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Edo police nab suspected kidnapper Idris  in Kano 

A 21-year-old man, Yakubu Idris, has been arrested by operatives of Edo State Police Command, for allegedly threatening to kidnap…
Iyaloja

Oba of Benin bans ex Chief-Servant over alleged impersonation

The ex Chief Servant was said to have also involved in land-grabbing, extortion, intimidation, impersonation and fraud
Senate sets up committee to probe NNPCL’s subsidy regime

Senate faults NBTI’s 2022 budget proposal

The Senate committee is opposed to the merger of the budgets of the over 40 incubation centres across the country…
Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Ejiro Tega jailed for stealing prostitutes’ phones

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday held that a 27-year-old man, Ejiro Tega, is to spend the next 14 months…
Akeredolu with Sanwo-Olu amd Dr. Ibijoke at the event

Akeredolu’s bombshell: Men have failed Nigeria, let women take over

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on Tuesday said men politicians have failed the nation and that women should be…

IGP Deploys Egbunike to Anambra as Coordinating DIG Election Duties

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has deployed Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Joseph Egbunike to Anambra…
NYSC Director-General Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim: urges corps members to use social media for positive purposes rather than for rumour peddling

NYSC cautions corps members on use of social media

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday cautioned corps members against indulging in cult activities, drug abuse and other…
FIFA slams 2-year ban on Cofine FC coach Remi Amadi

FIFA slams 2-year ban on Cofine FC coach Remi Amadi

The world football governing body, FIFA has banned the coach of Cofine Football Club of Uyo in Akwa Ibom, Remi…
Jide Lawal, GM Radio Lagos/Eko FM

Sanwo-Olu appoints Jide Lawal General Manager Radio Lagos/Eko FM

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olajide Isiaka Lawal as the General Manager of…
Saraki based his decision on conflicting court orders that he noted have put the validity of the convention in jeopardy which he said may also likely impinged on the outcome of the event. He added that going ahead with the convention will also fuel the crisis within the party.

Saraki speaks on 2023 presidency, defection rumours

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has dismissed reports of his presidential ambitions and possible defection to the All Progressives…
Trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) for cyber fraud by EFCC was stalled at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday

EFCC witness reveals messages found in Naira Marley’s iPhone

EFCC had alleged that Fashola and his accomplices conspired to use different ATM cards to defraud their victims.
Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway

FG begins Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway emergency repair work

The Federal Government has commenced the emergency repair of critical portions hindering the smooth movement of motorists on the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa…
Dr Nwachukwu Orji, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra State.

Anambra election: INEC reacts to report of mass resignation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has adequate manpower for the conduct of the Nov. 6 governorship election…
Prof. Florence Banku-Obi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar.

University of Calabar awards scholarships to 10 Cameroonians

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has offered scholarships to 10 Cameroonian refugees in Cross River.
Kwara Government relocates Permanent NYSC Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of the State over security concerns.

Gov. Fintiri urges corps members to get Covid-19 vaccine

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has urged corps members deployed to the state to be vaccinated against Coronavirus (COVID-19), to…
Gov. Kayode Fayemi

APC stakeholders hail Fayemi’s three-year performance

Some Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moba Local Government Area, Ekiti have commended Governor Kayode Fayemi’s performance…
The photograph of Chief Robert Loolo, the paramount ruler of Luuwa community in Khana LG of Rivers who was abducted over two years ago carried by his family members at the place he was buried by his kidnappers

Rivers: Remains of kidnapped traditional ruler found over 2 years after

The discovery of the remains of the late traditional ruler caused stir and mourning in Luuwa Community.
Biden to host Quad Leaders summit

Nigeria exempted from Biden’s travel vaccine rules

Biden on Monday imposed the order, lifting strict restrictions placed on China, India and much of Europe effective as from…
Giving out COVID-19 vaccine in Rivers state

NCDC registers backlog of 508 COVID-19 infections in Delta

Nigeria recorded a total of 711 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 211,171.
Yakubu Idris: arrested in Kano for allegedly threatening to kidnap the Chairman of Hausa Community in Edo State, Alhaji Badamasi Saleh.

Kano man Idris arrested over threat to kidnap Hausa community head in Edo

The suspect claimed he is a member of a kidnapping gang living in Birnin-Gwari bush, Kaduna State
COVID-19 uptick in Delta, as new cases climb in Nigeria

Covid-19 uptick in Delta as new cases climb up in Nigeria

Nigeria on Monday recorded 711 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 211,171.
Court fines Samsung heir Lee $60,000 for drug use

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong fined $60,000 for drug use

A court in Seoul on Tuesday handed down a fine of 60,000 dollars (70 million won) against Samsung Group heir…
Lai Mohammed and Governor Abdulrazaq

Gov. Abdulrazaq formed his cabinet without consulting me – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, said Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq formed his cabinet without consulting him and other leaders…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is currently incapacitated and receiving treatment abroad. Akeredolu is understand to be suffering from leukemia and has been off duty for over a month to attend to his health.  But Adamu at a meeting between the national leadership of the party and APC state chairmen, said the governor is incapacitated. “We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the Governor of Ondo state who we understand has been hospitalised overseas. We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery,” Adamu was quoted as saying by Daily Trust. He also said the list of ministers to serve in the government of President Bola Tinubu was not ready as the president is still consulting wide to get the best team. According to him, Tinubu had just begun "and he is doing his extensive consultation before coming up with his nominees for ministers." He said the nomination of the ministers would come first, adding that "They will go through their screening until they are pronounced after they have been submitted by Mr. President. And Mr President will formally appoint his Ministers and swear them in."

Akeredolu: Bombing of rail track, kidnapping acts of terrorism, not banditry

The governor spoke on Monday at the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja with the theme: “Securing Our Future: The…

8 Nigerians bag UK awards for “breaking glass ceilings”

The eight awardees were recognised for making significant contributions in various fields of endeavours in both the UK and Nigeria.
Gov. Kayode Fayemi at Ekiti State Governor’s Lodge/Liaison office in Ikeja GRA, Lagos State on Monday

Why I built new Governor’s lodge in Lagos – Fayemi

Governor Fayemi has described the new Governor's lodge/Liaison Office project as well as other projects embarked upon by his administration…
Gov. Akeredolu cancels Democracy Day celebration in Ondo

No apologies for anti-open grazing law: Gov. Akeredolu

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said governors who have placed a ban on open grazing have no apology…
President Buhari arrives Riyadh, S/Arabia ahead of Investment Summit

President Buhari arrives Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of the investment conference organized by the Future Investment Initiative…
Nuhu Lawan

N1.1m employment scam lands Borno scammer Lawan in jail

The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, secured the conviction and sentencing of…
Salako

Lagos shuts 40 buildings in Eti-Osa

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has taken its enforcement drive to Sapata Town, along the Regional Road in…