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Metro

EFCC busts nine suspected Internet fraudsters in Benin

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Tuesday, arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in…
Fani-Kayode says Obidients and members of the "GEN-Z" generation, who are calling for a coup, are naive, gullible, ignorant and irresponsible

News, Politics

2023: Fani-Kayode on the march again?

In politics, there are no permanent friends, permanent enemies and permanent interests. This is perhaps, the only way to explain…

Football

Former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe is dead

Former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe is dead.
COVID-19

Headlines, News

COVID-19 strikes 21 Nigerians dead in one day, cases rise again

The dreaded COVID-19 pandemic struck 21 Nigerians dead on Tuesday as new cases rise again after two days of relief.

News

Insecurity: We must resist attempts to destroy Nigeria – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday called for justice against victims of banditry, kidnapping in the country.
Obasa

Politics

Lagos is a success story, Obasa says as he revalidates APC membership

The Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday expressed optimism that Lagos will produce the highest…
NIMASA DG, Bashir Jamoh

Business

Maritime can generate $90trn for Nigeria if well harnessed – NIMASA DG

Director General, Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh on Tuesday said the maritime industry, if well harnessed,…

Headlines, News

Photos: Osinbajo revalidates his APC membership in Ogun

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State.
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says federal government must renegotiate with states for solutions to the nation's current economic challenges.

Metro

No room for cattle herders bearing AK-47 rifles in Edo – Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has warned that there would be no room for cattle herders to bear assault…
Jumia

Business

How loans from Jumia provided direct access to big companies – Jumoke Akinsanya

Jumia seller and owner of Deeski.com, Jumoke Akinsanaya has lauded the e-commerce lending platform for helping her business to expand.
Microsoft

Business

Microsoft unveils new employee experience platform,’Microsoft Viva’

Microsoft Corp announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge…

Metro

Police arrest suspected robber in NSCDC uniform in Ogun

Men of the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command have arrested an armed robbery suspect, Adeolu Bankole operating in Nigerian…

Metro

#EndSARS: 11-year-old boy hit by stray bullet demands N50m compensation

An 11-year-old-boy, Osasu Omoigui, who was allegedly hits by a stray bullet on his genital during the #EndSARS protest, has…

Metro

Sanwo-Olu gives financial support to 50 vulnerable Lagosians

Not less than 50 vulnerable Lagosians were on Tuesday empowered through financial support from the State Government under an initiative…
Nigerian Senate

News

Senate receives request to confirm Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation

The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus as…
Folasade Adefisayo. Lagos Commissioner for Education: confirms the government's collaboration with MTN to provide internet facilities in all schools.

News

Lagos to build more schools for growth of education

The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to build more schools to make education more accessible to the people.

Sports

Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman goes for third UFC Welterweight title defence

History will be made in the early hours of Sunday, February 14, 2021, as 33-year-old Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist,…

Headlines, News

Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm appointment of CDS, Service Chiefs

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of…

News

Inter-tribal Conflict: Leaders must unite against criminality, divisive forces – Lawan

President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has called on Nigerian leaders to unite against criminality stemming from the activities…

News

Photo News: Sanwo-Olu revalidates APC membership

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos.
Abdul-Samad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, says the company will deliver on its promise of N3,500 per bag of cement from January 2024.

Headlines, News

COVID-19 vaccines: BUA fights back, says prominent CACOVID member not happy

BUA Group has replied the Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) for disowning its purchase of one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19…

Metro

Serial rapist with ‘mystical powers’ to unlock doors of victims arrested

A middle aged man who allegedly confessed to be a serial rapist with mystical powers to unlock any door of…
BUA slashes cement price to N3,500 per bag

Headlines, News

CACOVID disowns BUA’s purchase of 1 million COVID-19 Vaccines for Nigeria

The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has disowned BUA's purported plan to purchase one million COVID-19 vaccines singlehandedly for Nigeria.
Ecobank Nigeria Unveils “Enduring Legacies”: A Grand Tribute to the Masters of Nigerian Art

Business

Ecobank Nigeria introduces Money Transfer Via SMS, WhatsApp

Ecobank Nigeria says its customers are now able to transfer funds by email, SMS and Whatsapp - new features available…

News

Afenifere tackles Gumi: ‘Compensation for  bandits criminal’

The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has rubbished comment by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi that the government should negotiate with…
Covid-19: Nigeria removes India from restricted countries’ list. Above image is PSC Chairman Boss Mustapha.

News

13 deadlier B117 COVID-19 variant found in Nigeria – PTF

Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, on Monday disclosed that Nigeria has recorded a total of 13…
Kidnappers release two siblings abducted on their way back from back school in Igarra, Edo State after payment of N6 million ransom.

Headlines, Metro

Gunmen attack hearse, abduct deceased’s brother, shoot another dead in Edo

Gunmen in Edo have attacked an ambulance conveying a corpse from Lagos to Enugu abducting the deceased's brother and shooting…

News

Lagos charges MDAs to adhere to procurement law

The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has enjoined accounting officers, procurement officers and other relevant personnel of…

News

Lagos Traffic Radio introduces Mobile App to enhance traffic reports

Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1fm, has introduced its mobile app to enhance the provision of traffic reports and boost the vision…

News

COVID-19: Edo records 115 new cases, 2 deaths in 72 hours

The Edo State Government said it recorded 115 new cases of Coronavirus in the last 72 hours.