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Shock as Edo NSCDC Commandant slumps, dies at Award Ceremony

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The Commandant, who had just been honoured at the event, collapsed moments after delivering his goodwill message.

Apple, Google spotlight Maliyo Games as Studio debuts MaliyoCON 2025

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“We are proving that African stories and creativity belong on the global stage, while inspiring the next generation of developers…

Bauchi: Woman sets herself ablaze, dies

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Police said preliminary investigations confirmed the woman may be mentally unstable.

Traditional rulers threaten Oluwo with lawsuit over allegation against Ooni

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

he traditional rulers expressed surprise that Oluwo, who’s the descendant of Luwo Gbagida, the 24th Ooni of Ife, could “behave…

Residents of Abuja neighbourhood protest conversion of green areas

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

By Angela Atabo The Wuse Zone 6 Neighbourhood Residents Association in Abuja on Thursday called on President Bola Tinubu and…

Armed gang invades ex-Ogun LG Chair’s residence, escape with car, money

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

According to reports, the robbers forced the former chairman to open his banking application and transfer funds before fleeing with…

Oluremi Tinubu launches ₦2.55bn Sanitary Pads for 370,000 Schoolgirls

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“We will be distributing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities across the nation…

Akwa Ibom governor sacks members of boards, commissions

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Eno acted in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Section 6 of the Statutory Boards (Special Provisions) Law,…

Gov. Otti demands N100b damages over ‘defamatory’ Facebook posts

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has demanded a written retraction, public apology, and the sum of ₦100 billion as…

CBN interventions, inflows keep naira stable at ₦1,483/$

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Short-term forecasts suggest the dollar will likely trade within ₦1,480–₦1,495 in the official market and ₦1,485–₦1,500 in the parallel market…

Older Persons Day: Sine Qua Non offers elderly free medical care

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The outreach underscored the importance of prioritising the health and wellbeing of older persons,

Gunmen storm Zamfara community, whisk 2 councillors, Imam away

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Zamfara Police Command ,however, said the command had deployed its men to the area and efforts are ongoing to rescue…

Fear grips Niger as four dams prepare to unleash deadly flood

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Niger State is bracing for a major disaster as four hydro-electric dams, Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, and Zungeru have begun discharging…

Court fixes date for Abuja land dispute suit against Iyabo Obasanjo, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

In their six-ground argument, the applicants said they were agitated with the fear of the defendants trespassing, altering the property…

Police arraign man, 40, for allegedly stealing property worth N2.1m

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

He alleged that the defendant and others burgled the company and stole a platform scale valued at N1.5 million, counter…

Rights group, workers unions honour departed leader Nwanyieze in Lagos

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

"Mama was a good mother to me. She was always happy to receive you. Any time I went to her…

Mazi’s Last Ride: The car tragedy that took him

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Tragedy struck in the US after a seven-year-old boy, identified as Mazi Simmons died in horrific circumstances when his head…

NAFDAC destroys N15bn fake, expired drugs in Ibadan

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Some of the destroyed items, NAFDAC, said, were seized during recent nationwide raids targeting black-market drug sellers, counterfeiters, and unlicensed…

Lagos Govt. begins demolition of illegal structures in Ebute Metta

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

Wahab also urged residents not to block drainages with waste or extensions that could affect the drainage system...

Ajadi Rescue Mission launches Adamawa chapter

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The political climate in Adamawa State received a fresh boost on Independence Day as the Ajadi Rescue Movement (ARM) officially…

Lagos unveils tech-powered service week, to honour long-serving, outstanding officers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

He added that the theme, ‘Deepening Technology for a Smart and Agile Public Service,’ underscored the government’s resolve to harness…

Police nab notorious armed robbers, recover illicit drugs worth N42.9m in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the bravery and professionalism of the officers involved in the…

Video: Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq storms Oke-Ode after deadly bandits attack

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday, visited Oke Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area to reassure residents of his…

2027: “I didn’t say I will step down for anyone,” Atiku faults reports

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Rather, he said the former Vice President only affirmed that he will be ready to support a younger aspirant if…

2027: Atiku clears air, says he won’t step down for anyone

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has debunked reports suggesting he plans to step aside for another aspirant ahead of the…

Lagos Omoluabi Progressives advocate for more representative governance

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

The group, under the leadership of its state chairman, Rilwan Usman, stressed that true democracy can only thrive when ordinary…

AriseTV correspondent Somtochukwu dreamt of a better Nigeria – Uncle

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The family of late AriseTV correspondent, Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, say her death has robbed Nigeria of a young woman who…

Nasarawa Govt. disburses N592m bursary to 16,000 students

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

Sule explained that education is the topmost priority of his administration, saying it was why education had 36 per cent…

Bank’s loan officer docked for stealing N11.6m

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Internal audit revealed that the defendant diverted customers’ loan repayments and deposits for personal use without remitting them into the…

NBA wants accountability in UK property controversy involving prominent Nigerians

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

According to the Committee, issues such as the alleged procurement of fake National Identification Numbers (NIN), fraudulent use of MTN…

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