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Idongesit Mfon, two others convicted for $10,000 internet fraud in Uyo

The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of three men on…
L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu receiving ‘Governor of the Year Award’ from Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III during the 2020 Leadership Group Annual Conference and Awards, organized by Leadership Newspapers, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Sanwo-Olu bags Leadership Governor of the Year Award

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the Leadership’s prize for Governor of the Year.
Five suspects involved in the murder of prostitute in Kwara

Man murders prostitute, severs head for money ritual in Kwara

Operatives of the Kwara State Police command have arrested one Samuel Peter Tsado for the suspected murder of one Abigail…
Police rescue four of the passengers abducted from commercial bus hijacked in the Omerelu axis of Port Harcourt-Owerri road, Rivers State

Police rescue kidnapped boat passengers in Rivers

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued passengers kidnapped on Bodo Sea route on Monday, while traveling to Port…
Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation agitators resume rally tomorrow

It will be to show solidarity with Igboho now languishing in a Benin Republic prison after an aborted bid to…
Police

Isoko Bye-Election: Delta police warn mischief makers to steer clear

The Delta State Police command has warned mischief makers in the state to steer clear of the state ahead of…
the 33 internet fraudsters arrested in Calabar

33 internet fraudsters surrender to EFCC in Calabar

Seventeen of the arrested suspects were picked up at Royal Estate on Post Office Street, off Ekot Onin, while 10…
NCC says it will impose appropriate sanction on internet service provider, Starlink, for increasing its subscription packages without approval.

FG lauded over telecoms shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi

Some of them even expressed anger that issues on ‘effect of the shutdown’ were being raised, when such a decisive…
Nigerian Girl child

NAWOJ raises alarm over threats to welfare of Nigerian girls

A conference of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ), Zone B chapter, has said that education, health and general…
Dr Liman Ibrahim, Controller General, Federal Fire Service (FFS)

Fire Service boss threatens to withdraw firemen over attacks

The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Dr Liman Ibrahim has threatened to withdraw firemen from states that…
Kirikiri Prisons Lagos

Basiru Usman lands in Kirikiri Prison for toy gun

Usman was charged by the police with conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms.
Cynthia Mbamalu, founder of Yiaga Africa commends INEC

INEC’s new device will tackle election fraud – Yiaga Africa

Its Director of Programmes, Cynthia Mbamalu, said in the statement that BVAS would also guarantee the sanctity of ballots.
Femi Adesina and Sheik Gumi

You’re a bootlicker: Sheik Gumi replies Femi Adesina

Sheik Ahmad Gumi has lashed out at Femi Adesina after the presidential aide called him a bandit-lover.
Olusegun Adeniyi and Adeola Adefemi

Nigerians Adeniyi, Adefemi make Top 50 in $1m Global Teacher Prize

Adeniyi teaches art at Caleb British International School, Lagos, while Adeola Adefemi, teaches English language at Oke-Odo Senior High School,…
Dr Roberts Liardon: says Nigerian church miracles real

Healing miracles performed in Nigeria: American Pastor Liardon

In a viral video, Liardon said he witnessed the miracles in Nigeria. He did not say which church or the…
Northern group begs Buhari to pardon Dariye

Northern group begs Buhari to pardon Dariye

The Movement For A New Arewa, a norther coalition group, has appealed to the President Muhammadu Buhari to extend presidential…
Lagos Assembly urges LASG to support schoolgirl suffering teargas injury

Obasa remains a blessing to Lagos State – IPAC

The Lagos state chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has commended the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru…
Agochukwu presents his wife Faith Chidera a Toyota Matrix on her birthday

Pastor Agochukwu spoils wife with car, dollar gifts on her birthday [Photos]

The gifts were compensation to the woman, who decided to marry him after a WhatsApp chat, when he had just…
Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism

Obaseki gives update on Edo State College of Agriculture

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Thursday in Benin, disclosed that the Edo State College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi, Ovia North…
GTBank

GT Bank’s profits dip, posts N93.1bn in 6 months

Guaranty Trust Bank, now Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N93.1 billion for…
Child abuse on the rise in Delta

AACSGB calls for urgent action to eliminate child abuse

The Association Against Child Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (AACSGB) has called for urgent action to eliminate all forms of abuse…
ASCETA Provost denies delaying students’ graduation 5 years after

ASCETA vs ABSU: Dr. Ntoo denies delaying students’ graduation

The Provost, Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, (ASCETA), Dr. Phillip Ntoo, has denied delaying the graduation of its…
PDP Governors asks APC to throw in the towel if it cannot solve Nigeria's problems

Bauchi govt. set to host world tourism day Sept. 27

The Bauchi state government said it has completed arrangements to host representatives of the 36 states of the federation for…
Valentine Ozigbo and Lilian Enemo

At last, INEC recognises Ozigbo as PDP candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognized Mr Valentine Ozigbo as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
2023 Election

NPYG urges Ndokwa youths to prepare for 2023

The Ndokwa Progressive Youth General (NPYG) has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) youths in Ndokwa, Delta, to channel their…
Lagos CP, Hakeem Odumosu

Lagos police raid dark spots, bust 10 suspected criminals

The Lagos State Police Command says it has raided criminal hideouts in the state and arrested 10 suspected criminals.

Telecom services shut down in Katsina

Telecommunication services have been shut down in 13 local government areas of Katsina State following the incessant attacks by bandits…
Kogi Polytechnic Rector, Prof Salisu Usman Ogbo, promises to make the institution a leading brand in the global educational sector,

Kogi Poly suspends lecturer for selling text book

The Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, Dr Usman Salisu Ogbo has suspended a lecturer for allegedly forcing students to buy…
Bishop Kukah and Gov. Simon Lalong

Lalong hails Kukah for 10th anniversary as Bishop of Sokoto Diocese

Lalong described Kukah as a man of God, whose calling over the years had earned him the reputation for standing…
Nigeria can't afford to leave incessant attacks on schools unaddressed - UN

Nigeria can’t afford to leave incessant attacks on schools unaddressed – UN

 The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, has condemned the incessant attacks on schools and kidnappings that had…