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HoR minority caucus demands immediate release of Osun LG funds

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has again called on the Federal Government to immediately release statutory allocations…

75% of Road Crashes Caused by Human Error – Safety Commission DG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Declaring the training open at LBSL headquarters in Oshodi, the Director-General of LSC, Lanre Mojola, said human behaviour remains the…

Smirnoff Ice lights up International Youth Day with “Chilltopia” three-City Festival

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

From Lagos’ Eagle Club to Abuja’s Exhibition Pavilion and Port Harcourt’s lively arenas, each city became a hub of self-expression.…

LASTMA unveils traffic mayor initiative

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Jimmy reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment—under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu—to adopting multi-pronged strategies that improve urban mobility, enhance productivity, and…

Customs to create special desks for NACCIMA members

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He stressed that such cooperation would not only reduce the cost of doing business but also position Nigeria more strategically…

Six dead, three missing in fresh Sokoto boat tragedy — NIWA

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred along the Sokoto Rima River, when the boat conveying the passengers capsized.

JNI condemns brutal attack on Katsina Mosque

Paul Dada

8 months ago

"JNI also pray for the destruction of the enemies of the Nigerian state and for their plans to be foiled,”Aliyu…

Benue Assembly Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, resigns

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Dajoh had last Friday presided over the plenary of the Assembly where four members were suspended for alleged attempting to…

Wanted Chinese notorious gang leader hiding in Nigeria repatriated

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Qisheng fled to Nigeria in 2024 to escape justice after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Public…

Police detain notorious kidnap kingpin, 5 others in Nasarawa

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

The PPRO said that the notorious and dreaded armed robber and kidnapper was apprehended by personnel attached to the Doma…

APC chieftain tells ex-deputy gov Oko Chukwu to drop ambition, back Sen. Kalu

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Edward Kalu Okocha, has commended the immediate past Deputy…

Notorious kidnap kingpin nabbed, detained

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“The suspect narrowly escaped arrest in July 2023 when his gang members were apprehended."

Oyo govt reacts to news of plan to close Bola Ige market

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“The Bola Ige International Business Complex remains a hub of commercial activities in the state, and at no point did…

What ADC Chairman, David Mark, said about late Sen. Mana

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

Mark described the late Mana as “a fine officer and gentleman who served the nation with dignity and honour.”...

How friction with Abiola birthed Newswatch -Yakubu Mohammed

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“This bad judgment did not sound funny to MKO who literally stormed my office to say that Dele’s cup was…

RULAAC seeks review of cybercrime law

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“There is also the misuse of the Cybercrimes Act and other ambiguous laws to stifle online expression which is responsible…

NDLEA nabs 27-year old man with N10 million worth cannabis in Kano

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics and Public Relations Officer, NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, in a Statement, said: "This…

Political pay rise threatens rule of law and equality, Serap warns

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

statement issued on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the planned upward review of salaries for the president, vice-president,…

Global cyber threat: Nigerians warned of eSIM vulnerability

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

MTN and 9mobile later became the first operators to launch eSIM services in Nigeria, allowing customers with compatible devices to…

Soldiers kill dozens of ISWAP fighters in fierce border battle

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

More than 35 terrorists were killed in the joint operation, while several others sustained injuries.

Muslim Council bans wedding parties in Taraba

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Muslim Council of Taraba State has outlawed all forms of wedding parties in Jalingo.

Yola illegal slaughterhouse exposed in cattle rustling crackdown

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Security operatives in Adamawa have busted a secret slaughterhouse in Yola where stolen cattle were being butchered and sold to…

U.S. convicts first African for torture

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Michael Sang Correa, a former Gambian death squad member become the first African to be convicted of torture under United…

Delta police nab 9-man robbery gang, recover N23m loot

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Delta State Police Command has smashed a nine-man robbery gang that has been terrorising communities in Delta and neighbouring…

Okpebholo declares war on cultists in Edo

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared total war on cultists and criminal gangs disturbing the peace of the state.

UK moves to end asylum delays, Nigerians on edge

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The UK government has announced a major overhaul of its asylum appeals system in a move that could affect thousands…

Kanu fumes, drags judges over ‘miscarriage of justice’

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has taken his battle beyond the courtroom, petitioning the NBA against three top judges, accusing…

NAFDAC trains Niger drug sellers on safety

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Niger State, on Wednesday, sensitized medicine dealers to safe…

NAF raids bandits’ camp, Kills 35, rescues 76 abductees

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has killed over 35 terrorists near the Nigeria–Cameroon border in a series of…

Fierce gun battle in Abia: Police gun down six kidnappers, recover deadly weapons

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Armed to the teeth, security forces stormed the kidnappers’ camp, arresting six male suspects. The raid yielded a deadly cache…

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