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“Democracy doesn’t have to be this expensive” – Obanikoro

He called for a more credible electoral system, which he believes is crucial for reducing election-related litigations and enhancing the…
KWASU sanctions student over indecent skit

Prof. Shaykh-Lukman appointed KWASU VC

Shaykh-Lukman is currently the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University following the death of his predecessor, Prof. Mustapha Akanbi in…
Tinubu: Stop the protests now, let’s dialogue

Sacrifices made by Abiola, others for democracy can never be repaid – Tinubu

"We lost great heroes and heroines along the way. In this struggle, the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential…
Tinubu condoles with Jigawa over loss of lives

Minimum wage: Tinubu to send bill to National Assembly to enshrine agreement

The president, in his Democracy Day Speech, said the economy had been in desperate need of reform for decades and…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

House of Reps. appoints new committee chairs

Abbas made the new leadership known during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin (NNPP- Kano)…
Tinubu salutes heroes, heroine of democracy (Full text of Democracy Day broadcast)

Tinubu salutes heroes, heroines of democracy (Full text of Democracy Day broadcast)

The sacrifices of General Alani Akinrinade, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Professor Wole Soyinka, Chief Ralph Obioha, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, among many…

Reducing and rerouting Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway midway is a procurement Abracadabra, NEFGAD Tells Umahi

The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD), a public procurement advocacy group, has condemned the…
EEDC laments loss of power supply to areas of Abakaliki due to the vandalisation of the Udemezue 11KV Feeder in the early hours of Sunday.

Disconnection: Enugu govt tackles EEDC over N1.3bn bill

Enugu government explained that besides prompt payment of all electricity bills received from the EEDC since May 2023, the Gov.…
Otti charges Usman-led LP's NWC to reconcile aggrieved members

Aba traders protest alleged takeover of market by soldiers

The Chairman, Ngwa Road Traders Association, Mr Ikenna Ohanaba, told newsmen that they had been denied access to their shops…
Ex-Lagos PDP chairman, Segun Adewale (aka Aeroland) blames Chief Olabode George, for his suspension by the state chapter of the party.

Lagos PDP suspends former party chairman Adewale

Also suspended with Adewale are the LGA Vice Chairman, Mrs Esther Adeyemi (Ward 11); the Auditor Mr Jimi Awogbade (Ward…
Courts jail 12 internet fraudsters in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. after they pleaded guilty to various charges leveled against them by EFCC

12 plead guilty to internet fraud in Calabar, jailed

The suspects were docked by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu…
Police arrest, charge deputy D-G of PDP campaign organization for Edo 2024 governorship election, Olu Martins over inciting statements.

Edo PDP campaign spokesman, Olu Martins, arrested, charged over inflammatory statement

Of a recent, there was a viral video of inflammatory statement made by Rev. Olu Martins that can heat up…
We're ready to collaborate with Coleman Cables to boost power sector - Adelabu

We’re ready to collaborate with Coleman Cables to boost power sector – Adelabu

The Minister also stated that the government would support local manufacturers in sourcing foreign exchange for the import content in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 3.2-kilometre road at Shagari/Satellite Quarters, Kwali, in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.

Wike inaugurates 3.2km rural road in Kwali

Wike named the road after the famous potter, ceramicist and educator, Ladi Kwali. He explained that the road was abandoned…
Nigerian Army faults publications by some media platforms, alleging mass resignation of soldiers over corruption, low morale and the likes.

COAS Lagbaja orders probe of incident at Command School

Nwachukwu said that the directive was in response to the concerns raised by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of…
Katsina

Governor Radda vows to cast out demons from Katsina

He urged anyone with information about the perpetrators of the attack to come forward to the authorities.
Five suspected kidnappers in Benin, Edo State, narrate why they killed their victim d as Smart Nwashiri after collecting a N200,000 ransom

‘Indigenes displacing ‘herdsmen’ as kidnappers in Edo,’ CP raises alarm

Adegboye raised the alarm on Wednesday in Benin, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the Command activities to combat…
Diphtheria

Five dead, 60 hospitalised as Cholera outbreak hits Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed that cases of severe gastroenteritis had been reported in communities around…
Tinubu

Tinubu calls for joint action to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective action by all for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)…

Tinubu to address Nation on Democracy Day

Ngelale said television, radio, and other electronic media outlets were enjoined to plug in to the network services of the…
Gunmen attack Church in Ekiti, kill pastor, abduct worshippers

‘How gunmen killed 2 policemen, 1 other in Imo’

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Imo Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, said the state Commissioner of Police (CP),…
NLC President Joe Ajaero explains why organised labour cannot call out its members for strike over the demand for new minimum wage now

Why Labour can’t declare strike over minimum wage now – Ajaero

Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland where he is currently attending the International Labour Conference, Ajaero said the next line of action…
Wizkid and I wrote hit songs for each other - Skales

‘You can’t say hip-hop is dead’ – Skales tackles Wizkid

Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid said the rap genre is dead and it bores him.
Tinubu returns to Abuja after official trip to China, a stop in London

Katsina massacre: Tinubu orders security agencies to go after assailants

But reacting in a statement issued by his spokesman on Tuesday, Tinubu strongly condemned the recent spate of attacks against citizens…
ICPC Secures 24-Year Jail Term for Dismissed NECO Staff Over Certificate Forgery*

Two Jos bus conductors jailed for fighting in public

The police prosecutor, Insp Monday Dabit, told the court that information was received at the Laranto police station that the…
Supreme Court

Kwara govt to Supreme Court: Why FG’s suit on LGs autonomy should be thrown out

In a legal process filed at the apex court, the state contended that granting the reliefs sought by the federal…
NSE solicits Seplat’s collaboration on renewable energy, national development

NSE solicits Seplat’s collaboration on renewable energy, national development

Oguntala said that the visit was in line with NSE’s objectives and committed to partnerships toward influencing and providing quality…
Nigerian Government commiserates with the Government and people of Ghana following death of several top officials in helicopter crash

Minster reports Permanent Secretary to Head of Service over sexual harassment

Ajayi had sent a petition dated May 29, 2024, to Tuggar, through her lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), alleging being sexually…

Woman dies in Anambra accident

The sector commander said that the vehicles had been towed to the Command headquarters.
Sunday

Court dismisses alleged trespass case filed by two businessmen

Justice Mohammed Madugu of the FCT High Court in Bwari, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit of trespass filed by two…