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WHO report says cholera cases rose by five per cent and deaths by 50 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people dying

Nigeria moves to reduce cholera-related deaths

In 2021, Nigeria recorded 111,062 cholera cases across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
ICPC

Man jailed 3 years for trafficking marijuana, codeine

The defendant was arrested on July 5, 2021, along Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway while transporting 1.29kg of India hemp and 3.91kg of…
Court sentences Lagos man, Eniola Wasiu Ibrahim, to life imprisonment for forcefully having sexual intercourse with his girlfriend

Kaduna businessman Shuaibu docked for counterfeit Naira

Shuaibu claimed he could produce 100 pieces of N200 notes, N1,000 and N500 by applying a chemical substance to pieces…
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Enugu LG polls walkover for PDP, stakeholders say

Governor Ugwuanyi thanked the people for accepting to vote for the PDP and extracted a commitment from the chairmanship candidates…
Properties seized from General Aminu-Kano Maude

EFCC update: Late General Aminu Maude’s ill-gotten properties in pictures

Although the EFCC did not release the name of the military officer in its update, its earlier statement said the…
Fuel scarcity cripples commercial activities in Niger

Fuel scarcity cripples commercial activities in Niger

The scarcity of petroleum products has crippled socioeconomic activities in the Minna metropolis with long queues of vehicles waiting to…
NSCDC operatives nab four suspects while conveying petroleum products worth over N1.7m to two security-compromised communities in Zamfara

NSCDC, hunters partner to curb vandalism in Zamfara

The commandant lauded the council in some places where banditry and brigandage have taken a centre stage and urged them…
98,271 persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Benue

COVID-19: 98,271 people fully vaccinated in Benue

The Executive Secretary, Benue Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Bem Ageda said 98,271 people have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19…
Oba Lekan Balogun

Orji Kalu sends message to new Olubadan

Kalu also urged the people of Ibadanland to rally support for the new Olubadan, adding that traditional rulers played vital…
Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto

Gov. Matawalle will not resign – APC

The All Progressives Congress, Zamfara State chapter, has told the Peoples Democratic Party to jettison the campaign for Governor Bello…

Raebel: Meet 18-year-old rising star making waves with ‘Miniskirt’

Raebel is a Nigerian artiste who is currently creating her own space in the music industry with a fresh sound…
The Federal Govt says outlawed IPOB or its militant affiliate, ESN, will not stop be allowed to elections in the South - East

Magashi calls for stronger Nigeria, France military ties

The minister said that Nigeria and France are strategic partners, adding that the partnership needed to be rejigged to take…
APC leaders plot Aregbesola's downfall in Akande's house

APC leaders plot Aregbesola’s downfall in Akande’s house

Chief Bisi Akande hosted leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the Ila Federal Constituency, Osun, on Tuesday to strategize…
Tinubu's attackers will labour in vain

Tinubu’s attackers will labour in vain

A socio-political group, under the auspices of the Yoruba Ronu Group, said those sponsoring campaigns of calumny in the media…
Researchers discover 10 new bat species in Nigerian forest

Researchers discover 10 new bat species in Nigeria

A research team has announced the discovery of 10 species of bats that have never been seen before in the…
Top government functionaries at the event

More MDAs, 57 LGAs/LCDAs are set for e-Procurement Platform – LASG

Muri-Okunola pointed out that through hard work, perseverance, commitment and determination, the Agency has left no one in doubt “that…
National Chairman of PD Iyorchia Ayu speaks on the N1bn Gov. Nyesom Wike claimed was a bribe he collected from a presidential aspirant.

Ayu gives new assignment to former PDP governors

Ayu stated this at a meeting of the members of PDP National Working Committee (NWC) with past governors and some…
N250m donation: Davido releases list of 292 beneficiaries

N250m donation: Davido releases list of 292 beneficiaries

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has fulfilled his promise to donate N250 million to 292 orphanages.
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University

Why COOU will not join ASUU strike – Prof. Chiaghanam

“We will not accompany any individual or group on a national strike that will not benefit no one at the…
Osinbajo

2023: Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria endorses Osinbajo

The Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), on Tuesday in Abuja endorsed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest the 2023…
National Assembly leadership, Finance minister meet behind closed doors

FCTA speaks on plan to demolish residence of Lawan, Gbajabiamila

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said there is no plan to demolish the official residences…
Sen. Emma Nwaka

Sen. Emma Nwaka joins Abia governorship race

A Third Republic lawmaker in Abia, Sen. Emma Nwaka, Tuesday declared his aspiration to contest the 2023 governorship election on…
PDP reveals next action over impeachment of Mahdi Aliyu

Zamfara lawmakers insist on impeachment of deputy governor

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday warned the Zamfara House of Assembly against the plan to impeach…
Resident doctors

UBTH’s doctor Otote Osaikhuomwan murdered, colleagues protest

The 36-year-old Osaikhuomwan of the Department of Ophthalmology, was reportedly killed in the presence of his pregnant wife, in the…
The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has placed a ban on all forms of burial rites in the kingdom during the celebration of Igue festival.

Oba Of Benin to receive looted Okpa, Uhunilao on Saturday

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) on Tuesday said Oba Ewuare II will personally take the delivery of the repossessed artworks,…
Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello summoned over breach of trust charges

At last, Kogi approves N30,000 minimum wage

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has approved the immediate implementation of 30,000 minimum wage for the State workforce with partial…
Lawan

Senate wants bankers, stock brokers, pension administrators to declare assets

The Senate on a Tuesday considered a bill seeking to amend the 35-year old Bank Employees Declaration of Assets (BEDA)…
Oyo governor Seyi Makinde questions antecedents of coalition politicians against the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general election.

Oyo suspends SS2 student who slapped corps member

Oyo State Government on Tuesday, suspended a Secondary school student in the state, Ojo Roqeeb, over assault of a Corps…
Bello meets Buhari, says North Central most marginalized

Bello meets Buhari, says North Central most marginalized

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi met President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
N10.9bn properties seized from top military officer

Revealed: N10.9bn properties seized from top military officer

The Order was pursuant to a forfeiture application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which had in May…