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Kano: Police intercept stolen vehicle, arrest suspect

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

A preliminary investigation confirmed the vehicle was stolen from Kaduna state.

Woman caught with 302 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition bags 20 years’ imprisonment

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Justice Hauwa Yilwa sentenced Halima on Friday after she pleaded guilty on May 11 to two of the four-count charge…

Ekiti governor suspends aide arrested for thuggery

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Ibijowo, an appointee of the Governor, is one of the 11 suspected armed thugs arrested in Ikun- Ekiti and paraded…

Panic in Ogun as suspected chemical odour leaves over 100 students hospitalised

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The Ogun Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, confirmed the incident, saying relevant agencies had commenced necessary interventions.

Schools shut in parts of Oyo after gunmen killed teacher, abducted students

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

In a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, Adeniran said the exact number of abducted pupils are yet to be…

FGWR commends NiMet’s rebirth in sustaining climate science for action

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has been commended for its ongoing transformation and rebirth, which has positioned Nigeria as a…

Atiku demands immediate release of El-Rufai before Eid celebration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government to release former Kaduna State…

Lagos targets N16.14tn Food Economy with Mega Infrastructure push

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to transform agriculture into a multi-trillion-naira economic sector, unveiling major infrastructure and market…

Five dismissed police inspectors to face trial robbery, kidnapping

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

The officers allegedly operated in minibuses and conducted illegal stop-and-search operations during which unsuspecting members of the public were intercepted…

BREAKING: EFCC docks Blessing CEO for alleged 36m fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Blessing CEO was arraigned by Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a two-count…

Centre Defends Tinubu Over Homeland Security Appointment, Says Nigeria Needs Smarter Coordination Against Emerging Threats

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

The Centre for Humanitarian and Homeland Advancement has defended President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (Rtd) as…

Troops kill two Lakurawa suspects in Sokoto operation

Paul Dada

3 days ago

“The troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralising two terrorists in the ensuing firefight, while others fled due to overwhelming…

TCN expands national grid with additional 600MW

Paul Dada

3 days ago

“The importance of this project cannot be overstated. It grants TCN the ability to more efficiently evacuate power generated by…

Fresh Ebola outbreak kills 65

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported 246 suspected cases, including four deaths among laboratory-confirmed patients.…

Transparency Watch Initiative Ranks NEDC, NCC Among Nigeria’s Best Performing Public Institutions

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The Transparency Watch Initiative, a civic accountability and governance assessment organisation, has ranked the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and…

Nigeria drifting into ‘Ponzi economy’, ADC tells Tinubu govt

Paul Dada

4 days ago

He added: “At this point, Nigerians must ask a simple question: if this government keeps borrowing trillions of naira every…

Akanbi’s Lawyers Tackle Falana Over Murder Allegations, Allege Media Trial and Abuse of Process

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Lawyers to Mr. Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi have faulted the recent call by human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria,…

Tinubu’s state police agenda gets international push at UN

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“The President is dedicated to providing the necessary logistics and equipment for this new setup,” he stated.

NUT warns FG’s UTME waiver could hurt education standards

Paul Dada

4 days ago

Amba argued that colleges of education should attract only the most capable students to ensure quality teacher training and improved…

Ajadi Confident of Senate Victory as PDP, APM Seal Alliance in Oyo

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) alliance for Oyo Central Senatorial District,…

MY Lab Africa Launches “Care Beyond Beauty” Community Outreach Initiative in Lagos

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

MY Lab Africa, the authorized distributor of leading Korean skincare brands including Anua and TIAM in Nigeria and West Africa, recently visited…

Groups urge Hamzat to pick Lagos civil service chair as running mate

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

A coalition of Lagos indigenes' advocacy groups has urged the All Progressives Congress and its consensus candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat,…

AIG bans POS at FCID Lagos annex, orders discipline

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

According to Akpanudom, such activities are incompatible with security and operational integrity and are often exploited to facilitate corrupt practices.

APC shifts Reps primaries

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The previously announced dates for Senate, State Assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged,” Morka said

IFC to Tinubu: We’ll explore investments in livestock, energy, housing in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

He lauded President Tinubu for the bold reforms initiated by his administration, especially the removal of the fuel subsidy and…

“I’m prepared for primaries,” Amaechi submits ADC presidential forms

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Speaking with newsmen shortly after submitting his form, Amaechi urged Nigerians to elect leaders based on merit, competence and proven…

Christian leaders seek divine intervention for Nigeria’s future

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

Christian leaders and clerics from different denominations on Thursday gathered in Lagos to offer prayers for Nigeria’s unity, peace and…

Tinubu warns APC against ‘Do-or-Die Politics’ ahead of Primaries

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has warned members of the ruling All Progressives Congress against divisive politics, violence and bitterness ahead of…

Renowned Marxist Segun Osoba dies at 92

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

“His work in economic history was groundbreaking in many ways as he sought to expose the actual workings of the…

Gov. Yusuf launches northern region CNG/EV initiative

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Speaking at the launch of the Kano and Northern Region CNG/EV Activation, held at the Kano Indoor Stadium on Thursday,…

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