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President Muhammadu Buhari approves the appointment of chief executives and renewal of tenure of some officers of parastatal agencies.

News, Top Stories

Buhari’s footprints will be indelible on the sands of time – Adesina

Adesina, in his article titled: "Buhari in Portugal: A Prophet has no honour in his Country," said "President Buhari’s footprints…
Abiru

Metro

Abiru empowers 1,250 women with N62.5m, builds mini-stadium, others

Abiru said he took up the assignment with a determination and passion to improve the lots his constituents and elevate…
Obasa

Politics

Lagos Speaker, INEC lament poor PVC collection, voter apathy

Emphasising the need for mass participation in the elections, Daramola said Lagos now has 13,325 polling units. Of this figure,…
10 takeaways from President Buhari's state visit to Portugal

Top Stories, World News

Russia-Ukraine war: Nigeria ready to fill natural gas gaps in Europe – Buhari (Photos)

The President also said with over 200 million mainly young people, Nigeria is ready to be the hub of the…
This follows the expiration of the 50 per cent rebate earlier granted by Sanwo-Olu when the fuel subsidy was removed by President Bola Tinubu.

Business, Metro

Lagos announces hike in BRT fare, fixes date for commencement

With the increase, a bus ride from Ikorodu–TBS will now cost N600 from N500, while Berger to Ajah is now…
Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda marks new beginning for Nigeria – Wike

Politics, Top Stories

Wike hits France to meet Tinubu

Igbokwe said while they were on social media abusing everybody, Wike has gone to France to meet Tinubu.
Surrendered Boko Haram fighters

Metro

4,770 terrorists surrender, 18 killed in two weeks – Army

Onyeuko said the troops of 152 Battalion had between June 17 and June 21, encountered fleeing Boko Haram Terrorist/Islamic State…
INEC sets aside eight days for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election.

News

INEC laments, says 1.12 million PVCs uncollected in Lagos

Agbaje said, ”The low rate of PVC collection in Lagos State is worrisome as only 6,382 PVCs out of 34,242…
Atiku

Politics, Top Stories

Atiku speaks on brewing crisis in PDP: ‘We will redress grievances’

The refusal of Atiku to pick Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike as running mate is causing ripples in the party.
Kebbi

Metro, Top Stories

Terrorists kill six soldiers, seven policemen during gun-battle in Niger

The terrorists were said to be heavily armed stormed the mining site around 4.oopm on Wednesday and shot dead seven…
Peter Obi

Politics

Buhari’s ex-aide confession: Peter Obi a movement to beat in Kano, Katsina

He said Obi alone is now a movement to beat in Kano and Katsina, saying he was amazed when he…
Alumona Bags Innovative Sports Contribution Award

Sports

Jenkins Alumona: From Boxing Reporter to Promoter

Then came a dip, followed by a bust. Promotions thinned out and, after a while, dried up. Almost. Before the…
Buhari in Portugal

Top Stories, World News

Buhari in Portugal: Count me out, I won’t interfere in 2023 elections 

Citing the last gubernatorial elections in Anambra and Ekiti State, the President noted that this administration has proven consistently its…
t in at different parts of Benin, the State capital.

Metro

Eight dead in bloody Edo cult war

Two of the victims were reportedly killed at Uselu-Ugbowo axis of Benin, while Irhirhi, Ogunmwenhi, and Egor axis have one…
Kebbi

Metro

Bandits demand N20m ransom to release abducted Zamfara medical doctor

Muhammad was abducted at Mashaya village along Dansadau-Magami road while returning from Gusau.
Olamilekan

Metro

Ado-Ekiti Yahoo-Boy Olamilekan jailed two years, loses N13m car to FG

Olukayode, 26, was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin…
Scales Olatunji

Metro, Top Stories

Incredible! International fraudster Olatunji jailed for 235 years in Uyo

Olatunji was arraigned on July 2, 2019 on 45-count charges bordering on identity theft, money laundering and conspiracy.
Atiku, Obi vs Tinubu: Supreme Court set to deliver judgement

Opinion

How will Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi address insecurity?

Insurgency, banditry and kidnapping have become a quotidian aspect of the Nigerian life. Killings and kidnappings have persisted with each…
R. Kelly

Entertainment

R&B singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years imprisonment

R. Kelly was convicted far back in September of nine racketeering counts for a decades-long sex abuse scheme targeting young…
Naira

Business, News

Naira loses big against dollar

This represents a 0.80 per cent depreciation. The open indicative rate closed at N421.80 to the dollar on Wednesday.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State sends message to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of PD on crisis rocking the party

Politics, Top Stories

Ortom’s bombshell: I’m still praying to know if God wants me to support Atiku

In an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, Ortom, when asked if he was supporting Atiku for the presidency, simply…
Sanwo-Olu at Vetland Junior Grammar School

Metro

Sanwo-Olu unveils digitised classrooms, as 13 outstanding teachers get new SUVs

The project is completed with three laboratories and four staff rooms - all made from container. There are also recreational…
Regina Daniels

Nollywood

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels welcomes second baby on child’s birthday

Regina's first child, Munir clocked two years today, June 29, 2022 and that is the day the actress gave birth…
Some of the minister-designates

News, Top Stories

Breaking: Senate confirms Buhari’s seven nominees as minister-designates

Those screened and confirmed as minister-designates include Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh (Abia), Umana Okon Umana (Akwa-Ibom), and Ekumankama Joseph Nkama (Ebonyi).…
The collapsed building

Metro

Three-storey building collapses in Port Harcourt

The building was said to have shown enough signs of dilapidation and was marked for demolition by the Rivers State…
Fire razes Shekarau's residence

Headlines, Politics

Senator Shekarau dumps APC for NNPP

The lawmaker in a defection letter read during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, informed the chamber that his…
Fayose and Atiku

Politics, Top Stories

Fayose dumps Atiku, drums support for Southern president

Fayose tweeted on Wednesday that power must go to the south as the north had rule for two terms under…
Yoruba Nollywood stars endorse Tinubu

Nollywood, Top Stories

Yoruba Nollywood stars openly endorse Tinubu for president (Video)

Those featured in the video clip were Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Fausat Balogun, Taiwo Hassan, Femi Adebayo, Shola Kosoko, Faithia…
Ike Ekweremadu and Nwanneka Ekweremadu

News, Top Stories

Senate delegation to visit Ekweremadu, wife in London

According to Lawan, the decision to wade into Ekweremadu’s arrest and detention over allegations of organ harvesting was against the…
Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle

Metro

Why we directed citizens to acquire guns – Matawalle

The statement explained that the governor’s directive was part of the administration’s efforts to tackle protracted security challenges in the…