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FCT Area Council election begins

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 hours ago

Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said over 1.6 million registered voters will vote…

2027: Seyi Tinubu’s City Boy Movement appoints Magaji as North-Central Youth Coordinator

Michael Adesina

8 hours ago

The City Boy Movement (CBM), a political support group founded by Seyi Tinubu and aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Panic as fire ravages Peller’s new home (video)

Michael Adesina

9 hours ago

There was panic in the early hours of Saturday after a fire outbreak involving a generator nearly escalated into a…

Omoyele Sowore floors Lagos CP Moshood Jimoh, IGP Egbetokun in court

Michael Adesina

20 hours ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday awarded ₦30 million in damages to activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele…

‘Mirabel remains a victim’- Ogun Commissioner says, confirms police probe

Michael Adesina

23 hours ago

The Ogun State Police Command has taken TikToker Abigail Nsuka, popularly known as Mirabel, into custody as investigations continue, the…

Ex-presidential aide, Obono-Obla, arrested for alleged certificate forgery

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 day ago

The Cross River Police Command spokesperson added that following his arrest, Obono-Obla was conveyed to the State Criminal Investigation Department…

How Google tip-off led to Austin Odibei’s jail term but he will not spend a day in prison

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

A 49-year-old Nigerian man, Austin Odibei, has been handed an 18-month custodial sentence suspended for three years after pleading guilty…

Valentine’s Day Horror: The shocking crime of Adeleke Adelani that landed him in jail

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

Adeleke Adelani threatened the woman on February 14, 2020, telling her he would “beat the baby out of her” if…

National Security Breach: Court fixes date for el-Rufai’s arraignment

Paul Dada

1 day ago

The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Amendment,…

Lawyer fumes as ICPC operatives raid El-Rufai’s Abuja residence

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan described the raid on his client residence “as unlawful, and a clear violation of legal procedures…

FCT election: Wike announces work-free day, restriction of movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

“We must show the world that we are a mature and responsible electorate, capable of conducting ourselves with dignity and…

Mbah mourns as tree crushes 11 people dead during rainfall in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

He noted that a large tree fell on the vehicles conveying passengers from Old Park, Enugu, to Awhum and Okpatu…

PENGASSAN: Tinubu’s executive order could weaken NNPCL, discourage investors

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

Osifo stressed that any executive action must align with the Petroleum Industry Act to avoid negative investor signals.

Tinubu fires important message to Anyim

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

“Since 1998, Chief Anyim has been a constant figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. His political longevity affirms his ability to…

Court reserves judgment in DSS operatives’ ₦5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

The claimants alleged that SERAP published false and malicious statements accusing DSS officers of unlawfully “invading” its Abuja office and…

JUST IN: Senator Mpigi Barinada passes on

Abimbola Aderinola

2 days ago

He paid tribute to the late Senator, praying that his soul will rest well...

Exposed! Ghana finally reveals identity of Russian blogger behind African women leaked video scandal

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

Ghanaian authorities have confirmed the release of the passport of Vladislav Luilkov, 36, a Russian man accused of secretly recording…

Zelensky: ‘The one thing I want to tell Putin’

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said there is one thing he wants to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin in…

‘APC must be voted out,’ Atiku joins ADC campaign for FCT election

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Atiku said: "We have been speaking with voters about why this election is important and why ADC candidates should be…

How armed operatives rearrested El-Rufai moments after EFCC release

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

Ex-Kaduna Gov, Nasir El-Rufai, has been re-arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after he was granted bail…

Two dead, 3 injured as Ondo APC ward congress turns violent

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

According to the Police, investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and to apprehend those responsible for…

Alleged N230m forex scam: Olayinka arraigned over AI-cloned image of Peter Obi

Isa Isawade

3 days ago

A middle-aged man, Adesiyan Kayode Olayinka, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged…

Tinubu sends powerful message to Christians, Muslims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

“For Christians, the Lenten season is a time for fasting, abstinence, and penitence, following Jesus Christ's example in the wilderness…

El-Rufai very ‘difficult to advice’ amid corruption allegations – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

Former special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has described ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai as a…

Tinubu to young health fellows: Serve with honour, courage

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The National Health Fellows are selected from each of the 774 local government areas to boost healthcare delivery nationwide.

Nigerian govt to review IHS Towers, MTN Group $6.2bn acquisition deal

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Tijani said the review is to ensure that consumers are protected, safeguard investments and the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Senate re-passes Electoral Act amendment Bill, retains proviso on Clause 60(3)

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his remarks, thanked the senators for their act of patriotism, saying that their actions was…

What I know about Jesse Jackson – Tinubu

Paul Dada

4 days ago

The Nigerian leader noted that although Jackson built his career as “a preacher and active political organiser”, he rose to…

Reps pass Electoral Act despite protest by opposition lawmakers

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives had earlier rejected inclusion of the option for manual transmission of election…

Six killed, 3 injured as truck loses control in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

“The corpses of the victims have been taken to the mortuary at Ifo General Hospital, while the survivors are receiving…

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