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Operatives of Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) uncovers 14 sites illegally refining crude oil on Ataba Island, Rivers State.

News

Rivers LG Chair threatens war over return of Illegal oil refiners

Local Government chairpersons in Rivers had some months ago embarked on destruction of the illegal refining sites in their areas…
ICPC Secures 24-Year Jail Term for Dismissed NECO Staff Over Certificate Forgery*

Metro

Oyo men BJ, Oro docked for kidnapping 2 persons, collecting N20m ransom

The accused and others still at large conspired on July 21, at about 8.00 am at Challenge area, Ibadan, and…
Nigerian govt reveals how it negotiated with Twitter to lift suspension on the platform after it removed President Muhammadu Buhari's tweet

Headlines, News, Top Stories

Nigerian govt reveals details of negotiations with Twitter on lifting of suspension

The Nigerian government has explained how it negotiated with Twitter to lift the suspension it placed on the operation of…
Unbroken democracy is a milestone for Nigeria, Oyebanji says

News

55th birthday: Gov. Oyebanji reveals where to take gifts

Oyebanji, who was sworn-in as Ekiti governor few months ago will turn 55 on December 21, 2022
Sen. Umaru Al-Makura says he visited the presidential candidate of APC Bola Tinubu to register my his loyalty to him ahead of 2023 elections.

Politics

2023: Al-Makura opens up on visit to Tinubu

Al-Makura pledged continued loyalty and support to the APC 2023 presidential candidate during the visit.
Police arrest six suspects who disguised as members of a vigilante group to rob, kidnap people in some parts of Delta state, recover weapons

Headlines, Metro

Police bust robbery gang disguising as vigilante group in Delta

Delta Police Command said in a statement that the suspects usually claimed to be members of hunters group from Ovwian…
Anambra governor, Chukwuma Soludo says APGA must win every election in the state in 2023 at a meeting with his predecessor, Willie Obiano

Headlines, Politics

2023: Soludo says APGA has to win everywhere in Anambra

Soludo spoke when he visited his predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano at his Aguleri, Anambra State country home on Sunday.
He named the affected areas to include Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo, and Dawakin Kudu Local Government Areas.

Metro

‘Registration fee of N30,000’- Kaduna lists conditions for release of impounded motorcycles

The owners of the motorcycles must also regularise their documents KASTELIA’s Acting Corps Marshall, Carla Abdulmalik, said
President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, decorates Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State with the country’s National Honour Award

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Bazoum decorates Buni with Niger’s National Honour Award

Governor Buni was decorated with the ‘Commandeur dans l’ordre du merite du Niger’ in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic.

Headlines, Politics

‘INEC staff frustrating collection of PVCs in South-East’

Ezekwueme urged INEC to beam its searchlight and fish out bad eggs frustrating the collection of PVCs among its staff
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issues alert on fake Covid-19 antigen rapid test kits in circulation.

News

NAFDAC issues alert on fake COVID-19 test kits

The counterfeit BTNX Incorporated COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits was communicated to NAFDAC by Health Canada.
EEDC laments loss of power supply to areas of Abakaliki due to the vandalisation of the Udemezue 11KV Feeder in the early hours of Sunday.

News

Why we increased electricity tariff – EEDC

The adjustment, which took effect from Dec. 1, 2022, was approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) some months…
President Joe Biden of the United States and President Buhari in Washington DC

News, Opinion

Seven key takeaways from Buhari’s visit to the United States

On the very important issue of peace and security of the continent, a key agenda item in the Biden-Africa summit,…
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) train over 600 in Basic Life Support (BSL) as part of activities marking its 50th anniversary

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50th Anniversary: UBTH trains 600 in basic life support for first responders

UBTH disclosed that the training to create awareness of life-saving skills, to safe members of the public that could be…
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (middle); King Ateke Tom, Amayanabo of Okochiri (2nd right); Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka (1st right); Amayanabo of Kirike town, King Tamuno-Omisike Ogube, Air Commodore rtd,(1st left) and Rivers State Commissioner for Special Projects, Deinma Iyalla (2nd left) at the inauguration of the Okrika Founder's Park on Saturday in Koniju Ama in Okrika Local Government Area.

