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Isaac David leader of Abuja group: says 279 students of UNIJOS evacuated

279 UNIJOS students evacuated to Abuja

The President of AOIYEO, Mr Isaac David said that the evacuation of the students was necessary to prevent death of…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

9 dead as Kaduna bandits shoot each other

The cause of the showdown revolved around a disagreement over sharing of accumulated ransoms, during which one of the groups…
Ogun govt. bans dredging, sand-mining activities

Ogun bans dredging, sand-mining activities

Ogun State Government has banned dredging and sand mining activities in various sites across the state with immediate effect.
Olu of Warri Tsola Emiko

Buhari salutes Itsekiri nation on new Olu of Warri

Buhari hailed the Itsekiri kingdom for overcoming issues that arose after the initial nomination of the Olu-designate.
Jumoke Oyeleke murdered during Ojota Yoruba Nation rally

Jumoke Oyeleke killed during Lagos Yoruba nation rally buried

Jumoke was hit by a bullet fired by police officers at Ojota while they were trying to disperse Yoruba nation…
What PDP govs want from Secondus - Gov. Seyi Makinde

Oyo Govt. clears air on UBEC’s counterpart funding

The Oyo State Government has refuted claims that the state has not paid N715 million counterpart funds for Universal Basic…
Parents must help govt wage war against drug abuse - Lagos Deputy Speaker

Parents must help govt wage war against drug abuse – Lagos Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni has appealed to parents to help government’s war against drug…
condoles with long-time aide, Sarki Abba, over mother’s death

Buhari’s confession: There is widespread hunger in the land

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday admitted that there is widespread hunger among citizens across the country.

Lagos charges farmers on Ofada rice mass production

Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project has charged farmers and investors to invest in the…
Another 14 suspected internet fraudsters busted in Enugu

Another 14 suspected internet fraudsters busted in Enugu

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Command, on Thursday arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at the…
Theodore Orji arrested by EFCC

Ex-Abia Governor Theodore Orji arrested by EFCC at Abuja Airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Students of Rivers State University protest alleged involvement in human rights abuses by some personnel of Man ‘O’ War in the institution.

Gunmen shoot final year student of Rivers State University dead

Gunmen suspected to be cultists on Thursday morning shot a final year student of the Rivers State University (RSU), Port…
Mohammed Fawehinmi

Mohammed Fawehinmi: Family announces burial programme

A night of tributes and songs will be held on 25 August, at the Archbishop Vining Cathedral in Ikeja, from…
Two young herders and their father arrested by Amotekun in Ondo

Amotekun arrests underage cattle herders, cows in Ondo

The minors were arrested for threatening a 70 year-old woman Victoria Ajayi, with a cutlass around Kajola area of Akure…
Prince Adedoyin's family tragedies- Top right, Funke, Omolola and her son Subomi Olobayo

Industrialist Adedoyin hit with third family tragedy in 3 years

The latest was the death of his daughter Omolola Olobayo, whose son, Subomi had died by suicide in June.
Ogun lawmakers threaten to issue arrest warrant on Yoruba actor Goriola

Ogun Assembly threatens to issue arrest warrant on Yoruba actor Goriola

The Ogun State House of Assembly has threatened to issue a warrant arrest on Yoruba actor, Goriola Hassan if he…

I won’t be surprised if bandits, kidnappers apply for CAC registration – Atiku 

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said he would not be surprise if bandits and kidnappers…
Ali Dahiru: resigns bank job for bread-hawking

Why I resigned my bank job for bread-hawking – HND holder

A Polytechnic graduate in Kaduna, Ali Dahiru, who resigned his job in Zenith Bank and took to selling bread, said…
Lagos

Lagos evacuates 728 beggars, destitute from roads, streets

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday, said it rescued 728 street beggars and destitute from streets and roads in the…
Edo Court remands Oghomwentiti Best Uwagboe in prison for allegedly attacking official of BEDC Electricity Plc during an official assignment.

Vandals elope with N50m BEDC equipment

Police operatives in Edo State are currently tracking suspected electricity vandals who stole equipment of BEDC Electricity Plc worth over…
Yusuf Buhari set to wed Zahra Bayero on Friday

Aso Rock shuts down Friday for Yusuf Buhari’s wedding in Kano

Chairman, organising committee for the wedding, Shehu Ahmed, said President Buhari is expected at the event, which will hold after…
Adam Harun Sultan of Shuwa Arabs of Edo State installed on 4 August by Shehu of Borno. Rival Adanno apologises

Outrage over plans for “Sultan of Shuwa Arabs of Edo state”

But unknown to many people in the state, the Shehu of Borno on 4 August this year, turbaned Adam Harun…

Ebonine Rita in court for alleged N5.6m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Command has arraigned Ebonine Rita Uzoamaka for alleged fraud.
Abuja developer Princess Ngozi gets N30m bail for alleged N31.8m scam

Abuja developer Princess Ngozi gets N30m bail for alleged N31.8m scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, arraigned Princess Carol Ngozi alongside her company, Carolina…
Fatal crash claims lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Fatal crash claims lives of two persons in Delta

Two young boys have lost their lives in a fatal road crash that occurred on Wednesday morning, along the busy…

CMS Marina Road Repairs: Lagos CBD calls for caution

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State on Central Business Districts, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde has called for caution as rehabilitation…
Prof. Francisca Ime Bassey

ICPC arraigns UNICAL lecturer Francisca over alleged N20.6m fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a Dean in the University of Calabar, Prof.…
Number plates and drivers licence

Lagos’ new humongous prices for number plates will scare you

The Lagos State Government has released new humongous prices for number plates in the state different from the one the…
Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Suspected professional surety Ojo jailed over suspect’s escape

An Igbosere Magistrate's Court 13 sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island has sentenced a suspected professional Surety, Temitope…
Ridding Lagos of the nuisance of street beggars and hawkers

Lagos begins massive onslaught against beggars: Sets up special team

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced massive onslaught against beggars across the state and set up a special team…