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Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka reacts to President Tinubu's national broadcast on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests

Politics, Top Stories

Why Peter Obi, Atiku lost 2023 presidential election – Soyinka

According to Soyinka, the ballot tally accurately reflected what happened "when a politi-cal party splits itself in two, especially so…
Yahoo Boy Odeh who lodges N6m fraud proceeds in FCMB jailed

Metro

Yahoo Boy Odeh who lodges N6m fraud proceeds in FCMB jailed

Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, heard how Odeh lodged the money in his FCMB account…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Metro

Kano Gov. Yusuf sacks commissioner, adviser for threatening to kill judges

The two officials had in a viral video disparaged Vice President Kashim Shettima and threatened to kill judges of the…
Experts laud CBN over planned recapitalisation of banks

Opinion

Cleaning the Augean Stable of CBN: An Imperative for Socio-Economic Advancement

We unequivocally call on all anti-corruption agencies to beam their searchlights on the operations of the Central Bank and its…
Saidu Ahmed Alkali speaking with newsmen

Metro

$2 billion Kano-Niger international rail project ready 2025 – Minister

The Kano-Niger international rail project, expected to boost economic activities between Nigeria and Niger Republic, started from Dawaunu, Kano and…
Babatunde

Metro

Crooked Aondona jailed for swindling foreigners $2,000 impersonating American model 

In February 2022, the convict used the identity of one Caitlyn Anderson, an America social media model and created a…
Sanwo-Olu mourns death of Olusi's wife

News

Cabinet: Sanwo-Olu redeploys two special advisers

Governor Sanwo-Olu also redeployed Engr. Abiola Olowu from the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment to the Ministry of…
Cardoso

News, Top Stories

Who is Yemi Cardoso, new CBN Governor? 11 Quick facts about him

Who is Cardoso? Not many Nigerians, especially the younger generation know who Cardoso is. Here are some facts about him.
Tunji-Ojo says President Tinubu approves employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals

Opinion

Tunji-Ojo and his impact so far

With my personal experience as a Nigerian applying for a passport, I don't wish even my worst foe to have…
Nigeria's inflation jumps to 25.80%

Business, Top Stories

Nigeria’s inflation jumps to 25.80% in July

According to the report, in August 2023, the headline inflation rate increased to 25.80% relative to the July 2023 headline…
Fuel subsidy removal: Experts proffer solutions to help businesses recover

News

Fuel subsidy removal: Experts proffer solutions to help businesses recover

Presenting his paper, former Commissioner of Finance in Lagos State, Dr. Abiodun Mustapha Akinkunmi, gave an overview of the current…
Police dock impeached chairman of of Ijebu East LG of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, the state capital.

Politics

Embattled Ogun council boss Wale Adedayo impeached

He was allegedly impeached over allegations of financial misappropriation and diversion of council funds.
President Tinubu commends EFCC, unfolds more robust agenda

News, Top Stories

I am not a president that will give excuses – Tinubu

The president spoke when he received high-powered 62-man delegation, comprising of leaders from both the governing All Progressives' Congress (APC)…
15 Internet fraudsters jailed in Edo, forfeit five exotic cars

Metro

15 Internet fraudsters jailed in Edo, forfeit five exotic cars

The convicts were arraigned on separate one count charges of fraudulent representation and unlawful possession of fraudulent documents by the…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Metro

Oyo Govt. to demolish illegal properties in Akanran

Akin-Funmilayo hinted that it has been observed that a lot of people in the state had encroached on government's land,…
Lagos takes campaign against domestic violence to Tejuoso Market

Metro

Lagos takes campaign against domestic violence to Tejuoso Market

Vivour-Adeniyi said it was a collective responsibility to ensure that women are not held back in any way, be it…
Gunmen kill three, abduct yet- to- be ascertained number of persons in simultaneous attacks on two communities in MopAmuro LG of Kogi State

Metro

How LP Campaign Director Zachery was beheaded by gunmen – Police

Zachery, who was the 2023 Campaign Director of the Labour Party in Abia was beheaded by his assailants numbering about…
Fasawe says her achievement in Lagos earns her Abuja job

News

What facilitated my appointment as Mandate Secretary for Health, Environment – Fasawe

"This is a new dawn for me and would bring the learnings and stewardship I have acquired over 19 years…
How Soyinka nailed Peter Obi over 2023 presidential poll

News, Top Stories

How Soyinka nailed Peter Obi over 2023 presidential poll (Video)

"It achieved something remarkable that it broke that mode, however, they did not win the election, in addition, my own…
power station

News, Top Stories

Real reason the National Grid collapsed again

Data from Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) showed that power generation fell to zero in the early hours of today.…
Court grants NGO’s plea for I-G to re-investigate Mohbad’s death

Entertainment

Mohbad had accused girlfriend of attempting to kill him in leaked audio conversation

In the conversation with his girlfriend before he died, the singer was heard accusing his girlfriend of attempting to kill…
Adeleke directs security agencies to launch special operations over killings in Ijeshaland

Metro

Adeleke directs security agencies to launch special operations over killings in Ijeshaland

Reacting to spate of violence and attacks in parts of the Eastern senatorial district, Adeleke described the development as "shocking…
Who is Who in Sanwo-Olu's cabinet

News, Top Stories

Who is Who in Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet (Full list)

The event, held at the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, had several party bigwigs in attendance and the ceremony was…
World-renowned bodybuilder Neil Currey in sudden death

Sports, World News

World-renowned bodybuilder Neil Currey in sudden death

Neil Currey was a WBFF Pro Classic physique competitor, fitness model, and fitness coach from the UK. His career had…
Tinubu

News, Top Stories

Tinubu mourns with Libya as death toll in devastating flood hits 6,000

On Wednesday, The death toll rose to over 6,000 people, according to Saadeddin Abdul Wakil, health ministry undersecretary of the…
Dubious Borno man Muhammed jailed for swindling victim N43.3m

Metro

Dubious Borno man Muhammed jailed for swindling victim N43.3m

He was sentenced by Justice Aisha Kumaliya to one year imprisonment after he was arraigned by the Maiduguri Zonal Command…
Lagos speaks on controversial imposition of N8,100 tax levy in schools

Headlines, News

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu swears in 37 cabinet members, reads riot act

"Doing your best to meet them is therefore not an option. It is the least you will be expected to…
Police officially declare deadly cult leader, 2 Baba wanted for killing DPO

Metro

Police officially declare deadly cult leader, 2 Baba wanted for killing DPO

2 Baba is a notorious Iceland cult leader, who killed the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division of the Rivers…
Oparanozie quits football

Football

Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie retires from football

Oparanozie tweeted: "To my fans, family, and friends, thank you for the show of love and support over the years.…
NURTW factions clashed in Abuja

Metro, Top Stories

Sporadic gunshots as NURTW factions clash in Abuja

The situation took a new dimension today when a group loyal to Tajudeen Baruwa from neighbouring states staged a protest…