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Oct. 1: Police warn against #RevolutionNow, other protests in Rivers

Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Rivers Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph G. Mukan, has warned the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra,…

Borno bizman Abatcha bags 2 year jail term

Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High court, Maiduguri today sentenced businessman Babagana Abatcha to two years imprisonment.

Umahi denies rift with Ebonyi National Assembly members

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has denied having a rift with members of the National Assembly from the state.

Oyetola orders full reopening of markets, worship centres

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has ordered the full reopening of markets and places of worship in the state.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has acquitted ex-Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji of a 54-count money laundering charge.

N338.8m laundering: Re-trial of Ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, aide resumes

The re-trial of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji and his aide, Oyebode Atoyebi…
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Orji Kalu preaches unity as Nigeria marks 60th anniversary

Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu preached for peace and unity amongst Nigerians as the nation marks the…

Oct. 1: Police send message to #RevolutionNow, Oodua Republic agitators, others

Agitators for Oodua Republic and conveners of #RevolutionNow  who have scheduled protest rallies and processions to mark October 1 Nigeria’s…

Senate considers bill to guarantee safety at Nigerian airports

The Senate on Wednesday considered a critical bill that would ensure increased efficiency and guarantee the implementation of new national…

Nigeria at 60: Buhari makes U-turn, announces new time for broadcast

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has made U-turn on his Independence broadcast to the nation on Thursday.

Buhari at UN Summit, outlines measures to reverse bio-diversity loss in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday outlined measures by Nigeria to reverse biodiversity loss, expressing concern that most indigenous flora and fauna…

Gov. Makinde reinstates 41 staff sacked by Ajimobi

A statement issued by Wasiu Olatunbosun, the state commissioner for information, said the directive was issued after the state executive…

Timothy Ray Brown, first person to be cured of HIV, dies of cancer

By Nehru Odeh He was not just a symbol but also an icon. Not only did he conquer death initially,…

Nigeria at 60: Jonathan drops critical message for Nigerians

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has told Nigerians not to lose hope in their nation even as he charged them…

Breaking: Osun cancels Independence Day parade

The government of the State of Osun, today, announced that there will be no Independence Day parade in the State…
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Acquit me, man accused of raping two LASU students begs judge

By Moji Eniola Afeez Ogunbowale, a suspended student of the Lagos State University (LASU) accused of raping two students of…

60th Independence: IGP orders 24-hour surveillance, police deployment nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered increased surveillance and security deployments across the country to forestall any…

PDP senators shower praises on Buhari. See why

By Kingsley Okoye Some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what they called his…
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I lured them with guava- Man accused of rape of 3 minor girls confesses

By Martha Nyam A High Court sitting in Jos on Wednesday ordered that a 25-year-old man, Adamu Garba in a…
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I accommodated Onyebuchi, he defiled my daughter – Banker laments

By Moji Eniola An investment banker (name withheld) on Wednesday narrated to an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court…

Maiduguri resident Allen Abel busted for fraud, jailed

Fraudster Allen Abel has got his comeuppance at a Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri overr N12.8million fraud.
Yiaga Africa's Samson Itodo alerts political parties of 2026 Electoral Act's provision that may jeopardize their candidates for 2027 election

Ondo 2020: Yiaga Africa says APC, PDP bribing voters, instigating violence

By Angela Atabo Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has raised concerns over inducement of voters ahead of Oct. 10,…
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Atiku: Nigeria in a season of hopelessness

Former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar in a message marking Nigeria's 60th Independence anniversary said the country is mired in a season…

KWASU Yahoo Boy Abdulbasit gets judgment day

A 24 year- old student of Kwara State University(KWASU), Bashir Abbdulbasit has pleaded guilty to involvement in internet fraud schemes.

Abuja man bags life imprisonment for defiling 9-year-old daughter

By Edith Nwapi Justice Peter Kekemeke of an FCT High Court sitting in Nyanya on Wednesday sentenced a man,  Akindele…

Independence Anniversary: Queen Elizabeth writes Buhari

The Queen of England, Elizabeth II has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on Nigeria’s 60th Independence…
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Unity Schools to resume on Oct.11

By Uchenna Eletuo Dr Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education has approved the reopening of Unity Schools across the country on…

Appointment of judges: Buhari floors 15 Senior Advocates of Nigeria

By Taiye Agbaje A suit filed by a group consisting of 15 Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, challenging the selection…

JUST IN: Corporal Aliyu Yakubu, dismissed, jailed for defiling teenager

Corporal Aliyu Yakubu of the Nigerian Army, has been dismissed and simultaneously sentenced to five years imprisonment for assaulting and…
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Suspected herdsmen strike 10 traditional rulers dead in Plateau

Suspected herdsmen have killed 10 traditional rulers in Plateau State, the Senate have said during plenary.