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Orbih

Politics

Orbih now a political employee of APC – Tony Aziegbemi

Aziegbemi who stated this in response to the secretariat building recently donated to the State chapter of the PDP by…
Oluremi Tinubu

Headlines

Police fault reports linking First Lady’s convoy to death of girl in Ondo

Eyewitness accounts and preliminary investigations conducted by the command confirm that the incident was caused by a hit-and-run driver operating…
Head, Media and Publicity Unit of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, emerges NIPR Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year, 2025.

News

EFCC spokesperson emerges Government Spokesperson of the Year

Oyewale stood out for his infusion of finesse in strategic communication, skillful workmanship, impactful media engagements and consistency in the…
Police raise alarm over what they described as the rising incidents of murder in Ebonyi State, describing it as “bad act to mankind”.

Metro

Woman, 4 children face trial for demolishing widow’s house in Abakaliki

In her defence, Roseline admitted that the house was demolished by her children but accused Maria of harbouring someone who…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio hails AMAC chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu for leading his supporters to dump PDP for APC

Politics

Akpabio excited as AMAC chairman leads massive defection from PDP to APC

Maikalangu cited political marginalisation and missed federal opportunities as key reasons for his defection, stating that aligning with the ruling…
Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, reacts to his emergence as the NIPR's Spokesperson of the Year 2025.

Metro, News

’I’m honored to be named NIPR’s overall Spokesperson of the year’ — NNPC Spokesman

Soneye edged out top contenders, including Shell Petroleum’s Igo Weli, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Akande…
Court jails Lagos jeweler, Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu and his company, ICE BY CW, for insisting on dollars as payment for a diamond bracelet

Headlines, News

Lagos jeweler jailed for rejecting naira as payment for $10,000 bracelet

EFCC accused Obiajulu of accepting the sum of $10,000 (Ten Thousand US Dollars) as a means of payment for the…
The Global Rise of Women Commentators in Football

Football, Sports

The Global Rise of Women Commentators in Football

Some are lead commentators, guiding listeners through every kick and pass with precision and passion. Others serve as co-commentators or…
Akpoti-Uduaghan

Headlines, News

Kogi: Police speak on gunmen attack on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house

A statement from Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Media team described the attack as a calculated attack to silence the senator representing Kogi…
Students

Headlines, News

Kidnappers kill man, abduct pregnant wife, sister in-law in Edo

A source disclosed that the kidnappers left behind the deceased's three three children crying in the pool of their father's…
Nigerian troops of Operation Delta Safe discover, deactivate no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region in one week

News

Nigerian troops smash 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves

Nigerian troops of Operation Delta Safe discover, deactivate no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region…
Nigerian troops

News

Military sustains onslaught against terrorists, eliminate, apprehend scores -DHQ

By Sumaila Ogbaje Military sustains onslaught against terrorists, eliminate, apprehend scores -DHQ Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigerian troops have sustained…
Ibas

News

Rivers: Reps committee postpones meeting with Ibok-Ete Ibas indefinitely

The committee had earlier invited Ibas for a comprehensive engagement on his activities in Rivers after the declaration of emergency…
Two Kano men, Aliyu Hussaini, and Amir Zakariyya, bag death sentence for stabbing a newly wedded groom, Yazid Haruna, to death

Headlines, News

Ekiti man Owoeye Ojo to die by hanging for armed robbery

To prove her case, the prosecutor Florence Ajumobi called four witnesses and tendered one single barrel gun, live cartridges, statement…

Business, News

CSOs call for probe of ex-NNPCL GMD over $1.5bn investment in Port Harcourt Refinery

By Perpetua Onuegbu A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has called for investigation into the $1.5 billion investment in Port…
Africa Travel Week recognizes five journalists as winners of its 2025 Media Awards, saying their works elevate profile of Africa’s tourism

