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FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

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FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

Upon hearing the pleas and arguments from both sides, the defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned…
Yemi Osinbajo

News, Top Stories

How Soyinka did me priceless favour, shocked my friends – Osinbajo

Osinbajo made this revelation while delivering a speech entitled "Soyinka; The Imperative of a Public Conscience" at the Soyinka International…
400,000 Nigerians benefit from FCMB, Foundation's free eye programme in 15 years

Metro

400,000 Nigerians benefit from FCMB, Foundation’s free eye programme in 15 years

The programme, highlighted by a recent outreach event in Calabar, Cross River State, provides testing, optical services, surgeries, and disease…
Tinubu meets Labour leaders, says Nigerian workers deserve better wages

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Tinubu meets Labour leaders, says Nigerian workers deserve better wages

However, the President called for realistic expectations as regards the minimum wage question, stating: "You have to cut your coat…
Obasa

News

Lagos lawmakers invite Attorney-General over Supreme Court judgement on LGs

A seven-man panel of the Supreme Court had declared on Thursday that the 774 local government councils in the country…

News, Top Stories

Tinubu reacts to Supreme Court judgement affirming autonomy for LGs

The President stated that a fundamental challenge to the nation's advancement over the years had been ineffective local government administration,…
Lagos

Headlines, Metro

Plan your movement: Lagos announces total closure of popular road in Ikoyi

Osiyemi said motorists from Victoria Island were expected to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access 3rd…
Omokri

Headlines, Politics

Obidient Movement biggest threat to national security – Reno Omokri

According to Omokri, they set up crowdfunding to report the social media profiles of their opponents and write bogus petitions…
Organized foreign fraud syndicates establishing cells in Nigerian cities

Entertainment

Are you a content pirate?

Soon, local productions are replaced with mainstream, one-size-fits-all material, which means there’s less and less work for local content creators…
U.S. demands release of 700 people unjustly detained in Cuba 

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U.S. demands release of 700 people unjustly detained in Cuba 

Blinken said "Three long years later, nearly 700 individuals remain unjustly detained in Cuba due to their participation in these…
Flood

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S/Court judgement: 36 governors, Wike get 7-day ultimatum to return LGA funds

“If the governors and FCT minister fail to account for and return the funds meant for local governments in their…
Benson-Awoyinka

Entertainment

Lagos’ll exploit potential in creative industry to grow economy – Benson-Awoyinka

The commissioner also noted that Lagos is renowned as the largest black cultural melting pot in the world, leading in…
Super-sub Watkins' strike sends England to Euro 2024 final

Football

Super-sub Watkins’ late strike sends England to Euro 2024 final

Palmer displayed great vision and sent a pass to Watkins, who showed brilliant composure inside the box to bury the…
Six people arrested in Lagos during the 2020 #Endsars protest regain freedom after they pleaded guilty to breach of the public peace

Metro

#EndSARS: ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to pay three victims N6m compensation

Delivering judgment, Justice Sengu Koroma, the Judge Rapporteur, held that Nigeria must pay each applicant N2 million naira as compensation…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

Metro

Emefiele, wife not beneficiary of money paid into three companies’ accounts – Witness

Ogbonnaya said the customer's instructions to honour transactions on any of the accounts did not emanate from the Emefieles, as…
PFL Africa launched, MMA Superstar Francis Ngannou to serve as Chairman

Entertainment, Sports

PFL Africa launched, MMA Superstar Francis Ngannou to serve as Chairman

PFL Africa will introduce an engaging sport-season format with a Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship featuring top African fighters with…
Sanwo-Olu appeals to Nigerians to embrace peace, unity for National progress

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Sanwo-Olu appeals to Nigerians to embrace peace, unity for National progress

According to him, at this crucial time, both the nation and the church needed visionary leaders to rise and rebuild…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

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Tinubu taps ex-INEC boss Jega to head Committee on Livestock Reforms

“From here, I will appeal to everyone to remove every iota of partisan politics from this. I will assume the…
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal eclipsed Brazilian great Pele to become the youngest player to score in a World Cup or Euros

Football

Spain hit Euro 2024 final after moving past France in explosive match

The 16-year-old Yamal unleashed a powerful shot from long distance. His precise attempt glanced off the post into the top…
Sanwo-Olu assures stakeholders of conducive business environment

Business

Sanwo-Olu assures stakeholders of conducive business environment

Speaking on the importance of the Lagos Corporate Assembly, the governor said the Assembly is a testament to his administration's…
Lagos unveils 24-hour Customer Service Centre to enhance traffic management

Metro

Lagos unveils 24-hour Customer Service Centre to enhance traffic management

Speaking at the inauguration, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Sola Giwa officially opened the Customer Service Centre…
69 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Cameroon, Niger

Metro

69 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Cameroon, Niger

The information officer added that Muhammad had escaped from Boko Haram camp, located at Libye Soroa, following pressure mounted by…
NAFDAC seizes N20m banned Agrochemicals in Sokoto markets

Metro

NAFDAC seizes N20m banned Agrochemicals in Sokoto markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over N20 million worth of substandard, falsified,…
Day Sanwo-Olu put smiles on faces of retirees in Lagos

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Day Sanwo-Olu put smiles on faces of retirees in Lagos

The employees of Lagos State Government who retire from the civil service will now get their full pension benefits and…
Sexual assault

Metro

Lagos businessman Asekeji jailed for life for defiling 12-year-old daughter

According to her, the father of the convict, who is 75 years old, testified against him that he defiled his…
Euro semi-final: Spain dare France as Netherlands battle England for final spot

Football

Euro semi-final: Spain dare France as Netherlands battle England for final spot

France, on the other hand, have managed to advance to the semi finals without scoring from open play as Les…

Opinion

Understanding the Tinubu tax reforms

There are however indications that the new withholding policy which replaces the one that had been in place since 1977…
NNPCL turning a new leaf

Headlines, Metro

Why fuel scarcity, queues at filling stations return – NNPCL

The NNPCL also stated that due to flammability of petroleum products and in compliance with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)…
GTCO to raise N400.5bn capital through public offer

Business

GTCO to raise N400.5bn capital through public offer

Agbaje outlined the plan to issue nine billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at an offer price of N44.50…
Paris Olympics: Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria

Sports

Paris Olympics: Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria

The Minister said that the approval of the entire budget submitted for the Olympics and Paralympics was a sign of…