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Money laundering: UK refused to extradite Diezani – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United…

Nigerian Navy evicts residents of Tarkwa Bay

Hundreds of people in Tarkwa Bay, an island near Lagos were evicted at gunpoint Tuesday by Nigerian navy personnel.

Lagos LG Commissioner charges workers

Following minor cabinet reshuffle by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the newly re-deployed Commissioner to the Ministry of Local Government and Community…

How I will harness Tourism potentials in Lagos – Commissioner

The newly deployed Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, on Monday, said that she would bring…

Minister tells youths to be good ambassadors

The Minister of State for Science and Technology, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi has called on Nigerian Youths to be good ambassadors…
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Edo men face life imprisonment, caning for rape

Two men, Jimoh Imade and Matthew Chigozie, risk being committed to life imprisonment, with or without caning, if found guilty…

Minister wants parents to encourage children to embrace science subjects

Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of State for Science and Technology, has urged parents and residents of Karu Local Government Area…

THISDAY awards Amaechi Minister of the Decade

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday in Lagos bagged THISDAY Editor’s Choice Minister of the Decade award. Mrs.…
Gov. Samuel Ortom says he will not challenge the victory of his opponent, Titus Zam of APC in the Benue North-west Senatorial seat election

Ortom: Supreme Court victories excite PDP counsels, members

Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and counsels representing the party in the Benue governorship election petition have…

Insurgency: Organisation calls for proactive measures

The Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), in Borno, has called for proactive measures to promote dialogue and encourage collaboration…
PDP reschedules its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from Oct 24 to Nov. 28 over Nov 16, 2024 Ondo governorship election

I was upset by Ihedioha’s sack : Gov. Bala Mohammed

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State said on Tuesday that the sacking of Emeka Ihedioha (PDP) as Imo state governor…
Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed doles out N75,000.00 (300 Saudi Riyals) to more than 3,000 pilgrims from the state in the holy land of Mecca.

Bauchi governor to conduct council polls July

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi on Tuesday pledged to conduct Local Government election in the next six months.

Boko Haram: Army refutes killing, abduction of soldiers

The Nigerian Army has dismissed the report of killing and abduction of soldiers by Boko Haram terrorists along Gwoza-Bama road…
Ex-Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, others to be arraigned Thursday

Climate Change: Nigerian govt develops national framework

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja said it had developed a National Framework for the Application of Climate Services…

PDP Governors Forum congratulates members

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governors Forum, has congratulated four of its members whose elections were affirmed by the Supreme…
NYSC Director-General Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim: urges corps members to use social media for positive purposes rather than for rumour peddling

NYSC DG to reduce cases of service evasion

Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says efforts are on to achieve a drastic reduction in…

Army warns motorists against irregular check points

Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, has cautioned motorists against stopping at irregular security checkpoints on the…

Suicide: Man plunges into Lagos Lagoon from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

A man has plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in a bid to commit suicide.

CAN chairman’s murder: Buhari says terrorists will pay ‘heavy price’

President Muhammadu Buhari said terrorists will pay a heavy price for their heinous crimes. He was reacting to the gruesome…

Atiku reacts to Boko Haram’s beheading of CAN Chairman in Adamawa

Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the beheading of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Chairman in…

Fashola sent to prison over alleged N20m fraud

A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the remand of a lawyer, Lere Fashola, in the custody…

How JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m – EFCC witness

An EFCC witness, Stanley Ani, on Tuesday told an FCT High Court, N36.5 million was not remitted to the Joint…

Lagos denounces list of restricted routes for Okada, Tricycles

The Lagos State Government has denounced a purported list of restricted routes for okada and tricycle operators in the state.

We’ll fish out vandals who caused Abule Egba pipeline explosion – Hamzat

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Tuesday called for collaboration among the relevant stakeholders on how to end…

Tokunbo, Mama put, Danfo, enter English dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary has announced the addition of uniquely Nigerian words in its dictionary and among them are Tokunbo, danfo,…
Oxford dubs 'Rizz' as 2023's word of the year

Oxford Dictionary adds ‘Okada, ‘Danfo,’ ‘Mama Put,’ others to dictionary (Full list)

Oxford English Dictionary has added 29 colloquial Nigerian expressions to its dictionary after a review carried out in January 2020.…

Why I killed Anambra billionaire – Bob Ibeaji

Bob Ibeaji, 42, the kingpin of a four-man gang that killed Mr Ignatius Odunukwe said on Tuesday that the lust…

David Mark sends important message to Gov Ortom

Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has congratulated Gov. Samuel Ortom, on the validation of his election victory by…
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC, NSCDC deploy 1,636 officers in Edo

FRSC commences “operation number plates verification”

The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau Sector Command, says it has commenced “operation number plates verification” in the state.

Enugu can thrive without Federal Allocations – Gov Ugwuanyi

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration can thrive without revenues from the Federal Allocations.