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Akeem, one of the sons of late Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo announces programmes to mark one year passage of his father.

News

Programmes for first remembrance anniversary of Alaafin of Oyo announced

Oba Adeyemi died aged 83 on the 22 April 2022 after developing complications related to prostate enlargement.
Nigeria Customs Service intercept bus with 4 passengers, 553 parcels of canabis sativa (Indian hemp) worth N10m at Seme border, Lagos State.

Metro

Bus loaded with N10m worth of Indian hemp, 4 suspects busted at Seme

The Ford Bus with registration number, EPE 622 YC was intercepted during routine patrol along the Abidjan – Lagos Corridor…
Mary Njoku reflects on 2025, says she didn't think she would make it through

Entertainment

‘What I saw baffled me’- Mary Njoku on fraudulent ‘premium glow’ cream sellers

Njoku said that skin is very sensitive, therefore, sellers of skin products should learn to be honest with customers.
Theo Walcott

Football

Walcott: Arsenal still best team in EPL despite draw at Southampton

Southampton were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester City two weeks ago but Walcott still feels Arsenal are the ‘better’ side and…
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta believes his side can hold Manchester City at bay to keep their hope of winning Premier League title alive

Football, Sports

Arteta defiant despite another Arsenal slip-up

For the third game in a row, Arteta went through the full gamut of emotions as Arsenal drew 3-3 at…
Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) set agenda for President Elect Bola Tinubu, says he must hit the ground running from 29 May

Headlines, News

‘Hit the ground running’ – Northern Christian youths send message to Tinubu

Abrak reminded Tinubu that Nigerians voted him based on his track record as the Governor of Lagos State and he…
First Lady Aisha thanks Nigerians for supporting her husband, Muhammadu Buhari, wishes incoming government of Tinubu peaceful tenure

News, Top Stories

Aisha Buhari wishes Tinubu very peaceful, successful tenure

Buhari will hand over to President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on 29 May, 2023 after eight years in office.
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje reiterates plea for forgiveness from those he might have offended while governing Kano state in the past eight years.

News

Again, Ganduje seeks forgiveness ‘from those he might have offended’

In the Sallah message signed by the Kano Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, the Governor, however,…
Police arrest five suspects for murder of Muhammad Tukur, a motorcyclist and stealing his motorcycle in Kangere village of Bauchi State.

Metro

Five arrested for murder of Bauchi motorcyclist Mohammed Tukur

The senior brother of the motorcyclist, Ibrahim Umar had reported to the police that his junior brother was missing.
The SSAP- SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire inaugurates Paediatric Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos

Health

Orelope-Adefulire commissions Paediatric Complex in Lagos

To ensure effective and efficient service delivery, Princess Orelope-Adefilire promised that her Office will further equip the complex with 10…
JAMB

Education

2023 UTME: JAMB directs candidates to print notification slips

The notification slip would contain their examination centre, time of examination, date of examination and other essential details necessary for…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Headlines, News

Gunmen on rampage in Imo: Shoot 5 policemen, couple dead

The couple who were identified as Mr and Mrs Chinaka Nwagu, natives of Amankwo Okpala community were shot dead because…
President Muhammadu Buhari appeals to Nigerians he may have hurt in the course of his nearly eight years in office to pardon him.

Headlines, Top Stories

‘Please, pardon me’ – Buhari begs in last Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Aso Rock

Buhari added that while he is counting days to his exit from office, he has resolved to stay far from…
The sounds of air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum early on Saturday and dark smoke rose over parts of the city, as fighting in Sudan entered a third week.

