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The presidential campaign council of Labour Party says its candidate, Peter Obi, was attacked two times during his campaign in Katsina State

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Peter Obi in US: ‘How Nigeria can be put back on right trajectory’

He said he intended to lay special emphasis on critical infrastructure, especially Power, to ensure a clear measurable increase of…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu seeks support for ”Greater Lagos Rising”

News

Sanwo-Olu floats autonomous financing channel for Lagos tertiary schools

The panel, set up in November 2021, turned in a 322-page recommendations for the Governor’s implementation towards meeting the university’s…
Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, throws weight behind the calls for the national chairman of PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to vacate office

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Wike bombs Ayu: We brought you from gutter, made you chairman, you’re arrogant

Reacting on Thursday during the commissioning of Omerelu Internal roads in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, Wike…
Out of school children in Nigeria

Headlines, News

20.2 million children, youths are out of school in Nigeria – UNESCO

Important data gaps have been filled in countries that have large out of school numbers but where no administrative data…
Inyama and Obi

Nollywood, Top Stories

70 percent of Peter Obi’s supporters are ‘Zombidients,’ ‘Obidiots’ – Actress Inyama

Iyama said she agreed with Daddy Freeze, especially on group two and three that Obi's supporters are 'Zombidients' and 'Obidiots'.
Governor Nyesom Wike has come under attack by groups and opposition in Rivers over his appointment of 14,000 advisers, 319 ward Liaison Officers and 40 local government area liaison Officers on Tuesday.

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APC will be doomed in 2023 if Buhari allows free, fair elections – Wike

Such resolve, Wike noted meant that Buhari is serious about leaving an enduring legacy of conducting free and fair election.

News

Why we are intervening massively in education in Lagos – Hamzat

Hamzat said the essence of the reforms and interventions was to ensure "every child that goes through the system comes…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approves increment of 100 per cent on bursary payable to students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions

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We’ll continue to prioritise development of education sector – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu said his administration had completed over 1,000 education projects in the last three years, adding improved education is one…
DSS alerts on relocation of terrorists displaced during military operations in North East to North west and North central, nab 5 suspects

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It’s a lie, we don’t abduct innocent Nigerians – DSS

The DSS, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday said its had been drawn to a…
I will do everything possible to make Man City win treble - Haaland

Football

Haaland hits second hat-trick, as Man. City send Nottingham Forest into forest

Haaland completed his hat-trick on 39 minutes, scoring with a header from close range after John Stones headed a pin-point…
L-R: Tinubu, Kukah, Jonathan and Sanwo-Olu at the event.

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Jonathan, Tinubu, Shettima attend 70th birthday of Bishop Kukah (Photos)

Kukah is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. He turns 70 years on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Abia Govt announces restriction in operation of tricycles and motorcycle in Aba and Umuahia between 7 pm and 6 am, with effect from July 1.

Headlines, Metro

Okada ban: Lagos to jail riders, passengers apprehended three years

According to Oladeinde, the extension to four more LGs and their LCDAs, government believed, was in the right direction to…
Samuel

Metro

Lagos employee Samuel steals boss’ car to fund relocation abroad

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benjamin Hundeyin on Wednesday, said investigation revealed that the suspect…
Edo High Court remands 38-year-old Pastor, Simeon Okehielem, for allegedly raping and impregnating a house wife, Mrs Isoken Vivian Aigbedo.

Metro

Drug dealer Gerald jailed four years in Lagos for importing Heroin

The offence alleged to have been committed by the convict is contrary to and punishable under section 11(a) of the…
Onigbanjo and others after the briefing

Metro

Lagos reports 4,860 domestic violence, rape, sexual assault cases in 10 months

Giving a breakdown, Onigbanjo said there were 2,029 domestic violence cases, 65 rape cases, 40 sexual assault cases, 1o attempt…
Labour Party, LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi

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Peter Obi hits Nigerian govt: It’s unacceptable allowing ASUU strike to linger 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the umbrella body of lecturers in Nigeria's universities has declared total strike after…
Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, throws weight behind the calls for the national chairman of PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to vacate office

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Wike, others calling for my resignation are children – Ayu fights back

Wike had called for the resignation of Ayu as the only condition for him to support the presidential ambition of…

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Why Buhari deserved more accolades for 3.54 percent GDP growth

According to BMO, while countries like the United States and Britain which are generally acknowledged as having more developed economies…
The convicts

Metro

Two fashion designers, Mujeeb, Abdulsamad, others jailed for internet fraud in Ilorin

They were convicted and sentenced alongside three other internet fraudsters: Ipadeola Olawale, Tomiwa Kingsley and Kolawole Segun to various jail…
Joe Biden

World News

I am determined to ban assault weapons in US – Biden

In an emotional laden speech, Biden lamented that news of kids being gunned down in schools, in their neigbourhood and…
Jonathan with Tinubu in Abuja

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Instant Tinubu hit Jonathan’s residence in Abuja (Photos)

In Tuesday's visit, five APC governors, including the director-general of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Governor Simon Lalong were also…
Ibrahim Odumboni

Metro

No one is exempted from paying waste bills – LAWMA MD

He said payment for waste services was very crucial to achieving the state’s vision of establishing a cleaner and livable…
Igboho

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Appeal Court nullifies N20bn damages awarded to Sunday Igboho against DSS

The Attorney General of the Federation, the DSS and the Director, Oyo State SSS had appealed the judgement. The court…
Residents scooping fuel

Metro

Explosion looms: Residents scoop fuel from burst crude oil pipe in Rivers (Photos)

The latest spill was reported to have occurred in Bodo in the late evening of Wednesday, August 24, 2022, while…
Ugbe

News

TNBA: BON invites entries for Award Categories, announces Judges’ Panel

The judges’ panel, composed of stellar broadcasting industry figures, stakeholders and representatives of regulatory agencies, includes Mr. Emeka Mba, former…
Buhari with APC governors in Abuja on Tuesday

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APC governors meet Buhari, vow to ensure Tinubu emerges President

Sanwo-Olu said they assured Buhari that they were ready and solidly behind Tinubu and Shettima and would work to ensure…
Kano collapsed building

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Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Kano

Several people are believed to be buried in the rubbles as rescue operations kicked off.
President Buhari

Headlines, Metro

Over 500,000 Nigerians sacked by flood – Buhari

The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu,  reiterated that these tragic events had brought to fore…
Titan Trust - Union Bank

Business

Fidelity acquisition: Union Bank UK not part of Titan Trust’s deal with Union Bank Nigeria

Fidelity Bank had on Tuesday, announced its proposed acquisition of Union Bank UK, a former subsidiary of Union Bank of…
The APC governors with Osinbajo during the visit

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ASUU strike: We need to act fast – Osinbajo

During the brief interaction that followed at the meeting, important national issues were also raised especially regarding the economy and…