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JAMB Intervenes after hijab controversy rocks exam centre in Oyo

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

According to him, JAMB officials arrived at the centre and took over the matter. Steps were being taken to resolve…

Labour Party faction backs Tinubu for second term

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“Abure and Governor Alex Otti have all agreed in principle that we will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because this…

Tinubu hails Wadagni’s victory, seeks stronger Nigeria-Benin ties

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his victory in the recent presidential election held in the…

Northern Group slams Atiku over attack on Goodluck Jonathan

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, had on Wednesday described Jonathan's…

Police mobilise officers for UTME monitoring across Lagos

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

Personnel are to work in synergy with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective security at examination centres,…

Ondo labourer arraigned over alleged destruction of palm trees

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

The 45-year-old defendant, Kunle Igbayemi, is facing a two-count charge involving conspiracy and the destruction of young palm trees and…

Diphtheria fight gains ground in Borno

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

Nigeria continues to grapple with a prolonged diphtheria outbreak. Data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention indicate…

UK court jails Nigerian couple for £433,000 tax fraud

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

The couple were each jailed for three years and nine months after a trial at Woolwich Crown Court, where they…

Onanuga blasts Atiku, says Tinubu must complete two terms

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday, argued that President Bola Tinubu should be allowed to complete his constitutionally permitted two…

UTME 2026 Begins : Massive turnout as candidates storm CBT centres across Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam UTME has officially started across Nigeria today.

2027: Atiku-Obi ticket will fail ADC – Tanko

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Rejecting that position, Tanko maintained that the coalition’s winning strategy lies in a different arrangement, warning that an Atiku-Obi ticket…

‘I’ll back down for any consensus candidate, even if it’s Obi’- Atiku

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

“It’s not the issue of stepping aside, rather would I support? In the coalition, the first option would be to…

Fresh terror plot targets Abuja airport, prisons – Report

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Security agencies have uncovered a fresh terror plot targeting major infrastructure in Abuja and neighbouring Niger State, following a memo…

2027: Babachir Lawal talks tough, says ADC will not listen to INEC

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

He maintained that the ADC remains confident of its electoral prospects, noting that the party has conducted internal assessments to…

Terrorists kill four soldiers, woman in fresh Borno attack

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Military sources revealed that the slain troops were members of the 115 Task Force Battalion, who were attempting to repel…

Over 1,400 buildings destroyed by Israel in southern Lebanon – Report

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

The report links the demolitions to remarks by Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, who on March 22 called for an…

Wike welcome to join our party – APC

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday night, Yilwatda emphasised that membership of the APC is entirely voluntary and that…

‘We beat you in 2023, we’ll do so again’ – Presidency fires back at Atiku

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Bwala, however, cautioned against overestimating the potency of opposition alliances, reminding Nigerians that the ruling party defeated Atiku in 2023…

Adewale Sobogun jailed for child rape in UK

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Sobogun was arrested on 2 July 2025 and charged following a thorough investigation led by the Metropolitan Police, which adopted…

Nigeria’s security crisis now a war, says Arewa Forum

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“The scale, persistence and human cost of violence demand a fundamental shift in national priorities,” the forum said, adding that…

Reckitt’s Catalyst Programme Drives Local Sanitation Impact in Nigeria

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Reckitt Nigeria has announced the commissioning of a new public sanitation facility in Abule Egba, Lagos, built by MN Environmental…

Tanker loses control, kills tricycle operator in Anambra

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

“Personnel of the State Fire Service were placed on standby due to the inflammable content of the tanker to prevent…

CAPPA hails court victory for UI students punished over peaceful protest

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

According to the organisation, the judgment strongly affirms students’ constitutional rights to freedom of thought and expression, as guaranteed under…

Atiku Abubakar reveals source of wealth

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

Atiku, who once ran for president under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said his wealth comes from different business investments.

Airlines threaten flight suspension over 300 per cent hike in fuel price

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Sarina said the price of Jet A1 had increased to N3,300 per litre from about N900 per litre in February,…

Aisha Achimugu installed as FCT PCRC Matron

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Business leader and philanthropist, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, OFR, has been formally installed as the Matron of the Police Community Relations…

Senate gives NNPCL deadline to explain N210trn audit queries

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Chairman of the committee, Sen. Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa West), said that the N210 trillion in question, as contained in the…

Up to 2,000 Jobs at risk as BBC battles revenue decline

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs as it struggles with financial difficulties.

Saudi Arabia reduces Nigeria’s Hajj quota

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

Despite the setback, Mallaha said preparations are ongoing for those who were successfully allocated slots. He revealed that the airlifting…

Kano Deputy Governor’s seat: Concerned elders make case for Rurum

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Their appealed was sequel to the nomination of Rurum, alongside Engineer Rabiu Sulieman Bichi and Murtala Sule Garo by the…

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