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Da Gyang Balak kidnapped

Headlines, News

Abducted Plateau monarch Da Gyang Balak regains freedom

Earlier, some gunmen had on Sunday night kidnapped Balak along Jos-Vom road.
Kvitova bows out after 'painful' defeat

Tennis

Kvitova out of Australian Open after ‘painful’ defeat

Kvitova: "I did have some health issues the whole month as well, so it was tough to practice. It wasn't…
Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Nnamdi Kanu

News, Top Stories

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer slams new charge as joke taken too far

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), in the amended charge, increased the counts against Kanu from seven…
Gbajabiamila

News

Gbajabiamila: How to get better leaders in 2023

This, he said, will push for a review of Section 131 of the 1999 Constitution.

News

Lassa fever in Oyo under control – Official

Reports have it that some persons have contracted Lassa fever in the Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state.
Alleged N7.6bn

Politics

Abia APC: I belong to no faction, says Orji Kalu

Kalu emphasised that he is not working with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sabotage the APC.
Gov. Matawalle redeploys 3 commissioners appoints one other

News

Insecurity: Gov. Matawalle updates Buhari, seeks more support

Matawalle explained that the President gave assurances on overcoming security challenges.
Osinbajo, wife Dolapo visit the Shonekans

Metro

Osinbajo visits Shonekan’s widow

There is no question at all about the role Shonekan played at the very tension-filled and uncertain time in the…

Metro

Lagos to shut Dopemu-Agege Road for repairs

Oladeinde said the first phase of the project would focus on the Ipaja road up to the Adealu Street junction,…

News

4 kidnapped students of FULafia regain freedom

According to the university’s spokesperson, the students were released at the late hours of Saturday, Jan. 15.

News

Buhari to unveil CBN-RIFAN mega rice pyramids

The rice pyramids described as the largest in the world, were enabled by the CBN’s Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP).
Frederick Leonard

Entertainment, Nollywood

No one should preach PVC to me – Actor Fred Leonard

According to him, there is no absolute use for new PVCs since he acquired his’ three or seven years ago.
2023: Nigeria Labour Congress calls for restructuring

News

Sokoto NLC resolves to join nationwide protest

NLC had directed state chapters to sensitise and mobilise members on proposed protests to oppose a planned increase in the…

News

20 special security personnel deployed to guard Benin airport

These men have been trained to beef up the security at the Airport whilst improving security in the environment and…
Federal University of Lafia

News

Gunmen abduct 4 students of Federal University of Lafia

The students were kidnapped at Mararraba, a community close to the institution’s campus, on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 11.30 p.m.
ilesa Digital Centre

News

NCC inaugurates Nigeria digital centre in Ilesa

Danbatta said that the centre located at Ilesa Muslim Grammar School, comprises four major components; ICT Tools, Power, Connectivity and…
Amb (Prof) Lawrence Baraebibai Ekpebu

News

Jonathan mourns renowned scholar, Prof. Ekpebu

Dr Jonathan described late Ekpebu as an illustrious academic and diplomat who distinguished himself in service to the nation.

Politics

APC reconciliation committee resolves Abia crisis

Abdullah said the committee had a very useful discussion with the stakeholders even though the complainant was not at the…
Some students of Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi

News

Gunmen invade PLAPOLY, abduct 3 students

The students were kidnapped on Wednesday night at Ban, a community behind the main Campus of the institution at Heipang,…
Some of the kidnapped victims rescued by NAF Special Forces

News

NAF Special Forces rescue 26 kidnapped victims

The rescue operation occurred when the SF came across five abandoned vehicles with their doors open near Anguwar Yako, an…
Rtd Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika

Politics

Why I joined politics- former COAS Ihejirika

Ihejirika mentioned that he needed a platform “to make myself available for service both at the state and national levels”.
Ex- Kano lawmaker Yusuf Sulaiman says emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of APC has sent jitters to the camp of the PDP.

News

Ganduje approves N500m for climate project

Malam Muhammad Garba said the project is aimed at increasing the adoption of climate resilience landscape management practices and enhancing…

Politics

PDP screens 6 aspirants for Osun governorship election

Mohammed Adoke, Chairman, Osun PDP Governorship Screening Committee, disclosed that the screening was transparent and fair.
Adebayo Alao-Akala

News

Atiku: Alao-Akala’s demise a rude shock

Atiku described the late Alao-Akala, as a prolific politician, whose records of achievement as governor remain enviable.
Benue Assembly

News

Benue assembly amends anti-open grazing bill

In the amendment, any person found moving livestock on foot within the state, would pay N500,000 as a fine for…
Governor Seyi Makinde and Alao-Akala

Metro

Makinde in shock, ends state function over Alao-Akala’s death

Makinde, shocked by the sad news, could not read the speech he had prepared for the service. He called for…
Yobe youths beg Senate President Lawan to run for governorship

News

Lawan: We will reduce level of Nigeria’s borrowing

Lawan said that the senate would support and supervise the agencies and keep them on their toes “for us to…
Toyin Saraki

News

Toyin Saraki appointed WHO ambassador for global health

Mr Anil Soni, the CEO of WHO Foundation described Saraki as a highly esteemed global advocate, with decades of work…
Iheanacho scored for Super Eagles at AFCON

Football

AFCON 2021: Yahaya Bello hails Super Eagles

Bello charged the Augustine Eguavoen-led team to remain good examples on and off the pitch, and give Nigerians and other…
COVID-19: NCDC announces new COVID-19 cases

News

8 die, 420 test positive for COVID-19: NCDC

Data released by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that the country's death toll has jumped to 3,085.
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