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17 arrested, rifles, drugs recovered as police dismantle bandits’ camps in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Hassan said investigation was ongoing to dismantle the wider criminal networks and arrest fleeing accomplices to ensure all suspects were…

2027: Tinubu gives Kaduna Governor Sani appointment

Paul Dada

1 month ago

President Tinubu expects the Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general to galvanise, promote and disseminate the party's programmes

“Ingrates” Olasco calls out Okunnu, Austin Emmanuel

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 month ago

Veteran Nollywood movie marketer, Akeem Olatunji Balogun, popularly known as Olasco Films, has fired back at actors Wale Akorede and…

HEFAMAA expands crackdown on illegal facilities, warns residents against unlicensed operators

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The Permanent Secretary also cautioned residents against seeking treatment from unlicensed private nurses operating from homes or informal settings, warning…

President hails youth as driving force of Nigeria’s health renewal

Paul Dada

1 month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged the young fellows of the Federal Government's National Health Fellowship Programme

Senate re-passes Electoral Act amendment Bill, retains proviso on Clause 60(3)

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his remarks, thanked the senators for their act of patriotism, saying that their actions was…

NSCDC arrests 10 over kidnapping, cable vandalism in Abuja

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“They will be charged before a competent court of law to serve as a deterrent to others considering similar acts,”…

Lagos eyes long-term savings, infrastructure boost with new fund

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill Harmonisation Session featured detailed clause-by-clause reviews of the bill, with extended deliberations aimed at…

Police rescue victim, nab suspect as gunmen launch attacks on Oyo villages

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Oyo Police spokesperson claimed the suspect has since confessed to the commission of the said offences and is currently…

Justice Sector Under Pressure, says Fagbemi

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“The justice system in Nigeria, like justice systems throughout the world, is under considerable pressure. Case backlogs persist in our…

Kaduna Christians applaud Uba Sani for restoring pilgrimage ater 11 years

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The event marked the first state-backed Christian pilgrimage in over a decade, following its discontinuation by previous administrations.

What I know about Jesse Jackson – Tinubu

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The Nigerian leader noted that although Jackson built his career as “a preacher and active political organiser”, he rose to…

N2bn alleged assault suit against Odumodublvck adjourned

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as “Kraziecent” had instituted a suit against Odumodublvck for violently assaulting and battering him in…

Reps pass Electoral Act despite protest by opposition lawmakers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives had earlier rejected inclusion of the option for manual transmission of election…

Ajadi hails Oyo speaker Ogundoyin at 39, describes him as a beacon of purposeful leadership

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated the…

Six killed, 3 injured as truck loses control in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

“The corpses of the victims have been taken to the mortuary at Ifo General Hospital, while the survivors are receiving…

Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to London, S’East monarch tells President Tinubu

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

A South-East traditional ruler, Dr Lawrence Agubuzu, has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the convicted leader of the…

Tinubu launches Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, demands speedy implementation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

On his part, business mogul and Chairman of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, thanked the federal government for…

Electoral Reform: Police fire tear gas at protesters at National Assembly

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday dispersed protesters with tear gas outside the National Assembly of Nigeria, as…

Reps make U-turn, approve electronic, manual transmission of election results

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The House of Representatives on Tuesday reversed part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill it passed in December, particularly Section…

ICPC drags Works Ministry Director to Court accused of money laundering

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The prosecution said the alleged offence contravenes Section 18(2)(d) and is punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention…

Inside what happened to 1,000 Lagos Police Officers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Adekoya explained that the Police Care Initiative builds on the success of the recently launched Drivers’ Care Programme, which began…

Ibileye takes over as 4th FUL’s VC, unveils vision

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Ibileye in his inaugural speech, stated that "This vision is anchored in a clear mission to enhance academic quality and…

Pandemonium in House of Reps over controversial Electoral Bill reversal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Protests filled the floor, with visible agitation among members, particularly from the minority caucus, who appeared to hold the numerical…

Single African Currency: Nigeria to host African Central Bank, boost continental Influence

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Nigeria’s permanent seat on the AMI Board will last only during the transition period before the African Central Bank is…

Over 100,000 apply as FG distributes 2,000 tractors

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

They make a 25 percent down payment and pay 15 percent interest. The programme also provides maintenance support and digital…

Omoluabi Movement visits Ooni Ogunwusi, secures royal blessings ahead of 2027 elections

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Ogun State-based political movement, Omoluabi, led by its Convener, Armstrong Tope Akintunde, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to…

Lagos govt moves to rescue survivor of shocking viral sexual assault video

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVGA) has confirmed it is investigating a viral social media video in…

Historic! Nigerians break 140-year yoke to lead groundbreaking surgery at prestigious U.S. hospital

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

In a historic first for Johns Hopkins Hospital, five African American surgical residents, including Nigerian doctors, are leading trauma and…

Religion cannot postpone 2027 elections – Cleric, lawyers speak

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

INEC announced the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and governorship and State Assembly elections for March…

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