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NBA, DSS

Court grants DSS leave to detain ISIS suspect for 60 days

Justice Ekwo  in his ruling said: “Upon studying the averments in the affidavit, I hereby grant the relief as prayed.”…

Telecoms union suspends planned strike

Furthermore, the union alleged that efforts by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to address the concerns through conciliatory meetings,…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu showers praises on Ife chief

"President Tinubu commends the respected business leader for his contributions to the nation in diverse spheres, including industry and philanthropy,…

Police confirm arrest of suspects for murder of UNIMAID lecturer

“Management also wishes to assure parents, guardians and other stakeholders that the university campus remains safe and secure for teaching,…

Union bemoans hike in electricity tariff

“Government must reverse to the former tariff and allow the economy to have some level of stability,” he said.
SDP chieftain, Abubakar Dogara, has declared that the party is the new bride of Nigerians and will take over power in Nigeria in 2027

Kogi tribunal: Again, SDP witnesses give conflicting evidences

Yakubu, who said he was a member of the SDP, a voter and the party’s agent during the poll, however,…
LASTMA warns motorists against over-speeding on rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge

LASTMA warns motorists against over-speeding on rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge

According to Oki, the comprehensively repaired bridge is scintillating and fascinating to drive on without any impediments as this might…
4 dead in east China warehouse fire

10 burnt to death, 71m properties destroyed in Kano fire

This was disclosed by the Kano State Fire Service, which also said it had saved 12 people and properties worth…
NERC

Stakeholders decry 300% electricity tariff hike

Oseni clarified that the 300 per cent increase would specifically impact Band A consumers, constituting only 15 per cent of…
Fake soldier Dickson arrested in Lagos

Fake soldier Dickson arrested in Lagos

He said the 25-year-old fake soldier was arrested by soldiers of the 243 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, Badagry and…
Road accident claims 25 lives in Kano

Easter tragedy: Four dead, 40 injured in Ogun fatal road crashes

Uga said that the FRSC was able to reduce accidents to the barest minimum through the special patrol, which began…
Kogi unveils security initiative 'Metropolitan Quick Response'

Kogi unveils security initiative ‘Metropolitan Quick Response’

"As a government, we are resolute in our determination to flush out criminal elements in every nook and cranny of…

Fubara to Wike: I will suprise you, others

In what political observers regard as a tacit response to the attacks and threats of renewal of his impeachment by…

Tinubu signs student loan bill into law

“We are determined to ensure that education is given the proper attention necessary for the country including skills development programmes."
Katsina

Katsina govt reacts to DMO’s claim on fresh loans

“Not a single new loan has been collected by the present All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Katsina."
Ali Chiroma's death mourned by President Tinubu

President Tinubu mourns as Chiroma dies

Chiroma died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital on Tuesday and will be buried today in Borno.
power station

FG increases electricity tariff by over 300%

According to the NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, Band A customers now will begin to pay N225 kilowatt per hour…
A sales point for discounted food items (Ounje Eko) in Lagos

Why distribution of palliatives has been seamless in Lagos – LASG

Sanwo-Olu said to ensure transparency in the implementation of this intervention, a Monitoring Committee was constituted.
Troops of Nigerian intercept vehicle conveying large quantity of Canabis Sativa at Mologbede village in Odeda LGA of Ogun State.

Troops intercept vehicle with 223kg of cannabis in Ogun

She said General Aminu has truly been very supportive to NDLEA operations which has led to significant successes achieved by…
NNPCL explains why it limited its equity stake in the Dangote Refinery to 7.5 per cent instead of the 20 per cent widely speculated.

Dangote crashes diesel price, sets date to supply petrol

“They started pumping out diesel to marketers last week. They also promised to sell aviation fuel soon. Some of my…

Kano governor Yusuf unveils plans for orphans, people with disabilities

The state government has concluded plans to support children resident at the Orphanage Homes. According to a Statement by Governor…
Police arrest eight suspects over murder of Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a lecturer at Dept of Physical Health Education, University of Maiduguri.

Eight suspects arrested over murder of lecturer in Maiduguri

Abdulkadir was murdered in his office on campus on Sunday by unknown attackers who sneaked into his office. He was…
Police arrest 23-year-old Bauchi garden egg seller for allegedly sodomising a mentally disabled 10-year-old boy.

Bauchi trader arrested for sodomising mentally disabled boy

SP Ahmed Wakil, the Spokesperson of the Police in Bauchi state told newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi, said the suspect…
Kano CP shuns Gov. Yusuf's order, says police will abide by court order

Kano: Police arrest 20 suspects over attempt to kill 2 alleged kidnappers

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel disclosed this to our Correspondent in an exclusive telephone interview on…
Army said three detention camps of ISWAP terrorists across the Timbuktu Triangle capable of holding up 300 detainees have been destroyed

Taraba: Troops foil attempt to kidnap church members, kill 5 insurgents

In a statement, the Nigerian Army said troops of the 93 Battalion deployed in Wukari swiftly swung into action and…
Tinubu

Awujale, a fine personification of integrity, wisdom says Tinubu

President Tinubu said this in a message he issued to congratulate the Awujale on the 64th anniversary of his coronation.…
Police

Three docked for robbing varsity students in Kogi

The suspects were arrested and arraigned for terrorising student communities of Adakolo, Felele, Bassa Village and Crusher suburb areas of…
FIRS apologizes to Christians and the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN over its controversial 2024 Easter message on Jesus and taxes

Controversial Easter message: FIRS apologises to Christians, CAN

“FIRS, as a responsible agency, has no religion and will not bring down any religion or offend the sensibilities of…
Kogi East Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan distributes 7, 200 bags of grains to ease economic hardship in her senatorial district

Hardship: Akpoti-Uduaghan distributes 7, 200 bags of rice, beans, others

The grains, including rice, beans, and millet, were distributed to the 57 wards of the five local government areas of…
Lagos PDP senatorial candidate, Segun Adewale, aka Aeroland accuses party's former Deputy National Chair Olabode George of lying against him

‘You lied, you’ve never been my ally in PDP’, Adewale slams Bode George

Adewale is leading a forum of Aggrieved Lagos PDP Candidates in the 2023 elections who have instituted a suit against…