News, World News

Sudan: Shootouts in Khartoum on Eid holiday

Soldiers and gunmen from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces shot at each other in the north, west, and centre of…
Moghalu

Opinion

Nigeria’s Economy: The Path to Prosperity

Nigeria cannot become a wealthy, prosperous country without first becoming a nation with a shared sense of national identity and…
Police rescue man who attacked his girlfriend with a machete leading to her death from being lynched by a mob in Kaduna metropolis

Metro

Police stop lynching of man who killed girlfriend with machete in Kaduna

The man was about to be lynched by a mob action at NEPA Roundabout in Kaduna metropolis when police was…
Ogun West Senator, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola says it is too early to him to speak on his alleged 2027 governorship ambition

News

Sallah message: Sen. Adeola calls for fervent prayers for Tinubu, others

Sen. Adeola said this in his Eid -el- Fitri message to his Muslim constituents and other Nigerians on the conclusion…
Governor Dapo Abiodun commits to modernization, unwavering judicial independence as Ogun State Judiciary marks 50th anniversary

News

Ogun Ministry assures on massive afforestation programme

Engr. Taiwo, who presented the Ministry's record of performance between January and March 2023, stated that the Ministry was working…
Nigerians under the aegis of Amalgamated Support Group of APC protest against call for interim government in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Politics

Nigerians who voted for Tinubu not fools, say Ogun anti-interim govt protesters

The protesters said they were ready to protect the mandate of the President-elect Bola Tinubu and democracy with their lives.
Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners to leave the capital Khartoum and the surrounding region within two weeks

World News

330 dead after 6 days of fighting in Sudan, WHO says

Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned that the violence in Sudan could push millions more into hunger.
Juventus

Football, Sports

Juventus 15-point deduction over transfer dealings reversed, now third in Serie A

The lifting of the points deduction means Juventus move up from seventh to third in the Serie A table, while…
Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Politics, Top Stories

Insecurity: Rivers election tribunal relocates to Abuja

Within the statutory time limit, the tribunal received 76 petitions from different political parties and candidates that participated in the…
Police

News

Police nab 7 kidnap suspects in Kaduna

By Mohammed Tijjani Seven suspected kidnappers have been arrested at Mariri Village in Lere Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna…
DSS operatives intercept two Ak-47s rifles, magazines hidden inside a bag of yam by two men who were also arrested in Kano on Thursday.

Metro

Kano: DSS intercepts 2 AK-47 rifles, arrest 2 suspects

The concealed guns were being taken by the arrested suspects for a planned attack in one of the Northern States,…
Suspended INEC REC Hudu Yunusa-Ari insists he was right to declare Aishatu Binani of APC winner of Adamawa governorship election

Politics, Top Stories

Binani: Buhari suspends Adamawa REC Yunusa Hudu Ari

Ari ran into trouble after he hijacked the role of returning officer to announce Aisha Ahmed Dahiru, popularly Known as…
The management of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu bans students from fixing of finger nails, eye lashes, wearing of tights, others on campus.

Education

Artificial eye lashes, finger nails, tights – See all new ‘taboos’ in Godfrey Okoye University

Wearing of short cloths by staff and students to work and lectures have also been banned in the Godfrey Okoye…
Terrorists

News

Nigerian troops arrest 122 terrorists, bandits, others

The troops also rescued 468 kidnapped victims while they also eliminated 54 terrorists across the same zone in the past…
Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State and some commercial tricycles(Keke) set ablaze by protesters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital

News

Deadly clash: Gov Diri restricts movement of tricycles in Yenagoa

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Bayelsa Governor Governor Douye Diri, has ordered restriction of movement of tricycle (‘Keke’) in Yenagoa and…
Court orders remand of Obiajulu Uja, the Obidient taken off flight in Abuja for two more months to enable him undergo mental health treatment

Headlines, Metro

Anti-Tinubu protester Obiajulu Uja remanded in prison for medical observation

While at the prison, the court ordered that Ujah should be carefully examined by medical personnel who will give a…
Ndoma-Egba

Politics

Tinubu’s administration will meet Nigerians’ expectations – Ndoma-Egba

The APC stalwart maintained that Tinubu has what it takes to offer good governance and make the country a better…
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