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Nigerian Air Force boosts air power with new M-346 Jets, AW-109 Helicopters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Abubakar highlighted that in addition to the recently procured A-29 Super Tucanos, JF-17 Thunders, and T129 Attack Helicopters, the NAF…

IOM reaches 1.4 million Nigerians with assistance in 2024

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms. Paola Pace, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

Lagos issues warning to nightclubs over overcrowding

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mojola highlighted the significant safety risks associated with overcrowding, including fire hazards, smoking in public spaces, blocked emergency exits, and…

LASTMA rescues 5 injured in Mile 2/Badagry Expressway crash

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo,…

Edo ex-convict Agbontean nabbed for attempted robbery three days after release from prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Joel Yamu, the police responded swiftly to a distress call from…

Police foil kidnap attempt in Anambra, arrest suspect

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and is currently assisting the police in identifying and apprehending other members…

Yuletide: Commuters battle fare hikes, multiple security checkpoints in South East

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

A commercial vehicle driver, Mr Charles Agwulonu, who plies the Owerri-Aba route, lamented that the trip, which ought to last…

Travellers decry high cost of transportation, insecurity in A’Ibom

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“In the past, I used to travel regularly, but I can’t do that now, where is the money? Today, we…

Kogi House of Assembly approves N582.4 billion 2025 budget proposal

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The bill was passed following a presentation by the House Standing Committee on Appropriation, Budget Monitoring, and Economic Planning in…

Christmas: Nwifuru urges public officers to extend kindness

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a Christmas message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Monday Uzor, on Tuesday, the governor emphasized that the…

Christmas: Mbah calls for love, peace, unity

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a statement released on Wednesday, the governor emphasized that these virtues are the core essence of Christmas and are…

Okpebholo tightens revenue rules, declares war on cash transactions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Ikhilor emphasised that only EIRS-licensed agents are authorised to collect revenue, following a system developed collaboratively by the EIRS, local…

Lagos City sparkles with Christmas decorations

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Indeed, like Paris, Lagos is now a city of delights. It is now also Neverland made real. Twinkling luminous objects…

Yuletide: Lagos rolls out new strict measures to curb noise pollution

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Addressing a press conference on Monday, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the…

Lagos set for massive cracks down on illegal Groundwater Abstraction

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

He stressed the risks posed by unregulated groundwater use, including land subsidence, contamination of water sources, and other environmental hazards,…

Murder: Police apprehend herbalist, three others in Delta

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“When it became obvious that the suspect had something to hide, he was arrested and the case was transferred to…

Court orders IGP to release Speed Darlington within 48 hours

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Eyisi claimed the singer was initially granted administrative bail following his October arrest but was rearrested on the pretext of…

NNPCL slashes petrol price to N965 in Abuja, motorists rejoice

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

At NNPC's mega station along Wuse Zone 4 and Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Central Area, the price of petrol was displayed…

Eight dead as truck crashes into passenger vehicle in Abia

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Abia Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the crash involved a trailer carrying chippings which…

Court declares sales of Tejuosho property valid

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

A Lagos High Court sitting in Yaba, has declared the sale of a choice property located near the Tejuosho market…

Ogbaru women receive training on clean cooking, empowerment

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Addressing the women at the venue of the training at Ruchem Beach Hotels, Iyiowa-Odekpe, Hon. Ogene said he would continue…

Lagos insists on good environmental practices for Yuletide

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"By maintaining a clean environment, we will ensure a healthier and more enjoyable festive season for all. Let's work together…

72-hour shopping festival begins in Lagos Monday

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The official said that the festival would play a pivotal role in promoting the fashion and retail sectors, showcasing not…

Zamfara’s Gold rush returns, as FG lifts 5-year mining ban

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Announcing the development at a weekend press briefing, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, highlighted the economic…

Death toll in Anambra stampede hits 22

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The tragedy occurred on Saturday at the scene of a palliative distribution organised by a philanthropist in Okija.

How Nigeria’s Chukwunta was brutally murdered by four South Africans

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Court proceedings on December 18, 2024, resulted in three of the suspects being granted bail at R10,000 each, while the…

Sanwo-Olu to Nigerians: Preventable stampedes must end

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu sympathised with President Bola Tinubu, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, as…

Yuletide: Security operatives assure Lagos residents of security, safety

Paul Dada

1 year ago

An NSCDC representative, Adenike Adijat-Adisa, said that no fewer than 3,500 operatives of the corps had been deployed to ensure…

Police smash ‘one chance robbery’ gang in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The suspects who usually pose as driver and conductor to rob their victims were arrested by operatives of the Zone…

Obi of Onitsha unveils sculpture of Ijele masquerade in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Chairperson, Enugu State Tourism Board, Dame Rita Mbah, said that the Ijele sculpture was in line with the effort…

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