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Zulum

News

I commend your leadership and courage, Obasanjo tells Gov. Zulum

"It is usually in the midst of disasters of this nature that the qualities of good leadership and courage become…
Tinubu

News

Why Nigerians need to support Tinubu’s reform programmes – NOA

Tijjani stressed the need for the citizens to exercise patience and support the government’s policies for quicker results.
gender-based violence

News

Lagos attends to 300 sexual, domestic violence cases monthly

“As of last year, we provided services to over 6,333 survivors. We now attend to an average of 300 new…
Rivers Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu transferred

Headlines

Rivers Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu transferred

According to the new postings, CP Tunji Disu will take over as the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital…
FCT Nyesom Wike Minister says his desire was removal of Siminalayi Fubara as Rivers governor not suspension under emergency rule by President Tinubu

Headlines, Politics

Fubara sacks LG Caretaker Committee Chairman for hobnobbing with Wike

No reason was given for his sack but political observers in the state said Briggs' sack might not be unconnected…
Beans

Business, Features

Beans: When common food slips beyond common people in Nigeria

He explained that one of the reasons behind the high cost was the drop in beans production last year.
Nigerian

News

Alleged defamation: Court admits ex-governor’s aide to N1m bail

Umar was also allegedly accused of sharing a document that indicated that Gov. Aliyu failed his Senior Secondary School Examination,…
Police dock fashion designer for allegedly raping apprentice

News

Man allegedly raped teenage stepdaughter

The prosecutor said that the complainant informed the police that her stepfather had been taking sexual advantage of her since…
Ganduje, also a former Kano governor denounced killing of the woman and her children, and called for swift prosecution of the perpetrators

Politics

Court sets new date for judgment in suit seeking Ganduje’s sack

The plaintiff is contending among others, that Ganduje is occupying the office of the APC chairman illegally, not being from…
Enugu

News

Driver killed, three injured in Ogun auto crash

The Honda shuttle car, with the number plate TTD 537 AE, driven by Lukman, was parked at the roadside before…
NMDPRA says implementation of the 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imported into Nigeria is no longer in view.

News

Three marketers to import 141m litres of petrol

“This week, we expect about three marketers to bring in products. However, some of these imports are not cast in…
Police go after Third Mainland Bridge vandals, arrest 1

Metro

Police go after Third Mainland Bridge vandals, arrest 1

According to the statement, Yusuf was arrested following information received by the Onikan Division of Lagos Police Command on the…
UN appeals for calm following wave of attacks in Lebanon

World News

UN appeals for calm following wave of attacks in Lebanon

The coordinated attacks reportedly targeted the Hezbollah militant group, with hundreds of electronic pagers belonging to its members blowing up…
Eda Onile-Ola, others to be honoured Sept. 23

Entertainment

Eda Onile-Ola, others to be honoured Sept. 23

According to Bamiji, Gov. Sanwo-Olu will "lead the Southwest governors as their Chairman to this year's Yoruba National Day lecture…
flood

News

NEMA warns of imminent flood in Rivers

“Residents should also begin preparing to move to higher ground or seek refuge in upper, safer areas such as schools,…
Anyaoku sends crucial message to INEC over Edo, Ondo elections

Headlines, Politics

Anyaoku sends crucial message to INEC over Edo, Ondo elections

“I urge INEC to remain aware of the fact that the credibility of the results of the forthcoming elections would…
Fire guts Lagos plank market

News, Top Stories

JUST IN: Fire guts Lagos plank market

Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) are currently attending…
Ji Yuai

Sports

Golfer Ji storms to wire-to-wire victory in Shanghai

Ji, who becomes the first two-time winner on the China LPGA Tour this year after having won the Tianjin Women's…
Lagos Model Colleges: Parents threaten boycott over 200% hike in fees

Education

Lagos Model Colleges: Parents threaten boycott over 200% hike in fees

The forum, therefore, urged Lagos parents to keep their children at home beginning from Sunday, 15th September 2024.
Sanwo-Olu

Metro

Lagos sets date for implementation of E-Call up system for Lekki-Epe corridor

"The Lekki-Epe corridor, a key economic hub in Lagos, is home to numerous industries, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone,…
Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas says Africa is at critical junction in search for peace

World News

Africa at critical junction in search for peace – Ibn Chambas

“Regrettably, from August 2020 to August 2023, in the space of three years, there were 13 coups or coup attempts…
Tinubu sued over failure to reverse petrol price hike

News, Top Stories

Tinubu sued over failure to reverse petrol price hike

“The NNPC allegedly failed to remit USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion of oil revenues into the public treasury, as documented…
flood

News

UN team arrives Maiduguri over Borno flood

“NEMA’s records also show that 37 people died, and about 58 people sustained injuries."
Wike

News

Wike honours AIG Igweh, DSS boss Mu’azu

“I have told the criminals that I am not moving anywhere; I am around. Now that I have more power…
NMDPRA

Metro

Fuel stations shut down in Aba over high prices

Sunday Punch reveals that some filling stations in the Abia State commercial city that sell petrol to the people at…
UNIBEN announces deadline for all candidates offered provisional admission to accept their offers for the 2025/2026 academic session.

News

Rescued UNIBEN students stable in hospital – Management

It said the rescued students were first taken to the institution’s health centre before two of them were later taken…
Akin Adesokan to deliver keynote address at LABAF 2024 Colloquium

Art, News

Akin Adesokan to deliver keynote address at LABAF Colloquium in November

The working title of the address is "The Pitfalls of Memory from Hope to Despair and Reckoning".
Infant killed in road crash in Anambra

News

Infant killed in road crash in Anambra

“Before the arrival of FRSC personnel, the injured victims had been taken to Urban Hospital and Maternity for medical attention,…
Faleke

News

Your allegations against Faleke not true, Ikeja youths reply Sahara Reporters

CIY concluded that rather than maligning Faleke, he deserves the commendations of all for his various interventions in the Ikeja…
49 killed, 226 communities affected in Kano floods

Metro

49 killed, 226 communities affected in Kano floods

He said the affected areas included Tudun Wada, Gwale, Wudil, Danbatta, Ajingi, Dala, Gwarzo, Madobi, Bichi, Kano Municipal, Karaye, Tarauni,…
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