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Global pop star Taylor Swift’s support for Kamala Harris boosts Democratic vice president’s hopes of attracting young voters

US

Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence U.S. election?

Harris aides say they would love for Swift to actively campaign, such as by appearing at a rally in her…
Military eliminates notorious terrorist, Halilu Sububu, dozen others in a strategic operation in Zamfara State

News

Military eliminates notorious bandits’ kingpin, Halilu Sububu, others in Zamfara

Sububu was killed in an operation by the military in Zamfara State where he has been operating on Thursday.
Learn essential strategies and techniques to succeed in the Aviator game. Master timing, manage your bets, and tips to improve your gameplay

Sponsored, Sports

Key Strategies to Win in the Aviator Game: Tips for Success

To summarize, becoming a pro in the game of Aviator combines various aspects, including strategic betting, bankroll management, and risk…
Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

News

How Ebonyi couple died from gas explosion – Police

The spokesperson for Ebonyi Police Command, DSP Joshua Ukandu said this while disputing the claim that the couple died from…
Expert identifies lack of trained caregivers and drug as reasons for the number of the psychiatric conditions and suicides in Nasarawa State.

Health

Expert identifies triggers for increase in cases of mental health, suicides in Nasarawa

By NKRUMAH BANKONG-OBI/Lafia The absence of trained grassroot caregivers and drugs to administer to patients of mental health challenges are…
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the commitments offer a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to change the course of global health and improve quality of life.

Health

WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against mpox

Over 120 countries have confirmed more than 103 000 cases of mpox since the onset of the global outbreak in…
Kogi governor, Ahmed Ododo promises to support the reconstruction of the recently burnt GSM village at Kpata area of Lokoja,

Metro

Ododo promises succor for traders in burnt Lokoja GSM Village

Ododo gave the assurance when he visited the scene of the fire incident, Ismaila Isah, the governor's Special Adviser on…
NUPRC

Business

NUPRC faults reports on sale of asset by Shell

By Richard Elesho The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has debunked reports that it hae accepted Shell International Plc’s…
Police in Kogi arrests Paul Jeremiah, 21, for murder of Damilola,, his 19-year-old female fellow student at the Federal University, Lokoja.

Headlines, News

Kogi: University student arrested for kidnapping, murder of female colleague

However, it was gathered that after killing her, Jeremiah, an indigene of Kaduna state, allegedly removed her private parts. Damilola…
PDP react to Supreme Court judgement that affirmed Monday Okpebholo victory in the October 2024 Edo governorship election.

Politics

Edo 2024: PDP links CP, INEC REC to Wike, seeks their redeployment

Edo chairman of the PDP, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, who made the call Thursday evening, described the duo as allies of…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Headlines, News

Arms control centre arraigns Ali Ofoma, 9 others over illegal arms importation

The suspects who were apprehended in Abuja were members of a well-organised arms smuggling ring, Group Captain Pius Okwuego, Director…
How I was partially deaf - Obasanjo

News

My operation Feed the Nation would’ve led to food sufficiency – Obasanjo

Obasanjo said this in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking at the inauguration of a new factory and the launch of…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Headlines

‘How bandits killed 4 policemen, 3 soldiers in Zamfara’

Zamfara Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan, confirmed the tragic development, according to Channels Television. He noted that the were planning…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun

News

‘You lack power to suspend Edo Security Network,’ Assembly tackles Egbetokun

.Aiguobarueghian stressed that it was only the court of law that could order suspension, ban or void the Edo security…
Nigeria is to reap about N589 billion from eight partnership agreements it signed with the United Kingdom, UK on Thursday in Abuja.

News

Nigeria signs partnership agreements with UK, gets N589bn support

The programme implementation agreements signed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and the UK Charge…
APC

Judiciary, Politics

We’re mobilizing for Kano LG elections – APC

The chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, said this while confirming that the party will participate in the election…
With the approach of the yuletide, Police ban use of use of fireworks popularly known as "Knockout or Banger," in every part of Kogi state.

News

Kogi: Police arrest 9 over Itamah community crisis

However, Kogi Commissioner of Police , Mr Bethrand Onuoha, said this in an interview in Lokoja on Thursday that nine…
The popularity of sports betting as a pastime activity has increased astronomically across Africa with millions of bettors on a weekly basis.

Sports

The Changing Landscape of Sports Betting in Africa

For the sports betting industry in Africa, things are looking good. Growth across various markets continues to accelerate and new…
Tinubu

News, Top Stories

What Tinubu discussed with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

Though the meeting was private, the Nigerian presidency said in the state statement that President Tinubu affirmed Nigeria’s readiness to…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Metro

Ibadan teenager pleads guilty to stealing clothes worth N3m, jailed

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan, told the court that Amoo committed the offences with some others still at large…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

Entertainment, News

NAF jets pound terrorists in Niger: More than 28 dead

According to NAF, the air strikes carried out by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch was targeted at the…
NUJ President Chris Isiguzo defends extension of his tenure and that of the other members of the CWC of the union by six weeks. .

News

NUJ President Chris Isiguzo defends elongation of tenure

Chude said that in a time when some non-democratic regimes seek to extend power illegitimately for years or even indefinitely,…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reveals plans to tackle illegal bunkering and attacks by pirates on the waterways in the state.

News

Fubara to deploy 6 gun boats against sea pirates

The Governor said those he described as saboteurs are not only attempting to disrupt the course of delivery of critical…
The Federal Government has promised swift and decisive action to bring perpetrators of the heinous killings of worshippers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to justice.

News

Implementation of National Values Charter to commence – Minister

Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the expanded retreat of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). He…
flood

News

Flood: Maiduguri residents trooping home as water recedes

Meanwhile, a situation report on the flood by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said…
NCC nab three bookshop owners, confiscates books during an anti-piracy within the Port Harcourt metropolis, the capital of Rivers State.

News

NCC arrests 3 suspects, confiscates pirated books worth N3m in Rivers

Mr Abdul Babatunde, the Director, NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate disclosed this on Tuesday shortly after the anti-piracy operation. Babatunde also…
Coach Augustine Eguavoen affirms he is still in charge of the Super Eagles, contrary to rumours making the rounds on the social media.

Headlines, Sports

‘I’m still very much in charge,’ Eguavoen reacts to ‘resignation’ as Super Eagles’ coach

“I am the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, saddled with the responsibility of taking charge of the Super…
Joint Campus Committee NANS, Kogi chapter applauds Gov. Ahmed Ododo for his commitment to advancement of education in the state.

Education

Kogi students pass vote of confidence on Ododo

The committee gave the commendation on Tuesday in Lokoja during a World Press Conference and also expressed gratitude to the…
The University of Jos Chapter of ASUU decries the victimisation of its members in some public universities across the country

Education

ASUU decries victimisation of members in LASU, FUTO, others

The Chairperson alleged that some victimised lecturers had their appointments either illegally terminated or suspended, adding that others were denied…
Philemon Yang (C), president of the 79th session of UN General Assembly, chairs the first plenary meeting of the 79th session of UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 10, 2024. The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) was declared open on Tuesday by Philemon Yang, the General Assembly's new president. (Eskinder Debebe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

World News

79th UN General Assembly opens in New York

UN Secretary-General António Guterres also addressed the opening of the session, highlighting the urgency of collective action to confront a…
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