Tosin Oke, also known as "Old Soldier," a suspected kidnapper operating in Lagos, has recently made headlines after pleading for mercy, claiming that the ransom money he obtained from his alleged criminal activities was used to support his children's school fees and feeding. This shocking revelation comes amid rising concerns about the pervasive issue of kidnapping in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, which has seen a surge in such crimes over the years. suspected kidnapper, Tosin Oke, also known as “Old Soldier,” who was part of a gang that abducted an oil magnate on Ado Road in Ajah months ago, has revealed how he spent his share of the ransom he received after the operation with other members of his kidnapping gang. Oke's assertions have sparked a mix of outrage and sympathy within the public and media. While some argue that his actions cannot be justified, as kidnapping is a serious crime that instills fear in communities and disrupts lives, others expre...

Maiduguri, Borno state - Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South, has faulted his removal as the chief whip of the senate. Ndume, however, said he has accepted his fate and will not challenge the decision of the Godswill Akpabio-led senate in the court of law. Speaking in Maiduguri on Friday, July 19, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain asked his loyalists to move on from the episode.  He said, according to Vanguard: “On whether I will take the matter (removal as chief whip) to court, I want say that, I will not go to court. I surrendered my case to Almighty Allah (God)”. Meanwhile, Ndume called on his supporters and teaming Nigerians to continue to pray for God to have mercy on the masses, restore peace in the land, and remain calm and law-abiding always as things unfold.  Ndume said he stands by his comments made in a recent interview granted to Arise Television. Ndume told Senator Akpabio and others that he said nothing wrong, noting that his r...

Leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have endorsed and accepted the N70,000 new national minimum wage offered by President Bola Tinubu to Organised Labour during Thursday’s meeting. At an emergency meeting National Executive Council, NEC, meeting yesterday, members also accepted the three-yearly tenure for its review. In a communique by the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, at the end of NEC meeting, informed that the emergency meeting was convened in response to the outcomes of the meeting with the federal government which held yesterday, the 18th of July, 2024 (Thursday ) at the Presidential Villa with the new National Minimum Wage in focus. The communique recalled that President Tinubu, presided over the meeting. According to the communique, “The NEC-in-session after extensive deliberations, unanimously commended and applauded the doggedness of the leadership of the Congress on the courage and forthrightness with which they handled the National Minimum Wage fixing exerci...

A former hotel turned residential apartment building in  Abuja , located beside the well-known Cupid Hotel on Cupid Road (Sultan Dasuki Way) in Kubwa, partially collapsed early Saturday morning, leaving several residents trapped under the debris. The building, which previously served as the Al-Hilal Hotel and later a hospital, has been a residential space since the hospital vacated. According to Vanguard, the incident occurred around 6:30 am, and despite the prompt arrival of emergency responders and security personnel, the rescue operations were delayed due to the absence of necessary equipment. As of 8:45 am, the cranes required to move the heavy rubble had not arrived, slowing down efforts to reach those still trapped. Two individuals were rescued and promptly transported to a nearby medical facility, while some managed to escape on their own. An escapee, who preferred to remain anonymous, reported that she sensed danger when she heard cracking sounds around 7 am and...