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Miscreants protesting arrest of a drug peddler stormed the NSCDC outpost at Koraman Nayalli in Katsina metropolis and set the building ablaze

News

Eight arrested over razing of NSCDC outpost in Katsina

According to him, the miscreants while carrying dangerous weapons, also visited the nearby outposts of NSCDC and that of the…
Hearing in EFCC report in interim forfeiture case of 57 property linked to Malami stalled

News

EFCC arraigns Malami, son: The billions of naira fraud charges against them

EFCC, in the 16-count harge, accused the defendants of carrying out various suspicious transactions and attempting to conceal the unlawful…
NISO said it has restored power supply to all parts of the country and system stability normalised after the system disturbance of Monday

News

NISO speaks on national grid collapse

The system operator however reassured Nigerians of its continued commitment to proactive grid management, and the application of best operational…
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu assures Abia governor Alex Otti of his full support if he assented to his call to abandon Labour Party for APC.

Politics

“Come, we’ll support you,” Kalu woos Otti for APC

Kalu spoke against the background of the rumour that he may be getting set to contest Abia governorship against Otti…
Dungurawa said Kano NNPP is making efforts to persuade its members to remain patient and loyal, urging them not to abandon the party for APC

News, Politics

“Don’t abandon us for APC,” Kano NNPP begs members

NNPP Chairman also accused some some members of the party of spreading rumors and trying to pitch the Governor against…
Tax

Business

Oyedele faults Air Peace boss, explains how new tax laws will help airlines

Oyedele insisted that contrary to the claim that the new tax laws will hurt the industry, several long-standing tax issues…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

News

NAF knocks out bomb factory, neutralizes bandits in Zamfara airstrikes

The Nigerian Air Force in a statement on Tuesday described the strikes as major operational success in its sustained offensive…
Troops achieved the feat in operations targeting oil theft, pipeline vandalism and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region of the country

Metro, News

Troops nab 19 oil thieves, dismantle 22 illegal bunkering sites in Rivers, Bayelsa

A similar operation was conducted at Orashi Forest in Abua/Odual LGA, where troops traced a long hose which spanned over…
A gang of youths had assaulted and stripped Don Pedro Obaseki over alleged disrespectful remarks against the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.‎

News

PDP demands arrest, prosecution of attackers of Pedro Obaseki

PDP asked the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, to rise to the solemn constitutional duty of his office by…
Understanding Kano politics: beyond anointment and allegiances

Features, Politics

Kano Speaker, others pressure Gov. Yusuf, Kwankwaso to join APC

Governor Yusuf and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are said to have held a series of meetings in recent times, weighing…
The crash involved a commercial bus travelling towards Lagos and a truck at Okhuahe community section of the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo

News

Four dead, many injured as trucks ram into Nasarawa carnival procession

The eyewitness said that the driver of the trucks were reckless and called for a thorough investigation into the matter.
Governor Seyi Makinde charges Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of Eid-el-Fitri celebration to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria

Headlines, News

Makinde denied N20bn FG’s support because he refused to pay bribe – Aide

The aide explained that Makinde acknowledged Federal Government support during the inauguration of a transparent committee set up to oversee…
Amnesty International said happened to Don Pedro Obaseki is unlawful and shows complete disdain for due process.

News

Distance yourself from assault on Don Pedro Obaseki, Al tells Oba of Benin

Don Pedro Obaseki, a former Managing Director of DAAR Communications was forcefully taken at Uwa Primary School where he was…
The former legislators said they decided to endorse President Tinubu to enable him to complete his developmental programmes and reforms

Politics

2027: Ex-legislators endorse Tinubu for presidency, Barau as Kano governor

Responding, Senator Barau commended the forum for evolving from an informal to a formal group of former parliamentarians.
A gang of youths had assaulted and stripped Don Pedro Obaseki over alleged disrespectful remarks against the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.‎

Metro, News

“I was dragged, beaten severely,” Don Pedro Obaseki narrates ordeal

Don Pedron Obaseki said the youths, who he described as 'assailants' some of who were armed with guns, kidnapped and…
Electoral Act

