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FG defends delay in budget reports over extended 2025 appropriation cycle

Paul Dada

3 days ago

He said the Federal Government’s fiscal operations have, at different times, gone beyond the standard 12-month cycle through statutory extensions,…
U.S. funds establishment of 50 Ebola response clinics in DRC, Uganda

Nigeria on high alert as NCDC addresses growing concern over fresh Ebola outbreak

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

In a statement shared across its official social media channels, the NCDC emphasized that national health authorities are intensifying preparedness…
OWORAC

OWORAC warns against water privatisation under Africa Water Vision 2063

Paul Dada

3 days ago

The coalition acknowledged the importance of investing in water infrastructure but warned

Oyo School Abdution: Kidnappers release second video as nursing mother pleads for rescue

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

“I am Temitope, I am from Ibadan, I am working at First Baptist Church, Ogbomosho. Yesterday, the people came to…
WHO

Ebola outbreak worse than reported, WHO warns

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain a global public health…

‘Save us before we die,’ abducted Oyo principal pleads in captivity (video)

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

“On Friday, around 9:30, we were attacked by a certain group of people and a good number of us were…
Cubana Chief Priest

I never participated in APC Primary, Cubana Chief Priest insists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Celebrity businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress…
NDLEA

NDLEA busts drug syndicates smuggling Cocaine, Opioids to UK, Australia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioid drugs concealed in carton walls and…
APC

SERAP demands probe into alleged N800bn APC Campaign Funding scandal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently investigate allegations…
The suspected kidnap kingpin and his gang member arrested by police operatives in Ogun

Two suspected kidnappers killed, kingpin, 1 other arrested in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

The police operatives also recovered on AK-47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, one single-barrel gun, the sum…
Prof Kunle Macaulay

Nigeria faces deepening moral crisis despite widespread religious belief — Prof Kunle Macaulay warns

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Professor Kunle Macaulay, a Nigerian theologian and Christian leader, has raised concern over what he describes as a widening moral…
Bola Oyebamiji

Oyebamiji pledges to reinstate disengaged workers

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

Oyebamiji assured the workers that his administration would prioritise their reinstatement and also address outstanding salary arrears and promotion entitlements.
Makinde

Makinde’s ambition won’t affect Tinubu’s chances in S/West — Adeyeye

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

Makinde’s ambition remains “immaterial and inconsequential” to the President’s electoral strength in the Southwest.
Deputy Speaker, Nigeria's House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu

Abia Youth Group Defends Benjamin Kalu, Dismisses Claims of Abandoned Constituency Project

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

A youth-based advocacy organisation in Abia State has rejected allegations that a constituency project linked to Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker…

Kano CP urges Neighbourhood Watch Corps to remain partners in progress

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

The Neighbourhood Watch Corps is a recognized vigilante outfit inaugurated by Kano State Government to aide security agencies in the…
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education

FG to open radio station for adult education

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

Edeh added that the radio platform would be jointly utilised by NMEC, the National Commission for Nomadic Education and other…
CP Olugbenga Adepoju

Police probe suspect’s escape from detention in Rivers

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

The Police Command in Rivers has begun disciplinary proceedings on an officer ASP Ekawhe Thomas, over alleged negligence that led…
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.)

Abdulsalami’s son wins Chanchaga APC reps’ ticket

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

Returning Officer, Mr Dan Islam, said Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who secured…
ISWAP

Eyewitnesses narrate how terrorists abducted 45 Oyo pupils

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

A parent of one of the abducted school children, Ajarah Ayanwale, said the terrorists deceived residents into believing they were…
ISWAP

Terrorists abduct 42 schoolchildren in Borno following killing of ISIS commander

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, confirmed that Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters stormed Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary…

APC aspirant alleges unfair exclusion from Katsina primary

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“Twenty-five out of twenty-seven stakeholders voted in my favour during the exercise,” he alleged.
Police

Police receive tactical support in Lagos

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“Effective policing requires sustained support, modern equipment and institutional partnership,” he said

Tinubu welcomes Airbus plan to establish aircraft maintenance hub in Nigeria

Paul Dada

4 days ago

He told the delegation that his administration was determined to scale up the cordial relationship between both parties, leveraging the…
Former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former governor of Plateau State, Jona Jang and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi have been listed among a committee of 14 members to screen Jonathan described as a lone candidate by the party. Other members of the committee were Chief Olabode George, Babangida Aliyu, Maryam ciroma, Zainab Maina, Josephine Anenin, Dr. Abdul Bulama, Dr. Esther Uduehi, Edo State PDP chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, Dr. Sunday Solarium and Chief Anicho Okoro, who would serve as administrative secretary of the committee.

“Don’t try it”: Anglican Primate warns Jonathan against 2027 presidential bid

Paul Dada

4 days ago

​According to the cleric, Jonathan has already secured an indelible place in history as a symbol of democratic maturity and…
APC confirms 3 incumbent Senators as Zamfara flag-bearers

Edo APC primaries throw up surprises as incumbents fall

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“The exercise has been free and fair so far. It shows the level of preparedness of the APC ahead of…
Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

2027: Four Imo Reps lose APC return ticket

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The primaries, conducted using the Option A4 voting system across the state’s 10 federal constituencies, produced a mix of returning…
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins APC Reps ticket unopposed

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for…
DHQ

Confusion over dead ISIS leader resolved – Military

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to confusion about the identity of a terrorist commander known as Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, who…
Buhari

APC Primary: Late President Buhari’s son floors opponent With 5,849 votes

Paul Dada

4 days ago

Yusuf Buhari polled 5,849 votes to defeat Hon. Auwal Lawal Daura, who secured 21 votes in the exercise.
DHQ

DHQ explains similarities in names of neutralised terror leaders

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“There is no ambiguity regarding the identity of the individual neutralised in the recent operation,” he stated.
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