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Lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN) opposes ex-President of NBA, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on the legal status of EFCC.

News

Falana tackles Agbakoba on legal status of EFCC

Falana also urged the National Assembly to seize the opportunity provided by the ongoing Constitution Amendment to end the questions…
Ribadu

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Ribadu: Security operatives selling weapons to terrorists, bandits

The NSA condemned and rained curses on the security personnel who facilitate the movement of weapons to terrorists, bandits and…
Osun governor Ademola Adeleke

Politics

PDP crisis: Adeleke speaks on ‘rebuke’ of Plateau governor Mutfwang

Adeleke, according to some report that had during a virtual meeting of the the PDP Governors’ Forum rebuked the Plateau…
Police nabs 31-year old Salisu Bala, who has been extorting and terrorizing the public in parts of Kano in the guise of a police officer.

Metro

Fake police officer Salisu Bala busted in Kano

On 14 October, 2024 at about 08:30pm, one Salisu Bala, aged 31 years old, of Kurna Quarters, Kano was arrested…
Why Rivers is in crisis – Tony Okocha

Politics

Wike, 27 Rivers lawmakers refused to join APC – Okocha

kocha said this in Abuja at a press conference on Thursday. He insisted that the 27 Rivers lawmakers who are…
The people of Ohafia Udemeze community in Ohafia LGA of Abia pledges support for re-election Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu in 2027 election

Headlines

My N14m monthly pay as senator not enough to buy petrol – Orji Kalu

The Senator said this while dismissing claims that lawmakers in the National Asembly are living a life of affluence while…
Nigerian Army raises alarm over poor enlistment of South East youths into the military, calls for a change of attitude to reverse the trend.

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National security: Army harps on responsible use of social media

Maj. Gen. Sanusi Dahiru, Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, made this remark at the 37th…
Lagos Govt gives 176 illegal estates in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state 21 days to process their layout approvals

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We didn’t negotiate N85,000 minimum wage with Sanwo Olu – Lagos Negotiating Council

The council, in a statement signed by all chairpersons and secretaries of the union on Thursday therefore while the announcement…
Lagos Govt advises those living along Ogun River banks to relocate to higher grounds as OORBDA starts release of water from Oyan dam.

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Oyan dam: Lagos urges Ogun River bank occupants to relocate

Wahab said it was crucial to understand that the dam’s annual operations were informed by real-time hydrological data, rainfall predictions…
INEC

Politics

INEC announces date for Anambra governorship election

As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on Nov. 6, 2021. By the effluxion…
Obaseki

News

New govt: Obaseki to inaugurate transition committee

The inauguration ceremony will hold at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) on Friday, 18 October, 2024. The…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule vows to mobilize his fellow governors in the North against the menace of drug abuse and narcotic use.

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Sule to mobilize Northern Governors to fight drug abuse

He gave the indication in Lafia on Wednesday during the Northcentral sensitization workshop on the effects of drugs and narcotics:…
NDLEA

Metro

Kano: NDLEA secures four convictions in one day

These convictions were all within the short stint of Hon. Justice MS Shuaibu of the Federal High Court - Court…
Ajayi, Gowon's aide, reacts to rumors of elder statesman death

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How Gowon’s policies, programmes cemented Nigeria’s unity – Etsu Nupe

The Etsu Nupe also recalled that Gowon gallantly fought on the side of Nigeria during the country’s civil war, which…
Technolgy's revolutionising athlete training

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How Technology Is Changing Sports: The Role of Analytics and Digital Platforms in Athlete Training

Mobile apps and digital platforms combine the functionality of sports technology with the accessibility of a digital platform. As an…
Nigeria’s vision to roll out broadband services to all four corners of the country risks being derailed because of fall in number of ISPs

Business, News

Diminishing ISPs are a Growing Hurdle to Nigeria’s Broadband Goal

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been pressured about the issue from various industry executives. It has acknowledged the drop-off…
About 30 people are feared dead while over 40 others were injured in tanker explosion that occurred on Bida-Agaei Road in Niger State

News, Top Stories

Police confirm 90 dead, 50 injured in Jigawa tanker explosion

At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control…
Owoseni told Gov. Makinde that suspects arrested over killing of five forest guards at the Old Oyo National Park are undergoing interrogation

News

INEC: Makinde lied about Ondo REC

For the avoidance of doubt, Mrs. Babalola is not from Ondo State in line with the Commission’s policy not to…
Adamawa

News

Police smash armed robbery gang in Imo

The spokesman said that during the confrontation, one suspect was neutralised while another, one Moses Nanzi, 31, from Plateau, sustained…
Tinubu

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Tinubu: I’m committed to women empowerment, gender equality

Yinubu also praised Nigerian women for their contributions to the country’s development, describing them as drivers of positive change.
PDP-GF describes claim that its Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed filed a suit against the party NEC meeting as false, dubious and malicious

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How we resolved PDP crisis – Governors

There is no faction; everything has reverted to the status quo under the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, pending the…
Lagos hails Oshodi’s historic rise to ATTF Presidency

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Tinubu: Oshodi’s election as ATTF’s President proud moment for Nigeria

Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos state commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, was elected at…
Understanding Kano politics: beyond anointment and allegiances

Headlines, Politics

Crisis looms in NNPP as SSG, Commissioner tear Yusuf, Kwankwaso apart

It was further gathered that a group known as “Abba Tsaya Da Kafarka,” meaning,”Abba,Wake Up And Assert Yourself” has emerged,…
Okpebholo

Headlines

Edo election: 6 political parties ask tribunal to annul Okpebholo’s victory

In its petition, ADP contended that the votes accredited to the 2nd Respondent and indeed all the candidates for the…
EFCÇ re-arraigns Chisom Obiakor, four of his family members at an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing N242.4 million

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EFCC opens up on alleged arrest of Enugu broadcaster on air

Ekoh had to be trailed to the Station for an arrest because the nature of the fraudulent dealings necessitated a…
Tinubu

News

‘Don’t lose faith in Tinubu’, APC leaders urge youths

Speaking, the immediate past Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Mr Olorogun Bagostowe, said that the current socio-economic challenges facing the…
The Federal Government calls on Nigerians to stop condemning, cursing or speaking evil about their country.

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FG to Nigerians: Stop cursing, speaking evil about your country

Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on National Anthem, Identity…
15-year-old student Chinaemere Opara, sues the Federal Ministry of Education, JAMB, NUC over the introduction of new admission policy.

Education

15-year-old student sues Education Ministry, JAMB, NUC over new admission policy

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had in July stated that beginning from 2025, candidates under 18 years old…
Police confirm death of four workers in a fire accident that occurred at a lounge and bar in Baale Road, Olodi Apapa area of Lagos

Metro

Four workers burnt to death in Lagos lounge fire disaster

Based on the report, teams of policemen and firefighters were swiftly mobilised to the scene and the fire was successfully…
Police confirm killing of Ebonyi man Lawrence Peter over demand for N1000 claim as the cost of cleaning a costume to be used for a festival.

Metro

Lagos school fence collapses, kills two

The fence collapsed on Amaka, 30; Etim, 28; and Emmanuel, 12, all residents of Ejigbo, while they were walking home…
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