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7 suspected bandits arrested in Mariri community of Lere LGA of Kaduna State: Hajiya Bilkisu was lynched for housing them

Kaduna woman Hajiya Bilikisu lynched for housing bandits

Aruwan listed arrested bandits as: Musa Adamu, Abdullahi Usman, Suleiman Hasidu, Usman Jibril, Saidu Isah, Hassan Abdulhamid and Idris Sani
Ex-Minister Umar-Farouk: Why I didn’t honour EFCC’s invitation over 'N37bn fraud'

Over 7000 people to benefit from Nigerian govt’s grant in Borno

More than 7,264 persons are to benefit from Federal Government’s Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG) programme (GVG) in Borno.
I will not sack 11, 790 unqualified teachers in Borno - Gov. Zulum

I will not sack 11, 790 unqualified teachers in Borno – Gov. Zulum

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday confirmed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, that he will not…
Femi Fani-Kayode, left speaks on Politics Tonight show

Fani-Kayode: I saw the devil creep into PDP years ago [Video]

According to Fani-Kayode, who is one of the spokesmen for the APC Presidential campaign, he saw the devil creep into…
Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle

Gov. Matawalle rescues police officer from terrorists

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Wednesday secured the release of DSP Usman Ali, officer-in-charge of Magami Police Outstation in…
Residents of communities around Kemta-Somorin road, Abeokuta, Ogun laments killing of Professor Oladipo Ademuyiwa by hit-and-run driver

Family of 7 die after eating ‘Dambu’ in Zamfara

Four of the victims including two married women and five teenagers died on the spot while the three others died…
EFCC sends important message to motor dealers

EFCC sends important message to motor dealers

The EFCC has tasked motor dealers to ensure compliance with regulations requiring registration and certification of their businesses by the…
Gunmen abduct BEDC driver in Ondo, demand N10m

Gunmen attack police officers on stop-and-search duty in Enugu

Gunmen attacked some police officers who were on stop-and-search duty along Enugu expressway, G-hostel axis in Abakaliki on Wednesday.
Gov. Ikpeazu speaks after losing senatorial bid

Gov Ikpeazu releases N30m for Asa Electricity Project

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Wednesday said he would immediately release N30 million to Ukwa West Local Government Area…
Managing Director of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc, Mrs. Funke Oshibodu,

BEDC disclaims fake videos alleging arrest of MD Osibodu

But the company, in a statement, said she was never arrested and that she had been in her office working.
Gov. Yahaya Bello says master plan for the establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba, will be submitted to the NUC on Monday.

Kogi: 2 kidnappers shot dead

According to reports, the kidnappers had been perpetuating havoc within the area and security operatives had been on their trail
Edo police command reacts to claim that CP Abutu Yaro, illegally released suspected oil thieves after collecting ₦7 million bribe.

JUST IN: Police recover 20 mummified bodies from Benin building

The corpse were discovered in a building along Asoro slope off Ekenhua road, Uzebu quarters, Benin city,
President Muhammadu Buhari mourns passage of his 'most valued friend' and classmate at Government College Katsina, Sen. Abba Ali.

Buhari approves orthopedic hospital for Jos, Benin, Jalingo

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this on Wednesday at the official inauguration of the Primary Health Care(PHC) Leadership Challenge…
An Electricity supply line

JUST IN: Electricity workers suspend strike for 2 weeks

Earlier, the Transmission Company of Nigeria had confirmed that the national grid has been shutdown following the industrial dispute by…
Obasanjo and Atiku

Obasanjo bombs PDP over Atiku’s choice

"I am very much aware that it's the turn of the South to produce the next President of Nigeria. I…
Governor Nyesom Wike has come under attack by groups and opposition in Rivers over his appointment of 14,000 advisers, 319 ward Liaison Officers and 40 local government area liaison Officers on Tuesday.

Wike’s bombshell: No governorship candidate of another party will succeed me

Wike said some of the candidates in other political parties aspiring to succeed him in office had no agenda for…
Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, Lagos state Commissioner for education

5,300 stakeholders to participate in Lagos’ 2022 Education Summit 

Adefisayo stated that the summit sought to explore a holistic approach towards education and lifelong learning from early childhood to…
The on-going work on the Lagos Blue Line Rail project in Marina as the final T-Beam is being launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, 17 August, 2022. Inset l-r: Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Federic Oladeinde; Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and an official of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during the launch of the final T-Beam.

Lagos Blue Rail Line nears completion, two sets of light train coaches arrives October

With the laying of the final T-Beam, all difficult civil works standing in the way of the Lagos Blue Rail…
Police rescue kidnap victims in Kaduna state.

Troops dislodge bandits, rescue 6 hostages in Kaduna

The Kaduna state government conveys its deep appreciation to the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the…
Duro Onabule

Babangida shattered by Onabule’s death on eve of his 81st birthday

It is a sad irony that Chief Onabule, who was usually amongst the first to celebrate my birthday, died on…
Nigeria Customs

Customs intercept litres of petrol in Badagry creeks

On Aug. 15, the command received a tip-off that there were large quantities of petrol stockpiled close to a beach…
National Grid

Total blackout in Lagos as electricity workers begin strike

The DisCos said the picketing of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the union members had plunged customers under…
IBB and Tinubu in 2014

IBB still committed to the unity of Nigerians: Tinubu

The APC presidential candidate and National Leader recalled serving as a Senator of the Federal Republic when General Babangida was…
Tinubu with Obasanjo during the visit

Updated: Tinubu, Obasanjo in ‘closed-door’ meeting in Abeokuta [Photos]

Tinubu arrived the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, around 1.09pm in his chopper.
Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle

Gov. Matawalle assents to Child Protection Bill, 2 others

According to the governor, the laws provide that the state social protection and disability funds be provided to complement the…
Most Revd Oliver Ali Aba

Buhari congratulates new Methodist Church prelate Oliver Aba

Buhari wished Aba successful stewardship while urging him to build on the laudable legacies of the outgoing Prelate.

Black out in South-East as EEDC declares strike

EEDC hereby encourages customers and neighbourhood associations to be vigilant and protect electrical installations within their environment.
The honoured officers

Policeman SP Daniel rejects $200,000 bribe from robbers

Adejobi said the IGP had commended Amah for his integrity and exhibition of sound professionalism leading to the arrest of…
APC

APC raises alarm on Bauchi Youth Vanguard

According to him, the group also attacked Sadique’s wife, who doubles as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and…
Femi Kuti and Peter Obi

Peter Obi visits Femi Kuti after threats from ‘Obidients’

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi visited Femi Kuti after the veteran musician and his supporters traded words on…