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Three new Emirates to be overseen by Second Class Emirs emerge in Kano as Governor Abba Yusuf assents to the State Emirates Council Bill 2024.

Gov. Yusuf signs bill to create 3 new emirates in Kano into law

Governor Yusuf's signature gave credence to the creation of Gaya, Rano, and Karaye as Second Class Emirates within Kano state.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, ex-governor of Ogun State, recounts encounter with Prof. Wole Soyinka at his Ijegba residence, in Abeokuta.

The many ways Soyinka supported me – Gbenga Daniel

Daniel, who was the chairman of the occasion, narrated how Soyinka encouraged and inspired him to carry out the modernization…
Rivers factional Speaker Victor Oko Jumbo says rival Martin Amaewhule faction cannot stop Gov. Fubara from spending money in Rivers

‘You have no right over Rivers govt funds,’ Pro-Fubara Speaker tackles Amaewhule

By Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt The factional Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly Victor Oko Jumbo has said 25 member-faction…
Sanwo-Olu strikes agreement with CIG Motors to acquire 5,000 vehicles for LAGRIDE

Sanwo-Olu strikes agreement with CIG Motors to acquire 5,000 vehicles for LAGRIDE

Sanwo-Olu said the vehicles would be tailor-made for the state's terrain to operate on low carbon emissions, improved technological interaction,…
Fraud

Edo court adjourns suit against Benin Monarch amidst tight security

“The Edo State Government will take all lawful actions against any individual or group found to be involved in activities…
Trump

Trump to call for unity during Republican convention speech

Trump said he now wants to speak at the Republican Party convention in favour of overcoming the political divide in…
Sanwo-Olu charges young people to stay focused, shun peer pressure

Why Lagos may reinstate monthly sanitation – Sanwo-Olu

"As a Government, it is our collective responsibility that we develop strategic methods to improve the environment, while ensuring it…
Primate Elijah Ayodele lambasts CAN, PFN

‘They are not spiritual, they run after money’, Primate Ayodele lambasts CAN, PFN

"I do not belong to Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria because they are not spiritual entities.…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

Tinubu appoints new CEO, Executive Director for NSITF

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday replaced Mrs Maureen Allagoa with Mr Oluwaseun Faleye as the Managing Director/Chief…
Why I wrote a new book at 90 - Soyinka

Soyinka tallest living iroko in Nigeria’s literary forest – NCC

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Four persons rescued from collapsed building in Abuja

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Jos School Tragedy: 81 victims discharged from hospitals

Izang further said that the five patients who were still on admission, were in a stable condition.

Plateau school building not caused by demons but negligence – Gov Mutfwang

Mutfwang who was conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on Saturday, ordered the immediate closure of the school.
FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

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

N721 billion cash paid as bribes to Nigerian public officials in 2023- NBS

According to the report released on Thursday, in 2023, out of all citizens who paid a bribe, 8.6 per cent…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos announces total closure of popular road in Ikoyi

Osiyemi said motorists from Victoria Island were expected to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access 3rd…
Omokri

Obidient Movement biggest threat to national security – Reno Omokri

According to Omokri, they set up crowdfunding to report the social media profiles of their opponents and write bogus petitions…
PDP

Judgement against Edo primary: PDP takes battle to Appeal Court

The PDP is seeking an "order allowing the appeal, an order setting aside the judgment of the lower court, and…
Dark side of ministry: This controversial Abel Damina

You don’t have to be a Christian to make heaven – Abel Damina

“Then the people said instead of calling disciples, the transformation we see in them is that they look like Christ,…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

How Emefiele moved funds from CBN to wife’s companies – Banker

Ogbonnaya said she never had direct dealings with the ex-CBN governor but received instructions from his wife to transfer cash…
A accident involving a truck, a tricycle and two motorcycles claimed lives of six people on Eke Awgbu raod along Agulu-Awgbu road in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra.

Speeding truck driver loses control, crushes 6 to death in Anambra

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu A accident involving a truck, a tricycle and two motorcycles claimed lives of six people along Agulu-Awgbu…
Kaduna government says 25 suspects prosecuted over involvement in gender-based violence (GBV) in the state have been sentenced to death

Three Osun men bag death sentence for armed robbery, murder

The convicts were arraigned on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, murder and unlawful possession of firearms before Justice Adedapo Adeniji.…

NDLEA arrests alleged drug baron in village mansion

It said this followed the the arrest of the alleged leader of the syndicate, 42-year-old Joachin Chikaodi Mbonu and his…

Vice-Chancellor accuses varsity staff of working with bandits

The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, who reacted, called on the public to always assist them with information that would…
NNPCL turning a new leaf

Why fuel scarcity, queues at filling stations return – NNPCL

The NNPCL also stated that due to flammability of petroleum products and in compliance with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)…

Stop chasing petty crimes, Obi advises EFCC

Obi, however, commended the EFCC's Chairman, Ola Olukoyede,  over his will to fight corruption.
Rivers State House of Assembly: An assembly in crisis

Pro- Wike lawmakers give Fubara seven-day ultimatum to represent budget

The pro-Fubara lawmakers also sat on Monday. The sitting held in its chamber in Government House, Port Harcourt.

Truck crushes female biker in Lagos

It also advised motorcycle operators, both commercial and private to obey traffic rules and regulations as stipulated in the Lagos…
Nigerian government battles “fake and mischievous” publication on the Samoa deal as politicians, religious leaders digs in

Samoa Deal: Nigerian govt battles dangerous propaganda

…Storm over Samoa deal By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerians and Nigeria are not strange to conspiracy theories most times based on…
NELFund disburses more than N2.5 billion applied for 22,120 students as loans to their 12 institutions as fees across the country.

Student Loan: NELFUND lists 36 State Universities that can apply

The Fund said on its X handle on Sunday that the management of these institutions had successfully submitted their student…