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Mr Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, tackles former Governor Ada George over crisis rocking Rivers state.

News

Rivers crisis: Wike’s spokesman tackles ex-governor Ada George

George had, at a news briefing on Wednesday, accused Wike of orchestrating the ongoing political crisis in Rivers. The former…
Ibas

News

Suit seeking to sack Rivers’ sole administrator suffers set back

The plaintiff, in the suit is praying the court to set-aside, “all actions and decisions (howsoever described or made) of…
APC mourns as its Director of Administration Abdul Adeniji, who was abducted last month dies in custody of his abductors.

Headlines, Politics

APC Director of Admin, Abdul Adeniji, dies in kidnappers’ custody

The death of Adeniji has thrown the ruling party into mourning according to an n an internal memo issued on…
Eedris Abdulkareem

News

NBC bans Abdulkareem Idris’ trending song ‘Tell Your Papa’

Eedris had in the recently released music track asked Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu to tell his father…
An eyewitness, John Terwase, narrates how heavily armed invaders killed three persons in Mbasombo community of Gwer East LG of Benue State

Headlines, News

‘How armed invaders killed 3 persons, burnt houses in Benue community’

By Emmanuel Antswen An eyewitness identified as John Terwase, has narrated how heavily armed invaders killed three persons in Mbasombo…
NERC slams fines of N628, 031,583.94 on DISCOs for non-compliance with its capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers directive

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NERC slams N628m fine on DisCos for non-compliance with capping directive

According to NERC, it sanctioned the DisCos pursuant to section 34(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 2023 (“EA 2023”), It said…
Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo leads a high-powered Committee to Edo state over recent killings of the 16 hunters in Uromi community.

News

Uromi killings: Kano Deputy Governor leads delegation to Edo

A fortnight ago, Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his entourage was in Kano during which he had a…
Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to London, S’East monarch tells President Tinubu

Headlines, News

Alleged abduction: Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG

Kanu, who sued the defendants over allegations bordering on violation of his rights, alleged that he was kidnapped from Kenya…
UNESCO

News

Tinubu committed to ending terrorism, banditry in Nigeria- Information Minister

Idris said this while refuting reports that he dismissed of security concerns raised Governor Babagana Zulum on increasing attacks by…
Royal Horror: Ondo monarch nabbed for abuse and kidnapping

Headlines, Metro

Police seek help to identify 3 headless bodies found in Ondo river

The three bodies discovered recovered at a river in Ore town of Odigbo LGA and were recovered by the police
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Metro

Two Eiye confraternity cult members jailed in Ogun

The prosecutor, Insp Olaide Rawlings, told the court that the defendants committed the offence, with some others still at large,…
Tinubu unveils 30 CNG buses with 3,000 passenger capacity

Features

CNG: Tinubu and promise of cheaper energy for prosperity  

At filling stations in Abuja, and most parts of the country, some motorists have converted their vehicles to hybrids, sharing…
Whether you're a first-time jumper or a seasoned pro, this guide will walk you through the best places for skydiving in Dallas

Sponsored, Sports

The Best Views for Skydiving in Dallas: A Thrill Seeker’s Guide

Skydiving in Dallas is not just about the adrenaline—it's also about the views. North Texas offers some surprisingly stunning landscapes…
Sam Olumekun, INEC's Acting Chairman receives a delegation of Labour Party led by Governor Alex Otti and Peter Obi in Abuja

Headlines, Politics

Supreme Court judgment: What INEC’s Acting Chair told Otti, Obi, other LP’s chieftains

The Labour Party delegation visited the headquarters of INEC to discuss key developments within LP, especially, the recent judgement of…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Metro

Two FCT labourers to sweep police station for 2 weeks over theft of iron rod

The convicts stole one iron rod valued at N 20,000, cut it into pieces and was caught when they were…
SSAP-SDGs Orelope-Adefulire congratulates ex- Lagos deputy governor Olufemi Pedro on conferment of honorary Doctorate degree on him by LASU

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Orelope-Adefulire congratulates Otunba Pedro on LASU honorary doctorate

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has congratulated former Deputy Governor…
Court sentences two Jos bus conductors, Adamu Bala and Adam Abubakar to 12 months imprisonment each for being in possession of sharp knives.

News

Kaduna security guard docked for stealing building materials

A 40-year-old Security guard, Moses Hassan, was on Wednesday docked in a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing building materials…
Captain Ibrahim Traoré head of Burkina Faso junta

News

CAJ fumes over arrest, conscription of 3 journalists into military in Burkina Faso

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has called for the immediate release of three journalists detained in…
Ibas

News, Top Stories

Rivers: Ibas appoints LGA Sole Administrators, RSIEC Chairman

By Ikuru Lizzy The Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) has announced the appointments of Sole Administrators for the…
The spokesperson for the Ebonyi Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the sudden death of ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola in a statement to journalists

Headlines

Police Inspector dies watching Arsenal match in Calabar

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba An Inspector with the Nigerian Police, Stephen Enang on Tuesday night in Calabar died while watching the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima highlights efforts by President Tinubu’s administration to confront challenges of Nigeria's federal system

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Tinubu’s reforms difficult but necessary – Shettima

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has highlighted efforts by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to confront some of the…
Court sentences two Lagos bus drivers to three months imprisonment each for orchestrating a violent mob attack on the operatives of LASTMA

Headlines, News

Two Lagos bus drivers jailed for assaulting LASTMA officials

According to Bakare-Oki, the two individuals, commercial bus drivers, Mohammed Musa and Muhammed Nasara, orchestrated the mob attack on LASTMA…
Two women drowned in a pond they went to after they closed from work in Gezawa local government area of Kano, the state Fire Service has said.

Metro

Two women drown in Kano pond

The relatives of the victims informed vigilance group that the women worked at a ”Zobo” (Hibiscus) processing company.
NLC

Politics

We’ll deal with Ajaero and his gangsters – Labour Party

Ajaero should by now learn that attacking law abiding citizen, hooliganism and rascality is not a trait of a good…
Zenith Bank Plc’s staff member, Femi Remigus tenders the exhibits in the ongoing trial of Ali, for alleged N3bn money laundering by EFCC

Headlines, News

Ali Bello: Banker exposes how funds from Kogi LGs were transferred to private account

While being led in evidence, Remigus explained how millions of naira were deposited into Komfort Koncept Company’s bank account from…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the SAPZ, is a strategic milestone in plan to industrialise agriculture sector and create sustainable jobs

Headlines, News

SAPZ project, a strategic milestone in FG’s plan for industrialise agriculture – Shettima

Earlier, Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, described the SAPZ as a strategic investment designed to accelerate industrial development across…
Mr Ishaya Kukah recounts his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits who held him and others captive for many weeks

Headlines, News

Kukah’s brother narrates ordeal in kidnapper’s den

Kukah said that the victims were pressured into agreeing to ransom demands due to the torture they endured.
Gunmen kill three, abduct yet- to- be ascertained number of persons in simultaneous attacks on two communities in MopAmuro LG of Kogi State

Headlines, News

Gunmen ambush, shot three farmers dead in Ondo

While confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo Police Command DSP Ayanlade Olushola, said police have deployed operatives to…
Zulum

News

Zulum laments increasing Boko Haram attacks in Borno

The Borno governor, however, emphasised the need for coordinated action between the military, police, and local authorities in order to…
Labour Party Reps accuse NAFDAC of extortion of N700,000 each from shop owners affected by its recent closure of the Onitsha drug market

News

Caucus leadership not by appointment, LP Reps tackle Abure

In response to an earlier statement by the caucus which welcomed last Friday's Supreme Court judgment and indicated willingness to…
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