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Inside cocaine empire: NDLEA takes down kingpin Aremu behind international drug routes

Inside cocaine empire: NDLEA takes down kingpin Aremu behind international drug routes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babafemi said shortly after Sidika’s arrest, another drug mule, Lawal Lateef Oyenuga, was apprehended on November 24, 2022, with a…
Top 10 most followed Nigerian governors on X

Top 10 most followed Nigerian governors on X

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Among Nigerian governors, the platform X has become particularly popular for updates, announcements, and engaging with the public.
Okpebholo

Edo 2024: Court summons APC’s Okpebholo over alleged age falsification

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Magistrate Abubakar Mukthar asked Okpebholo to appear before him on September 20, a day before the election to defend…
Police in Kogi arrests Paul Jeremiah, 21, for murder of Damilola,, his 19-year-old female fellow student at the Federal University, Lokoja.

Kogi: University student arrested for kidnapping, murder of female colleague

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

However, it was gathered that after killing her, Jeremiah, an indigene of Kaduna state, allegedly removed her private parts. Damilola…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Arms control centre arraigns Ali Ofoma, 9 others over illegal arms importation

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspects who were apprehended in Abuja were members of a well-organised arms smuggling ring, Group Captain Pius Okwuego, Director…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

‘How bandits killed 4 policemen, 3 soldiers in Zamfara’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Zamfara Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan, confirmed the tragic development, according to Channels Television. He noted that the were planning…
Tinubu mourns as popular Osun monarch Oba Aromolaran is dead

Tinubu mourns as popular Osun monarch Oba Aromolaran is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oba Aromolaran was known for maintaining the neutrality of his palace, remaining above partisan politics and welcoming all political views.
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the NCDC, Lagos accounts for 60% of all reported cases, with Lagos Island being the hardest-hit Local Government…
Edo election: INEC holds crucial meeting with stakeholders

Edo election: INEC holds crucial meeting with stakeholders

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“We have also accredited thousands of agents representing candidates and political parties at the 4,730 polling and collation locations."
EFCC

“Very soon you will see some banks get prosecuted”: EFCC boss talks tough

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has unequivocally declared the unwavering resolve of…
Marco Ramirez

Lagos court jails American businessman Marco Ramirez for 68 years

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, convicted an American…
Coach Augustine Eguavoen affirms he is still in charge of the Super Eagles, contrary to rumours making the rounds on the social media.

‘I’m still very much in charge,’ Eguavoen reacts to ‘resignation’ as Super Eagles’ coach

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“I am the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, saddled with the responsibility of taking charge of the Super…
Seun Kuti

Why I interrogate society in my latest single ‘Stand Well Well’ – Seun Kuti

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

"Stand Well Well" is the third and final single from his forthcoming album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) which…
Umo Eno, Sanwo-Olu champion women's inclusion for national progress

Umo Eno, Sanwo-Olu champion women’s inclusion for national progress

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The host of the conference, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to empowering women and ensuring their…
NLC at the end of its NEC in Rivers State issues an ultimatum of December 1 to state governments to implement the new minimum wage.

NLC calls for immediate, unconditional release of Ajaero

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Finally, the Organs of the Congress are in a closed door meeting whose outcome will be made available to the…
Bamidele

Legislative exigencies force Senate to postpone petroleum sabotage hearing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Senate had established the ad-hoc committee to investigate billions spent on maintaining the nation's refineries, scrutinize regulatory agencies over…
C&S unveils plan for centenary celebration, proposes solution to Nigeria's problems

C&S unveils plan for centenary celebration, proposes solution to Nigeria’s problems

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Nigeria is a nation rich in diversity and resilience, but presently facing socio-economic crisis. Millions of families are living under…
NNPC Ltd. raises alarm about what it described as emerging coordinated sabotage campaign being waged by a syndicate against the organisation

Dangote Refinery free to sell petrol directly to any marketer – NNPC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While puncturing the claims of MURIC, NNPC LTD in the statement noted that the pricing of petroleum products from any…
Nigerian artistes

Tekno Miles: The Rise of a Nigerian Music Sensation

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Tekno's breakthrough came in 2015 with the release of "Duro," a hit single that topped various music charts. He followed…
Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu says not plan to stop students who are not up to 18 years old from writing WASSCE, NECO exams.

No plan to stop under 18 students from writing WASSCE, NECO – Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Sununu said this while fielding questions from journalists at an event to mark the 2024 International Literacy Day (ILD) on…
Nigeria's Military says son of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist leader, was among those killed in recent operations in Zamfara State.

Northern Elders send message to Tinubu on bandits’ kingpin Bello Turji

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Turji and his cohorts have committed unspeakable crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and destruction of property. They must face the full…
Obasa

Lagos Assembly approves reordering of 2024 Budget, increases capital expenditure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Though the total budget size remains the same, the recurrent expenditure was reduced from N952,430,566,998 in the original budget to…
Ex-female Boko Haram member Fatima Musa says she regretted shredding her NCE certificate after accepting ideology of the insurgent group

‘I regret tearing my certificate,’ Ex-female Boko Haram member

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

She said she was convinced to tear up her NCE certificate when she accepted the twisted ideology of Boko Haram…
Kano

Emir Sanusi: I’m ready to help resolve ‘Fulani problems’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Emir Sanusi spoke while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a Fulani group with members across the…
Tinubu

Hajiya Dada, mother of late President Yar’Adua, is dead; Tinubu mourns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In a statement issued on Monday by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also extended his sympathies to Senator Abdulaziz…
Some Northern elders advise President Tinubu to ignore mischief against his Ministers, saying they are recording remarkable achievements.

ACF: Why we are excited over CDS Musa’s visit to Niger Republic

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

ACF in a statement issued in Kaduna by Prof . Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity Secretary on Sunday said the…
Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto

Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The Federal Government is deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the North West particularly."
NFF blames tax dispute for the abortion of its deal with German Coach Bruno Labbadia to take over as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

NFF speaks why deal with Labbadia to coach Super Eagles was botched

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Gusau blamed stringent regulations of German tax authorities for the abortion of the agreement between the NFF and Coach Labbadia.…
Lagos expands opportunities for Women entrepreneurs with GPR Policy

Lagos expands opportunities for Women entrepreneurs with GPR Policy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, also highlighted the significance of the initiative, describing…
Maxwell Opara, lawyer to NLC president, Joe Ajaero reveals what transpired at the meeting of the labour leader with the police on Thursday.

Lawyer reveals what transpired at meeting between Ajaero, Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police had on Aug. 20, invited Ajaero, for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable…
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