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OAU Pro-Chancellor Oyeweso dies suddenly after post-surgery complications

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Prof. Oyeweso, a renowned historian and distinguished academic, was reported to have died in a hospital shortly after undergoing what…

Drama as DSS docked Sowore for cyberbullying despite objection by lawyer

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The DSS lawyer said the preliminary objections filed was part of the mischief of Sowore’s lawyer to delay proceedings in…

Breaking: Tinubu nominates Gen. Christopher Musa, as new Minister of Defence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

General Musa, who turns 58 on December 25, is widely regarded as one of the country’s most experienced military officers.

Profile of Akintunde Akinbo: Nigeria’s renowned cybersecurity innovator

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Akintunde Akinbo has earned a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most respected cybersecurity professionals, known for his innovative approach to…

Hope for education sector as ASUU, FG resolve key issues in new agreement

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given an update on its ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 agreement with…

Banditry: Police reinforce ban on bikes conveying passengers in parts of Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The Command reminded the public, particularly operators of motorcycles and commercial tricycles, that the measures are designed to enhance public…

Nigeria’s democracy at risk as journalism faces growing attacks – Isiguzo

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Speaking at the NUJ FCT 2025 Capacity Building Programme in Keffi, Isiguzo explained that digital tools and social media now…

Breaking: Adebayo Adedamola declared Osun PDP 2026 gov candidate

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Adebayo Adedamola has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, following a…

Gov Adeleke set date to announce new party

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

“They know what has hit them. They thought he would contest under PDP so they could use the national crisis…

Why Adeleke stayed on PDP ballot despite defecting – Electoral Committee

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Electoral Committee for Osun State, Sunday Solarin, has explained why Governor Ademola…

Troops arrest man with 276kg llicit drugs in Kogi

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He explained that the arrest was part of the army’s ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks strongly affiliated to…

Lagos shuts eatery for dumping waste into drains

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He added that the operation forms part of the state’s ongoing #ZeroToleranceLagos enforcement drive, which is cracking down on eateries…

Nigerians kick back as Senate moves to raise soft drink taxes

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He urged the government to look for better ways to raise money, such as widening the tax base, improving tax…

US Congress meets over claims of rising Christian persecution in Nigeria

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Committee representatives said the meeting is intended to equip legislators with up-to-date insights into the challenges faced by religious minorities.

Army crushes kidnap plot in Abuja, disrupts terror cells across three regions

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He said the troops of 1 Battalion (Reconnaissance) raided Sakwabe Forest on at Bachaka in Arewa Local Government Area of…

Samsung unveils first triple-folding phone

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Samsung has launched its first triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, a high-end device aimed at tech enthusiasts rather than…

How bandits kidnapped, killed my brother despite paying ransom – Apostle Arome Osayi

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Ask my wife, I never shed a tear, not because I wasn't emotionally attached to him, but because I know…

Enugu man arrested for staging own kidnap, demanding ₦35m from family

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“He revealed that after work, he went to a friend’s residence at Amorji Nike, Enugu, rather than returning home, and…

Northern governors seek six-month mining ban to break bandit financing

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The forum also stressed that long-term peace would require addressing underdevelopment, unemployment, illiteracy, poor resource management and the impact of…

Agritech founder calls for stronger investment in quality farm inputs to boost Nigeria’s food security

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Adelokun Adeniyi, founder of the agritech platform FarmPays, has called for increased investment in high-quality agricultural inputs as Nigeria works…

Atiku misreads political timing, rotation must be respected – Showunmi

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He warned that any attempt to redirect power to the North in 2027 could heighten tensions, especially among southern and…

Video: How I escaped from kidnappers – Onoja

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The account of the young man, who claimed he hails from Benue State shows that some indigenes work hand in…

Nigeria, 144 others clear 2025 UN contributions

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Key contributors such as the United States and Russia have yet to pay what they owe, although China paid its…

World AIDS Day: Kano expands insurance access for HIV-affected families

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He said the government responded by expanding the budget line for the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS…

BREAKING: Gov. Adeleke resigns from PDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Adeleke's resignation letter came to light following controversies over the primary for the Osun 2026 governorship election scheduled to hold…

Labour, NECA slam proposed NSITF amendments, demand full tripartite review

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He cited several International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions and Recommendations that emphasise Tripartite governance as a critical safeguard for social…

Lagos empowers 500 PLHIV, steps up response on World AIDS Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He noted that World AIDS Day, observed globally on December 1, is a moment to honour those lost to AIDS-related…

Ribadu visits Niger, assures on rescue of abducted schoolchildren

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

While commending Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna for his resilience, Ribadu disclosed that Nigeria is receiving technical support from several international…

Breaking: Defence Minister Badaru in sudden resignation, cites reason

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Badaru, 63, previously served two terms as Governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023 before being appointed Minister of…

NCoS appoints Jane Osuji as first female spokesperson

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

CSC Jane Osuji hails from Owerri – North Local Government Area of Imo State. She holds a BSc in Public…

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