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Maintaining Nigeria’s momentum in the fight against maritime criminality

Gulf of Guinea Naval heads to meet for 2024 Maritime Security Symposium

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The symposium, scheduled for November 26–28, will address critical issues in maritime security and sustainability.
5 killed, 3 injured as gunmen attack forest guards’ office in Kaduna community

Kogi: Gunmen abduct 3 mourners, demand N50m

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Although the journalist could not immediately be reached for details on the incident, a family friend said their abductors have…
Four Fulani herders die in Takum LG of Taraba State after reportedly eating a fish they picked up at the bank of a river while grazing

‘Costly and dangerous’ – KACRAN warns against state police

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

KACRAN’s National President, Alhaji Khalil Bello, expressed these concerns in a statement issued on Friday in Damaturu.
Ajibawo

Lagos housewife Florence Moses faces trial over drug-related allegations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Prosecutors N.J. Manza and J.O. Negedu stated that the substances are prohibited under Section 11(c) of the NDLEA Act, Cap…
Customs

Customs busts ₦117m drug smuggling ring in Ogun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Customs Area Controller, James Ojo, attributed the operation's success to credible intelligence and strategic measures, reaffirming the Service's commitment to…
Oyo

15,000 applicants battle for 900 jobs in Oyo, govt. to conduct CBT 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, disclosed this at his office in Ibadan,…
Edo

Edo govt recovers three vehicles, declares over 200 missing

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Speaking to journalists in Benin City, Okungbowa revealed that the committee, inaugurated just a day earlier by Governor Monday Okpebholo,…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to champion peace, unity at Community Day Celebration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the needs of Lagosians, noting that initiatives such as the EKO CARES programme,…
Oluyede's

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Tinubu appointed Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed…
Soyinka

University of Ibadan immortalises Wole Soyinka with new Institute

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to Adebowale, the institute was designed to “serve the global community in research, performance, teaching, and exchange endeavours on…
The lawmakers accuse Fubara of violating follow due process and failure to obtain Rivers Assembly approval for the disbursement of the funds.

Rivers Allocation: Fubara, Amaewhule-led Assembly begin battle at Appeal Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

While Fubara prayed the Court of Appeal to set-aside the judgment that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from…
Ekpa

We’re ready to provide evidence for trial of Simon Ekpa – Enugu govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Enugu Government made the offer in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on…
Federal University Gusau in Zamfara disowns sacked Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka, Dr Bernard Odoh

Fed. varsity, Gusau speaks on ‘professorship’ of sacked UNIZIK V-C

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The University said this while denying awarding Professorship to Odoh at a press conference in Gusau on Friday. The University…
Okpebholo

Okpebholo halts recruitment into Edo civil service

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The notice disclosed that the Governor accused heads of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out clandestine recruitment…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos locks down Ikeja roads for Capital City Race

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The statement said the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi advised motorists to be patient as all affected…
Ekpa

Ekpa’s arrest ends reign of terror in Igbo land, says Ohanaeze

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted the widespread relief following Ekpa's arrest, evidenced by the calm that has settled across the region's 95…
Reps

We’ll not give up on rejected 6-year single term bill – 34 Rep. members

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The bill sought the introduction of a six-year single term for the president, governors and local government chairmen, zonal rotation…
'Ounje Eko' wins hearts as Lagos takes social protection campaign to grassroots

‘Ounje Eko’ wins hearts as Lagos takes social protection campaign to grassroots

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Lagos State Government and social protection stakeholders have called for strengthened partnerships to ensure vulnerable groups benefit from its…
Four suspects linked to notorious Zamfara terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, denies charges of involvement in terrorism filed against them by FG

Bandit Turji collects N6m ransom from Sokoto community

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"According to locals, the ransom negotiations were intense, with the bandits initially demanding a higher sum before settling for N6…
Road

Appeal Court President speaks on road accident victims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"We are particularly engaged in the victim part, which is meant to bring support to victims of road crashes” she…
NIN

Why Nigerians must pay for new National ID Card – NIMC

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists…
Okpebholo

APC leaders kick against Okpebholo’s commissioner-nominees list

Paul Dada

1 year ago

They therefore called on Governor Okpebholo to use his discretion to set aside the list in order to save the…
Ekpa

“He is not our member” – IPOB disowns Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa

Paul Dada

1 year ago

But in a reaction on Friday via a statement signed by the IPOB  spokesman, Emma Powerful, Ekpa was accused of…
PDP Chieftain, Olabode George seizes uses death of ex- President Muhammadu Buhari to send message to ex VP Atiku Abubakar on 2027 presidency.

Bode George to Atiku: You’ll be 81 in 2027, give up your ambition to be president

Paul Dada

1 year ago

George who was addressing a press conference in Lagos on Thursday,  said Atiku who started to contest for the presidency…
CISLAC

Group reacts to Supreme Court judgement on EFCC, others

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The agencies validated are the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission…
police

Groups urge police to stop arresting youths wearing dreadlocks, tattoos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Executive Director of RULAAC, Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma, in his presentation, said the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 provided for the…
Murder

Court invalidates marriage due to nonpayment of bride price

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Delivering judgment on a divorce case filed by Sunday, the court President, Mrs S.M. Akintayo said that there was no…
Nwonwu

Lagos drivers accused of stealing employer’s ₦4.2m Minibus remanded in prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

When Ozurumba waited for days without sighting his bus and received unsatisfactory explanations from the defendants, he reported the matter…
Senate

Senate Leader Bamidele slams allegations of fight with Akpabio as Fake News

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Contrary to Ude’s claims, the Directorate highlighted that the Senate Leader and Senate President, along with other principal officers, had…
The Europa League is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Old World with battles for team trophies and individual honours.

Who won the 2023/2024 Europa League title as top scorer?

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

In the 2023/2024 season, Gabonese player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deservedly won the title of top scorer. He distinguished himself ten times…
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