Politics

Rivers: Wike tackles Atiku Campaign Chairman over alleged attack

Okafor Ofiebor /Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has racted to alleged attack on the house former Senator Lee…
Dr Steven Bagshaw, a medical doctor with University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH regains freedom one week after he was abducted.

News

Kidnapped UPTH’s Dr. Bagshaw regains freedom

Dr Steven Bagshaw was abducted by yet to be identified group of gunmen at the gate of his residence near…
PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar assures Igbo people that they would be carried along if he is elected Nigeria's president in 2023.

Politics

Atiku to Imo people: If I’m elected, it will be your presidency

Atiku said this on Saturday in Owerri, Imo state, on the second leg of his national campaign tour in the…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope –Adefulire congratulates President Buhari on 80th birthday

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Orelope-Adefulire congratulates Buhari at 80

She commended President Buhari for the firm support to her and her office in the implementation of SDGs in Nigeria,…
The seven Chinese men rescued by Special forces operatives of Nigerian Air Force in Kaduna State after over 5 months in captivity

News, Top Stories

NAF special forces rescue 7 Chinese from terrorists’ den in Kaduna

The Chinese nationals were abducted by the terrorists at a mining site in Ajata-Aboki, Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government,…
Deborah Samuel killed for blasphemy at Sokoto College of Education

Art

The day we were silenced because of ‘God’

By Nehru Odeh (For Deborah Samuel) For she was a lone voice in a muffled world Seeking space to grow…
Nigerian actress Bisola Aiyeola says she still feel like she missed out on a major part of life by not acquiring a university degree.

Entertainment, Nollywood

‘I still feel like I missed out’- Bisola Aiyeola speaks on not acquiring a degree

Bisola who was born in England revealed that things started going down south for her family after her parent's twos…
The Nigerian Navy (NN) Board has approved the promotion of 55 senior officers to various ranks in the service.

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Nigerian Navy Board elevates 25 Captains, 30 Commodores

By Yahaya Isah The Nigerian Navy (NN) Board has approved the promotion of 55 senior officers to various ranks in…
Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao charges troops to eliminate all criminal elements and restore peace in the country.

News

NAF council promotes 31 AVMs, 26 Air Commodores

he AFC also approved the terminal promotion of six senior officers comprising five Air Commodores to the rank of Air…
Dr Steven Bagshaw, a medical doctor with University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH regains freedom one week after he was abducted.

News

Police react as UPTH’s Dr. Bagshaw clocks one week in kidnappers’ den

It was learnt that the CP Effiong Okon, Commissioner of Police in Rivers State ordered the tactical units and other…
Jubilation trails killing of notorious cultist Precious Adiele in a clash between his Iceland and rival Deygbam cult gang in Port Harcourt,

Metro

Gun battle in Rivers: Notorious cult gang leader, Borokiri, 2 others dead

The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police command, SP Grace Iringe Koko confirmed the incident.
Kogi State Internal Revenue Service KGSIRS generates N16.8bn by November 2022 with the aim of generating N18bn by the end of the year.

News

IGR: Kogi rakes in N16.8b in 11 months

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service KGSIRS said it has fully embraced the use of technology in its operations.
Planned voter revalidation: Good policy, wrong timing – Yiaga Africa

Politics

Electoral Act 2022 will revolutionise conduct of elections in Nigeria – Yiaga Africa

"For Yiaga Africa, the criticality of the 2023 elections requires a comprehensive and independent observation of the electoral process from…
Gunmen assassinate Christopher Eleghu, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for Onuimo constituency, Imo Assembly in 2023 election

News

Labour Party Imo Assembly candidate Christopher Eleghu assassinated

A Labour party candidate for Imo State House of Assembly, Chukwunonye Irouno had also recently passed just before the party's…
Contrary to recent reports, the Nigerian government on Friday insists it has not suspended plans to remove petroleum subsidy by June, 2023

Business

MDAs owes FG N5.2 trillion – Official

According to him, the debt came to the spotlight from data aggregated from ongoing debt aggregation efforts from more than…
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu describes President Buhari as a genuine and patriotic leader with passion for a just and fair society.

News

Orji Kalu: Buhari genuine, patriotic leader

Kalu in a goodwill message to commemorate Buhari’s 80th birthday acknowledged the developmental strides of the Buhari-led administration
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