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Nigerian Mathias Ometu arrested by Texas police while jogging

A Nigerian-American Mattias Ometu has been forcefully arrested by police in San Antonio, Texas while jogging. And they almost choked…
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State

Gov. Lalong threatens to arrest community leaders over dirty environment

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has warned that community leaders found wanting over the dirty environments in their various communities…

Eyo Charles assaulted by FFK to be honoured with ‘Resilient Journalist’ award

the Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Sha’aya Sarkin Fawa in Gusau on Friday, said that the group saw the maturity…

Lagos tertiary, primary, secondary schools to resume fully Sept 14 and 21

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday ordered tertiary institutions in Lagos to reopen from September 14 while primary and…

Lagos reads riot act to NURTW, CDAs

The Lagos State Government has read the riot act to transport unions and Community Development Associations, CDAs, within the Lagos…

Ebonyi holds LG polls despite APC’s boycott

The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) on Saturday conducted local government poll to elect 13 chairmen and 171 councillors…

Vacate your houses, NEMA tells Anambra residents in flood prone areas

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned residents of Anambra in flood plains and low lands near the River…

ICPC quizzes NDDC officials over alleged corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recently quizzed top officials of the Niger Delta…

Video: Sanwo-Olu visits scene of Copter crash, to bear cost of property loss 

Lagos State Govenor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday visited the scene of Friday's helicopter crash at Salvation Road, Opebi area of…

Flood: NEMA warns Anambra residents to relocate

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned residents of Anambra in flood plains and low lands near the River…

Just In: Gas explosion razes building in Mushin, Lagos

A residential building at Adeshile street, Mushin in Lagos was engulfed by fire on Saturday after a cooking gas cylinder…

Man commits suicide over huge debt

A 45-year-old man, Chinedu Peter Ogwa has taken his own life at his home situated at Wokoma street in Mile…

Kaduna Govt adopts Lagos policy, bans tricycle

The Kaduna State Government has banned tricycle operators from plying major roads within the metropolis, in line with the ongoing…

Good job: Senate committee gives kudos to NEDC

Members of the Senate Committee on Special Duties on Friday commended the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) for its “outstanding performance”…
The two-week nationwide warning strike declared by ASUU disrupts ongoing second semester examinations of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

COVID-19: Universities are ready to resume -Union

The National Co-ordinator, Congress of University Academics (CONUA), Dr ‘Niyi Sunmonu, on Saturday said its members were ready to resume…
An empty COVID-19 isolation centre in Lagos

Over 12,400 COVID-19 victims yet to recover in Nigeria

Over 12,400 victims of COVID-19 are yet to recover in Nigeria, according to the latest figures released Friday night by…

We’re not afraid to take on drug barons — NDLEA

Ijendu Iheaka The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it will not shy away from arresting notable drug…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina AfDB President.

BBC admits error, withdraws description of Akinwumi Adesina as ‘flamboyant’

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Friday apologised for the description of the newly elected President of the African Development…

Pilot in the crashed Bell helicopter confirmed as Chika Prudence Ernest

The pilot of the ill-fated Bell 206 helicopter that crashed in Ikeja, Lagos today, has been identified. He was Chika…

Trader allegedly commits suicide over ‘business failure’ in Rivers

Okafor Ifiebor/Port Harcourt A businessman in Ikokwu spare parts market in Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers state allegedly committed suicide over…
Real reasons Ogun Speaker Oluomo was impeached

Ogun lawmakers seek compliance to Federal Character in unions’ re-composition

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution recommending the immediate review of the State Executive and Board of…

Fani-Kayode opens up at last on bankrolling of his tours

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has opened up on bankrolling of his tours in different PDP states across the nation.
Ceeboi and T-Classic

Ceeboi links up with T-Classic for ‘Bebe’

Talented-Afrobeat singer, Famuagun Timilehin popularly known as Ceeboi, Ceeboi has joined forces with Mix Naija Entertainment frontline act, Tolulope Aayi…
Edo govt slams Olumide Akpata, Labour Party, LP candidate in the state 2024 governorship election over his recent assertions on tv programme

Olumide Akpata kicks off new era in NBA as 30th president

Mr Olumide Akpata, Head, Corporate and Commercial Practice Group, Templars law firm, was on Friday sworn in as the 30th…
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Lagos seals 27 buildings in Lekki over illegal development

The Lagos State Government on Friday intensified its efforts to rid the State of illegal and unapproved building construction as…

Lagos helicopter crash: Last crew member dies in LASUTH

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the death of the last crew member who sustained injuries in the helicopter that…

Lagos East Senatorial by-election: Tinubu, APC endorse Abiru

National leader the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State Chapter of the party have endorsed…

Why I dumped PDP for APC – Jimoh Ibrahim

Business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim has given reason why he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress,…

9 Bitcoin scam specialists arrested in Port Harcourt

The Port Harcourt Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters, who…

Plain Truth: Military force alone can’t solve Boko Haram insurgency

Ambassador Mamman Nuhu , Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission and Head of Mission, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has…