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Measles outbreak kills 10 children in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Budebo said vaccination was important in preventing measles and its complications, hence the need for widespread immunisation to protect the…

Suspended cultists arrested with deadly automatic pump action gun worth N700k in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, “This is an automatic pump action gun which is as deadly as AK-47 which has a bullet…

Tinubu reacts to tragic Plateau school building collapse, as death toll hits 22

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At least 22 students were confirmed dead and scores of others hospitalised as a two-storey school building collapsed in Plateau…

UN pledges support to Enugu State for achieving SDGs by 2030

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Fall praised Mbah's leadership, describing it as the ideal model for Nigeria, the UN, and Africa, as he decorated the…

Update: 17 students dead, scores hospitalised in Plateau school building collapse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Saint Academy building located in the Busa Buji community, Plateau State had collapsed around 8:30am with about 120 students…

Lagos Traffic Radio seeks partnership with Lagos Free Zone, Lekki Deep Seaport

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

General Manager of the Station, Tayo Akanle who led a team on a working visit to the LFZ, explained that…

Sanwo-Olu presents official vehicles to directors in public service

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the presentation was in line with the…

Tinubu appoints Chairman, Managing Director for NPA

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The President also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority…

NAUS honors data analytics expert Damilare Tiamiyu with leadership award

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has honored one of Nigeria’s leading data analytics experts and consultants, Damilare Tiamiyu,…

Oba Olakulehin crowned 43rd Olubadan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At the event were the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja; Minister of Power, Bayo…

LG financial autonomy will relieve burden on governors – Gov. AbdulRahman

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

But by and large governors are happy with the devolution of power in respect of local government autonomy. It relieves…

Court admits ex-Power Minister, Mamman, to N10bn bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on Mamman’s bail application moved by his counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, held that alternatively,…

Procurement Act Amendment: Don’t open door for treasury looters, NEFGAD warns Tinubu

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

NEFGAD urged the President to not follow the advice of some individuals, in and outside the government, who are planning…

Veteran journalist Awoyinfa recalls encounter with Soyinka 41 years ago

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Awoyinfa recalled the encounter as he joined the global community in celebrating Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.…

Soyinka at 90: You’re a patriot, Africa’s pride – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor said the Nobel Laureate, as a quintessential scholar and literary icon, has used his position and experience to…

Abiodun to declare open 51st AAAN AGM/Congress

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The AGM/Congress, which has as its theme: Breaking the Mold-Creativity and National Development, will also witness the election of a…

FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Upon hearing the pleas and arguments from both sides, the defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned…

Breaking: Tinubu names National Theatre after Soyinka

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Tinubu described Soyinka as a colossus, a true Renaissance person blessed with innumerable talents, saying he is a playwright, actor,…

Kogi election: SDP’s Ajaka vows to recover ‘stolen mandate’ at Supreme Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Court of Appeal had on Thursday dismissed Ajaka's challenge of victory of Ododo in the governorship election. The three-man…

Sudanese police order all foreigners to leave Khartoum

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to media reports, hostility towards foreigners in Sudan, especially those from other African countries, has been on the rise…

‘We’re not productive’- Makinde reacts to S/Court judgment of LG financial autonomy

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Makinde, who was receiving the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Dr Chris Iziguzo, in his office…

Jos court dissolves 16-year ‘loveless’ marriage

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Earlier, before the divorce was granted, the petitioner told the court that she got married to Saidu in 2008. ”Our…

Four JSS2 App developers to represent Nigeria at World Tech Summit

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The AgriConnect was among the 3,200 android applications developed by about 11,000 girls from 69 countries, including the USA, UK,…

Kaduna teacher Josiah Alkali docked for alleged homosexuality with 4 boys

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The NSCDC prosecutor, Mr Marcus Audu, told the court that the matter was reported to the Corp’s office for investigation…

SGF Akume to Labour: Enforce compliance to minimum wage, pension laws

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Akume, who was represented by Dr Nnamdi Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF, urged the organised labour not to…

Police hunt for kidnappers of ex-Ekiti State varsity don, Prof Olaofe

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ekiti Commissioner of Police confirmed the incident while assuring that the investigation of the case has begun. “The Ekiti Police…

Gunmen kill OSPAC vigilante operative in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It was learnt that Prince was among OSPAC vigilante members who responded to a distress call about incident of kidnapping…

Corruption: EFCC boss Olukoyede urges Nigerians to embrace whistle blowing

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, July 11, 2024 while addressing stakeholders in the anti-graft war who converged at the Unity…

EFCC: How ex-Power Minister Mamman allegedly conspired with others to loot N33bn

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained how former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman allegedly…

Kogi Commissioner hails Appeal Court’s verdict on Ododo’s election

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking to journalists shortly after the judgement, Thursday, the Kogi State Government Spokesman said the Governor will remain unwavering in…

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