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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun approves the appointment of Mr. Lekan Adeniran as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).

News

Ogun governor appoints Lekan Adeniran chief press secretary

The new CPS also worked with the Compass, Next and National Mirror newspapers.
APC chieftain and businessman, Valentine Asuen, at war with Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu over alleged ₦6m fine for traffic violation.

News

Edo dep. gov. Shaibu, APC chieftain in war of words over ₦6m fine

Asuen who was Edo south senatorial candidate of the party in the last national assembly election, made the allegation in…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

News

Gunmen invade Plateau school, kill teacher couple

The couple, said to be newly-wedded were participating in a meeting to compile results of students in preparation for the…
Kidnappers release traditional ruler of Guruku in Karu LG Nasarawa State, Jibril Waziri and wife, Sa’adatu after eight days in captivity

Metro

Kidnappers release Nasarawa traditional ruler, wife after 8 days

Nasarawa governor Sule Abdullahi announced the release of the traditional ruler and his wife while inaugurating his commissioners in Lafia…
Allison Precious Emmanuel

Entertainment

21-year-old filmmaker wins SDGs Short Film Challenge N1m grand prize

The SDGs Film Challenge was organized jointly by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable…
No fewer than 500,000 are expected at the 39th edition of the Irepa/Aba drum festival of Igarra/Akuku clan of Akoko-Edo LG of Edo state.

Metro

Over 500,000 people to grace this year’s Irepa/Aba Drum festival of Igara

The festival which is celebrated every seven years of lunar calendar and six years of Gregorian calendar, would be in…
AAU

Education

Over 300 AAU students inducted as teachers by TRCN

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the 6th induction ceremony and Acting Vice-Chancellor, of the University, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyin,…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

News

Ijaw youths protest killing of member by policeman in Rivers

Addressing the protesters, Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Nwonyi Emeka, assured the youths that the Policeman involved in the…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Metro

Kano govt kicks off campaign to plant over one million trees

The tree planting campaign launched at Kano Central Eid Grand, Kofar Mata, will run for two weeks as part of…
Police ban Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano over the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state

Metro

Six arrested for assaulting Emir of Kano

A group of persons had organized themselves in a disturbing manner, chanting provocative slogans against the Emir of Kano, who…

Entertainment

Breaking: Bobrisky loses father, moments after requesting a bikini

Debola Okuneye, a son of the deceased, confirmed the news of Bobrisky father's demise. "
Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi (APC- Ebonyi North) reveals reaction to agitations for more ministerial slots for the people of Southeast

News

‘Southeast told it voted LP when it demanded for more ministerial slots’

This is why we must begin to play politics that will favour the Southeast at the national level because the…
NJC disowns a letter to Kebbi Chief Judge indicating that governors have powers to determine seniority of judges in their states

News

NJC disowns purported letter to Kebbi Chief Judge

The NJC, In a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Information, Soji Oye, said that there was no…
Kano state government screens over 41, 056 people, places 238 on treatment during its Tuberculosis testing week, says health commissioner

Health

DRF vital to health sector, Kano commissioner tells Ebonyi delegation

Kano state government has never injected a dime into the DRF and delightedly stated that there was never out of…
Katsina

Football

Katsina govt unveils plans to establish football academy

A statement by Mohammed Ibrahim Kaula, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Umaru Dikko Radda indicated that, "the initiative aims to…
Otti mourns U.S.-based Nigerian doctor on Abia free medical mission

Metro

Gov. Otti bans commercial motorcycle operations in Umuahia, Aba

Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.
Osun

News

Ogun company drags police officer to court over land dispute with Winners Chapel

The mining company accused Adegbite who is serving with Zone 2 Command, Onikan in Lagos state of abusing his privileged…
Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru LG of Kano arrested for allegedly selling land worth over N100m meant for Kafin Maiyaki mini Stadium.

News

Kano anti-graft czar vows to keep fishing out corrupt public officers

According to him, the Commission has a Court of Appeal judgment that allows it to investigate, not only executive members…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf declares free maternal healthcare services in the state, re-commissions 86-bed Hasiya Bayero Paediatric hospital

Health

Kano: Gov. Yusuf declares free maternal healthcare

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday, declared free maternal healthcare services in the state, during…
England captain, Harry Kane says he left Tottenham Hotspur after 19 years to join European powerhouse Bayern Munich in search of titles

Sports

Record signing Kane says he joined Bayern to win titles

The 30-year-old Kane joined Bayern on a four-year deal on Saturday for a reported 100 million euros (109.44 million dollars)…
ADC threatens to sue Anambra Govt over imposition of N50m campaign permit fee for candidates participating in November 8, 2025 election

Politics

Kogi election: ADC says PDP’s Dino Melaye scammed by fake defectors

ADC said its candidate, Leke Abejide, remains the front runner in the race to Lugard House and that Melaiye's handlers…
FRSC says 13 people died when a bus with 11 people on board collided with a Golf car with 5 people on Kaduna -Abuja expressway on Friday

Metro

Five die in Anambra lone accident

The Toyota Sienna driver negotiated a bend while on speed, which made the vehicle to somersault three times, leading to…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu pays unscheduled visit to General Hospital, Odan and the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.

Health

Why I paid unscheduled visits to Lagos hospitals – Sanwo-Olu

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu pays unscheduled visit to General Hospital, Odan and the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.
There is unease among the bosses of REMASAB and KAROTA following disapproval of performance of the two Kano agencies by Governor Abba Yusuf

News

Gov. Yusuf asks police to renew fight against criminals in Kano

Gov. Yusuf made the appeal while receiving the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun and his management…
BBNaija All Stars Saturday night after party was characterised with drama as two of the housemates, Soma and Ilebaye burst out crying

Entertainment

BBNaija after party: And Ilebaye, Soma wept: Read why

Aside from weeping last night, Ilebaye and Soma have one thing in common. They were both evicted at the early…
ECOWAS says it will use constitutional means to restore power in Niger

Opinion

ECOWAS versus Niger: Who is fooling who ?

To say that this would be an ECOWAS versus Niger war as opposed to a de facto Nigeria versus Niger…
ICPC alleged that Lere-Adams of illegally received and retained funds which were the proceeds of corruption between 2022 and 2024 in Abuja

News

ICPC hosts dialogue on corruption, social norms and behavioural change

The event, scheduled for Tuesday, 15th August, 2023 is aimed at addressing negative social norms bedeviling the country while provoking…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

Metro

Rivers: Family of drowned teenager alleges foul play, seeks justice

Earlier reports had indicated that the family of the deceased hurriedly buried his corpse and did not want matter investigated…
ECOWAS Parliament will today, Aug. 12 holds Extra-Ordinary Session to discuss the recent political developments in the Republic of Niger.

World News

ECOWAS Parliament holds extra-ordinary session on Niger coup

Niger’s military last month imprisoned President Mohamed Bazoum and assumed power, drawing condemnation from international powers and raising the spectre…
Terrorists

News, Top Stories

‘Highly unpatriotic, wicked’- Military rejects calls to sabotage Nigeria’s democracy

Nigerian military hierarchy says it detests any attempt by any individual or group to instigate the law abiding military to…
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