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Lagos takes delivery of trains for Red Line Rail System (Photos)

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the TALGO SERIES 8 Trains acquired for…
The suspect

Metro

Kwara civil servant accused of defrauding 23 church members gets N2m bail

Fafemi, a staff of Kwara State Ministry of Finance, was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Sani of the Federal High Court,…
Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign says PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar will win the 2023 presidential election at first ballot.

Politics, Top Stories

I will actualise Igbo presidency if elected president – Atiku

He said his love for Ndigbo was so great that in the 2011, 2019 elections and he chose Igbo men…
Protesting retired military veterans

Metro

Military veterans protest delay in payment of N134bn allowance

Abiodun Durowaiye-Herbert, National Coordinator of Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces, said the protest would continue until the money was…
Buhari

Opinion

Holding President Buhari accountable for UNGA 77’s Digital Learning promise

However, empirical studies have highlighted the importance and benefits of digital learning; hence President Buhari's declaration at UNGA 77 merely…
NDLEA sets ablaze N194.77bn cocaine in Lagos

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NDLEA sets ablaze N194.77bn worth of cocaine seized in Lagos (Photos)

The NDLEA had in a well-coordinated and intelligence led operation that lasted two days last week stormed a hidden warehouse…
Ortom and Wike

Politics, Top Stories

Ortom breaks silence: I’m still with Wike, I won’t abandon him

The Governor at the briefing said the news story was not only mischievous but misleading to further fuel the impasse…
Fani-Kayode and Peter Obi

Politics, Top Stories

Fani-Kayode attacks Obi over comment that only Christians are affected by ASUU strike (Video)

He posted a video on his Instagram page where Obi appeared to be addressing some church leaders, where he said…
Osinbajo with the young gymnasts

Sports, Top Stories

What transpired when Osinbajo met young award-winning Gymnasts in Abuja (Photos)

The young gymnasts, decked in sporting outfits, accompanied by their coaches, parents and handlers, altogether a group of about 40,…
Muftwang appoints John Mikel Obi, DJ MI as Advisers on sports, entertainment

Football, Top Stories

Breaking: Mikel Obi retires from football

Obi said he would also like to encourage everyone who might have inspired one way or the other in the…
The suspects

Metro

Three drug dealers cracked in Lagos with 150 bottles of Skuchies

The suspects are Francis Friday, 30; Kemi Adeyemo, 35 and Nonso Ortiz, 22.
Shakira opens up about her taste in music

Entertainment

Tax fraud trial against pop singer Shakira set to begin in Spain

The Music superstar faces eight years jail term after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax evasion, Spanish…
Abidemi Rufai

Top Stories, World News

US jails ex-Ogun Gov’s aide Abidemi Rufai five years for massive COVID relief fraud

The 45-year-old resident of Lekki, Nigeria, was sentenced on Monday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 5 years in…
Bottle-to-Bottle facility at Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

Metro

Towards achieving a cleaner Lagos

Spearheading the government’s quest to establish a cleaner and livable environment for Lagosians, is the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
DBN partners GAIN to empower 350 Nigerian women entrepreneurs

Business

DBN to hold its third annual lecture series

The BUA Group Chairman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu and the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Albert Wigwe, will be…
Naira

Business

Naira gains slight edge over Dollar

The rate represents a 0.08 per cent appreciation compared to the N436.33 for which the dollar exchanged Sept. 23.
Atiku and Secondus

Headlines, Politics

Ex-PDP chairman Secondus gets plum job from Atiku

Secondus tweeted on Monday that he has been made the Technical Adviser to Atiku ahead of 2023 presidential election.
"Why I can’t wait for BBNaija to start" – Former housemate Chizzy

Entertainment

BBNaija: Chizzy emerges Head of House for final week

At the end of the first stage of the games, Phyna was disqualified from participating further, for circumventing the process…
Atiku and Saraki

Politics, Top Stories

Atiku appoints Saraki, others as Special Advisers, ahead of campaigns

Atiku said this in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe in Abuja on Monday, saying that the…
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) expresses grave concern over the alarming rise in insecurity across the country.

Headlines, News

Sanwo-Olu, SGF, Sultan, CAN charge Nigerians on peace, justice

Sanwo-Olu in his address urged religious and traditional leaders to continue making it a collective responsibility to preach and work…
Obi with Obasanjo

Politics, Top Stories

2023 presidency: Peter Obi meets Obasanjo again (Photos)

Obi said he deeply appreciated the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with Obasanjo on Monday.
Comedienne Princess

Entertainment, Metro

Princess weeps, says 10-year-old girl raped to death in Lagos

Ace Comedienne Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, disclosed this on Monday amidst weeping and wailing.
The convicts

Metro, Top Stories

Massive breakthrough: 66 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo

The jail terms range from two weeks, four months, and six months of community service to ten months imprisonment.
Pastor Paul Enenche

Headlines, News

I will curse any politician attempting to bribe me – Pastor Enenche

He spoke during a sermon on Sunday, saying that no politician could stand him in the face and demand for…
Fani-Kayode and Peter Obi

Politics, Top Stories

Fani-Kayode brands Obi a liar for flying private jet (Video)

Obi had often said he does not fly first class or use private jets. But a video of him alighting…

Politics, Top Stories

Why Nnamani’s name appeared on Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council – PCC

The PCC said Nnamani was on the list in his own right as a supporter of the party's presidential candidate,…

Politics, Top Stories

Moment Peter Obi stormed Niger, met Babangida, Abdulsalami (Photos)

The meeting is unconnected with his 2023 presidential ambition. He visited the due alongside his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

News

Nigeria at 62: We must learn from past experiences to forge better future – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, said as the nation marks her 62nd anniversary as…
Oladeinde (red) riding a bicycle with others

Metro

Lagos announces plans to boost non-motorised transport infrastructure

The governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that the Car Free Day…
The burning vehicle

Metro, Top Stories

Black Sunday: Seven people burnt to death in Lagos fatal accident

Eyewitnesses saw the vehicle suddenly caught fire as passengers tried to get out of the bus. A girl reportedly ran…