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Taskforce detains 50 in Lagos sanitation crackdown

Ayorinde Oluokun

13 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

18 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

18 hours ago

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

2027: Non-Indigenes back Yusuf’s re-election in Kano

Paul Dada

19 hours ago

“The formation of AURA-Kano follows the historic political realignment in January 2026, when His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially…

2027: Accord Party pulls out of opposition unity deal

Femi Fabunmi

19 hours ago

The Accord Party has denied taking part in a recent meeting in Ibadan where some opposition groups agreed to support…

Lagos clarifies Sanitation exercise, says controlled movement lawful

Kazeem Ugbodaga

20 hours ago

The Lagos State Government has moved to correct what it described as misleading interpretations of a Court of Appeal ruling…

Lai Mohammed defends tenure, faults media role in EndSARS crisis

Paul Dada

20 hours ago

He noted that despite the absence of a global template, the government’s strategy of transparency and daily briefings helped achieve…

Kwara PDP eyes 2027 comeback, promises transparent primaries

Paul Dada

20 hours ago

Bawa expressed confidence in the party’s chances, pointing to what he described as growing grassroots support, especially in Offa.

We did not embarrass you, OAU tells Peter Obi

Isa Isawade

20 hours ago

"The University authorities were not duly informed of the status and calibre of the invited guest until Friday, just a…

Kidnap suspects held as police recover weapons in Delta

Paul Dada

22 hours ago

“Further interrogation led to the arrest of the second suspect at Trailer Park on the Warri–Sapele Road,” he said.

Why I attended BBN’s Cross’ wedding – Atiku

Femi Fabunmi

22 hours ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the guests at the white wedding of former BBNaija star Cross and his…

NRS clears air on new vehicle tax

Femi Fabunmi

22 hours ago

The clarification follows the circulation of a viral message online claiming that all vehicle owners would be required to start…

Abuja teachers suspend strike

Paul Dada

23 hours ago

He said that following stakeholders resolution, the council had directed all FCT primary and secondary school teachers to resume duties…

Wetie Remarks: “You are unworthy of your office”, APC slams Makinde

Paul Dada

23 hours ago

“Makinde’s violent rhetoric cannot be dismissed as mere opposition posturing. His statement risks fuelling anarchy, murderous rage and widespread lawlessness…

Ogun police debunk viral ‘bandit’ video, assure residents

Paul Dada

23 hours ago

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, criticised the spread of unverified content, warning that it could erode public trust and…

Lagos signs Power deal with three firms to boost Electricity supply

Kazeem Ugbodaga

23 hours ago

The Lagos State Government has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with three electricity generation companies in a move aimed…

NIMENA seeks indigenous classification body, marine standards for Nigeria’s technical sovereignty

Michael Adesina

24 hours ago

The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has called for the creation of an indigenous classification body…

Opeifa Reaffirms Commitment to Capacity Building for Railway Workers

Abimbola Aderinola

24 hours ago

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has reiterated the corporation’s commitment to continuous training and retraining…

Interswitch Returns as Key Sponsor of 12th AMVCAs, as Quickteller, Verve Spotlight Excellence in African Music, Storytelling

Abimbola Aderinola

1 day ago

Interswitch, through its flagship brands, Quickteller and Verve, has announced its sponsorship of three major award categories at the 12th…

Gbajabiamila backs Hamzat’s Lagos governorship bid

Abimbola Aderinola

1 day ago

The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has declared his support for the Lagos governorship bid of…

LIRS boss attributes Lagos tax growth to Tinubu’s foresight as 159th JRB meeting ends

Femi Fabunmi

1 day ago

The Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Dr Ayodele Subair, has said the remarkable growth of…

Amosun blasts Ogun APC reports, denies forcing aspirants to step down

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has distanced himself from reports surrounding a recent All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting in…

69 Killed, hundreds injured as Lagos roads turn deadly in three months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

At least 69 people lost their lives in road accidents across Lagos State within the first quarter of 2026, highlighting…

SERAP, Editors drag NBC to Court over ‘Gag Order’ on Broadcasters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the…

Drug Trafficker Emeka busted after swallowing 45 Cocaine Pellets bound for Europe

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a suspected cocaine courier in Oyo State, exposing a trans-Saharan trafficking…

Gov Adeleke approves implementation of ASUU-FGN agreement for UNIOSUN, orders payment of arrears

Isa Isawade

1 day ago

“On behalf of Congress and the entire ASUU-UNIOSUN, we sincerely appreciate His Excellency for this life-impacting decision. This is a…

Why I rejected invitation to attend ‘Opposition Summit’ in Ibadan – Omoyele Sowore

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

“I was invited to attend the so-called ‘Opposition Summit’ in Ibadan, but I declined,” Sowore said.

JAMB disowns 396 UTME score linked to Okon Winnifred Sampson

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

The document, which has been circulating widely on social media as the highest UTME score so far, has triggered reactions,…

Magaji, Okpebholo back Tinubu’s re-election as City Boy Movement storms Edo

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

Magaji, who engaged alongside the movement’s Patron, Seyi Tinubu, Director-General Shoga Francis, National Coordinator Favor Abayomi, Women Leader Ummusalma Rabiu,…

Oyo APC slams Makinde, Atiku, others over Ibadan opposition summit

Isa Isawade

1 day ago

“They are just wasting their time as it is just impossible for them to catch up with a man who…

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