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Atiku Abubakar deletes posts on Deborah’s killing after fanatics threatened his 2023 ambition

Atiku mourns death of Aguiyi-Ironsi, Okpara’s widows

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with the families of Late Head of State, General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi…
Oyetola, Aregbesola’s loyalists express mixed feelings

Osun APC civil war escalates

At least seven former aides of Aregbesola were arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrate Court on Monday.
Spiritualist Sugum induces Bakura to steal employer's N2.9m

Spiritualist Sugum induces Bakura to steal employer’s N2.9m

Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a self-acclaimed spiritualist, Mallam…
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 promotes over 6,000 workers

The governor also gave the go-ahead for the recruitment of 1,843 new workers into the state civil service.
Imo Police burst kidnapping gang, rescue four victims

Gun-battle in Imo: Kidnapper gunned down, three others arrested

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have gunned down a suspected kidnapper, arrested three others and rescued four kidnapped…
Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment

Ngige hails NICN ruling on doctors’ strike

Ngige reassured the doctors that the ruling will not prevent the Ministries of Health, Finance, Budget Office of the Federation…
Gunmen abduct BEDC driver in Ondo, demand N10m

Gunmen abduct 50 people, kill four others in Zamfara

Gunmen have raided Goran Namaye town in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducted 50 people and killed four…
Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, president of NARD: industrial court orders suspension of strike

JUST IN: Court orders resident doctors to suspend strike

Targema said his order was informed by the affidavit of extreme urgency, the grounds of the application, the affidavit in…
IGP charge Delta police to go tough on IPOB members

Be ruthless with IPOB, your best not good enough: IGP tells Delta police

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has told officers of the Delta Police Command to go tough on…
Sanwo-Olu

COVID 19: 135 dead, 1,000 from Red-listed countries absconded in Lagos

At least 135 Lagosians have been killed by COVID-19 in Lagos since the third wave of the pandemic began few…
Dorathy Bachor: EFCC debunks story

9 fraud suspects nabbed in Dorathy Bachor’s house: EFCC replies

According to a response by spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC said Bachor's story was at best a hearsay, as she…
Buhari still grieve for Chibok girls in captivity

What Aguiyi-Ironsi’s widow would be remembered for: Buhari mourns

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the demise of Victoria, widow of first Military Head of State, Major General Johnson…
Abia lawmaker Obinna Ichita says Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu's promise of automatic promotion for the state LG workers is deceptive

Abia govt moves to evacuate indigenes from UNIJOS

The move followed an alarm raised by the students of the University on Thursday over the continuous attack and killing…
What Aguiyi-Ironsi’s widow would be remembered for: Buhari mourns

Ex-Nigerian first lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi is dead

Her son, Ambassador Tom Aguiyi-Ironsi announced her death in a short letter to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
Iyake Lake

Iyake Lake: Alaafin urges Nigeria grow tourism

The Iyake Festival is aimed at developing Iyake Suspended Lake to meet international standards that would attract tourists globally.
Ibrahim Mantu died of COVID-19 last week

8 dead as Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 cases fall

Eleven states and the FCT reported the new cases on Sunday as active COVID-19 cases jumped to 16,300.
37 cyber fraud suspects arrested in Ibadan and Oyo

Faces of shame: EFCC unveils new 37 cyber fraud suspects

The suspects were arrested at Ibadan and Oyo town, Oyo State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.

Drunken man drowns in well in Kwara

The Head of Department, Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, who confirmed the incident on Sunday, said the corpse…
PDP gives special assignment to Oyinlola, Oyedokun

Oyinlola: PDP will soon take over Osun, Nigeria

Oyinlola, a former governor of the state, urged the decamped members from APC to ensure their entrance brings positive changes…
Mikel Arteta- worst coach in Arsenal's 118 year history

ICYMI: Arteta gives Arsenal worst start in 118 years

The Gunners have started the season with back-to-back defeats and failed to score a goal.
Ikeanyionwu and driver arrested

How wanted drug dealer Ikeanyionwu was busted inside church

A suspected major drug dealer, Stephen Afam Ikeanyionwu was arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)…
Betinah Benson

Kidnapped 80-year-old mother of Bayelsa SSG freed after N4m paid

The Police in Bayelsa on Sunday confirmed the release of Madam Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to Bayelsa State Government…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Bandits kill 9 in Kaduna village in another gruesome attack

He said the incident was reported to the Kaduna State government by troops of Operation Safe Haven, who responded to…
Newlyweds Yusuf and Zahra Buhari

Masked up reception for Mr Yusuf and Zahra Buhari [Photos]

Yusuf took Zahra, daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero, as wife at a ceremony in Bichi, Kano…
No tribe owns Nigeria, presidency not a traditional stool: Oyedepo warns Nigerians

Oyedepo bans youths from entering Living Faith with earphones  

Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Worldwide, David Oyedepo has banned youths with earphones from entering the church as they are not…
Obasanjo kneels before Olu of Warri

Obasanjo kneels before Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse 111 (Video)

Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been caught on video kneeling before the newly crowned Olu of Warri Ogiame…
Sanwo-Olu signing the condolence register

Sanwo-Olu hits Ogun for Dapo Abiodun over father’s death (Photos)

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, that the State would stand by him…
LASEPA uncovers illegal scrap yard in Ikorodu

LASEPA uncovers illegal scrap yard in Ikorodu

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has warned property owners to desist from letting out their facilities for illegal…
Obasanjo kneels before Olu of Warri

Obasanjo kneels before Olu of Warri (Photo)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday knelt before the new Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, in Warri, Delta State.
Police rescue woman, daughter from kidnappers

Police arrest 7 armed robbers in Delta

The Police Command in Delta has arrested seven suspects for alleged armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms.