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Ndoma-Egba

Tinubu’s administration will meet Nigerians’ expectations – Ndoma-Egba

The APC stalwart maintained that Tinubu has what it takes to offer good governance and make the country a better…
I only identified houses of victims: ‘kidnap kingpin’ Lyon speaks

Police busted 17 kidnappers in Nasarawa

Nansel said that the suspects were arrested during various operations across the state between Feb. 10 and April 19, based…
President Tinubu pays tribute to MKO his wife, Kudirat, Alfred Rewane, others who sacrificed their lives in defence of Nigeria's democracy

Breaking: Tinubu announces 13 – member Presidential Inauguration Committee

Tinubu is expected to be inaugurated as the president of Nigeria on May 29, 2023.
FRSC

Eld-el-Fitr: FRSC deploys 1,300 for special patrol in Ogun

The sector commander said that the special patrol would focus on tackling excessive speeding, wrongful overtaking, lane indiscipline, use of…
Nigerian Government urges her citizens living in Equatorial Guinea undocumented or without valid permits to leave the country immediately.

Nigerian students trapped in Sudan conflict seek evacuation

The commission assured that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in charge of emergency evacuations was consulting with the Nigerian…
Two women drowned in a pond they went to after they closed from work in Gezawa local government area of Kano, the state Fire Service has said.

Man drowns in Kano pond

By Bosede Olufunmi A 20-year-old man, Salisu Tasiu-Muhammed, drowned in a pond at Bakin Gada, Bunkure town in Bunkure Local…
Ex- Kano lawmaker Yusuf Sulaiman says emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of APC has sent jitters to the camp of the PDP.

Kano Gov’t approves new welfare package for judicial officers

The welfare comprises the provision of a house, a three-bedroom apartment, a two-room guest chalet, a two-room boys’ quarters, an…
IGP Usman Alkali Baba posts new commissioners to Rivers and Cross Rivers State Commands as well as other formations of the Force.

Families of deceased police officers in Oyo get N20.9m cheques

By Suleiman Shehu The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, on Friday, presented cheques for a total of N20.9…
20 remanded in prison for allegedly stealing N40m cables

Unemployed man who carted away electric wires jailed

The Defence Counsel, Mr Owobu Godday in his allocutus on behalf of the convict, told the court that Abdullahi who…
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shorten the traditional Friday prayers due to intense heat, until the end of the summer.

What Muslims should do on Eid Day

“Eid-el-Fitri is a period of worship, and as Muslims, we must give to widows, orphans, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and…
Appeal Court upholds Lalong's victory in Plateau Senatorial election

Water scarcity hits Jos, gov’t gives reason

“We are aware of the scarcity being experienced in some parts of Jos like the Bukuru metropolis, Dong, Rukuba Road…
Police arrest 9 suspects over murder of Hakeem Mudashiru, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) grassroots mobiliser in Oyo town, Oyo State.

Oyo CP meets stakeholders as cult clashes resurface in tertiary institutions

He said the meeting was borne out of the immediate urgency to review the security architecture around tertiary institutions in…
Zelenskyy woos Nigeria's president-elect Tinubu, invites him to Ukraine

Zelenskyy woos Nigeria’s president-elect Tinubu, invites him to Ukraine

"Taking this opportunity, I invite you to pay an official visit to Ukraine at a time convenient for you."
Kidnappers kill Miss MAPOLY Happiness Odeh; Gov. Abiodun blows hot

2 Men remanded over alleged kidnap attempt on ladies

He said the defendants offered the ladies ride in their car, while they were waiting for a commercial vehicle. When…
Police dock Nura Mohammed for colluding with others to defraud 21 officers of N100m while claiming to CSP Wale, a PA to DIG Ibrahim Olawale.

Hepatitis B vaccination taken to police barracks in FCT

Mr Daniel Onoja, Founder of the DOF, said the medical intervention would afford the personnel the opportunity to know their…

Finax: Bridging Financial Gaps to Empower Underserved Communities

Taiwo Okanlawon In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy, access to financial services remains one of the most pressing challenges for millions…
Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal says eight security operatives, including five policemen, were killed in the deadly attack in the state

Ex-IGP Abubakar to head Zamfara transition committee

The committee is made up of technocrats, serving and retired public office holders, professionals and experts from all walks of…

Shell, TechnoOil, Schlumberger, others emerge winners at NIES 2023 awards

Shell got five awards, while the Group Managing Director of TechnoOil, Mrs Nkechi Obi won the all-important NIES Lifetime Oil…

Nigeria’s Prof. Olupona elected into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

“With your election, you join the company of notable members – from our earliest members John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander…
Iwuanyanwu

Iwuanyanwu emerges as new Ohaneze President-General

His appointment comes after the former leader Amb. George Obiozor died last December after a brief illness.
The sixth legislature of Parliament of the ECOWAS is discussing member states' socio-economic, political, security and other challenges in Kano

10th Senate: Kano APC recommends Sen. Barau Jibril for President

He implored the party leadership to reward hard-working Jibril with the Senate president, pointing out that he was the most…
Police arrest seven over NURTW clash in Abuja

Police deny torturing Erasmus Emhenya to death

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied torturing one Mr. Erasmus Emhenya, to death while in its custody…
NSCDC operatives nab four suspects while conveying petroleum products worth over N1.7m to two security-compromised communities in Zamfara

NSCDC denies responsibility for death of 15-month-old baby

The Imo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has denied responsibility for the death of a…
Uzuokwu Solomon in trouble over prank call to Lagos Fire Service

Uzuokwu Solomon in trouble over prank call to Lagos Fire Service

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday 19th, April arraigned one Uzuokwu Solomon at the Ogba Magistrate Court.

How father chained, starved 2 children to death in Ogun

His arrest came after his ex-wife filed a complaint. According to the statement, the suspect, a father of three, accused…
Ex-Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, others to be arraigned Thursday

NASS directs Aviation Minister to halt planned demolition of aviation offices in Lagos

The directive is contained in a letter to the minister and signed by Clerk, Senate Committee on Aviation, Mrs Franca…
Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Minister of Finance

FG, States, LGs share N714.629bn for March

Its spokesman, Mr Stephen Kilebi, stated that the money shared covered Gross Statutory Revenue of N497.448 billion; Value Added Tax…
The BRT bus burnt by the hoodlums

Hoodlums set BRT bus ablaze in Lagos after driver of commercial bus dies

The commercial bus was said to have summersaulted several times, with the driver dying instantly and several people injured.
The suspected cultists

42 deadly cultists cracked in Lagos

Owohunwa said that the suspects were arrested after he distributed the tactical operatives from the command headquarters to different police…
Aregbesola

JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday for Eid el-Fitr

Aregbesola called on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good…