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Intl Day of Peace: UN, Aviary Group call for collective action in a Conflict-Ridden World

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

AAW Regional President, Avian Babatunde Elegbede, reinforced this call, urging citizens to embody the organisation’s guiding principles of Brotherhood, Integrity,…

Army smashes nine illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta crackdown

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Other items recovered at the scene included two empty tanks and a 20,000-litre capacity tanker truck (registration number BEN 223…

NiMet warns of nationwide thunderstorms, rainfall

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

38 arrested over murder of Catholic priest in Enugu

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“We will ensure that justice is served, and the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to book,” Ndukwe stated.

NAHCON issues fresh deadline for 2026 Hajj fare payment

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed October 8, 2025, as the deadline for States’ Pilgrims Welfare Boards,…

Friendship turns fatal: ₦20k quarrel ends in alleged murder, arrest

Paul Dada

7 months ago

In a bid to dispose of the body, Amadi is said to have stuffed the corpse into a sack, placed…

Army denies harassment claims in Cross River land dispute

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Our mandate is solely to maintain peace and forestall any breakdown of law and order that could endanger lives and…

Benue Attack: 3 policemen killed, 7 still missing

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a brutal ambush on its Tactical Teams in Benue State, leaving three officers dead…

Remi Tinubu a woman of virtue, compassion – Kwankwaso

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“As an epitome of humility and simplicity, Mrs Tinubu truly deserves to be honoured on this auspicious occasion, not only…

Photos: Fubara marks first church service after suspension

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday returned to the public stage with a thanksgiving service, urging the church and…

Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Benue

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue, Mr Innocent Emenari was currently leading the operation…

FG drops Hammer: 1,263 Mining Licenses revoked in massive crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

By freeing up these areas, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development expects a surge of fresh applications from prospective investors.

20 Years After: Okei-Odumakin calls for national rescue in honour of Chima Ubani

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

She drew stark comparisons between the economic situation in 2005 and 2025, pointing out that fuel prices have skyrocketed from…

Lagos Court remands teacher over alleged fraudulent bid to take over dead customer’s account

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Following investigations, Olusegun was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on a…

Adenuga family seeks Lagos CP’s intervention as hoodlums seize property, threaten lives in Ikeja

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The lead suspect, Jelili, allegedly went further to demand ₦800,000 and annual “gifts” of goats before vacating the land...

Managing Director arraigned over alleged N19.3M rent fraud in Ikoyi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to the police, the defendant allegedly issued two cheques-a ₦10 million cheque and another valued at ₦9,307,000, both drawn…

Night riders in Lagos must glow or face the Law as govt cracks down

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

He stressed that delivery companies must sensitise their riders and enforce strict compliance to avoid penalties from enforcement agencies such…

Ododo celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 65

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The governor extolled the virtues of Oluremi Tinubu, whose life, he said, has been defined by impact, devotion to God,…

Lagos Assembly wades into power crisis at Royal Gardens Estate, summons Residents’ Association

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The dispute has already spilled into the courts. After the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) invited both parties for hearings…

Stolen transformer cable replaced, light restored to Oke-Aro after PMNEWS reports

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The cable theft, which occurred on Thursday 4th, September had left residents and businesses without electricity for days, causing widespread…

Police detain 4 for alleged cattle rustling

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Lawan said the stolen vehicle was recovered in good condition, adding the suspects would be charged to court upon completion…

Two Brazil returnees excrete 116 wraps of heroin, cocaine in NDLEA custody

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Agency intercepts illicit drug shipments in phone chargers, food items going to Europe, Hong Kong at Lagos airport; large consignments

1,000 Kano undergraduates get scholarship

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Senator Kawu Sumaila, who distributed the scholarship letters, on behalf of the Deputy Senate President, also pledged to offer N20,…

Kano set to train guards to secure VIPs

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

Kano State Government has concluded plans to train the newly recruited Guards Convoy Protection Unit for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to withdraw charges against Sowore, others

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“A lawsuit challenging the legality and compatibility of the provisions of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 with…

FG launches probe into strange flesh-eating disease in Adamawa

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“Up till now, nobody is sure exactly how it is transmitted. Some theories suggest insects like water fleas or mosquitoes…

Man in viral domestic assault video arrested

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

She revealed that the suspect had allegedly transferred ownership of a 10-room en-suite apartment, jointly built with his wife, to…

What Nigeria needs to confront her challenges – Marwa

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“At NMS, no one asked who your father was, what language you spoke, or what faith you professed. We were…

What Tinubu revealed about his wife Oluremi at 65

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Reflecting on their shared journey through decades of political struggles, years of exile, and eventual leadership responsibilities, the President praised…

Nigerian schools urged to compete for $1M Global Schools Prize

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

It builds on the success of the Global Teacher Prize and the Global Student Prize, completing what founder Sunny Varkey…

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