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Rivers State, Nyesom Wike meets President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday during the inauguration of Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja.

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Moment Wike excitedly meets President Buhari in Abuja (Photos)

Wike alongside his associates in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP were absent when the presidential candidate of the party,…
Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi lll, the late Maigari of Lokoja.

News

Gov. Bello mourns Maigari of Lokoja

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed grieve over the death of Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Muhammad…
Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi lll, the late Maigari of Lokoja.

News

Top Kogi traditional ruler Maigari of Lokoja dies at 80

Maigari of Lokoja was one of the longest serving traditional rulers in Kogi State having ascended the throne in 1992.
Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)

Business

NRC develops Train Track Access Framework to encourage PPP

The establishment of Train Track Access Framework would enable third parties to use the track.
António Guterres,

World News

UN speaks as trial of ex-Guinean President over murder of 150 people begins

Guinea’s former military ruler, Moussa Dadis Camara, is in the dock, along with ten other officials, all charged with having…
Skit maker, comedian and actor, MC Lively opens up how a girlfriend blacmailed him with pregnancy over monetary demand

Entertainment

How I was blackmailed with pregnancy because of 800K – Comedian MC Lively

The pregnancy and abortion scandal involving MC Lively trended in 2021.
Coolio, who shot to fame after releasing global hits such as "GangSta's Paradise" and "C U When You Get There" dies at 59.

Entertainment, Headlines

How famous American rapper Coolio died at 59

GangSta's Paradise" opened the way for Coolio's search for stardom.
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Metro, Top Stories

Four soldiers, civilian shot dead in Anambra

The soldiers were driving across when the gunmen opened fire on them, killing four of them.
NDLEA says it has arrested 241 drug dealers and recovered 3,667.734kg of various types of illicit drugs in Kano within three months.

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Drug war: NDLEA gets N580.5m for armoured vehicles

Between January and July 2022 the NDLEA arrested 18,940 suspects with 2,904 convictions
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

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Edo govt imposes 24-hour curfew in parts of Benin city

Edo government said the curfew is to make way for make way for the conduct of security exercise in the…
Police arrest 9 suspects over murder of Hakeem Mudashiru, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) grassroots mobiliser in Oyo town, Oyo State.

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How ‘bribery demand’ led to killing of police officer, civilian in Oyo

Oyo commissioner of police had ordered full-scale investigations into the matter, with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of…
The Ogun House of Assembly asks State Bureau of Lands and Survey to revoke all land title documents issued to GPC Properties Ltd

News

Suspended Ogun lawmaker apologises to colleagues

By Adejoke Adeleye Solomon Osho, one of the two members recently suspended by the Ogun House of Assembly has formally…
Labour Party, LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi

Opinion, Politics

Peter Obi’s army and the regime of tyranny

The 2023 presidential election is no longer about equity, but about realpolitik. Even though deserving of the presidency, the south-east…
Congo Army spokesman on Wednesday confirmed the death of 22 people after two Ugandan military helicopters crashed in East DRC.

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Ugandan army helicopters crash in East Congo, 22 dead

Congo Army spokesman on Wednesday confirmed the death of 22 people after two Ugandan military helicopters crashed in East DRC.…
Again, Adebutu eyes Governor seat in Ogun

Headlines, Politics

Ogun 2023: Adebutu faults judgment nullifying PDP primaries

A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Tuesday 27th September, 2022 nullified the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
Italian police arrest more than 30 people suspected of being members of the Mafia or their accomplices in a series of nationwide raids.

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Italian police arrest more than 30 in raids targeting the Mafia

Those arrested were suspected members of a Mafia organisation involved in extortion, drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession.
Sadio Mané has been backed by sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic to rediscover his form. The Senegal star made a strong start to his Bayern Munich career after moving from Liverpool in June but has now gone five games without a goal.

Football, Sports

Bayern Munich official: Struggling Mané will soon find his feet

Sadio Mané made a strong start to his Bayern Munich career after moving from Liverpool in June but has now…
Hibatullah Akhundzada spiritual leader of Taliban's Afghanistan

World News

Taliban signs deal with Russia to import oil products, gas, wheat

The Taliban signed a provisional deal with Russia for an annual supply of petrol, diesel and wheat to Afghanistan. The…
Ndoma-Egba

Politics

APC will win 2023 presidential election convincingly – Ndoma-Egba

Ndoma-Egba, who represented the people of Cross River Central Senatorial District between 2003 and 2015 in the Red Chamber, gave…
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II offered prayers to God and royal ancestors, as traditional warriors and Ifiento groups added colour to the ceremony.

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NIPOST mulls commemorative stamp on heritage of Benin Kingdom

The NIPOST Institute boss who described Benin Kingdom as home of culture and tradition in Africa, urged the Monarch to…
Ajulo, who was reacting to the Anti-Land Grabbing Bill before the state House of the Assembly said this while affirming that some traditional rulers were behind cases of land grabbing. “Government will not shy away from stepping on toes. I must confess, I like to speak my mind, that some of our traditional rulers have caused a lot of problems when it comes to issue of land grabbing.

Politics

Don’t campaign in Mosques, Churches, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others warned

Ajulo reminded candidates that by virtue of the Electoral Act provisions, a lot of restrictions have been placed to prevent…
Labour Party, LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi

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Why we may join Nigerians to fight Peter Obi, others – Labour Party

Labour Party said would hold Peter Obi's government accountable to the Nigerian people and not satisfied with just helping to…
Lai Mohammed said his strategy enables the APC to reconnect with undecided voters and neutralise misinformation ahead of the election.

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Nigerian govt decimating terrorists, bandits – Minister

He said infrastructure and adequate security are necessary for tourism to thrive.
L-R: Cross River State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Eric Anderson; Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu; Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Director General National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Mr. Nura Kangiwa, at the 2022 World Tourism Day in Calabar, Cross River State, on Tuesday.

Business

Nigeria to showcase tourism, creative assets at UNWTO Global Conference

UNWTO Global Conference is scheduled to hold from 14-16 November 2022 at the National Theater Complex, Iganmu, Lagos.
Police warn against hate speeches, violence, use of quasi-security organisations and other illegality as campaign for 2023 election kicks off

Politics

2023: Police warn against hate speeches, violent campaigns

Ussaini Gumel, Sokoto Police Commissioner reiterated the warning during a consultation meeting with political parties, law enforcement agents and other…
Delta Government explains why it returned Ogochukwu Nwabude, a woman begging for alms in Asaba with her baby to her home state of Anambra

Politics

Okowa boasts: PDP will record victory in all zones in 2023 presidential poll

Okowa said the PDP’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku abubakar has the solution to Nigeria’s many problems because of his vast…
Governors of Northwest states Nigeria and Niger Republic recommend measures to tackle security challenges in areas between the two countries.

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How to tackle bandits, terrorists in Nigeria, Niger Republic – Governors

Bandits and Boko Haram/ Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP and other dangerous criminals operate in areas adjoining Nigeria and…
Adamawa

News

‘How gunmen attacked joint operation team in Enugu’

There was an attack on a joint operation team at a checkpoint on Amodu in Nkanu West LGA in the…
Chimamanda Adichie

Art

Why we’re honouring Chimamanda, others – Harvard University

Chimamanda has received 16 honorary doctorate degrees from some of the world’s leading universities; and is a member of both…
Edo Govt drags mother and siblings of a visually-impaired man, Lucky Osarenkhoe to court over alleged inhuman treatment they meted on him.

Metro

Blind man beaten, locked up to die by family members; Edo govt fumes

The victim was reportedly beaten, locked up without food in the family house for seven days and left to die…
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