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Governor Nasir El-Rufai

El-Rufai: Bandits in Nigeria’s Northwest part of Boko Haram

The violence Nigerians are witnessing in Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina and parts of northwest is beyond banditry, Governor Nasir El-Rufai said.
Lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN) opposes ex-President of NBA, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on the legal status of EFCC.

Why FG must leave Sunday Igboho alone now – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has adduced reason why the Federal Government should leave self-acclaimed activist, Sunday Igboho alone.

How Obasanjo sent Bode George to prison – Fayose

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said Bode George's journey to jail was planned by former President, Olusegun…
Osinbajo speaks with members of Ebonyi community

Photos: Osinbajo visits Ebonyi communities attacked by herdsmen

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday visited Edegede community in Ishielu, Ebonyi state, where gun-toting herdsmen killed 15 villagers on…
Governor Seyi Makinde

Makinde threatens to expose those politicising security matters

Governor Seyi Makinde in an Easter message says that he will soon expose those politicising security matters in Oyo state.
Obasanjo and Gumi

Banditry: Full statement by Obasanjo, Gumi after their meeting

The joint statement issued by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Sheikh Ahmad Gumi after their meeting on 4 April in…
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi

Olu of Warri stool: Ooni sends message to all Oodua descendants

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called on the Oodua descendants all over the world to…

Actress, Ummi Zee-Zee: “I want to commit suicide”

Kannywood actress, Ummi Zee-Zee got her followers worried as she a disturbing post about being suicidal.

Sultan of Sokoto confers traditional titles on 3 sons of Dasuki, 17 others

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday, turbaned no fewer than 20 dignitaries, including three sons of…

Easter celebration: Fun seekers throng Alpha Beach

Hundreds of fun-seekers thronged the Alpha Beach in Lekki, Lagos State, on Sunday to celebrate Easter.
Tokunbo Wahab

Eko job initiatives targeted to reduce unemployment

Lagos State Government has revealed that the Eko job initiatives designed for final year students and those in penultimate classes…

Senate President Lawan shines at soccer finals in Yobe

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Saturday, won the hearts of young Nigerians at the closing ceremony of a…

Shun politics of division: Buhari sends message to Oshiomhole

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to shun politics…
Innocent Chukwuma

Buhari pays glowing tribute to Innocent Chukwuma

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid a glowing tribute to civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma.

Lawan commissions digital NTA station in Yobe

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Sunday commissioned a digital Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) station in Gashua, Yobe State.

Easter: Abiodun preaches peace, love and unity

Governor Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians, especially Ogun residents to embrace peace, love and unity as the world celebrates…

43-year-old man nabbed for defiling wife’s 15-year-old niece

Police operatives attached to Festac Division have arrested one Jonas Nnubia, m, 43, for defiling his wife's niece (name withheld).

Lagos police arrest wanted serial killer Agodo

The Police detectives attached to Sagamu Road Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, on Sunday, 4th…

Obasanjo, Gumi meet in Abeokuta, demand special courts for bandits, others

Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta where the due deliberated on how…

El-Rufai denies appointing intermediaries to negotiate with bandits

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has refuted media reports that it had appointed intermediaries to negotiate with bandits, on its…
Bakare and `buhari

Bakare drops bombshell: ‘This is not the Buhari I knew’

Fiery preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday said the state of the nation today does not represent the President Muhammadu…
Yinka Odumakin

Yoruba group bemoans Odumakin’s death

The Yoruba Summit Group (YSG) bemoan the death of Mr Yinka Odumakin who reportedly died of COVID-19 complications on Saturday.

PDP cautions against disunity, rebellion in S/West

Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, a PDP chieftain in Lagos State, urged stakeholders to shun rebellion and disunity in South-West zonal congress.
Gov. Seyi Makinde: big blow from Supreme Court over Oyo councils

2023: Makinde to assist Lagos PDP with funds, logistics

By Adeyemi Adeleye Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged to assist Lagos chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP with…
Haruna Maitala

Lalong condoles family of late Haruna Maitala

Governor Simon Lalong has condoled with the family of Hon. Haruna Maitala, a federal lawmaker who died in an auto…

Italy-bound Goodluck busted with N564m heroin at Abuja Airport

A drug trafficker, Goodluck Igbineweka Odeh has been intercepted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, NAIA, with 2 kilogramme…
Emeka Ezenwanne

Anambra commissioner Ezenwanne regains freedom

Abducted Anambra State Commissioner for Public Utilities, Emeka Ezenwanne, has regained his freedom, the state Police command announced
The Senate invokes provisions of Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution to sack Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) Danladi Umar.

‘Biafran boys’: I was attacked by secessionist agitators, says CCT Chair, Danladi Umar

Mr Danladi Umar, Chairman, CCT, says persons who attacked him during at Banex Plaza, Abuja were chanting 'secessionist and sectional…
Innocent Chukwuma

Ford Foundation rep Innocent Chukwuma is dead

Nigerian Civil Society Leader and former West Africa Ford Foundation’s representative, Innocent Chukwuma is dead.
Oruwari Briggs House holds thanksgiving service for the life of Dr. Mrs. Seinye Lulu-Briggs, her children, the Lulu-Briggs family and the entire Oruwari Briggs house of Abonnema.

Oruwari Briggs House holds Thanksgiving service for Seinye, Lulu-briggs family

In the spirit of Easter celebration, the Oruwari Briggs House on Sunday April 4, held a thanksgiving service for the…