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The suspects

Metro

Over 20 suspects in police custody over Ebonyi killings

They would be arraigned as prima facie cases of conspiracy, armed robbery, arson, unlawful possession and malicious damage, which have…
Dave Umahi

News

PVC Collection: Gov. Umahi declares 2-day public holiday

He said that this was in consideration of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) deadline for the collection of PVC…
Appeal Court upholds Lalong's victory in Plateau Senatorial election

News

Gov. Lalong appoints 10 new permanent secretaries

The new officials are to fill the vacancies created following the retirement/resignations of some Permanent Secretaries in the service of…
Obi and Atiku

News

‘Obi, Atiku political merchants, can’t resolve Nigeria’s challenges’

Lukman who is the North-West Chairman of APC said this while denying the claim that he is supporting Peter Obi,…
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos

Headlines, News

Passengers in agony as workers’ strike grounds flights at Lagos Airport

According to gathered reports, the protesting workers are demanding, among other things, salary increments.
7,000 people dump PDP for APC in Sokoto

Politics

Ganduje excited as NNPP members join APC in Kano

Ganduje, who is also the APC state leader, welcomed the defectors, led by the leader of the Kwankwasiyya faithful in…
Sanwo-Olu

News

‘Why it makes sense to re-elect Sanwo-Olu’

According to her, the administration has not failed to provide opportunities for women to integrate gender into all aspects of…
Buhari

News

Buhari appoints Aikomo as new ACJMC Secretary

Aikomo will hold the position for an initial period of four (4) years in line with Section 471(2) of the…
At least 1,600 activists opposing UK’s monarchy will protest in London on the day of the coronation of King Charles III, reports say

World News

King Charles III: Buckingham Palace reveals details on coronation

Charles and Camilla will be joined on the balcony of the palace by family members to conclude the day's ceremonial…
Gov. Ikpeazu speaks after losing senatorial bid

News

Abia declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays

According to the SSG, banks and those on essential duties are not affected by the government’s directive.
Babayo Liman and Rabiu Kwankwaso

Politics

Kwankwaso loses supporters to PDP

According to him, the Public Relations Officer of the NNPP in the zone, Ibrahim Tal, also resigned his appointment in…
Gunmen kidnap 19 INEC staff, cart away election materials

News

Gunmen abduct NYSC member, 5 others

According to reports, the gunmen have yet to contact family members and demand a ransom. Meanwhile, the police have yet…
Security agencies, vigilante operatives in Plateau rescue first class traditional ruler, Dr Isaac Wakili, the Agwom Izere, from kidnappers.

Metro

Gunmen abduct traditional ruler in Jos

According to sources, the assailants stormed the palace around 3 a.m. on Friday, shooting sporadically and engaging the palace's security…
Tribunal dashes ex-governor Ayade's senatorial hope

Politics

Gov. Ayade declares work-free days for PVC collection

Civil and public servants are advised to take advantage of the work-free days to get their PVCs in readiness to…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

News

Bandits slaughter father, wife, 4 children, others in attack on Benue community

When contacted, the police spokesman in Benue, SP Sewuese Anene confirmed the attack, adding that the casualty figure has yet…
Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, ex-D-G of NCDC emerges Chief Transformation Officer of FIND, global alliance dedicated to transforming diagnostic testing

News

NCDC alerts Nigerians on new infection

Diphtheria spreads easily between people through; direct contact with infected people, droplets from coughing or sneezing, and contact with contaminated…
INEC

News

INEC commences ad-hoc staff screening in Enugu

The exercise will last four days, beginning on January 19 and ending on January 22.
Nigerian troops kill 481 terrorists, apprehend 741 suspects and rescue 492 kidnapped hostages in operations across the country in October

News

Troops foil attack on Monguno town, send terrorists to hell

Five people were picked up by the army around the area during the operation and were reunited with their families…
Lagos Red Line Rail Project

News

Lagos govt. announces traffic diversion for red line project

Traffic on Muritala Mohammed way would be diverted to Abeokuta Street to access Borno Way to Coates Street to link…
EFCC

Headlines, News

CBN begs banks to come for new naira notes as phase out date nears

When asked why some people were selling the new notes, Salam-Alada said that anyone caught selling the new notes or…
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's Prime Minister

World News

New Zealand PM Jacinda to step down February

The ruling New Zealand Labour Party will vote for a new leader on Sunday; the party leader will be the…
Yobe Govt. approves N2.1 billion for payment of retirees

News

Gov. Buni approves subsidy for new market stores

According to the statement, shop price reductions became necessary to support and encourage traders to operate in new markets in…
Cannabis

News

Customs intercepts cannabis worth N516m in Lagos

The contraband, with an estimated duty-paid value of N516 million, was intercepted following credible intelligence this January.
Cocoa farmers protest alleged plan to forcefully evict them from of Oluwa Forest Reserve (OA3A) in Odigbo LG by the Ondo State government

News

Ondo govt. grants 6 months maternity leave

The decision was made to enable mothers to give their newborn babies adequate attention during the leave period.
'Don Jazzy betrayed me,' – JJC Skillz alleges

Entertainment

Funke Akindele’s ex-hubby JJC Skillz reverts to Islam

When asked if he chose to go back to Islam because he is no more with his wife, Funke Akindele,…
Osinbajo and Pantami at the meeting

News

Osinbajo presides over first 2023 cabinet meeting

Physically present at the meeting are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; the Head of the…
Dave Umahi

News

Gov. Umahi inaugurates commission of enquiry

Members of the commission include Mr Nkama as Secretary, while Mike Okoro, Etta Uka, Kalu Mba, John Igwe, Prof. Ibiam…

Metro

Kidnapped Rev. Father regains freedom in Ekiti

As of the time this report was filed, the police had not made any statements. It is unclear whether or…

News

‘I will not accept threat to Nigeria’s unity’ -PRP’s Abiola warns secessionist agitators

According to Kola Abiola, the PRP presidential candidate, the actions of the secessionists were unconstitutional and amounted to treason.

World News

WHO to accelerate development of vaccine for tuberculosis

The council would facilitate the licencing and use of effective novel TB vaccines by catalysing high-level alignment between funders, global…
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