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Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has rewarded Angel Osariemen Asein with the sum of ₦20 million for breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest Read-Aloud Read-a-thon competition.

Obaseki gifts Angel Asein N20m for breaking Guinness World Record

Speaking during her visit to Angel, wife of the Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, expressed profound pride and described her as…
Gov Adeleke said in his Ramadan message that the seizure of the local government funds has inflicted hardship on the people of Osun state

Adeleke raises alarm over planned attacks on schools, farms in Osun

Adeleke said that intelligence snippets, made available to him, revealed a deliberate mobilisation of criminal elements to attack rural areas…
Fubara gifts widow of slain Inspector N20 million

Fubara gifts widow of slain Inspector N20 million

According to Fubara, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, he came to extend…
Lagos Assembly to pass law regulating alms begging – Speaker

Kidnappings: Lagos Assembly tells Sanwo-Olu to employ more Neighborhood Watch Officers

Obasa said it was painful that while parents struggle to send their children to school to seek knowledge, "evil people…
Anambra

Building collapse: Anambra govt. demolishes over 2,000 shops in Onitsha

The Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr Emeka Orji, who supervised the demolition, later told newsmen that he…
Ogun shuts Steel Company over gas explosion

Ogun shuts Steel Company over gas explosion

Oresanya said under the rule of engagement with all the Industries in the state, the state government would after this…
Lagos begins demolition of buildings, shanties on Lekki Coastal Road

Lagos begins demolition of buildings, shanties on Lekki Coastal Road

Wahab stated that the regeneration of the state would be done in accordance with the Lagos State Development plan, hence…
Ambode

Ambode’s chef sent to prison accused of stealing valuables worth millions of naira

Earlier, the legal officer, Joshua Babalola, in employment of the State Security Service (SSS), told the court that Abayomi and…
Mohbad's father links son's death to Wumi's boyfriend, disowns Liam

Court fixes date to hear suit seeking DNA test for Mohbad’s son

Aloba recently called on the police to probe Omowunmi to unravel the cause of the singer’s death.

EFCC nabs ten suspected oil thieves in Uyo

Receiving the suspects and the products from on behalf of the EFCC, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC,  DSE Ayuba Zira…

EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 arrested 37(Thirty-Seven) suspected…
Kate, the Princess of Wales, on Monday, admits editing the photo released by Kensington Palace on Mother's Day, apologizes

Just In: Princess of Wales admits editing photo, apologizes

‘Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the…

Another five-storey building collapses in Anambra, workers trapped

Chinyere Nwoyethe, the Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, said that they were yet to be informed…
Troops

Gun battle in Imo: 20 IPOB fighters shot dead by troops

Buba added that troops destroyed all camps, hideouts, and shrines in the location, disclosing that the location was also littered…
Four deadly London men who stabbed man 60 times jailed total 117 years

Four deadly London men who stabbed man 60 times jailed total 117 years

Tashan Bailey-Brown, 23 of Meadowview Road, SE6 was jailed for 24 years; he was also given a five-year extended licence…
Lagos beginsdemolition of properties on drainage alignment in Apapa Monday

Lagos beginsdemolition of properties on drainage alignment in Apapa Monday

The Commissioner also inspected Rock Drive in Lekki Phase I following a major complaint that some individuals engaged in conversion…
Disu

Police suspend two ASPs, sacks Inspector for extortion in Rivers

Iringe-Koko pointed out that this decisive course of action served as a strong deterrent to any police officer who might…
LASTMA personnel retrained for efficient service delivery

Motorists hail Sanwo-Olu, LASTMA boss for retraining personnel

The governor was also commended for appointing Mr Olalekan Bakare Oki whom they described as a man of integrity and…
oNDO

Sokoto Abduction: Police confirm 15 Almajiri students, woman missing

Rufa’i identified lack of access road to some villages as one of the major challenges being faced by security agencies…
Workers

NLC’s proposal of N485,000 minimum wage unrealistic – Labour chieftain

On wage increase, Tijjani said the N485,000 minimum wage proposed by the unions was no longer feasible in view of…
President Bola Tinubu hailed Wale Adeniyi’s reform initiatives, describing them as transformative for the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.

Reopening of nation’s borders in Tinubu’s hand – Customs boss

Adeniyi, who was reacting to agitation for the reopening of the borders, assured that engagements and consultations were being made…
oNDO

Gunmen kill farmer in Edo

According to sources in the community, it was apparent that the deceased was attacked by his assailants while leaving the…
Remains of Wigwe, wife, son buried in Rivers

Remains of Wigwe, wife, son buried in Rivers

Wigwe, his wife, Doreen Chizoba and first son, Chizzy died in a copter crash in California, United States in February.
Traffic Advisory: LASG shuts part of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway two days over damaged Alapere Bridge

Traffic Advisory: LASG shuts part of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway two days over damaged Alapere Bridge

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on Friday, said only the Alapere to Lagos Island section would…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu launches initiative to boost women’s empowerment in Nigeria

In a goodwill message, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, Muhammed Abubakar, pledged…
Nigerian

Maiduguri Court jails Kyari for N99m fraud

Thereafter, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Kyari was arraigned before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri…
Lagos conducts door-to-door campaign against gender-based violence

Lagos conducts door-to-door campaign against gender-based violence

She stressed that challenging harmful gender norms and attitudes is essential in creating a more equitable society where individuals are…
Lagos to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements

Lagos to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Osiyemi stressed that immediate corrective action is imperative to rectify Uber’s non-compliance with the…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of part of Agege Motor Road

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday said the diversion would take place at Cappa…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu orders security forces to immediately rescue kidnapped victims in Borno, Kaduna

Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by…