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Argungu festival kicks off with record 59kg catch

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

The Argungu Fishing Festival began in 1934. It was first organised to celebrate peace between the Sokoto Caliphate and the…

18 ships unload cargo at Lagos ports as more arrivals loom

Paul Dada

2 months ago

NPA said that the expected ships would bring general cargoes, bulk urea, bulk wheat, empty containers, crude oil, rwa crude…

Police bust ‘big’ importer, distributor of adulterated engine oil in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

During intelligence-led raids, officers recovered 280 gallons of adulterated engine oils from locations in Imo, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, and Ogun

Battle for Rivers: Fubara explains his calculated move

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why he decided to appear “weak” in his political disagreement with the Minister…

Troops neutralise dozens of terrorists in north east offensive

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The military said: “The general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain…

Tinubu inaugurates Kebbi’s ultra-modern secretariat

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He described Idris as a focused and visionary leader with the masses’ interest at heart, saying ,” Gov. Idris is…

Dan’agundi becomes North-West coordinator of City Boys Movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

As North-West Coordinator, Dr. Dan’agundi will oversee the activities of the City Boy Movement in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto…

Operation Ramadan Mubarak: NDLEA nabs 17 drug peddlers, seizes illicit drugs in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Seized items recovered during the raids include assorted illicit substances such as Ice (methamphetamine), cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam, and rubber…

Dadiyata’s disappearance: Ganduje fires back at El-Rufai

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Contrasting the political climates of both states during the period in question, Garba maintained that Ganduje’s two-term administration in Kano…

Omokri to el-Rufai: You are Nigeria’s Jeffrey Epstein

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Omokri who referenced el-Rufai’s comments, wrote: “By his own admission on live television, an argument can be made that Nasir…

Group calls for united action as drug threat deepens

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Drug abuse is increasingly destroying lives, fuelling crime and insecurity, causing mental illness and physical and psychological dependence, straining relationships…

Police uncover illegal mortuary, recover eight decomposed bodies

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The suspect was identified as Sunday Ben Reuben, said to be a native of Nsit Ibom in Akwa Ibom State.…

Harmony Garden introduces real estate as ultimate valentine’s gift

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day celebration, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd has rolled out a bold campaign encouraging…

House to scrutinise INEC’s 2027 election schedule

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Honourable members have been strongly advised to prioritise attendance, given the importance of the issues under consideration,” he said.

Customs seizes four endangered animals

Paul Dada

2 months ago

According to him, at about 3.00 a.m. on Thursday, a patrol team acting on credible intelligence intercepted a motorcycle in…

“No forest too thick”: Edo police boss pledges to hunt down criminals

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Rescue efforts are ongoing and we will not be able to tell you the details but like in other cases,…

Sowore to Obi: You can’t preach new Nigeria while shaking hands with political parasites

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has launched a blistering attack on Peter Obi, accusing him of betraying the promise of…

Army chief unveils upgraded accommodation for troops

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He explained that the blocks were previously occupied but had deteriorated. Shuaibu said, “This necessitated the relocation of residents to…

INEC defends February 20 poll date amid rising outcry

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly defended its decision to fix February 20 and March 6, 2027, for…

Atiku blasts INEC over Ramadan election date controversy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently reconsider the February 20, 2027…

CeraVe opens search for next global creator through CeraMoVE 2026

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

CeraVe has announced the opening of registration for CerAwards 2026: The CeramoVE Edition, a creative initiative aimed at spotlighting Nigerian…

Reps panel orders NNPCL Pension Ltd to transfer assets to PFAs within seven days

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The House of Representatives Technical Committee investigating the NNPCL Pension Fund has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…

Phone tapping scandal: Omokri demands Probe into El-Rufai

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Reno Omokri has demanded a probe into Nasir El-Rufai over claims he learnt of an alleged arrest plot through an…

Why I chose weakness in my battle against Wike – Gov. Fubara

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that his decision to adopt what some critics describe as “weakness” in the…

Ajadi extols Otunba Seye Famojuro at birthday, commends his key role in Oyo politics

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

Leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has…

Delta finally reveals update on 2025 scholarship payments

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 months ago

The announcement was confirmed on Friday, February 13, 2026, by Godfrey Enita, the Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary…

Adeyanju calls for full probe into El-Rufai’s confessions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

In a post on Facebook on Friday, Adeyanju urged security agencies to probe El-Rufai for allegedly admitting to tapping the…

The “secret sauce” Lagos is using to make its officers professional

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 months ago

The two-day training, held at the Secretariat in Alausa, focused on “Ethics of Communication in the Civil Service” and targeted…

Elumelu backs Tinubu’s Reforms, flags Power crisis as major threat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Elumelu, whose Transcorp Power operates major plants including Ughelli and Afam with a combined installed capacity exceeding 1,900MW, noted that…

Katsina gun battle leaves DPO dead, three rustlers killed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Security operatives, supported by vigilantes, later re-engaged the suspects. CSP Kabir, who personally led the operation, was fatally shot after…

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