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Police

Metro

Eight deadly robbers who robbed five Ekiti banks crushed by police

Dare added that two other member of the gang Shola Ayeni aka Sengere and Aremu Adebayo aka Senior boy, were…

News

Nigeria’s Philip Obaji receives prestigious Jaime Brunet International Prize

Obaji shared the prize with the Wassu Foundation, a non-profit organization fighting against genital mutilation in The Gambia.
Tinubu's nationwide broadcast

Opinion

As army of ‘Agbado converts’ swells

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu obviously has a different aspect; a diligent one, to leadership. He has demonstrated the possibilities of…
UNIJOS

Metro

Police rescue six abducted UNIJOS students

According to Alabo, five of the students were rescued, while one escaped from the kidnappers’ den unhurt.

Metro

NJC dismisses petitions against Justice Mary Odili, 25 others

The council explained that the petition against the judicial officers were dismissed at a meeting presided over by the Chief…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

Metro

Deadly kidnappers shot dead in gun-battle with Rivers police

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, who disclosed this at a news conference, said the success was…
Makuochukwu

Metro

Undergraduate Nigerian scammer Makuochukwu jailed for six years

Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna found him guilty on one count charge of money laundering,…
Three of the convicted fraudsters

Metro

13 fraudsters convicted, jailed in Oyo, Osun over internet fraud

The convicts were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Mojeed Oladimeji Ishola, Omolara Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan…
The president and Dangote

Business, Top Stories

Tinubu, Dangote meet in Abuja amidst sweeping economic reforms (Photos)]

Tinubu, sworn-in on 29 May, 2023 has hit the ground running, initiating painful economic reforms, which many believe will reverse…
Asari-Dokubo and Nnamdi Kanu

News, Top Stories

Why Tinubu must not release Nnamdi Kanu – Asari-Dokubo

Asari-Dokubo, who spoke with newsmen after meeting with Tinubu in Abuja on Friday, alleged that Kanu is a criminal and…

Headlines, Metro

Lagos set to demolish 17 distressed buildings at Alaba International Market

Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) escorted by the Lagos State Taskforce stormed the popular market on…
Some of the convicts

Metro

 22 Internet fraudsters sent to jail in Anambra

They were convicted on June 13, 2023, on a one count separate charge bordering Impersonation.
Naira

Business

More trouble as Naira continues in massive fall at investors, exporters window

The local currency depreciated by 5.75 per cent when compared with N664.04 for which it exchanged for the dollar on…
President Tinubu sends ECOWAS delegation to Niger Republic

Headlines, News

What Tinubu did at Aso Rock (Photos)

Vice President Kashim Shettima was made the head of the NEC, with membership of all state governors, among others.
Inflation goes up in Nigeria

Business, Headlines

Nigeria’s inflation soars to 22.41 percent in May

According to the NBS, in May 2023, the headline inflation rate increased to 22.41% relative to April 2023 headline inflation…
Hilda Baci

Metro, News

Hilda Baci posts another Guinness record feat

Guinness World Records (GVR) had on Tuesday certified Baci, who broke the record for the longest cooking marathon by an…
Alake, Edun and Ribadu

News, Top Stories

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Ribadu, Alake, Edun, five others Special Advisers

While Ribadu is appointed Special Adviser on Security, Alake is Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and…
Sanwo-Olu writes Lagos Assembly to reorder N234.669bn from 2023 budget

Metro

Death of over 100 Kwarans in boat mishap disheartening – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message he personally signed and issued on Thursday, sympathised with the immediate families of the victims…

Metro, Top Stories

Who is Abdulkarim Chukkol, acting EFCC Chairman? Seven key facts

Chukkol obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Education at the University of Virginia in 2011.
Bawa, EFCC chairman

Metro, Top Stories

Breaking: Suspended EFCC Chairman Bawa in DSS custody

Bawa was suspended by President Bola Tinubu indefinitely on Wednesday following weighty allegations of abuse of office.
Naira

Business

Naira in massive crash to dollar at Investors, Exporters Window

The local currency dropped by 40.78 per cent when compared with N471.67 it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday.
Tinubu's nationwide broadcast

News, Top Stories

FG announces date to begin disbursement of Students loan

Tinubu had on Monday kept one of his campaign promises by signing into law a bill making available to Nigerian…
Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu sacks media aides of deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, in confirmation of the downturn in relationship between them

News, Top Stories

Acting Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa speaks on Akeredolu’s health condition

Aiyedatiwa, in a message to the people of Ondo State on Wednesday, said they should pray for the quick recovery…
Ganduje and

Metro, Top Stories

Yusuf deals Ganduje crushing blow: Demolishes N90m Govt House Roundabout Tower

The action is in continuation of his administration's policy to demolish all physical structures constructed by the immediate-past administration, considered…
Oba Suleiman Owolabi Oloko

Opinion, Politics

Traditional rulers as positive agents for deepening democracy, good governance in Nigeria 

At the very engaging consultative meeting, President Tinubu again espoused the programmes of action of his young administration to the…
Tinubu

Metro, Top Stories

I’m deeply saddened by tragic boat mishap which claimed 103 lives in Kwara – Tinubu

The boat accident, according to reports, led to the death of over 100 people who were wedding guests at Egbu…

Entertainment

Flamzy releases video for new single ‘Ene’

According to the Benue born artiste, the music video with the posture of the true nature of love and loyalty…
AbdulRazaq sad

Metro

AbdulRazaq mourns as scores of people die in Kwara boat mishap

The boat, which also had people from other states on board, was travelling from Egboti in Niger State enroute Kpada…
Tinubu and Jonathan

News, Top Stories

Why Jonathan visited Tinubu in Aso Rock

After the closed-door meeting, Jonathan told newsmen that he came to brief the president about some continental and sub-continental bodies.
LBIC fixes AGM for Thursday to announce recorded profit

News

LBIC increases staff’s transport allowance by 50 percent

In a memo addressed to all employees, Oluwatobiloba Lawal, the Managing Director of LBIC, announced a significant increase of 50%…