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Court dismisses Shaibu’s suit seeking disqualification of Ighodalo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The judge said evidence showed that Ighodalo won the primary  election of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Hajj 2024: Sanwo-Olu resolves BTA differentials for Pilgrims

Hajj 2024: Sanwo-Olu resolves BTA differentials for Pilgrims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

NAHCON had used N1,252.01 per dollar to calculate hajj fare to give $500 as BTA to each pilgrim, and the…
Jos crisis: Ododo evacuates Kogi students

Kogi govt expresses shock over murder of 2 kidnapped students

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

"The Kogi State Government expresses deep shock and sorrow over the callous killing of two of the yet-to-be-released students of…
NSIB says it has launched an investigation into the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed at the Jere corridor on Sunday morning

NSIB launches probe into Kaduna-Abuja train derailment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that normal train services between Kaduna-Rigasa, Idu Abuja would…
Some residents of Kaduna laments over late arrival of electoral officials and materials for the LG election taking place across the state.

Enugu announces date for LG elections

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

A statement by Prof. Christian Ngwu, its Chairman, advised registered political parties and the general public to obtain election guidelines…
Police

Five injured as herders attack farmers in Jigawa – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The police have said five farmers were injured in an attack by cattle herders in Hayin…
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin visits Gadan village of Kano to commiserate with the people over deadly attack on their mosque.

Kano mosque attack: DSP Jibrin donates N15m, promises new mosque

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Our Correspondent reports that one Shafiu Abubakar Gadan (38) set the mosque ablaze while worshippers were performing the dawn (…
Mamman

FG postpones inauguration of vasities’ governing council

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu had ordered a thorough review of the governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions five days after their…
Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo leads a high-powered Committee to Edo state over recent killings of the 16 hunters in Uromi community.

Emirship tussle: Kano Dep. Governor apologises to Ribadu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Gwarzo, in a brief video interview at the Emir’s palace in Gidan Rumfa on Saturday, accused the NSA of arranging…
Otti mourns U.S.-based Nigerian doctor on Abia free medical mission

Otti promises 80 megawatts of electricity for Umuahia

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Abia State Governor promised that the 80 megawatts of power for Umuahia will be achieved before the end of…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Police confirm killing of 11 people by bandits in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Katsina Police Command spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Sunday while reacting to a…

Soldiers not involved in Kano Emirate tussle – Army

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, dismissed the allegation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
NGO says two students of the students abducted by gunmen from CUSTECH, university Osara, Kogi State have been killed.

Kogi varsity declares three- day mourning for slain kidnapped student

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“We, therefore, urge everyone to remain calm and maintain the peace the state is enjoying".
NRC

Train services continue on Kaduna-Abuja route – NRC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mr Yakub Mahmood, the NRC Deputy Director Public Relations, who made this known in a statement in Abuja, said the…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu reveals what Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will do to Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 years ago

President Tinubu commended the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for being diligent and for his efforts towards the qualitative…
Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos

Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oke-Osanyintolu said "Following an extensive exercise, final casualty report on the above incident is that of three fatalities and seven…

Sultan speaks against street begging by northern children

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Sultan made the assertion at the inauguration of the Zamfara State Almajiri Integrated Qur’anic Education Center,Gummi held in Gummi…

Obaseki flags-off ‘Feed the hungry initiative’ in Edo Central

Paul Dada

2 years ago

It would be recalled that the same initiative was also flagged-off in Edo South on Friday, 3 May, 2024, during…
Tinubu

Obasanjo: Tinubu yet to find right way to handle economy, subsidy removal wrongly implemented

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

These are removal of subsidy, closing the gap between black market and official rates of exchange and the third is…
Group to Tinubu: Address the failure of power sector urgently

Tinubu inaugurates newly reconstructed Lagos expressway

Paul Dada

2 years ago

''We are grateful to Mr. President, the Ministry of Works, Dangote Group and Hitech Construction Limited for the current state…
Tinubu mourns ex-EFCC boss Lamorde

Tinubu mourns ex-EFCC boss Lamorde

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"President Tinubu prays to God Almighty to grant repose to the soul of the deceased and comfort for his family".
Fire guts outer court of Kano Emir's palace, no injuries reported

Kano emirship tussle: Aminu Ado Bayero’s sympathizers protest in Kano, Gaya 

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ganduje, shortly after splitting  the Kano Emirate into five,  had sacked and banished Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi 11, using the legislative…
Gov. Ododo mourns Yakubu Muhammed

Kogi journalists in diaspora seek representation in Ododo’s govt

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Guild further stressed that proactive steps like this would no doubt knit interests groups under a confluence agenda.
Police launch manhunt for a driver who killed ASP Clement Yunana, in a hit-and-run accident in Tumfure, Akko LGA of Gombe State

Man kills septuagenarian father, step mother with pestle

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Nwabuzor further confirmed that the corpses have been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy and investigations.
Primate Ayodele

‘Nigeria is still bleeding’: Primate Ayodele replies President Tinubu, Wike

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has told President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria is still bleeding…
Lagos freight agent caught with parcels of cocaine hidden in shea butter buckets

Lagos freight agent caught with parcels of cocaine hidden in shea butter buckets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement issued by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday said NDLEA operatives at the NAHCO export shed of the…
Africa Illustrious Award

Senegalese President, Prof. Oti, Momodu, others nominated for Africa Illustrious Award

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Doamaye Faye, will alongside other notable recipients be honoured as a distinguished…
Paris-bound drug dealer Orjinze excretes 111 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airport

Paris-bound drug dealer Orjinze excretes 111 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airport

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babafemi said he was arrested on Tuesday, 21st May, during the outward clearance of Airfrance flight AF 878 from Abuja…
NSIB says it has launched an investigation into the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed at the Jere corridor on Sunday morning

Passengers stranded as Abuja bound train derails in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The three carriages skidded off the track as seen in some pictures posted online by some of the passengers inside…
Third Republic lawmakers beg Tinubu to pay their outstanding allowances

Use your first anniversary to publish your assets, SERAP tells Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

SERAP urged him to encourage his Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ministers, and state governors to also widely publish their asset declaration…
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