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Kidnappers abduct acting Rector of Benue Polytechnic

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Sewuese Anene, while confirming the incident, said the Rector was kidnapped with others on their…

Police arrest 200 criminals, recover ammunition in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Itam urged Anambra residents to offer information that would aide the fight against crime, adding that he had been engaging…

Deadly Dutch trio jailed for murder of Nigeria’s Riches Obi in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Jurick Croes, 38 of no fixed address appeared at the Old Bailey Friday, 12 July where he was sentenced to…

London rapist Keanu Vella jailed 12 years for rape, false imprisonment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Keanu Vella, 30 of Maldon Walk, Woodford Green appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Thursday, 11 July for sentencing for…

Human traffickers now recruiting victims on social media – NAPTIP boss alerts

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, the Agency under his watch would focus more on public awareness creation, particularly in rural communities, to…

Hunters raid kidnappers’ hideout in Kogi, kill bandits, rescue abductees

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Acting on credible intelligence, the hunters stormed the kidnapper’s hideout in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state, neutralizing…

Motorists beware! Nigeria police releases date to begin enforcement of e-CMR

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and…

We’ve not received a dime from FG to implement wage award – Otti

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Otti reiterated the state government’s readiness to implement the new minimum wage immediately the federal government finalised its decision on…

Measles outbreak kills 10 children in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Budebo said vaccination was important in preventing measles and its complications, hence the need for widespread immunisation to protect the…

Suspended cultists arrested with deadly automatic pump action gun worth N700k in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, “This is an automatic pump action gun which is as deadly as AK-47 which has a bullet…

Tinubu reacts to tragic Plateau school building collapse, as death toll hits 22

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At least 22 students were confirmed dead and scores of others hospitalised as a two-storey school building collapsed in Plateau…

UN pledges support to Enugu State for achieving SDGs by 2030

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Fall praised Mbah's leadership, describing it as the ideal model for Nigeria, the UN, and Africa, as he decorated the…

Update: 17 students dead, scores hospitalised in Plateau school building collapse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Saint Academy building located in the Busa Buji community, Plateau State had collapsed around 8:30am with about 120 students…

Lagos Traffic Radio seeks partnership with Lagos Free Zone, Lekki Deep Seaport

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

General Manager of the Station, Tayo Akanle who led a team on a working visit to the LFZ, explained that…

Sanwo-Olu presents official vehicles to directors in public service

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the presentation was in line with the…

Tinubu appoints Chairman, Managing Director for NPA

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The President also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority…

NAUS honors data analytics expert Damilare Tiamiyu with leadership award

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has honored one of Nigeria’s leading data analytics experts and consultants, Damilare Tiamiyu,…

Oba Olakulehin crowned 43rd Olubadan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At the event were the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja; Minister of Power, Bayo…

LG financial autonomy will relieve burden on governors – Gov. AbdulRahman

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

But by and large governors are happy with the devolution of power in respect of local government autonomy. It relieves…

Court admits ex-Power Minister, Mamman, to N10bn bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on Mamman’s bail application moved by his counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, held that alternatively,…

Procurement Act Amendment: Don’t open door for treasury looters, NEFGAD warns Tinubu

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

NEFGAD urged the President to not follow the advice of some individuals, in and outside the government, who are planning…

Veteran journalist Awoyinfa recalls encounter with Soyinka 41 years ago

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Awoyinfa recalled the encounter as he joined the global community in celebrating Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.…

Soyinka at 90: You’re a patriot, Africa’s pride – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor said the Nobel Laureate, as a quintessential scholar and literary icon, has used his position and experience to…

Abiodun to declare open 51st AAAN AGM/Congress

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The AGM/Congress, which has as its theme: Breaking the Mold-Creativity and National Development, will also witness the election of a…

FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Upon hearing the pleas and arguments from both sides, the defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned…

Breaking: Tinubu names National Theatre after Soyinka

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Tinubu described Soyinka as a colossus, a true Renaissance person blessed with innumerable talents, saying he is a playwright, actor,…

Kogi election: SDP’s Ajaka vows to recover ‘stolen mandate’ at Supreme Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Court of Appeal had on Thursday dismissed Ajaka's challenge of victory of Ododo in the governorship election. The three-man…

Sudanese police order all foreigners to leave Khartoum

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to media reports, hostility towards foreigners in Sudan, especially those from other African countries, has been on the rise…

‘We’re not productive’- Makinde reacts to S/Court judgment of LG financial autonomy

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Makinde, who was receiving the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Dr Chris Iziguzo, in his office…

Jos court dissolves 16-year ‘loveless’ marriage

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Earlier, before the divorce was granted, the petitioner told the court that she got married to Saidu in 2008. ”Our…

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