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Prof. Nuhu Yaqub’s death a big loss to Nigeria

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Yaqub, who also served as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University, passed away on Saturday in Abuja after a…

Kogi Govt evicts illegal occupants from Lokoja Housing Estates

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This directive was announced on Friday, January 3, 2025, by Mr. Taiye Abanika, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development,…

President Tinubu set to commission landmark projects in Enugu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Enugu, describing the…

CNPP begs Wike to extend deadline for Certificate of Occupancy payments

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The CNPP argued that an extended deadline would afford affected allottees the opportunity to comply with the directive, avoiding undue…

Borno govt bans hawking, others in Maiduguri

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The General Manager of the board, Mr Limán Mustapha, in a statement on Friday, said the ban was in accordance…

LASTMA rescues eight injured passengers

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said that officers from LASTMA promptly arrived at the scene, executed a well-coordinated and efficient rescue operation.

Fire engulfs one-storey building in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that a one-storey building was engulfed by fire. No casualties or…

How jealous husband stabbed Osun Bishop to death over suspected affairs with wife

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Opalola confirmed that the suspect is now in police custody, while the pastor’s body has been deposited at the morgue.

Anthony Joshua visits John Randle Centre for Yoruba History

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Mr Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, who was in company of Joshua,…

New Orleans tragedy: FBI unveils chilling timeline of attacker’s final hours

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Surveillance footage captures Jabbar planting explosive devices in coolers at two locations on Bourbon Street between 1 a.m. and 2…

Fiery Revenge: Bitter ex-husband torches Italy-based businesswoman’s home in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sources revealed that Tina firmly refused him access, citing their separation and the fact that her family had returned the…

Tragedy hits Nwabali’s family again as mother dies suddenly on New Year’s Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

His words convey the raw pain of navigating through such a devastating period, with a message that resonates deeply with…

Shocking New Orleans attack: FBI reveals full details of deadly terrorists assault

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga In a deadly assault on New Year’s Day, the FBI has unveiled how a vicious attack unfolded…

Enugu Police smash 230 robbery, kidnapping suspects in 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Recovered items included over 200 firearms, comprising 21 AK-47 rifles, one submachine gun, and one G-3 rifle, alongside 1,863 rounds…

Oluremi Tinubu welcomes Abuja’s First Baby of the Year

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

While congratulating and comforting the mothers of the newborn babies, she counselled them on the need for proper care for…

Rivers: Two men arrested for duping Canada-based Nigerian of N140m

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Onyedikachi who initiated the scam described by the police as elaborate had opened a Facebook account with name Engineer Desmond…

Odide day: Bishop harps on love, unity among kabba indigenes

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

At the colourful ceremony, the president general of the Ilajo descendants union, Dr Samuel Alori said the Odide day programme…

Police Station, three houses burnt in tanker explosion on New Year Eve in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Upon arrival, responders found the tanker engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading rapidly to nearby structures, including nine offices…

Ekiti man Ademilua Oni docked for killing 92-year-old mother

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Ademilua had pushed his mother to death after she challenged him for stealing, the police prosecutor, Insp Elijah Adejare, told…

FCT: 4 minors caught stealing iron rods from uncompleted building

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Public Relations Officer for FCT Police Command SP Josephine Adeh announced the arrest of the minors in a statement.…

Harvest of triumph: Lagos crowns Adaeze Nwankwo ‘Garden Queen’ with N2.5M reward

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Adaeze’s exceptional efforts did not go unnoticed. While Lagos missed the N20 million national prize, her standout performance at the…

Kano governor distributes N12.7m to 281 fire victims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The governor, who was represented by Alhaji Adda’u Kutama, Special Adviser, Cabinet Office, Kano, urged the beneficiaries to utilise and…

Flood committee disburses N18bn to 101,330 Borno households

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Gujibawu said that more than one million people were affected by the flood disaster which displaced 101,330 households, and resulted…

Lucky mom, kids narrowly escape death as car rams into house

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“We urge all drivers to exercise caution and responsibility while driving, especially during the festive season,” he said.

Bikers thrill revellers with breathtaking stunts at Calabar Carnival (Photos)

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Adorned with colourful outfits and gleaming chrome, the bikers added a touch of glamour to the proceedings of 2024 Calabar…

Ogun: Police nab kidnapper, rescue abducted 7-year old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said the suspects, while holding the girl captive, had demanded for ransom from the…

Police storm kidnappers’ den, rescue three victims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Consequently, the kidnapper’s hideout was burst, and they were dislodged, paving the way for the rescue of the victims unhurt”…

Group tackles contamination in Ogoniland

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said that HYPREP carried out free medical outreach and surgical operations on patients with several ailments, including cataract, hernia,…

Police nab 3 “shila boys” for alleged robbery in Adamawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The arrest of the Shila boys, according to Adamawa police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement on Saturday followed information…

Petroleum minister pays unscheduled visit to filling stations in Yenagoa

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“That is why without any notice, I am going from one filling station to another to ascertain the exact situation…

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