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Bandits abduct Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, in Karku community of Karu Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

News

Kaduna Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu abducted

Yakubu who is the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku was abducted at about 11pm on Sunday 11th…
Today is exactly 30 years after the June 12, 1993 presidential election which were annulled by the Ibrahim Babangida military regime.

Opinion, Politics

Straightening the K-leg of June 12, thirty years later

By Owei Lakemfa Today is exactly 30 years after the June 12, 1993 presidential election which were annulled by the…
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

I inherited N11bn salary arrears – Plateau Governor Muftwang

Muftwang said that he inherited many challenges from the immediate past administration in Plateau State include a strike by the…
Tinubu inspects Guard of Honour

News

PHOTOS: Tinubu inspects Guard of Honour to mark 2023 Democracy Day

Tinubu had on his Facebook page said, "It was an honour to inspect the immaculate Presidential Guard of Honour mounted…
President Bola Tinubu ramps up the engine of governance in Nigeria and hit the waves immediately he was sworn in on May 29, 2023,

News

NADECO to Tinubu: Implement El-Rufai report on restructuring

The Secretary-General of NADECO, Pa Ayo Opadokun said this in a message to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day anniversary on Monday…
Boss of Almajarai and Out-of-School Children Commission, Sha'aban Ibrahim Sharada, doles out the sum of N57million for scholarships in Kano

Education

Ex-lawmaker Sharada doles out N57m for scholarships in Kano

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano The newly appointed Executive Secretary, Almajarai and Out-of-School Children Commission, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, on Sunday, doled…
Egypt's Al Ahly came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Wydad Athletic Club to clinch a record extending 11th CAF Champions League title

Football

Abdelmoneim’s goal hands Al Ahly 11th CAF Champions League title

The Red Devils won the tie with a 3-2 aggregate score, having recorded a 2-1 victory at home in the…
The people of Ohafia Udemeze community in Ohafia LGA of Abia pledges support for re-election Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu in 2027 election

News

Democracy Day: Orji Kalu urges support for Tinubu

The former governor of Abia State urged politicians to make the welfare of Nigerians a top priority in the policy…
Afam Ogene of Labour Party says Tajudeen Abbas, Benjamin Kalu endorsed by the ruling APC will emerge Speaker, deputy speaker of House of Reps

News

‘Abbas, Kalu’s emergence as speaker, deputy, fait accompli’ – LP caucus leader, Ogene

Ogene said the Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, both of whom were endorsed by the ruling APC for Speaker and…
Sen. Polycarp Nwite Foundation for Democratic Accountability (SPNFDA) urges President Tinubu to tackle divisiveness and nepotism, others

News

Democracy Day: Nwite Foundation sends message to Tinubu

The Nwite Foundation said this in a congratulatory message it sent to President Bola Tinubu, on his emergence as the…
President Bola Tinubu pledges to continue to serve all Nigerians with the Supreme Court judgment affirming his victory in the 2023 election

News, Opinion

FULL TEXT: President Bola Tinubu’s June 12 Democracy Day Speech

Everyday, on this day, down the ages we will recall the several other heroes of democracy such as Kudirat Abiola,…
President Tinubu pays tribute to MKO his wife, Kudirat, Alfred Rewane, others who sacrificed their lives in defence of Nigeria's democracy

News

Tinubu pays tribute to MKO Abiola, other martyrs of Nigeria’s democracy

President Tinubu who spoke in his first Democracy Day speech noted that the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential…
Chibok girls parents beg Tinubu

News, Top Stories

Tinubu: I will not allow use of illegal orders to truncate democracy

President Tinubu spoke in a nationwide broadcast to mark the June 12 Democracy Day assured that his administration would uphold…
President Bola Tinubu ramps up the engine of governance in Nigeria and hit the waves immediately he was sworn in on May 29, 2023,

News, Top Stories

Tinubu to Nigerians: How I will repay you for removal of fuel subsidy

President Tinubu spoke in a a national broadcast to mark June 12, the first Democracy Day he will celebrate since…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

Education

Edo schools to operate 3 days a week

Edo government said it would provide shuttle buses running between government house, state secretariat among others to help reduce the…
Gunmen kill three, abduct yet- to- be ascertained number of persons in simultaneous attacks on two communities in MopAmuro LG of Kogi State

Opinion

Criminals are dissuaded from crime by stripping them of anonymity

Crime is having a good run while counter-crime efforts are trudging behind, gasping for breath
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

Art, Books

Why I wrote a book on my love affair with Fela – Sandra Izsadore

Izsadore, formerly known as Sandra Smith, said she did not write the book for profit but so that readers and…
Alleged N7.6bn

News

Orji Kalu recalls prison experience, says ‘I’m not a thief’ at Senate’s valedictory session

By Kingsley Okoye Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu broke down weeping on Saturday as he recalled his experience in…
CBN to adopt proactive measures to halt Naira's free fall within days

News

‘Shonubi, great choice as acting governor of CBN’

According to Unegbu, Shonubi is an experienced banker and a good public finance specialist who will competently hold fort until…
Edo First Lady, Mrs Obaseki during a visit to a survivor of domestic violence, Mrs Tina Okhiria, whose arm was tragically amputated due to a gunshot allegedly inflicted by her abusive husband.

Metro

Run away from abusive marriages rather than die there, Obaseki advises women

Drawing attention to the resources available through the Ministry of Gender, the First Lady assured the public that there are…
Rotary Club of Fagge, Kano doles out empowerment items to the needy business operators at its 2023 Projects and Awards programme.

Metro

Rotary Club of Fagge: Empowering people through humanitarian services

The Rotary Club of Fagge also used the occasion to honour three philanthropists identified as their partners in progress.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf sets up panels to probe misappropriation of public property, political violence in Kano between 2015 and 2023

News

Time to quit: Kano govt tells owners of shops built on public lands

Kano government warned that anybody who refused to vacate rented structures built on public space, and institutions owned by the…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Health

Kano: Governor Yusuf flags off free open heart surgery

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off free open heart surgery for patients…
Zamfara APC seeks punishment of police, DSS operatives involved in the raid on Gusau and Maradun homes of ex- Governor Bello Matawalle

News

Raids on Matawalle’s homes: APC seeks punishment of police, DSS operatives

the Zamfara government, in a swift reaction to the police raid, said it ordered the operatives to recover vehicles allegedly …
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…
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