Author: Paul Dada
Bandits kill six security operatives, 20 others in Katsina – Police
He explained that during the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the bandits attacked Gidan Boka village, killing 15 people…
Murder allegation: Court orders Kano to pay Doguwa N25m damages
The alleged murder case was, however, reopened by the current administration in the state, who accused him accused him of…
Severance allowance: Blame Amosun for your woes, not Dapo Abiodun – Aide
Akinmade said this in a statement on Monday while reacting to a publication in which the forum blamed Governor Dapo…
Edo Guber: More defections await APC, ex state vice chairman warns
"Yes, it is true that Senator Monday Okpebholo visited me after I turned in my resignation letter because they know…
Court didn’t validate seats of Pro-Wike lawmakers – Rivers Govt
The Rivers State government through the Attorney-General, Dagogo Israel Iboroma said it was not true that the court declared that…
Why we postponed Enugu State constituency rerun election – INEC
On his part, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Sam Ngene, however, said the postponement was duly communicated to…
June 12: Movement holds rally for MKO Abiola, other democracy heroes
The Patriots, an eminent group of leaders of thought in collaboration with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria, will…
Flamingos demolish Liberian U-17 women’s team
The Bankole Olowookere-tutored girls outclassed and outsmarted the Liberians at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in front of their dispirited…
Committee urges NLC to consider realistic, sustainable minimum wage
He pointed out that Nigeria is still recovering from the economic difficulties of the past administration and warned against making…
Eid el-Adha: Bauchi residents lament hike in ram prices
Similarly, sheep and goat indicated similar increase in prices, as a medium size sheep sold for N100,00 and N45,000 as…
NDLEA arrests Nigerien with illicit drugs, nabs 19 others
Also in Kaduna, Tijjani Umar, 37, and Yahaya Suleman, 35, were arrested with 33.9 kilograms of cannabis sativa at Lafiya…
UNICEF supports Kano’s declaration of state of emergency on education
"Rebuilding hope through quality education requires a collective effort from all stakeholders—government, educators, parents, and the community. We must address…
Tinubu approves mandate for special presidential envoy on climate action
Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said this in a statement…
I have mandate to deliver good quality of life for Nigerians
President Tinubu, who commended the contractor handling the project, Gilmor Engineering Limited, emphasized that his commitment to providing infrastructure across…
Israeli forces rescue four hostages from Gaza after 246 days
Palestinian security sources said deadly clashes broke out on the ground between Palestinian militants and Israeli troops raiding the Nuseirat…
Police kill three bandits in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims
He said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, commended the operatives for their exceptional display…
World Cup: What Super Eagles need to qualify — Omokaro
The game is scheduled for Monday, with the kick-off fixed at 5.00 p.m., Nigerian time.
NCS’ bold steps to ease trade operations in Nigeria
The populous African nation has continued to battle food shortages, poor infrastructure, unemployment, while striving to make quality health care…
Breaking: Tinubu names Abuja road after Chinua Achebe
He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian…
Cross dresser James Brown visits Bobrisky in prison
Trouble had started for the controversial crossdresser after after he sprayed money at the premiere of Ajakaju, a keenly awaited…
162 Lassa fever deaths so far recorded in 2024 – NCDC
“The National Lassa Fever Multi-partner, Multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) continues coordinating the response at all levels,” it said
I’m not shaken, says Finidi George
The match had ended in a 1-1 draw which was a continuation of Nigeria's winless streak in the World Cup…
Naira depreciates by 0.16% against dollar at official market
This represents a 0.16 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Thursday, trading at N1,481.49 to…
Egbetokun tasks regional police chiefs on collaboration to tackle insecurity
Egbetokun made this known at a meeting of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) technical sub-committee on training and…
CAPPA advises govt over food policies
In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, the organisation commended the Nigerian government for its…
Cargo transport: Nigeria lost about N7bn to strike – Agents
The strike was embarked on by Nigerian workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union…
Police Service Commission appoints new DIG, promotes 122 officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has on Friday appointed the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone…
Businessman jailed three years for trafficking 7.50 kg of drugs
The convict was also said to have withdrawn the sum of over N306,000 from his Access bank account, through a…
Why FG may relocate some prisons – Interior Minister
“Look at Ikoyi Correctional Centre sharing a fence with (another house). What’s (a) correctional centre doing in Ikoyi? This administration…
University don bemoans poor knowledge of breast cancer among Nigerian women
She said late presentation and very poor knowledge about the risk factors for breast cancer have been observed to be…