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General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba

Metro, News

LASTMA dismisses rumours on arrests of violators of traffic laws

LASTMA said this while debunking claims that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has instructed its operatives not to arrest any motorist, either…
Niger Republic Head of State, Brigadier-General Abdourahmane Tchiani, on Christmas night, 25 December, 2024, accused Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilise his country. F

Opinion

Homosexuality should neither be criminalised nor weaponised

So, if an NGO gets funding to promote homosexuality, that precisely is what it is going to do as it…
Casper Ruud returns to French Open final for a second year running by dismantling Alexander Zverev in a battle of big-hitters on Friday.

Tennis

Rampant Ruud books French Open final meeting with Djokovic

The result meant Rudd set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
INEC tells court that some documents requested by Peter Obi of LP to prove its case against Bola Tinubu of APC were are non-existent

Headlines, News

Peter Obi to play two video clips at presidential election court today

At the resumed hearing of the petition, Jubrin Okitepa, SAN counsel to Peter Obi called a subpoenaed witness from channels…
A fifth minute penalty kick converted by Glory Edet in the first half gave reigning champions Bayelsa Queens of Yenagoa victory over Rivers in the final group A game of the ongoing NWFL Super Six in Asaba on Friday.

Football

NWFL Super Six: Bayelsa Queens beat Rivers Angels as referee escapes attack

Bayelsa Queens dominated ball possession and mounted pressure on the Rivers Angels’ backline.
Super Eagles’ Head Coach José Peseiro invites 23 players to camp for Nigeria's next weekend’s 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone.

Football, Sports

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Peseiro lists 4 home-based players for Sierra Leone game

The Super Eagles are top in their qualification group with nine points from four matches, followed by Guinea Bissau’s Wild…
Former Kogi SDP governorship candidate Murtala Ajaka urges protesters to sheathe their swords as President Tinubu has heard their demands

Politics

Kogi governorship poll: Barewa College vindicates SDP candidate

This follows the official confirmation by the authority of Barewa College, Zaria, Kaduna State that Ajaka was a student of…
Ex- governor Nyesom Wike urges council chiefs in Rivers to support administration of President Tinubu and his successor, Siminilayi Fubara

News

Wike drums support for Tinubu, Fubara

Wike said unlike the former administration, the Federal Government led by Tinubu will not be hostile, but friendly to Rivers…
Operatives of EFCC arrest 56 suspects in Port Harcourt, Rivers State over alleged involvement in internet fraud.

News

Internet fraud: EFCC operatives storm Port Harcourt estate, nab 56 suspects

The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of EFCC on Monday, June 5, 2023, in…
APC

Politics

APC will not shortchange South East in political appointments

APC said said it would be fair in the distribution of political positions, not minding the poor performance of the…
Court dismisses suit seeking to extend tenure of ex- President Buhari until determination of the petition against Tinubu's victory

News

Lawyer, applicants abandon suit seeking to stop swearing-in of Tinubu

The applicants and their lawyer, Stanley Agumaeme, had wanted Buhari to remain in power to stop President-Elect Bola Tinubu from…
Globus Bank building

Business, Top Stories

How NI.7bn was stolen from Globus Bank

The bank said 709 people who were its customers were involved in the fraudulent transfer of the funds to accounts…
NUC approves 18 full-time programmes for new Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK) in southern part of Kaduna State.

Education

NUC presents licenses to 37 new private universities (FULL LIST)

The Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, at the presentation of provisional licences to the universities, said that the number…
Police dock 106 suspects for involvement in looting and other criminal activities at various locations recently across Kano metropolis.

Metro

Kano demolitions: Police dock 106 suspects for shop breaking, others

Most of the suspects were arrested for involvement in looting of at the sites of structures recently demolished by the…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf sets up panels to probe misappropriation of public property, political violence in Kano between 2015 and 2023

News

Operation keep Kano clean: 400 trucks of waste evacuated in 72 hours

The aim of the exercise was to ensure proper waste disposal in our major roads and make Kano clean, devoid…
Court orders 2 Kano High Court judges to resign from commissions set up by Gov. Abba Yusuf to probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje

News, Top Stories

Demolition of ‘Ganduje’s structures’ will continue, Kano govt. insists

The administration of Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said it will not stop its ongoing destruction of structures approved…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

Metro

Rivers: Vigilante operative shoots man dead for talking to his girlfriend

The revelation was made at a meeting between police and other stakeholders on the excesses of vigilante groups in Rivers…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, urges members of CAN not to use their pulpits for casting aspersions on government and its programmes.

