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Former military President, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) pays glowing tribute to his deceased former colleague, ex- president Muhammadu Buhari

Opinion

Military versus Civilian regimes: Between IBB at 82 and Buhari at 81

IBB and Buhari have both been fortunate to serve the country at the highest level as heads of state, with…
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.

Politics

Kogi SDP reveals alleged plot by CP Onuoha to frame up Campaign DG

Adejoh-Audu, who has been in a running battle with Onuoha, alleged that the Kogi police boss plans to plant arms…
Ghastly accident on Ikirun-Osogbo highway claims 3 lives

Metro

Two die in Ogun lone crash

Two persons died in a lone accident involving a Toyota Corolla car at the Ogere Under bridge area of Sagamu…
Pastor Kingsley Anosike, three other persons who were kidnapped during night vigil in Rivers Church regain freedom after five days

Metro

Two dead as scavenger runs amok, snatches Inspector’s loaded Ak-47 rifle in Rivers

According to report, Nuhu snatched the gun from a police officer attached to the house of  an ex-Governor at Ada…
Supreme Court reserves judgment in appeal filed by Abba Yusuf of NNPP seeking to overturn his sack as Kano governor by Appeal Court

Politics

APC denies ‘deal’ with Kano governor over Supreme Court suit

The party also described as fake news, rumours that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has agreed to intervene in the Supreme…
At 81, former President Buhari is looking very fresh, well rested. I know, because I was with him in his Daura, Katsina State home last week.

Opinion

To Buhari, the kind-hearted toughie at 81

When my boss at The Sun Publishing Limited, Pastor Dimgba Igwe, had died in September 2014, well before Buhari became…
Rivers Unity House Foundation, UHF, to launch Education Champions League aka ECL Quiz and Debate Competitions for secondary school students

Politics

Rivers crisis not ethnic, but twisted politics – Wenenda Wali

Worried about the chaotic atmosphere and needless tension being created in Rivers, the UHF helmsman said those determined to divide…
Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for belonging to a syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of Nigeria Police Character Certificate.

Metro

Police smash 3 notorious armed robbers in FCT

FCT Police Command said in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh on Saturday that the suspects were arrested…
Rep Afam Ogene says the ruling party APGA is coercing voters to support the incumbent in next Saturday's Anambra governorship election

Politics

Appeal Court victory: Grace of God my greatest advocate, says Rep Ogene

With this appeal court verdict, Hon. Ogene is now the authentic representative of Ogbaru Federal Constituency till the next four…
Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for belonging to a syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of Nigeria Police Character Certificate.

News

Four children abducted from parent’s home rescued in Anambra

The Children who were abducted on Friday evening were rescued in the early hours of today Saturday near Urum village,…
CNS Emmanuel Ogalla reiterates commitment of Nigerian Navy to eradicate maritime crimes, especially oil theft in the country

News

Navy committed to war against oil theft, maritime crimes – CNS Ogalla

The naval chief said the Navy, under his command, prioritised the well-being of personnel, adding that he initiated key policy…
Crackdown at sea: NDLEA shatters drug cartels with record seizures

News

Marwa seeks alternative livelihood for drug traffickers

The NDLEA Chairman said stakeholders must team up to eradicate trafficking and protect the people from exploitation by drug cartels.

News

Rep Ogene mourns Ezeife, says he was courageous voice of reason

Chief Ezeife, a native of Igbo-Ukwu, Anambra state, was a former Federal Permanent Secretary, first Executive Governor of Anambra State,…
EFCÇ re-arraigns Chisom Obiakor, four of his family members at an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing N242.4 million

News

EFCC secures 65 convictions in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

The Sokoto Zonal Commander, Mr Aliyu Yunusa, disclosed this to newsmen during the end of year get together organized by…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara says his administration will not focus on service to the elites, but the poor and low-income earners

News

Fubara: My focus is on poor, low-income earners, not Rivers’ elites

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that the focus of his administration is not service to…
Former Nigerian High Commissioner to UK, Amb Sarafa Tunji Isola says politicians who depend on money always lose elections in Ogun State

