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NATOP urges Lola Ade-John, the designated Minister of Tourism to be very intentional about making Nigeria a tourist destination.

Tour operators: How Lola Ade-John can succeed as tourism minister

To do this, the tour operator said she must immediately call for a roundtable stakeholders’ meeting to rub minds and…
EFCC

DSS floors Emefiele’s ally in court

She argued that the DSS, not being an anti-graft agency, lacked jurisdiction or statutory powers to inquire into her business…
Ahead of their swearing-in on Monday, two Ministers-Designate, Nyesom Wike and Heineken Lokpobiri visit President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock

Lokpobiri, Wike visit Tinubu ahead of swearing-in as ministers

Lokpobiri is the designated Minister of State for Petroleum.
JAMB

Job racketeering: JAMB Registrar not indicted – Reps C’ttee

The Committee said it was wrong to insinuate that the committee had indicted the JAMB registrar when it was still…
Abiodun approves weekly day off, ₦10,000 transport allowance for Ogun workers

Gov. Abiodun reacts to portfolios assigned to 3 Ogun Ministers – Designate

Governor Abiodun, in Abeokuta said the nomination of the trio from the three Ogun senatorial districts and the choice of…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

Rivers: Vigilante operatives kill 2 kidnappers in failed abduction bid

Eyewitnesses said the suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun battle with the OSPAC Vigilante operatives at Rumukwachi community of…
University of Lagos, UNILAG, unveils activities and programmes for its 54th Convocation to be held from January 10 to January 19

UNILAG denies jacking up fees again

In July, UNILAG announced adjustment in fees which was expected to take effect from the first semester of the 2023/2024…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, passes away on Thursday evening at 82 few days after clocking two years on the throne.

Ibadan chief suspended for ejecting 200 landlords from their houses

Oladoja,had locked and red-marked their buildings preparatory to their destruction over the court judgment which, according to him, indicated that…
Samson and Samuel Ogoshi

2 Nigerian brothers the Ogoshis plead not guilty in sextortion trial in U.S.

Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, of Lagos, Nigeria, entered the pleas during their arraignment in US. District Court…
Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in Enugu

28 Enugu-based Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in sting operation

The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded, said…
ICPC Secures 24-Year Jail Term for Dismissed NECO Staff Over Certificate Forgery*

Ogun man Taiwo Ishola docked for killing younger brother’s 2 sons

By Joy Akinsanya A 37-year-old man, Taiwo Ishola, has been remanded in prison in Abeokuta, Ogun State after he was…
The wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has charged students of the Niger Delta region on the critical role of peaceful coexistence in the region for its its economic growth and development.

Mrs Obaseki tasks Niger Delta students on unity for peace, economic development

Edo First Lady drew attention to the pervasive crisis and conflict that have bedeviled the region, which she noted, has…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Oyo state declares Monday public holiday for Isese Day

According to the circular, the governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the…
ECOWAS defence chiefs in Accra Ghana

ECOWAS defence chiefs ready to deploy forces into Niger

On Friday, the ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said 11 countries have committed to the deployment. "We…
Jonathan

Jonathan to lead AU, COMESA’s election mission to Zimbabwe’s poll

According to a statement by the AU Commission chairperson Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat, the joint AU-COMESA team is composed of…
Wizkid loses mom

Afrobeat star Wizkid loses mom

The incident was confirmed by Sunday Are, Wizkid’s longtime manager.
Police arrest 207 robbery suspects, recover 50 vehicles in Oyo

Minor escapes lynching after being accused of stealing plastic materials

A resident, Silas Oresanya, said he was quietly sitting at a hidden place in his house when he sighted the…
Jextoban charges graduating students to embrace ICT

Jextoban charges graduating students to embrace ICT

Akano also advised the graduands to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way, and never to expect anyone…

Bauchi govt sacks 2 civil servants for stealing N332,000 belonging to dead colleague

The two civil servants Nasiru Sama’ila, Chief Clerical Officer and Awwal Jibrin, Assistant Chief Clerical Officer were sacked for alleged…
Enugu Police

Police rescue kidnap victim, recover car in Delta

Edafe said that the victim was rescued on Thursday by the command’s Anti-cult Unit and the operatives attached to the…

Abuja Hotel Owners reacts to appointment of Wike as FCT minister

The hotel owners said this in a statement they issued to congratulate Wike on his emergence as Minister of FCT,…
Money ritual: Yahoo boys arrested in Port Harcourt

28 Suspected Internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu, exotic cars recovered

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the commission achieved the feat, says EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement.
Ex-Niger Delta agitator, Reuben Wilson seeks renewal of pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tompolo's Tantita Security Limited

Ex-Niger Delta agitator seeks renewal of Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract

Leading the clamour for the renewal of the about to expire surveillance contract is the South-South, Coordinator of The Asiwaju…
DSS gives update on Simon Ekpa, says no weapon found on Nnamdi Kanu during arrest

Nnamdi Kanu still very sick in DSS custody – Simon Ekpa

Ekpa, who is in Finland, said he received message from Kanu today that he is very sick and called for…
FIPAN says scarcity of eggs and chickens imminent

Scarcity of eggs, chickens, livestock imminent – FIPAN warns

The President of the association, Raymond Isidinaso, while addressing journalists at a briefing, on behalf of the association in company…
An 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging self with a rope in Araromi Imota area of Lagos State.

Jigawa man Samaila Ilu commits suicide

The remains of the 35-year-old hanging on a tree with a rope, spokesperson for the Jigawa state police command, DSP…
Breaking: EFCC declares Timipre Slyva wanted

EFCC asked to probe Timipre Sylva

“We wish to inform Nigerians, that there are allegations of misappropriation of funds, kickbacks, and preferential treatment of certain companies…
UNN

FG inaugurates solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in UNN

“This informs the reason why NADDC, an agency in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment is sponsored by…
Kogi government warns landlords that they risk demolition if they continue to rent them out to fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys.

Kogi governorship election: Ododo floors Adeyemi at Appeal Court

By Richard Elesho The All Progressives Congress, APC candidate in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election, Usman Ododo, crossed another legal…
DG NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh hails President Tinubu for creation of Marine and Blue Economy Ministry and appointment of Tunji-Ojo as minister

NIMASA DG excited by Tinubu’s creation of Marine/Blue Economy Ministry

Jamoh said that with the creation of this "long overdue ministry" it will give a massive boost to plans and…