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Troops recover Marte, kill many Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists — Army

The troops achieved the feat in less than the 48 hours given by the COAS Ibrahim Attahiru for the recovery…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health

Lagos shuts 16 illegal, substandard pharmacies, patent medicine stores

Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs, and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut 16 illegal, substandard, and unregistered pharmacies, patent…

Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity announces call for 2021 nominations

Following the success of the first edition of the Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity, sponsored by Founder of Joy,…
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Boko Haram terrorists bombard Maiduguri

Multiple bomb blasts and gun shots from Boko Haram insurgents pierced the anxious city of Maiduguri on Tuesday.
Senate sets up committee to probe NNPCL’s subsidy regime

Senate orders probe of $20m Safe School Initiative fund

The Senate has mandated the Committees on Education (Basic and Secondary), and Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to investigate the utilization…

Police arrest man for stabbing neighbour to death in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it has arrested one Sunday Amaefula, 53, for allegedly stabbing Chibuike Nwanne,…
Okun Development Association (ODA) extends condolences to Sen. Smart Adeyemi, over the passing of his mother, Princess Victoria Adeyemi.

Abia people impoverished, unfortunate – Kogi Senator

There was a mild drama in the Senate on Tuesday following a comment by Senator Smart Adeyemi after he referred…

Lagos Tax Cooperative Society’s financial base hits N1bn 

The financial base of the Lagos State Tax Administrative Cooperative Multi-purpose Society (TACMS) has hit N1 billion in just five…

Jonathan in three-day brainstorming session with Gambian political parties in Abuja

Nigeria's former President, Goodluck Jonathan is currently hosting a three-day brainstorming session with leaders of the Gambia's main political parties…

Face mask violation: 50 persons detained, charged in Ogun

At least 50 persons were on Monday prosecuted for violating the protocol on the use of face masks in public…
From left, former deputy governor of Oyo, Taofeek Arapaja; Erelu Olusola Obada; Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; Governor Seyi Makinde; former Governor of Ekiti , Segun Oni and Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin during the PDP South West Caucus meeting held in Ibadan in February

Photo News: PDP south-west caucus meet in Ibadan

Members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) South-West Caucus had a meeting today in Ibadan.
Former Kaduna governor Ramalan Yero

N700m loot: EFCC tenders evidence against Yero, ex-Kaduna governor

The trial of a former governor of Kaduna State, Muktar Ramalan Yero, before Justice Z. B. Abubakar of the Federal…

Surety remanded over failure to produce suspect

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, arraigned Gajah Omayulele Lovely before…
IGP Mohammed Adamu sends detectives to Benue to probe attack on Samuel Ortom

#EndSARS: Lagos Panel summons IGP

The Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State government to investigate the October 2020 Lekki shooting and…

Buhari congratulates Prof. Ibeh on his appointment

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor Kevin Ibeh on his appointment as Commissioner of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
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Hoodlums attack Abia police station with petrol bomb, 2 officers dead

Two police officers have lost their lives after some suspected hoodlums attacked the Omoba Police Station in Isiala-Ngwa South Local…
Col. Milland Dixon Dikio head of Presidential Amnesty Programme

Presidential amnesty programme adopts hands-on model

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has launched a new model of empowerment that will transform delegates into skilled entrepreneurs and/or…

Orlu: 20 IPOB members arrested

No fewer than 20 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB were arrested on Monday by the Nigerian Troops…

Breaking: Makinde reopens Shasha Market, lifts curfew

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State orders the immediate re-opening of the crisis-torn Shasha market, in Akinyele Local Government Area…
Nigeria's former Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili, stresses need for Africans to unite and change leadership style on the continent.

School kidnapping: Oby Ezekwesili blasts Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has blasted the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed over his comments on…

Lagos shuts 14 water factories for failing to meet standard

The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC) has sealed 14 packaged water production factories in…

Makinde reopens Shasha market

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday has ordered the immediate reopening of Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government…
Police

Police comb bushes, creeks in search of abducted lecturer, traditional ruler in Rivers

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Operatives of Rivers state Police Command have launched a massive operation for  the rescue of abducted…

Why Nigeria must overhaul national strategy on cyber security – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja called for an overhaul of the national strategy on cyber security, urging more…

Osinbajo flags off the inception dialogue on the UN Food Summit (Photos)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN flags off the inception dialogue on the United Nation Food Systems Summit.
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Cryptocurrency ban: Emefiele honours NASS invitation

Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has honoured the invitation of the Senate over the…

Video: Super Falcons defeat Equatorial Guinea 9-0 to win Antalya tourney

Super Falcons thrashed Equatorial Guinea 9-0 to emerge champions of the Festival Women’s Cup 2021 Antalya on Tuesday.
Tinubu will turn economy around, implement dynamic policies - Isa Yuguda

Fulani herdsmen have suffered unfairly – Isa Yuguda

Former Governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda has alleged that the Fulani herdsmen, have been subjected to unfair treatment.

Photos: Buhari, Uzodinma in ‘closed door’ meeting in Abuja

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has met with President Muhammadu Buhari in a 'closed door' meeting at the State House,…

FG to establish gold processing facilities in Kogi community

As a demonstration of its commitment to job creation and a robust economy, the Federal Government has started arrangements for…