News

Ogun too politically divided to make progress – Tunji – Ishola

Tunji Ishola argued that for Ogun state to attain its full potential, the political class must jettison the hostile takeover…
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu apologises to Nigerians on the current epileptic power situation, assures of improvement within two weeks

Politics

Why I returned to APC – Power Minister Adelabu

Adelabu had defected from APC to Accord Party in May 2022 after failing to secure the governorship ticket of the…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

News, Top Stories

Notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachalla, 3 commanders, killed in Niger air strikes

He was killed in a synchronised strike between air and ground forces in Munya Local Government Area of Niger along…
Group appeals to Nigerians to keep hope alive despite biting economic crunch, says violence not solutions to problems in the country.

News

TNN: Protests, violence not solutions to challenges confronting Nigeria

Though he agreed that the economic situation in the country is not favourable, particularly, to the common man, Imran, however,…
Nigerian Students donates pens to President Bola Tinubu for him to assent to the Sexual Harassment Prohibition Bill before him.

News

Students donate pens to Tinubu for signing of sexual harassment bill

Speaking after receiving the pens, Asefon promised that President Tinubu is committed to efforts to tackle sexual harassments in tertiary…
Inflation

News, Top Stories

Rising food prices drive Nigeria’s inflation rate to 28.20% in November

The NBS in its Consumer Price Index of November 2023 published on Friday said on a year-on-year basis, the headline…
Tinubu working for a better nation, will fix present challenges

News

Reps committee raises concern over funding for women’s development

the Director General of the National Women Centre, Hajiya Asabe Vilita Bashir, said the mandate of the centre included training…
Prince Harry reacts to 'Royal revelations'

World News

Harry awarded £140,600 in phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers

Harr, sued Mirror Group Newspapers for damages, claiming journalists at its titles, the Daily and Sunday Mirror and Sunday People…
Federal lawmakers, supporters gather in Port Harcourt for massive walk in solidarity with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

News

Rivers: Federal lawmakers lead supporters in solidarity walk for Fubara (Photos)

The peaceful protesters are saying that Governor Fubara is being intimidated and chocked up because he refused to be loyal…
Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) invites Rivers PDP governorship candidate, Siminalayi Fubara for false declaration over alleged corrupt practices

News, Top Stories

Just In: More pro-Wike Commissioners, SAs quit Fubara’s cabinet

Some of the Commissioners were in the cabinet of Wike. But they were reappointed and allocated the portfolios they had…
Yahaya Bello: A Fugitive of Justice?

News

LGs chairs, Councillors vacate office in Kogi

Kogi Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, S.M. Ozigi Deedat confirmed the exit of the council chairpersons and councillors…
Music Minds Legacy Group unveils prodigious kid instrumentalists at its 8th Annual Music Minds Meet/Greet’ and Young Maestros Award Night.

Art, Entertainment

New music stars unveiled in grand style in Lagos

The Music Minds Legacy Group, which has been in existence for eight years, is made up of distinguished Nigerians from…
l-r: Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr Gafaar Oluwatoyin; Director, Corporate Communications, VISA West Africa, Niyi Adebiyi; Vice President, Cluster Country Manager, Mr Andrew Uaboi; Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Marketing Director, VISA West Africa, Oluwaseun Adaramola; Director, Government Engagement, VISA West Africa, Chidozie Arinze and Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende during an official presentation ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Trophy to the Governor by VISA (Title Sponsor of AFCON), at the Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

Sports

Sanwo-Olu: Super Eagles capable of winning AFCON 2024

Sanwo-Olu spoke wheh he received the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ahead of the opening of the…
Resignation of Chinedu Nmom brings to six the number of appointees who have opted out from Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara's cabinet

Headlines, News

Rivers crisis update: 6 Commissioners quit Fubara’s cabinet

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Professor Chinedu Nmom, Rivers Commissioner for Education has joined the league of officials quitting the cabinet of…
Troops IPOB/ESN commander Uchechukwu Akpa, 3 other members of the terrorist group inside a church in Enugu State.

Headlines, News

IPOB/ESN commander Akpa, 3 others nabbed inside Enugu church

Akpa and the other members of the IPOB/ESN group were arrested on Wednesday following a credible intelligence report by troops…
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