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Obasanjo: Nigerian governors must focus more on food security

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obasanjo described food security as a priority, followed by personal health and security situation, adding, "good feeling enhances health and…

Massive harvest: 100 Internet fraudsters busted in Enugu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyewale said the suspects were arrested in the early morning sting operations on Wednesday, May 5, 2024, following actionable intelligence…

Nigerian Army denounces claims of mass killing by troops in Southeast

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Nwachukwu said the self-acclaimed leader through spurious and unfounded claims raised alarm on a viral video alleging that troops of…

Police quiz Mohbad’s father over Oba Elegushi’s petition

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Aloba was grilled by the operatives following a petition by Oba Saheed Elegushi for alleged cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and criminal defamation.

Fire engulfs Lagos market

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The fire which started from one of the shops after public electric power was restored soon spread to the other…

Umahi condemns vandalisation of 2nd Niger bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Minister expressed deep shock that reports of the vandalisation were still being recorded in spite of the presence of…

Lagos Airport to undergo brief power shutdown on Wednesday

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

During this maintenance period, affected airlines - Rwanda Air (WB), EgyptAir (MS), and Qatar Air (QR) - will be relocated…

Troops wipe out 140 terrorists in massive air strikes, arrest 57 others in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The troops, recovered cache of weapons including 796 rounds of ammunition, one PKM machine gun, five AK-47 Rifles, two motorcycles,…

FG mobilises responders to crashed mining site in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake disclosed that the swift action of the Federal Government underscores its…

Tinubu names Abuja Highway after Wole Soyinka

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In naming the road after the distinguished playwright, poet and novelist who clocks 90 on 13 July, President Tinubu said…

Four dead, as CNG truck explodes in Rivers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

An eyewitness told our correspondent that the burning truck fell on a vehicle. He said the driver of the truck…

Why we killed rice smuggler in Lagos – Customs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The incident occurred on Sunday when the middle-aged smuggler and his gang allegedly attacked the customs officers.

Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Plateau

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The police spokesman said that a manhunt had been launched to apprehend the fleeing gang members.

Police arrest gang killing cab drivers

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The Akpobome incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows, and the importance of…

UN begins assessment of insecurity, drugs abuse in Zamfara

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He further quoted Lawal as saying that he recently visited the UN to solicit its intervention in addressing some of…

Breaking: Tinubu agrees to over N60,000 as minimum wage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The decision to pay above N60,000 was arrived at during a meeting of the NLC and TUC leaders with federal…

Army debunks deployment of soldiers at FG, NLC meeting venue

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The army urged members of the public to disregard what it described as deliberate and misleading falsehood being peddled about…

Wage bill demanded by Labour will cripple Nigerian economy – FG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the minister, "as government, we are desirous of a peaceful outcome, and we will do everything to make…

How Nigeria swept West/Central Africa’s Toastmasters Public Speaking Championship

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

With this victory, Wayo advances to the Region Quarterfinals, where the top performers will secure a spot in the semifinals.…

Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obaseki said his government has declared a total war against cultism and has set up a special task force of…

Lagos Govt workers to join NLC, TUC strike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement issued by the ASCSN on Sunday and signed by the Secretary, Aladetan Abiodun, said no civil servant should…

Lagos demolishes 753 buildings on drainage alignment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wahab said in Alimosho Local Government (LG), 141 buildings were demolished by the government, while 135 buildings were pulled down…

Lagos man Chinedu Okafor docked for manufacturing fake alcoholic drinks

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Okafor was also alleged to have illegally manufactured Apple Multi-fruit Juice Wine, Eagle Aromatic Schnapps, and Lord's Gin, without registration…

Lagos stops 25% rebate on bus, ferry, train fares

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Feb. 23, announced a 25 per cent rebate on the fares to mitigate the…

NDLEA intercepts Codeine, Loud worth over N2.1bn in Lagos, Port Harcourt

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The NDLEA's spokesman said at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, operatives on Monday 27th May intercepted a container marked TEMU…

Lagos community, Teledalase cut off from city

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Our school children are also at risk of not getting education because most of them do not bother going to…

Nigerians consume 1.6bn litres of milk, products annually – FG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Abdullahi said that the theme for Nigeria’s celebration of the World Milk Day is: “Harnessing the Nutrition and Investment opportunities…

NUPENG, electricity workers mobilise for planned strike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Afolabi said the union was concerned and disturbed with the insensitive attitude of the federal government “to the very critical…

Ogun to join oil-producing States, as exploration begins

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Lokpobiri, who added that oil and gas remain the quickest way to Nigeria's economic prosperity, said his team is in…

Rivers: Mastermind of gang rape of pregnant woman to death arrested

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspect, Emeka, who was said to have fled from the community on learning that police were on his trail…

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