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Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m gift from $6.2m election money

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Emefiele is being prosecuted by the EFCC on behalf of the Federal Government for, among others, allegedly knowingly obtaining by…

GBV: ‘Men are challenging harmful gender norms,’ says Igbuzor

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

He added the need for men to take action, disclosing that 3200 Nigerian men are now feminist allies....

NELFUND shifts student loan deadline, gives applicants extra time

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for students to apply for the federal student loan scheme for the 2025/2026…

Biafra Agitation: IPOB slams Soludo over Onitsha market closure

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

IPOB also called on the international community, human rights organisations, and well-meaning Nigerians to hold the Anambra State governor accountable…

Man remanded in court for allegedly stealing exhibit from EFCC office

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

EFCC arraigned Jordan before Justice Rahman Oshodi on a two-count charge of stealing and dealing with property subject to forfeiture…

Yahaya Bello gets court permission to go on pilgrimage to Mecca

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

When the former governor was permitted by the court to clarify on how many days he intends to spend abroad,…

APC’s strength in Senate further boosted with defection of only ADP Senator

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Dachungyang described the APC as a more stable, progressive platform through which he can continue to serve his constituency and…

Fayemi reacts to claims of closed-door meeting with Kwankwaso

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Fayemi, however, in a recent statement dismissed the claims, stating that the duo only met once in the past year...

‘We won’t accept any election under Amupitan,’ says Muslim group – CAN fires back

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has slammed a Muslim group for threatening to reject…

Ekiti man sent to prison for ‘circulating’ ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures, videos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Police quoted the complainant to have said in her statement to the police that she and the defendant were dating…

Victims of Kaduna train kidnapping filed complaints against Mamu – DSS Witness

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

62 passengers were abducted in the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022. The gunmen who bombed and…

Kaduna farmer remanded for allegedly raping 70-year-old widow

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Ayock was arraigned on two counts of rape and criminal force, contrary to sections 257 and 237 of the Kaduna…

NAFDAC begins full crackdown on sachet alcohol nationwide

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed full enforcement of the ban on sachet…

Ogun Customs seizes 487 illicit items worth N4.1b in 2025

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Afeni said that the command also generated and remitted the total sum of N454,672,406.30 to the federation and non-federation accounts…

‘Give Makoko residents due compensation,’ Yemi Adamolekun

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

She stated that the government should have made proper preparation while planning the demolitions rather than expecting the residents to…

Lagos residents warned against dumping waste on highways, roadside

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Kasali said that the effort was to ensure a cleaner and safer Lagos for residents to live peacefully and comfortably...

Fire Service saves 2,106 lives

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Prevention is better than reaction, and that is why the service has began sensitisation programmes and training of personnel, in…

Two arraigned in Ibadan over alleged N4m visa fraud

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Ahmed alleged that the defendants fraudulently obtained N4 million from one Modinat Olayode on the pretext of assisting her procure…

Shehu Sani speaks on ways to totally eradicate terrorists

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Shehu claimed that the country needs to partner with the United States to ensure a total eradication of terrorists...

Nnamdi Kanu’s family warns of fake social media accounts

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a warning about fake…

Lagos Police slam allegations of shooting protesters during Makoko demolitions

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Lagos State Police have denied reports that officers opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting that…

NSCDC reacts to allegations of non-payment of promotion arrears

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

Afolabi said that the explanation became necessary following an unconfirmed report published in some online media platforms on Jan.23, regarding…

NSCDC hits back at online reports on promotion arrears

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“The payment of arrears falls squarely under the Presidential Committee on Arrears, chaired by the Director-General, Budget Office of the…

Wike vs Workers: Strike continues despite Court ruling

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) workers have continued their strike despite a court order asking them to suspend the action and…

FG approves pension increment after 21 years

Abimbola Aderinola

2 months ago

They also disclosed that 2,116 NSITF retirees will get a monthly pension of N159.95 million as well as an additional…

Police dismiss gunfire allegations during anti-demolition march

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He added that officers were deployed early to maintain order and deter criminal elements from hijacking the protest, and that…

Army, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Those rescued include Mrs Rashida Musa (19), Mrs Hafsat Nuhu (18), Mr Zakari Saleh (52), Miss Hasiya Yahaya (13), Mr…

Coalition Urges Security agencies to wade into alleged Fraudulent Takeover of Pinnacle Communications

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency and Accountability has called on relevant agencies to make concerted efforts to…

Turkey shrugs off Tinubu stumble, calls Nigerian outrage “Silly”

Paul Dada

2 months ago

According to Dabiri-Erewa, officials in Ankara were taken aback when they learnt that the moment had generated controversy back home.

More feathers for Anosike as NiMet emerges among Top 10 on ICPC’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has rated the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as one of…

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