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Behold APC man who wants to take Tinubu job

Paul Dada

46 minutes ago

“I am declaring interest and running for this ticket because of the strong conviction that I have. I have not…

Tinubu orders envoys to chase investment, reset foreign policy

Paul Dada

1 hour ago

“You have a special responsibility in helping to reposition Nigeria in global affairs. The world is watching,” he said.

Mystery surrounds Onuachu’s move to Europe as academy raises alarm

Femi Fabunmi

1 hour ago

Questions have emerged over the circumstances surrounding the international transfer of Nigerian striker Paul Ebere Onuachu from Togo to Europe,…

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 hours ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday threw his weight behind his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred successor for the 2027…

Pastor, wife, two children shot dead as gunmen unleash terror in Plateau

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 hours ago

Fresh violence has rocked Riyom Local Government Area, where armed assailants stormed Gako Village late Sunday night, killing a pastor…

NDLEA intercepts 748kg of Tramadol, arrests suspects in Edo

Michael Adesina

2 hours ago

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of controlled pharmaceutical…

Kano lawmakers approve Murtala Garo as deputy governor

Femi Fabunmi

3 hours ago

Based on this, the committee recommended his confirmation, and the Assembly agreed by adopting the report.

Visa overstays will affect opportunities for fellow Nigerians – U.S.

Michael Adesina

3 hours ago

“Visa overstays by Nigerian travellers can affect opportunities for their fellow citizens,” the statement read, further adding that strengthening compliance…

‘System is dealing with you now’- Sowore mocks Malami in court

Michael Adesina

4 hours ago

In a video circulating online, Sowore directly addressed Malami, stating, “You see how it feels now to be persecuted. When…

Iyade Royal Family Reaffirms Indigene Status of Prince Tajudeen Muritala Raji

Abimbola Aderinola

4 hours ago

The Iyade Royal Family of Ikeja has reaffirmed the indigene status and ancestral lineage of Prince Tajudeen Muritala Raji, declaring…

‘You are liars’ – Family of slain NYSC member accuses Army of cover-up

Michael Adesina

4 hours ago

According to the family, the incident happened at about 2am when military personnel allegedly entered the estate while Jamiu’s parents…

Third term resumption: Ajadi gives 200 Ibadan pupils back-to-school support

Michael Adesina

5 hours ago

A governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has reaffirmed his commitment to…

Motorcycle thief, man who attempted to bribe police arrested in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

The bribery suspect is in custody and is expected to face prosecution for offering a bribe to public officers, an…

Court convicts 34-year-old of abduction, rape, orders sex offender registration

Paul Dada

6 hours ago

According to the prosecution, Okafor later released the victim and she reported the matter to the police, leading to his…

FG to rank textbooks, restrict classroom use nationwide

Paul Dada

6 hours ago

To implement the scheme, the council will set up standing subject committees made up of specialists drawn from different academic…

Three escape death as container falls on car in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

It said the container fell sideways onto the Toyota Camry, leading to a temporary shutdown of vehicular movement on the…

NDLEA destroys eight-hectare cannabis farm in Cross River

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

He said that the NDLEA team, accompanied on the mission by soldiers from the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army,…

Just In: Gunmen abduct Kogi orphanage proprietor’s wife, 23 pupils

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

"The Kogi State Government commends the gallantry, professionalism, and swift response of the Police and other security agencies for rising…

Another UK-based Nigerian, Ademola Oke, found dead

Michael Adesina

8 hours ago

Odutola recounted in the fundraising post, “On 18th April, 2026, Ademola, 37 years old, left home in the morning hale…

2027: Jagaban knows how to win, even in a fair fight – Deji Adeyanju

Michael Adesina

8 hours ago

Human rights lawyer and political activist Deji Adeyanju has described President Bola Tinubu as a formidable political operator, saying the…

Gov. Yusuf fumes over flaunting of pants by Kano APC youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 hours ago

Speaking during a special prayer session held at the Government House , Yusuf also described the behaviour as a breach…

Obasanjo Opens Up: ‘Murtala would not have been killed this way’

Michael Adesina

9 hours ago

Obasanjo, who succeeded Murtala after the failed coup of February 13, 1976, said the tragedy might not have happened in…

Oyo Rep Oseni to mobilise 1m votes for Tinubu, declares senate bid

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 hours ago

According to Oseni, the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president was in line with the vision and aspirations of his…

Benard, Uduak shine at MMA fight night

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 hours ago

The fight night, tagged ‘Battle of Gwarinpa’, featured bouts in featherweight, bantamweight, lightweight, and strawweight divisions.

Why NNPC refineries will never work again – Obasanjo

Michael Adesina

10 hours ago

“The refineries are too small compared to global standards. Shell wanted nothing to do with them,” Obasanjo explained, adding that…

Troops rescue Plateau woman from kidnappers, recover N8m ransom

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 hours ago

Oteh said the rescue operation of the woman who was abducted on 19 April 2026 followed rigorous intelligence gathering and…

Army to probe killing of corps member in Abuja gun battle

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 hours ago

Odunola in the statement claimed Jamiu was shot dead in the early hours of 25 April 2026 at Shagari Estate,…

Taskforce detains 50 in Lagos sanitation crackdown

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 hours ago

In a related development, the taskforce apprehended 50 individuals along the Lekki–Epe Expressway for allegedly disturbing public peace during the…

Troops bust oil theft ring, recover N250m worth of products

Paul Dada

16 hours ago

He said troops confiscated over 130,000 litres of crude oil and 26,000 litres of Automative Gas Oil (diesel) during the…

Africa risks setback in fight against preventable diseases — WHO

Femi Fabunmi

17 hours ago

The WHO is urging governments, partners, and communities to work together to ensure everyone has access to vaccines, no matter…

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