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Stolen SUV, AK-47 rifle recovered in Delta

The Delta State Police Command on Saturday said it has recovered a stolen Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and AK 47…

APC’s Adesina wins Ikorodu LG chairmanship poll in Lagos

The Returning Officer, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Olumide Metilelu, on Saturday declared All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of…
Air Peace plane with burst tyre at Ilorin Airport

Air Peace, AIB denounce fake reports of plane crash

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and Air Peace Airline have denounced reports that an Air Peace plane crashed in Ilorin…
Gbajabiamila being accredited to vote in Lagos council election

Gbajabiamila: I am very disappointed with voter turnout

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, decried the low turnout of voters during Saturday’s local council…
Oyetola gives the new Owaloko, Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe the staff of office

Oyetola presents staff of office to Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa

Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday presented the Staff of Office to the newly installed Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe.

Hamzat urges Nigerians to be part of electoral process

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Saturday charged citizens to always be part of the electoral process.

‘Why FG, Edo Govt. can’t lay claim to stolen Benin Artifacts’

A socio-cultural group, the Great Benin Descendants worldwide (GBD), has explained why the Federal Government and Edo State Government have…

El-Rufai mourns as ex-deputy governor Bantex is buried

Governor Nasir El-Rufai was in tears as the late former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Bala Bantex was on…
Collation ongoing at Anglican Primary School, Aga/Ijomu, Ikorodu

LG Poll: Drama at collation centre in Ikorodu

There was drama at the collation centre in Ikorodu area of Lagos after the the local government election on Saturday.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo: Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation says he capable of taking over leadership of Nigeria from 2023

Osinbajo to launch Africa’s first court recording on Monday

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo would be breaking a new frontier in the judiciary when he launches Africa's first court recording.
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi congratulates President Buhari and Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary

Umahi is a man of conviction – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on his 58th birthday taking place tomorrow.
Ambode, Tinubu and Fashola

Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode missing as Lagos holds LG poll

Three former governors and key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos did not vote on Saturday during…
Sunday Igboho issues 7-day ultimatum to killer-Fulani herdsmen to vacate Southwest

Igboho still in handcuffs inside police cell in Cotonou – Lawyer

Sunday Igboho still in handcuffs in the cell in which is being held in a police station in Cotonou, his…
Oregun

Lagos LG polls: Ikotun tricycle operators shun movement restriction

Some commercial tricycle operators in Liasu area of Ikotun, Lagos State, disregarded the movement restrictions put in place for the…
Chairman, LASIEC, Justice Ayotunde Phillips (Rtd.)

LG poll: Voters’ turnout satisfactory – LASIEC boss

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) said the turnout of voters in Saturday's local government election in the state…
Governor Abiodun votes in Iperu

Voter apathy, logistics challenge dog Ogun council poll

Saturday's local council poll in Ogun was characterised largely by low turnout of voters and logistic challenges.
Polling Unit beside Ikorodu General hospital

Lagos council election: Residents explain boycott

Some Lagos residents on Saturday, said they didn't vote in the council election because they were disappointed with some elected…

Lagos LG Polls: Card reader fails, voting delayed in Ojodu

Voting was delayed in some polling units across  Oke Ira, headquarters of the Ojodu Local Council Development Area at the…
University of Ibadan

No death recorded: UI clarifies statement on COVID-19

The management of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has debunked reports of any recent COVID-19 related death as being…
Polling Unit opposite Ayangburen Palace in Ikorodu

Heavy security, low turnout in Ikorodu council election

Low voter turnout characterised the Local council election holding in Ikorodu, although voting was peaceful.
Sanwo-Olu votes with face mask on

No face mask, no voting in Lagos

Unmasked voters at the Okerube Ward B Polling Unit were sent back to get their face masks before being accredited…

People are working behind scene for Igboho’s release – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said some people are working behind the scenes to secure the release of…

Sanwo-Olu votes, says LG poll peaceful, but poor turnout

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu voted at his polling unit 019, ward 09, Ikoyi on Saturday, saying the Local Government…
Just for illustration: Kano man Yusuf Aliyu drowns

Kano man Yusuf Aliyu drowns in open water

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 20-year-old man, Yusuf Aliyu, who drowned in open water…
A woman votes at Adekunle in Yaba

Slow start in Lagos council election, voters out in trickles

Elections into the 20 Local Government Areas (LGA) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) of Lagos State took off…

Voters apathy, late arrival of LASIEC officers mar Lagos LG poll

The Local Government election in Lagos State began on a shaky note with officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral…

LG Polls: Lagos, Ogun residents defy restriction order

It was business as usual in some parts of Lagos and Ogun state on Saturday morning despite the government’s restriction…
Diphtheria wreaking havoc in Nigeria, over 1000 died in 17 months

Up, Up go Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases

Nigeria recorded 317 new COVID-19 cases on 23 July, from 187 cases on 22 July, taking the total till date…
Five corps members recently abducted on Ifon/Owo road in Ondo State explain how they were kidnapped and released after paying N5m ransom

NYSC certificate to bear graduation date, course of study

The Director-General, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim said henceforth the discharge certificate for corps members will include…
Dr Ramatu Aliyu

FCT Minister Ramatu Aliyu assists indigent family with triplets

Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State on Friday visited the National Hospital, Abuja to extend…