News

Five journalists win big at 2025 Africa Travel Week Media Awards

Megan de Jager, Portfolio Director at RX Africa, noted: "Compelling storytelling is essential for showcasing Africa’s extraordinary destinations and experiences.
Police operatives on patrol reject one million naira bribe to arrest 2 car thieves, and recover stolen vehicle they were driving in Katsina

Headlines, Metro, News

Katsina: Police operatives reject N1m bribe, nab 2 car thieves

The suspected stolen vehicle, the N1 million cash, three mobile phones, one power bank and a bunch of keys were…
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang bans night grazing, restricts use of motorcycles, transportation of cattles in all parts of Plateau state

Headlines, News

Killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing in Plateau

Mutfwang, who also insisted that the killings were not an isolated conflict between farmers and herders, thanked President Bola Tinubu…
ICPC chairman, Musa Aliyu urges African nations to adopt strategic diplomacy in engagements with global North to effectively combat IFFs

News

Nigeria calls for strategic diplomacy to tackle Illicit financial flows in Africa

Highlighting specific challenges, the ICPC Chairman pointed to the lack of cooperation from some countries in the global North, especially…
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang bans night grazing, restricts use of motorcycles, transportation of cattles in all parts of Plateau state

Headlines, News

Every community must defend itself – Plateau governor Mutfwang

We have come to a point in Nigeria, where every community must defend itself. I will not, however, support lawlessness,…
Court strikes out defamation suit filed against Martins Otse, aka Verydarkblackman (VDM) by Femi Falana (SAN) and son, Folarin aka Falz.

News

Court strikes out Falana’s defamation suit against VDM

Falana filed the suit following an audio recording allegedly made by a cross-dresser, Bobrisky accusing Falana and his son of…
TRUCK DRIVER SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING FRSC MARSHAL ON ACTIVE SERVICE

News

Easter: FRSC sets up 200 mobile courts to try traffic offenders

The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Olusegun Ogungbemide…
NAFDAC trains Niger drug sellers on safety

Health

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians of counterfeit malaria drug

NAFDAC said on its twitter handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reported to the Agency by the genuine…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa asks NBA to return N300m support for its Annual General Conference by Rivers govt.

Headlines, News

Adegboruwa to NBA: No basis for retaining N300m gift from Rivers govt

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said NBA has no need to go begging for money for the event because all…
EFCÇ docks Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu for non- declaration of the sums of £8,020 and $704 at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos

News

EFCC docks man for non-declaration of £8,020, $704 at Lagos Airport

Ikechukwu was arrested in December 2024 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by operatives of the Nigeria Customs…
The Northern Traditional Rulers Council expresses determination to help their governors to tackle lingering insecurity in the region.

News

“Enough is enough of senseless killings,” Northern traditional rulers spit fire

Vice-President Kashim Shettima while declaring the meeting open, expressed the Federal Government’s determination to work with the sub-national government and…
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday, breaking a two-day bearish run with a market gain of N19 billion.

Business

Stock market rebounds with N19bn gain

The NGX market capitalisation rose by N19 billion or 0.03 per cent, ending at N65.704 trillion, up from N65.685 trillion…
FAAC shares N1.681 trillion, being April 2025 revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) .

Headlines, News

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.578trn for March

Gross statutory revenue of N1.718 trillion was received for the month of March 2025. This was higher than the sum…
But for intervention of fuji icon, Saheed Osupa, Portable would have been re-arrested for N6.3 million fraud in Ilorin on Tuesday

News

“How Osupa prevented re-arrest of Portable for N6.3m fraud”

According to the petition, Portable was paid N6.3m to perform at the ‘Kwara Tampan Fiesta’ on Sept. 29, 2024, but…
Court jails Lagos businessman, Uzondu Chimaobi four years for refusing to accept Naira as mode of payment for $5700 Cartier diamond bracelet

Headlines, News

Lagos businessman jailed for rejecting naira as payment for $5700 bracelet

He was arraigned by the EFCC on a two- count charge bordering on refusal to accept the Naira as a…
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