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Ogun shuts four hospitals, two laboratories over infractions

Metro

Ogun shuts four hospitals, two laboratories over infractions

The affected facilities include: Ololade Clinic and Maternity Home, Iyana Ilogbo; Mercygate Hospital, Itele; Fehintola Clinic and Maternity Home, Ijako;…
Lagos man Isah accused of $63,590 fraud arraigned by EFCC

Metro

Lagos man Isah accused of $63,590 fraud arraigned by EFCC

Following his plea, counsel for the EFCC, N.K. Ukoha, prayed the court for a trial date for the prosecution to…
Rampant Villa stun Man. City to move third in premier league table

Football

Rampant Villa stun Man. City to move third in premier league table

Leon Bailey was the hero of the day as he struck in the 74th to give Villa the lead. He…
McTominay's double down Chelsea at Old Trafford

Football

McTominay’s double down Chelsea at Old Trafford

McTominay got his brace in the 69th minute to make it 2-1 for United. He jumped highest to connect with…
Sanwo-Olu

Metro

Army drone attack on Kaduna village disheartening, unfortunate – Sanwo-Olu 

Over 100 people were reportedly killed when a military drone bombed Tudun Biri village, mistaken them to be terrorists.
Senate Committee pledges budget support for Solid Minerals

News

Senate Committee pledges budget support for Solid Minerals

Addressing the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals during a budget defence session, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake…
Benin Republic president visits Tinubu in Abuja

News, Top Stories

What transpired when Benin Republic President Talon visited Tinubu

President Talon, who was at the State House to seek the support of President Tinubu on improving trade relations, ahead…
Just In: Ariwoola retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria

News, Top Stories

NJC recommends appointment of 11 Supreme Court Justices

According to the statement, the NJC considered the list of candidates presented by its Interview Committee and at the end…
Court

Headlines, Metro

Nigerian drug dealer Emeka jailed five years for importing 7.8kg of Cocaine

The convict was arraigned before the court on one count charge of importation of 7.8 Kilogrammes of Cocaine into the…
Gbajabiamila

News, Top Stories

Tinubu’s CoS Gbajabiamila breaks silence over purported N10bn to renovate his official residence

"Owing to the erroneous nature of these reports, it has become necessary to clarify that there is no provision in…
Sanwo-Olu warns new cabinet members

News

You have no excuse not to hit ground running, Sanwo-Olu warns new cabinet members

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Exco Chamber, Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu urged the newly appointed cabinet members…
Rice's last gasp gives Arsenal victory

Football

Rice’s last-gasp snatches victory for Arsenal in a seven-goal thriller at Luton

Arsenal went into the lead before the break after Ben White produced a beautiful lofted cross into the box, where…
Nigerian Army distributes educational materials to schools in Ogun

Metro

Nigerian Army distributes educational materials to schools in Ogun

Aminu noted that the programme was aimed at contributing to host communities and bolstering the country's education sector.
Olympic qualifiers: Minister charges Super Falcons to break 16-year-old jinx

Football

Super Falcons demolish Cape Verde 7-1 aggregate to qualify for 2024 WAFCON

The Falcons had defeated Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg played in Nigeria, winning the two legs 7-1 aggregate.
Sanwo-Olu says Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be ready soon

Metro

Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge ready in second quarter of 2024 – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and some members of the State Executive Council, members of…
Concerned Islamic Forum demands justice for victims of drone attack by Nigerian Army at Tudun Biri village of Kaduna State

Metro, Top Stories

Kaduna village bombing: How I lost 34 members of my family – Resident

Over 80 people were said to have been killed when drones from the Nigerian Army bombarded residents in a mistaken…
Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in a statement.

Opinion, World News

Insecurity in ECOWAS Countries: The Resurgence of Coup d’états

The four countries that had successful coups include Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger. The other two countries that had…
Samura Kamara's residence searched in Sierra Leone

World News

Sierra Leone Coup update: Opposition flag bearer, Kamara’s residence searched

This search operation by the police was confirmed by the opposition APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mohamed Pope Kamara.
FG approves sale of Presidential Aircraft as NAF calls for bidders

Business, Top Stories

FG approves sale of Presidential Aircraft as NAF calls for bidders

NAF said it was acting in compliance with provisions of the public procurement Act 2007, saying that "the NAF hereby…
2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

Metro

There won’t be peace even if I’m captured: Wanted 2Baba speaks again on radio 

Among other things, he said that there are other "Generals" like him commanding their various cult groups and holding on…
Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism

Headlines, News

Obaseki presents N325.3bn budget for 2024

Presenting the budget christened "Budget of Home Run and Finishing Strong,” Obaseki said it was made up of N178 billion…
Tinuola Aina is dead

Headlines, News

Soyinka’s elder sister Tinuola dies at 90 as funeral rites begin

According to a public statement by the family, the two-day rites would end on Friday December 8 with a private…
Police

Metro

Police arrest four suspects, recover gun in Kaduna

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansur Hassan, a gun was recovered from the suspected drug dealers when…
Court awards N55m damages to ex-Unical students for unaccredited engineering courses

Metro

UNICAL suspends fee hike after students’ protest

The students reacted to the development on Monday, when they embarked on a massive protest that brought academic and official…
New aircrafts: Ohanaeze counters Obi, says Tinubu, Shettima's safety non-negotiable

News, Top Stories

COP28: Peter Obi lied, FG sponsored 422 delegates, not 1,411 – Information Minister

Peter Obi had attacked the President Bola Tinubu-led government of sponsoring 1,411 delegates to COP28, the same number as China.
UK imposes tougher visa rules for Nigerians, others

Top Stories, World News

UK imposes tougher visa rules for Nigerians, others

Cleverly said as part of the measures, the salary needed to qualify for a skilled worker visa is increasing to…
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi sacks senior lecturer, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu, over alleged sexual harassment of student.

Metro

ATBU shut down over students’ protest

According to him, the students’ protest followed the alleged murder of one Joseph Baidu, a 500 level student of Geology,…
f policemen accused of kidnapping

Metro

We’ve arrested policemen for kidnapping, demanding N1m ransom from victim – Rivers CP

In response to questions from Journalists, he disclosed: "We got the information in the social media. Despite that, we went…
Obi

Politics, Top Stories

It is shocking, disheartening to build N15bn new residence for VP – Peter Obi

Obi, who lost the last presidential election to President Bola Tinubu has been attacking the new government consistently, picking holes…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of Iyana Isolo Bridge

Metro, News

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of Iyana Isolo Bridge

Osiyemi said consequently, motorists are advised to avoid this part of the highway on the stated date by making use…