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Youth Innovation in the Spotlight: What to Expect from the Young Africa Innovates State Showcases

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Backed by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Programme is not just supporting…

Osonuga installed as Asiwaju Baaloro in grand Wasimi ceremony

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

“I see this title as work, not recognition alone. It is a reminder that community leadership requires consistency and a…

24 Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls regain freedom

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The girls were seized last week when armed men stormed their boarding school in Maga during the early hours of…

Insecurity: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance on Kwara, Niger, Kebbi Forests

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The directive, Dare added, extends beyond Kwara to parts of Kebbi and Niger States, where several mass abductions in recent…

Northern Women condemn school closures, accuses Authorities of surrendering to terror

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

VIEW warned that such decisions would deepen educational inequality in a region already carrying Nigeria’s highest burden of female illiteracy.

Adebola Arowona alleges loss of pregnancy following dispute with IBEDC officials

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

An Ibadan resident, Mrs. Adebola Arowona, has told her side of the story surrounding an altercation with officials of the…

Lagos fashion designer remanded for impregnating neighbour’s 14-year-old daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The prosecutor said that the victim’s father noticed that his daughter was feeling sick and took her to the hospital.

How Nigerian woman sexually abused her 3-year-old daughter, infected her with STD

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

During questioning, Tracy admitted to engaging in inappropriate sexual activity with her daughter, acknowledging that the abuse began when the…

Full List: Names of 265 Niger students, teachers still in captivity

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has released the complete list of 265 students and teachers from St.…

Police debunk viral bandit attack alerts, urge residents to stay calm

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“The command has taken security matters very seriously and has put measures in place to ensure the safety of lives…

Lagos safe and secure – Police

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Jimoh reaffirmed the command’s commitment to keeping Lagos safe for residents, businesses, and visitors during the holiday season.

Police nab Ondo varsity students over alleged drugging, rape of female colleague

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Ayanlade said a neighbour rescued the victim after hearing unusual noises from the room and found her unconscious with the…

Pandemonium in Maiduguri Girls’ School over scare of terrorists attack

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, also issued additional details to calm…

Insecurity: South West Governors announce Regional Security Fund, Joint Intelligence System

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

In one of the most significant resolutions, the governors announced the creation of a South West Security Fund (SWSF) to…

NRC launches Iddo turnaround, vows no legitimate traders will suffer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

While acknowledging that some makeshift structures may be affected, Opeifa noted that many traders have been operating for years without…

How Jimmy Cliff was arrested, detained for 3 days in Nigeria 51 years ago

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Nevertheless, Jimmy Cliff said he cherished his trip to Nigeria, describing his experience as “bitter- sweet.”

Teenage influencer leads online drug promo, arrested in NDLEA raid

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed that both suspects were apprehended with various confectioneries that tested positive for cannabis.

LASTMA Roars! No more blocking Lagos roads for festivities

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Meanwhile, he reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to safeguard the free movement of vehicles, persons, goods and services throughout the festive…

Breaking: 38 Abducted Kwara Church worshippers regain freedom

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The kidnappers later demanded a ransom initially reported at ₦100 million per victim, which was subsequently said to have been…

Full List of 50 kidnapped Kontagora school pupils who escaped abductors

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

According to the Bishop, parents reported the unexpected return of their children, prompting school authorities to contact more families and…

DHQ probes Troop withdrawal claim before Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He added that troops were actively following all credible leads to secure the release of the abducted schoolgirls and were…

Breaking: 50 abducted pupils of St. Mary’s School escape, 265 others still in captivity

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Yohanna disclosed that 236 primary school children, three children belonging to staff, 14 secondary students, and 12 teachers, totalling 265…

NDLEA smashes six drug syndicates, seizes tons of Narcotics nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Further arrests were recorded along the Abaji–Abuja expressway, where 430.5kg of cannabis was seized on 17 November. In Niger State,…

Police beef up security in schools, Churches in Anambra

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

the commissioner reiterated the command’s unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that the police will continue to…

24 million Nigerians test positive for malaria – FG

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

No fewer than 24.47 million Nigerians tested positive for malaria between January and September 2025, according to the 2025 National…

Police rescue 25 women, children after daring shootout with bandits

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He explained that shortly after receiving a distress report, joint Police patrol teams and Community Protection Guards were immediately deployed…

Niger State orders immediate closure of all schools

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The directive was issued on Saturday following a high-level security meeting convened by the Governor with heads of security agencies…

Tragedy in Bauchi: Police patrol ambushed, two officers dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

According to Hundeyin, the security team had embarked on a routine confidence-building operation when they were ambushed.

Insecurity: Kebbi State orders immediate closure of tertiary institutions

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The directive was issued by the state Commissioner of Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Tunga, in Birnin Kebbi. The decision follows…

“Mad man” lurking around EBSU Secondary School arrested for raping student

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

One resident, Mike Okorie, claimed the man had been loitering around the school premises for an extended period and was…

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