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Court sentences John Onwuma, a businessman who was caught at Lagos Airport with cocaine to two years imprisonment for drug trafficking.

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Cholera invades Kirikiri Prison, 25 inmates affected, Lagos reveals cause of outbreak

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi while giving update of outbreak of cholera in the state added that urgent medical…
Drug dealers Aikhomoun, Ayigoro excrete 150 wraps of cocaine at Lagos Airport

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Drug dealers Aikhomoun, Ayigoro excrete 150 wraps of cocaine at Lagos Airport

Femi Babafemi, NDLEA's spokesman, in a statement on Sunday said the duo were on their way to Doha on a…
Tinubu sued over failure to reverse petrol price hike

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Gwoza terrorists attack: Purveyors of wanton violence won’t escape justice – Tinubu

The President declared that the purveyors of wanton violence shall have a certain encounter with justice, and that these cowardly…
Germany land in quarter-finals of Euro 2024

Football

Germany land in quarter-finals of Euro 2024

Germany doubled their lead in the 68th minute. Nico Schlotterbeck slipped the ball through to Jamal Musiala, and he darted…
Switzerland hit Euro quarter-final, dump out Italy

Football

Switzerland hit Euro quarter-final, dump out Italy

Having received it from Ruben Vargas in the area, the Bologna man flicked the ball up and volleyed inside Donnarumma’s…
Lagos Police nab deadly robber with gun in Agege

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Lagos Police nab deadly robber with gun in Agege

Hundeyin said the suspected robber was caught with one locally-made pistol and one expended cartridge, saying investigation was ongoing.
Chelsea complete signing of teenager Kellyman from Aston Villa

Football

Chelsea complete signing of teenager Kellyman from Aston Villa

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. A…
FCE Akoka staff to Provost: 'Your tenure has expired, leave office now'

Education, Metro

FCE Akoka staff to Provost: ‘Your tenure has expired, leave office now’

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Christopher Olamiju, Deputy Registrar, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos State, has urged the Federal Government…
Hunger: Nigerians are bleeding, address situation now, cleric tells FG

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Hunger: Nigerians are bleeding, address situation now, cleric tells FG

The minister lamented that most families in Nigeria battle to feed once a day, while some who managed to eat…
Tinubu sends important message to Fashola

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Tinubu sends important message to Fashola

Tinubu joined family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate one of Nigeria's most gifted minds on this special occasion.
Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark lock horns at Euro 2024 knockout stage

Football

Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark lock horns at Euro 2024 knockout stage

The incumbent champions escaped group stage exit through Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser against Croatia to book a knockout match against…
Troops bust 47 rail track vandals in Kaduna

Metro

Troops bust 47 rail track vandals in Kaduna

The acting Commander, 1 Division Provost Group, Lt..- Col. IY Rena, was quoted as stating that the suspects were profiled…
GAC Motor gifts Luxury GN8 MPV to Davido, wife as wedding gift

Entertainment

GAC Motor gifts Luxury GN8 MPV to Davido, wife as wedding gift

The newlywed couple, Davido and Chioma, icons in the entertainment and social media world, are now proud owners of the…
Otu

Metro

Cross River rubbishes NBS report which rated State number one in child labour

According to the data, Cross River, Yobe, Abia, Plateau and Taraba are are top five with 58.6, 58.9, 60.1, 62.6,…
NEMA receives 103 Nigerian deportees from Turkey

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NEMA receives 103 Nigerian deportees from Turkey

Addressing the returnees, the Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, admonished them to accept their experience in good faith and…
One dead in fatal accident on Third Mainland Bridge

Metro

One dead in fatal accident on Third Mainland Bridge

The authority confirmed the death of one person, but did not give details of the identity of the deceased.
Nigeria

Opinion

Further thoughts on being sick and tired about Nigeria

Well, we don’t criticize because we think we would do a better job than the people we criticize. An English…
Mauritanians go to polls as Ghazouani seeks re-election

World News

Mauritanians go to polls as Ghazouani seeks re-election

Mauritania has not recorded a militant attack on its soil in recent years and Ghazouani, who currently chairs the African…
Appeal Court affirms 5-year jail term for Baba Ijesha

Metro, Nollywood

Appeal Court affirms 5-year jail term for Baba Ijesha

In her judgement, the trial judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (rtd) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, on…
Vinicius Junior grabs brace as Brazil thrash Paraguay in Copa America

Football

Vinicius Junior grabs brace as Brazil thrash Paraguay in Copa America

Vínicius then put the contest to bed in the fifth minute of added-time, as a breakdown in defensive communication between…
FRSC disengages 43 personnel for desertion, misconduct

Metro

Sallah: FRSC recorded 51% reduction in accidents nationwide

According to him, the Corps took full advantage of the opportunity to deliver reduction of fatalities in the country by…
Interswitch eClat Champions Health-Tech Innovation at Lagos Health Summit 5.0

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Interswitch eClat Champions Health-Tech Innovation at Lagos Health Summit 5.0

The Lagos Health Summit is an annual conference that brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the…
Patience Jonathan says she won't return to Presidential Villa again

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I won’t return to Presidential Villa again even if I had opportunity – Patience Jonathan

Jonathan in a video said if anybody called him now to go to the Villa, she would not go as…
Truck crushes 14 people coming from Jumat prayer to death in Kano

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Truck crushes 14 people coming from Jumat prayer to death in Kano

Abdullahi said, “We received a distress call at about 01:50 p.m. on June 28, 2024. On receiving the information, we…
103 Nigerians deported from Turkey

Metro

103 Nigerians deported from Turkey

“Ever since I had been in Turkey, I always had my resident permit renewed. It just got expired and Turkish…
Omokri

News, Politics

Obi as governor focused on building breweries, instead of schools, hospitals – Reno Omokri

Reacting to this, Omokri, in a tweet on X on Friday said under Obi as two-term governor, doctors went on…

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Tinubu makes eight fresh top appointments

Ngelale said Tinubu approved the appointment of the new Federal Permanent Secretaries after a diligent selection process by the Office…
Obama attacks Trump, says he lies through his teeth for his own benefit

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Obama attacks Trump, says he lies through his teeth for his own benefit

Obama is referring to Trump as someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit and Biden as someone…
Biden has no plan to quit presidential race - White House

Top Stories, US

I know I’m not a young man, I know how to tell the truth, I know how to do this job – Biden

At a rally in North Carolina on Friday, a sharp and live Biden delivered a  memorable speech, saying he knew…
Adedayo urges Nigerians to give President time to salvage nation

News

Former Tinubu’s aide urges Nigerians to give President time to salvage nation

Adedayo urged Nigerians to be patient and give Tinubu the time needed to implement his plans, promising that the APC…