News

Fubara to CAN: Don’t use your pulpits to castigate government

Fubara reiterated that Rivers is a Christian State and expressed gratitude over the unflinching support given to the previous administration…
Court dismisses suit seeking to extend tenure of ex- President Buhari until determination of the petition against Tinubu's victory

News

President Tinubu signs first bill into law

Tinubu signed the bill intended to bring retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers into uniformity among other related…
Okoloke

News

Gun battle in Ondo: 13 passengers rescued, 1 dead

By Muftau Ogunyemi Security operatives have rescued 13 passengers abducted by yet to be identified gunmen in Isua, the headquarters…
UN General Assembly elects Nigeria to occupy a vacant seat at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a 3-year term from January 1, 2024.

World News

Nigeria wins UN Economic, Social Council seat

Out of the Member States of the 18 vacant seats of the Council, Nigeria is the only country that got…
WAEC arrests school proprietor, principals, others for aiding aiding and abetting examination malpractices in the ongoing WASSCE examinations

Education

2023 WASSCE: Proprietor, others arrested for aiding malpractices

The fraudulent officials were arrested in various parts of the country during the examination by officials of the West African…
Former Kogi SDP governorship candidate Murtala Ajaka urges protesters to sheathe their swords as President Tinubu has heard their demands

News

SDP candidate Ajaka sends message to Kogi Assembly members

Ajaka gave the charge in a congratulatory message to Speaker of the 7th Assembly on Thursday.
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau meets Muslim leaders over hijack of nationwide protest for looting public and private assets by hoodlums in the State

News

Plateau: Gov. Muftwang suspends recruitment, appointments by Lalong

Mutfwang’s media aide, Mr Gyang Bere, stated in Jos on Thursday that the governor directed the suspension of the appointments…
Speaker Uche Okafor, Deputy Governor, Dr Onyeka Ibezim stop attempt by DSS to arrest Anambra Assembly member-elect, Onyekachukwu Ike

News

How DSS was stopped from arresting Anambra Assembly member-elect

The lawmaker had participated in valedictory thanksgiving mass for the seventh Assembly.
Awoniyi at the Ilorin General Hospital, during his surprise visit on Thursday to support patients.

News

Nothingham Forest’s Awoniyi visits hospital in Ilorin, settles patients’ bills

The Nothingham Forest striker also initiated several unaccounted donations at the hospital before departing for his usual off season training.
INEC witness Lawrence Bayode tells PEPC that technical glitch during the presidential election did not affect scores of candidates.

News

PEPC: What INEC ad hoc staff said about presidential election results

The officers, Friday Egwuma and Grace Timothy who testified as subpoenaed witnesses before the presidential election petition court (PEPC) made…
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum orders probe into alleged rejection of accident victims at Umaru Shehu Ultra Modern Hospital, Maiduguri

News

Zulum orders probe of hospital staff over ‘rejection’ of accident victims

The governor’s visit to Umaru Shehu Hospital was in response to a video clip which went viral on social media…
Rep-Elect Victor Afam Ogene expresses gratitude to people of Ogbaru Fed. Const. whose votes ensured he triumphed at the recently held poll

News

Ogene faults Atiku’s witness’ description of Obi’s victory in Anambra as ‘magic’

During proceedings on Wednesday, Nwobu who is Anambra PDP chairman and also the state collation agent of the party, alleged…
Michael Kibet, ICT and Telecommunication First Class graduate of Jomo Kenyatta University Kenya, commits suicide over unemployment

News

Shocking! First class graduate dies by suicide over unemployment

The deceased, who graduated from the University in 2021, allegedly took his own life at his brother's compound after searching…
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