BREAKING: Trump agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran if Strait of Hormuz reopened

Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
LATEST SCORES:
Loading live scores...

News

MKO remains the most acceptable Nigerian democrat – Bala

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has described the late Moshood Abiola as the most acceptable Nigerian democrat.
13 year-old Abdulkarim Mati arrested for killing two bandits

13-year-old AK 47 wielding boy arrested for killing two bandits

A 13-year-old, trained by bandits to use AK 47 rifle, has been arrested by Katsina Police Command, for killing two…
COVID-19 cases in Lagos jump to 181

Only Akwa Ibom, Rivers reported COVID-cases on June 12

Only two states Akwa Ibom and Rivers reported new COVID-19 cases on June 12, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control(NCDC)…
Gov. Lalong

Lalong decries use of social media against democracy

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has decried the use of social media to undermine Nigeria’s democracy.
DIG Frank Mba discloses that six suspects were arrested while weapons were recovered during last Saturday's Edo State governorship election.

Frank Mba justifies use of tear gas on June 12 protesters

Spokesman of the Nigerian Police, Frank Mba has justified the use of tear gas by officers on June 12 protesters…
Major Hamza Al Mustapha says Boko Haram can be ended speedily

Al Mustapha: Boko Haram can be stopped in short time

Retired Maj. Hamza Al Mustapha said he has done some research and concluded that the 12 year-old Boko Haram insurgency…
Mohammed suspends Bauchi Govt. tasks 17 new Permanent Secretaries on professionalism, integrity, swears in new appointees

Bala Mohammed: Why I sacked commissioners, SSG, CoS

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that he sacked members of his Cabinet including 21 commissioners because they…

June 12 protest: How CP Odumosu restored normalcy in Lagos

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, today Saturday 12th June 2021, addressed and lectured protesters at Gani…

Petrol Station manager found inside underground tank dies 

The manager of a petrol station (name withheld), who was found inside an underground tank, has reportedly died, in Ughelli…
Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto

Matawalle to Bandits: We’ll repay you in your coin

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that his administration will deal decisively with bandits terrorising the state and their…
Only Tinubu has the capacity to confront Atiku, others: Sen. Abiru

June 12: Senator Abiru sends message of hope to constituent

By Muhaumin Olowoporoku Senator Tokunbo Abiru representing the Lagos East Senatorial District has sent a goodwill message to his constituents…
Ekiti CP Tunde Mobayo: vows to get kidnapped farmer Olodan freed

Police speak on kidnapped Ekiti farmer Jimoh Olodan

The Police Command in Ekiti on Saturday night confirmed the abduction of a farmer, Jimoh Olodan, in a farmstead in…
Yoruba nation agitators

Yoruba Nation agitators defy Gov. Abiodun’s order

Yoruba Nations agitators, on Saturday, defied Gov Dapo Abiodun's warning not to stage protest in any form in Ogun state.
NANS

We didn’t collect money from anybody – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) said the students’ apex body didn't suspend its planned June 12 protest because…

Buhari lauded over infrastructure development, job creation

Dr. Kayode Ajulo, a Constitutional Lawyer has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari over his infrastructural drive, saying he has done a…

Yoruba Ko’ya: True federalism solution to national challenges

A Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Ko’ya, has recommended true federalism as the most important indicator and best solution to the…
Governor Bello Matawalle

We’ll pay bandits in same coin – Gov. Matawalle

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that his administration will deal decisively with bandits and their sponsors terrorizing the…
Bayelsa kicks against BudgiT 2022 report, faults indices

No grazing routes in Bayelsa: Gov. Diri replies Buhari

Governor Douye Diri, of Bayelsa, has responded to President Muhammadu Buhari's recent directive to revive cattle grazing routes across the…
Chief Gani Adams, the Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland says the gap left by late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo would be difficult to fill.

Gani Adams: Is there still any hope in Nigeria?

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Gani Adams, has said that the late Chief MKO Abiola represented hope, liberty,…
Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism

“I’m shocked and disappointed”: Gov. Obaseki fumes

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Saturday in Benin described the recent attack on Bendel Insurance Football Club players and…

There’s hope for Nigeria: Kogi Assembly Speaker Kolawole

Speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, Mr Matthew Kolawole, said the recognition given to June 12 and its designation as…

Democracy day: CSOs hits MKO Abiola’s home

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Saturday marched to late Chief MKO Abiola’s Lagos home, in commemoration of…
FCT police disperse protesters in Abuja on Saturday

FCT Police: Why we fired teargas at protesters

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku  The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Saturday has said that they fired teargas canisters at protesters…
Abdulsalami, Jonathan, Malami, Kukah, others bag peace award

Why Abdulsalami’s role in promoting democracy can’t be disputed – Jonathan

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said former Military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar's role in promoting democracy cannot…

Nigeria’s democracy still standing on one leg, way forward – Group

The Pro-Nigeria Group (PNG) has lamented that the nation's democracy is still standing on one leg 22 years after, blaming…

Lawan visits wounded soldiers, donates N10m

The Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan on Saturday visited wounded soldiers receiving treatment at the 44 Army Reference Hospital Kaduna.
Masari lifts ban on telecom services in 10 of 17 LGAs in Katsina

Gov. Masari: I will retire from active politics in 2023

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State said he will retire from active politics in 2023 after his tenure as Governor…
Ologbondiyan

PDP condemns clampdown on June 12 protesters

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has condemned the clampdown by security operatives on June 12 peaceful protesters.…
NAHCON boss, Abdullahi Usman, says four airlines have been approved to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for 2025 hajj pilgrimage

NAHCON confirms Saudi ban on Nigerian pilgrims, others

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has cancelled Hajj for Nigerian…
Tinubu shows gratitude to Lalong

Democracy Day: Lalong grants pardon to seven inmates

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has granted pardon to seven prisoners in the state. The governor…