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Excitement as Oba of Benin leads ‘Ugie Emobo’ rite to ward off evil

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The ancient rite symbolises the defeat of the Benin giant, Prince Idubor, popularly known as Aruan.

U.S. Congress delegation speaks on Nigeria’s CPC designation after 2-day visit

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The visit by the Congressmen was sequel to U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria in October as a a…

Abiodun assures on infrastructural development of Ota town

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The Governor expressed appreciation for the people's support and assured that legacy projects would be in place within the remaining…

Release of 130 pupils shows evil will not triumph, says Abiodun

Paul Dada

3 months ago

The governor commended the president’s security measures, saying they had restored Nigerians’ confidence in their government.

TUC commends Tinubu, security agencies over Niger school rescue

Paul Dada

3 months ago

“First, I thank our security personnel for this breaking news. For us, we are quite elated and happy because as…

LASTMA warns against obstruction, vows firm festive enforcement

Paul Dada

3 months ago

“LASTMA advises motorists to ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and strongly warns against alcohol consumption, speeding and reckless driving,” he…

Christmas Security Boost: Special forces, air assets on high alert

Paul Dada

3 months ago

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities,” Onoja…

Tinubu’s plan for justice sector revealed

Paul Dada

3 months ago

“This is the standard expected of a modern justice sector, and our goal is clear: to build a justice sector…

Sanwo-Olu urges preservation of culture at Eyo festival procession

Paul Dada

3 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu also thanked the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, for championing the 2025 Eyo Festival after eight years of…

Court sentences man to death for murder of 25-year-old woman

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced Joseph Fekala to death by hanging for the murder of 25-year-old Kate Oguoh.…

Breaking: All abducted pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic school released, none remain in captivity

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The abduction, which occurred when gunmen stormed the boarding school, had sparked nationwide outrage and raised urgent concerns over school…

Edo fuel tanker fire: 25 affected, 16 still in hospital

Paul Dada

3 months ago

"25 people were affected, with 16 receiving treatment at Auchi General Hospital and Amazing Grace Hospital. Some shops, four trucks,…

DSS changing narrative on media relations – Tinubu

Paul Dada

3 months ago

President Tinubu welcomes the IPI award and commends the DG of the DSS for ensuring press freedom, upholding citizens' rights,…

What Gov Uba Sani told Christians at Kaduna carol

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Governor Uba Sani has praised the Christian community in Kaduna State for their role in fostering unity, recalling his childhood…

21 Boko Haram fighters killed as soldiers ambush convoy

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully ambushed a Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics convoy in Borno…

Photos: Seyi Tinubu installed as Okanlomo of Yorubaland

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland. The Speaker of the…

How I survived 58 days in chains, forced into Police gun battles – Pastor Chris Okafor

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The General Overseer of Grace Nation Worldwide, Pastor Chris Okafor, has opened up on what he described as one of…

Late Akingboye’s son to aide: Stop dishonouring my father’s memory with lies

Abimbola Aderinola

3 months ago

In a statement, Zion described Iwakun’s recent press statement as “a brazen compilation of lies, distortions and deliberate suppression of…

NDLEA busts Female drug Kingpin in Lagos with N5bn worth of Cocaine

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

In a statement on Sunday by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the suspect, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat,…

SERAP gives Tinubu seven days over alleged tampering with Tax Laws

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Describing the alleged alterations as unconstitutional, SERAP argued that failure to publish authentic copies of the laws violates citizens’ right…

Army eliminates 21 terrorists, intercepts logistics in Borno

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

The Nigerian Army troops, under Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised more than 21 terrorists in a fierce encounter in Sojiri…

Reverse Lamido’s suspension, Jigawa PDP tells BoT

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

He noted that Lamido is a founding father of the party who has remained steadfast and loyal, never defecting to…

NiMet forecasts serious weather conditions for 3 days

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

NiMet advised residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to take precautions as dust particles remained suspended in the air.

UNILAG VC hands over ₦35m car gift to 100-level student

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

3 months ago

The official handover was conducted by Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, who commended MTN Nigeria for its sustained commitment…

Tinubu Renames Federal University to Honour Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

The President urged Nigerians to uphold the values of righteousness, tolerance and unity that defined the cleric’s teachings, adding that…

London Man Peter Jailed for Life after Brutal Murder of his Brother

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Post-mortem findings revealed he had been subjected to a sustained and savage assault, attacked with multiple weapons including a garden…

How Lagos housewife faked own kidnap, exorted millions from husband

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, and her accomplice, Adedamola Daniel (30), for allegedly…

Tinubu storms Lagos after Borno, Bauchi engagements

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

A longtime resident and former governor of the state, Tinubu's return is seen by many as a homecoming, offering a…

Fake kidnap plot uncovered as Housewife swindles Husband ₦2.5m in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Mrs. Bada was subsequently “rescued” and reunited with her family. During initial debriefing, she claimed she had been abducted by…

How a single night destroyed a serving Met Police Officer’s career

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

The panel ruled that Emmanuel had breached the police standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct, concluding that the…

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