News

PASAN urges NASC to emulate Tinubu by reversing directorate appointments

The PASAN chairman expressed concern over states already represented in the secretary cadre being selected again to fill vacancies.
Miscreants protesting arrest of a drug peddler stormed the NSCDC outpost at Koraman Nayalli in Katsina metropolis and set the building ablaze

News

Three dead, NSCDC outpost burnt as arrest of drug peddler sparks violence in Katsina

The neighborhood remained tense since Saturday when the clash occurred, with the residents living in fear of further violence, while…
Texart Fair 3.0 reaffirms its role as a platform for dialogue, exhibition, networking, and recognition in Nigeria’s growing creative industry

Art

Texart Fair 3.0 holds in Ibadan to create market opportunities for art

The programme recorded an impressive attendance, with students, staff, and non-staff of the National Museum of Unity, as well as…
Jimoh Ibrahim argued that that no nation in the world enjoys absolute sovereignty as there is always cooperation in times of crisis.

News

‘Allow Tinubu to pursue collaborative strategies to tackle insecurity’

Such cooperation, Ibrahim said, is liberal democratic way of setting new order for peace in a geocentric system and does…
Nasarawa govt denies claims of secret meeting between Gov. Abdullahi Sule and ex-VP Atiku Abubakar in Saudi Arabia over 2027 election.

News

Sule hails Tinubu as Nasarawa begins building of NIPR University

Sule explained that the university project was being financed from a special savings fund he had been building quietly for…
The Zamfara House of Assembly members said they were attracted to APC by the party’s principles of justice, fairness and inclusiveness

Politics

APC excited by defection of 6 Zamfara PDP lawmakers

APC said it considers the lawmakers’ decision as a wise one that will promote political stability of our dear nation…
Super Eagles survive Tunisia scare to storm AFCON Round of 16

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1xBet-AFCON 2025: Onuachu, Dele-Bashiru upbeat ahead of Tunisia challenge

Although Nigeria enjoy a slight historical advantage over Tunisia at the AFCON, their most recent encounter in 2021 ended in…
Hoteliers, residents drag BEDC before NERC, demand probe of ‘Band A' billing, poor power supply in Delta

News

NISO raises hope of improved electricity supply

The system operator also urged all consumers to continue practicing energy conservation where possible, as the coordinated efforts to stabilise…
The Air Peace aircraft was scheduled to operate Flight P47750 from Lagos to Accra at MMIA, Lagos when the collision occurred.

News

‘How ground handling incident knocked off Air Peace new plane at Lagos Airport’

As a result of the incident, about 150 passengers already on board were asked to disembark, leading to operational delays…
Rep Ikenga Ugochinyere confirmed accepting his constituents’ resolutions to “sever the relationship with the PDP” for collective interest.

Politics

“We are exiting for good,” Rep Ugochinyere signals defection from PDP

The Ideato North and South Federal Constituency representative cited internal crises, legal disputes, leadership failures and neglect of his contributions…
Somaliland

World News

Israel becomes 1st country to recognise Somaliland

The move to recognise Somaliland has sparked anger among several regional powers.
Zelensky

World News

Zelensky expected to meet Trump Sunday in U.S. for Ukraine peace talks

Diplomatic activity has accelerated since U.S. President Donald Trump presented a 28-point peace plan in late November, which unsettled Kiev…
Russia-Ukraine airstrike

World News

Russia launches overnight missile strikes across Ukraine

Ukrainian media reported that hypersonic Kinzhal missiles were among the weapons used, with energy infrastructure reportedly targeted.
The streets of Cross River capital turned into a festival of rhythm colours and national pride as 20th edition of Calabar Carnival kicks off

Metro

Carnival Calabar kicks off with vibrant cultural parade

Ikechi Uko, organiser of the AKWAABA African Travel and Tourism Market said the entire carnival was deliberately designed to spotlight…
Very Dark Man said in his post that the money from Burna Boy will be shared equally between the prisoners and patients across Nigeria

Entertainment

Burna Boy gifts Very Dark Man $100,000 for the less privileged

"The money is in my custody, while we do proper documentation for their release. 75 million naira will go to…
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