 2,200 mining marshals to eradicate illegal miners
AGS NEWS – During the 140th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation revealed that Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory collectively … Continue reading States accumulate N1.7tn debt in federal budget loans
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu extended warm wishes to Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, on his 61st birthday. The message was conveyed through a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on … Continue reading Tinubu extends birthday wishes to UBA chairman Elumelu at 61
AGS NEWS – Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over a Federal High Court in Abuja, has directed the remand of Bello Bodejo, the leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, in the custody of the Department of State Services (DIA). … Continue reading Court detains Miyetti Allah leader, sets trial date for may 27
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