BREAKING: Iran Warns US: Gulf Ports “for everyone or no one”

Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
LATEST SCORES:
Loading live scores...

News

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (left) and his deputy, Dr Ipalibo Harry-Banigo (right), during the latter's 70th birthday celebration in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

‘Dependable, trustworthy’ – Wike pours encomiums on deputy at 70th birthday

Wike said Dr Harry-Banigo has been an exceptionally supportive deputy, who has never given him and leaders of the Peoples…
Governor Nyesom Wike appoints new chairman and members for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC.

Rivers: Wike announces arrest of killers of 3 policemen, N60m compensation

Wike commended the dexterity of the Officers of the command for tracking down the killers of the three policemen around…
PHOTO CAPTION L-R: Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Marcus Onobun; Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu; Governor Godwin Obaseki; Clark of the Assembly, Alhaji Yahaya Omogbai, and Deputy Speaker, Hon. Roland Asoro

Obaseki signs N321.4bn 2023 Edo appropriation bill into law

Obaseki, while before signing the bill at the Government House, in Benin City, said most of the projects in the…
Bola Tinubu

I am a wrestler, Atiku, Obi have no iota of honesty in them – Tinubu

Tinubu promised to conquer poverty in Nigeria, if elected in 2023, saying that he would deploy all the human and material…
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, describes death of former presidential aide and politician, Dr. Doyin Okupe, as a deep personal loss to him.

JUST IN: Okupe steps down as DG of Labour Party presidential campaign council

Doyin Okupe announced his resignation in a letter addressed to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Tuesday, 20 December
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu challenges Lagosians to participate fully in 2023 census

Sanwo-Olu said the exercise is extremely important because the census will provide the vital data and statistics in many areas…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

2 fake doctors busted in Lagos

The prosecutor, ASP Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that the defendants conspired and committed the offences on Jan. 1, 2022,…
ADC

Kachikwu excited by sack of Ralph Nwosu led ADC executives

Kachikwu said with the sack of Nwosu led executives, members of ADC can now focus on rebuilding their party and…
JAMB announces dates for commencement of registration and conduct of 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

2023 UTME: JAMB announces dates for registration, conduct of examination

JAMB said registration of Direct Entry (DE) for 2023 UTME would commence from Feb. 20 to April 20, 2023.
Massive crowd at PDP’s rally in Katsina on Tuesday

This happened to Atiku today when he stormed Katsina for mega rally (Photos)

The stadium, venue of the rally was filled to capacity as thousands of PDP supporters welcomed the former Vice President…
We can build in the middle of difficulty: Tinubu tells APC stakeholders

I will make Nigeria better, stronger despite challenges – Tinubu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday assured Nigerians and stakeholders of the party from the South-South region that he would lead…
Buni

Gov. Buni orders release of Yobe teenager arrested for insulting him

According to reports, Isa was arrested by the police on December 11 for insulting Governor Buni on Facebook in Nguru…
Court to deliver judgment in case involving Chinese Frank Geng Quangrong, accused of killing his girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani in Kano

Trial of Chinese Geng-Quangrong for murder of Nigerian girlfriend stalled

Trial of Chinese Frank Geng-Quangrong over alleged murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani stalls at Kano High Court
NYSC sets IT completion requirement for HND candidates

No plan to make NYSC optional, says Minister Dare

According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari would not allow anything that would destroy the scheme.
The forfeited cars

EFCC auctions seven forfeited cars in Ilorin

The auctioned vehicles are Lexus IS350 2007 model, Toyota Venza 2010 model, White coloured Mercedes Benz 2007 model, Gold Porche…
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja sacks Chief Ralph Nwosu led national executive of African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Just in: Court sacks Ralph Nwosu led ADC executives

ADC has been enmeshed in crisis as a faction loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu, the party presidential candidate and another loyal…

Gombe farmers cry out: ‘Hippos are destroying our farmlands’

According to them, the incessant hippos’ attacks exposed them to losses.

Septuagenarian sent to Kirikiri Prison for defiling 5-year-old girl in Lagos

According to the mother, on getting back to the house, she was shown a video of her daughter being defiled…
Osun police arrest four men for killing woman for money ritual

Police ban Christmas, New Year street carnivals

The ban was put in place to prevent miscreants from causing mayhem under the guise of street carnivals.
Kwara govt says it will pay arrears of pension and gratuity for local government retires among others from N3.5bn Sure-P refund of FG

How we’ll spend N3.5bn Sure-P refund – Kwara govt

Kwara state government also said arrears of allowances to traditional rulers and capital projects across the local council areas will…
Free Bawa or charge him to court: MURIC writes DSS

Buhari’s govt. has achieved significant successes – EFCC boss Bawa

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa said the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has…
Convener, BOSYOPS, Ms. Abisola Olusanya

Sanwo-Olu’s Support Group unveils plans for youth engagement, development

Convener of the group and Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya said the priority of the group was…
Ogun PDP Central senatorial candidate, Olumide Aderinokun pledges that his interventions will be based on need of the people of if elected.

Yuletide: Ogun PDP senatorial candidate celebrates with children

By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Ogun Central senatorial district in the 2023 election, Olumide…
The fake LASTMA officer

Fake LASTMA officer Oluchkwu jailed in Lagos

The convicted fake LASTMA officer was arraigned by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on a 2-count charge of…
Senate confirms Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chairman

Senate confirms Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chairman

Lauretta Ifeanyi-Onochie, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, has been confirmed by the Senate as the substantive…
Siemens Mobile transformer

Buhari dwarfs Obasanjo, other PDP presidents in power projects delivery

"Although the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) was conceived by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2004, a number of…
EFCC

Nigerian lawmakers kick as CBN gov. Emefiele fails to show up

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, failed to appear before the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Senator Ibikunle Amosun explains why people outside his Ogun Central senatorial district will benefit from his one week empowerment programme

Why I extended my empowerment programme to other senatorial districts – Amosun

Amosu, who is now the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, gave the explanation during the flag off of his…
VAT

19 youths arrested during gay wedding in Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board (an agency enforcing Islamic religious morals) has arrested 19 youths for attending a same-sex marriage…
Dave Umahi

Gov. Umahi conferred with Ebonyi highest award

The conferment was performed by state Chief Judge Elvis Ngene at the state executive council chambers.