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Why we are intervening massively in education in Lagos – Hamzat

Hamzat said the essence of the reforms and interventions was to ensure "every child that goes through the system comes…
Ex-Army Lance Corporal Sa’idu Lawal with rifles, a cache of ammunition and magazines he was going to deliver in Gusau, Zamfara

How ex-soldier turned notorious gunrunner Sa’idu Lawal was busted

During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he was conveying the exhibits from Loko Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approves increment of 100 per cent on bursary payable to students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions

We’ll continue to prioritise development of education sector – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu said his administration had completed over 1,000 education projects in the last three years, adding improved education is one…
Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism

Edo to conduct mass burial for corpses at the illegal mortuary, others

Owners/operators of mortuaries or embalmment homes who are not duly registered with the Ministry of Health are advised to obtain…
DSS alerts on relocation of terrorists displaced during military operations in North East to North west and North central, nab 5 suspects

It’s a lie, we don’t abduct innocent Nigerians – DSS

The DSS, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday said its had been drawn to a…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement accuses the APC of violent attacks and thuggery against its members engaged in lawful gathering in Kano.

Hoodlums ‘humiliate’ Kwakwanso in Kogi

The former Kano State Governor and leader of 'Kwakwansiya' political movement who was in Kogi to commission his campaign office…
L-R: Tinubu, Kukah, Jonathan and Sanwo-Olu at the event.

Jonathan, Tinubu, Shettima attend 70th birthday of Bishop Kukah (Photos)

Kukah is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. He turns 70 years on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Abia Govt announces restriction in operation of tricycles and motorcycle in Aba and Umuahia between 7 pm and 6 am, with effect from July 1.

Okada ban: Lagos to jail riders, passengers apprehended three years

According to Oladeinde, the extension to four more LGs and their LCDAs, government believed, was in the right direction to…
Samuel

Lagos employee Samuel steals boss’ car to fund relocation abroad

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benjamin Hundeyin on Wednesday, said investigation revealed that the suspect…
Obi and Atiku

NBA Conference: BMO tackles Atiku, Peter Obi

According to BMO, the Obi and Atiku are power mongers who are bent on using disinformation and divisive rhetorics to…
76-year-old grandfather bags 40 years imprisonment for drug offences

Drug dealer Gerald jailed four years in Lagos for importing Heroin

The offence alleged to have been committed by the convict is contrary to and punishable under section 11(a) of the…
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union dies at 91

Mikhail Gorbachev, a courageous reformer: Buhari

According to Buhari, "the late Gorbachev was a remarkable gentleman whose reformist agenda had fundamentally changed Soviet society through his…

Court fixes date to hear ‘disowned’ Wike’s suit against PDP, Atiku

Wike, in the suit, sought among other prayers, the court’s pronouncement declaring him the PDP’s presidential candidate for the 2023…
Onigbanjo and others after the briefing

Lagos reports 4,860 domestic violence, rape, sexual assault cases in 10 months

Giving a breakdown, Onigbanjo said there were 2,029 domestic violence cases, 65 rape cases, 40 sexual assault cases, 1o attempt…

Osama, 2 others jailed for internet fraud

They pleaded guilty to a one-count separate charge bordering on possession of documents containing false pretence and retention of illegal…
File Photo: The seasonal Ngadda River. (credit: ICRC)

15 bodies recovered from Maiduguri river

The Borno Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), had deployed its personnel along the river banks to…
Christopher Imumolen

Energy: Stiff regulation reason for Nigeria’s dysfunctional power sector – Imumolen

Nigeria's youngest presidential candidate and candidate of Accord for the 2023 election, Prof Christopher Imumolen has said more players are…
Labour Party, LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi

Peter Obi hits Nigerian govt: It’s unacceptable allowing ASUU strike to linger 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the umbrella body of lecturers in Nigeria's universities has declared total strike after…
Ogbu

Kano man Jamilu Ahmed beats brother to death

By Ramatu Garba A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano, on Wednesday, ordered that a 37-year-old man, Jamilu Ahmed,be remanded in…

EFCC arrests 9 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

According to the statement, the suspects were nabbed at the Voque Hotel in Mararaba, Abuja for alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, throws weight behind the calls for the national chairman of PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to vacate office

Wike, others calling for my resignation are children – Ayu fights back

Wike had called for the resignation of Ayu as the only condition for him to support the presidential ambition of…
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

Orji Kalu salutes Kukah at 70

Kalu wished Kukah longer years in the service of humanity. Kukah is the current Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese…
Atiku, Obi vs Tinubu: Supreme Court set to deliver judgement

Updated: 2023 Presidential candidates with highest Facebook, Instagram followers

While it is believed that elections are not won or lost based on social media sentiments, there is no doubt…

Why Buhari deserved more accolades for 3.54 percent GDP growth

According to BMO, while countries like the United States and Britain which are generally acknowledged as having more developed economies…
Zamfara boat mishap claims 40 people

Jigawa canoe mishap: 2 teenage boys confirmed dead

Shiisu said the deceased, aged 12 and 14, lost their lives after the canoe carrying nine of them capsized on…

OPM offers scholarships, house to family of late Rivers police ex- spokesperson

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Apostle Gift Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry,OPM, has offered scholarships and a three-…
t in at different parts of Benin, the State capital.

2 killed, 4 injured in Kogi communal clash

Retired Navy Commander, Jerry Omodara, the Special Adviser on Security to Gov. Yahaya Bello, said the incident was “unnecessary and…
UNIBEN sets up committee to investigate lecturer on sexual harassment allegation

ASUU strike: UNIBEN refutes resumption speculation

It stated though it was desirous of a return to normalcy, it was not in a position to direct the…
Fraud

Plateau trader Ahmad Bashir jailed for theft, resisting arrest

Earlier, the Police Prosecutor, Emmanuel Awe, told the court that the case was reported on June 26, by the Department…
Gov. Ayade under fire for lifting embargo placed on promotion of civil servants

Ayade sad over Calabar market fire incident

Mrs Olumayowa Olomola, Commanding Officer, Calabar Command of the Federal Fire Service, said that the fire was caused by a…