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Stock market posts losses, capitalisation down by N20bn

Specifically, the market capitalisation lost N20.6 billion or 0.07 per cent to close at N27.921 trillion from N27. 941 trillion…
Chidera Eze

Lagos shuts Redeemers Primary School over drowning of pupil

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo said the school would remain closed, pending an administrative investigation…
PDP has in addition to winning the governorship election in the state, also clinched majority of the seats in the Bauchi House of Assembly.

Bauchi House of Assembly sealed by security operatives

The intervention comes three days after 22 aggrieved members of the Assembly passed a vote of no confidence on the…
NAHCON announces date to begin transporting Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia back home

2022 Hajj: Why 150 intending Oyo pilgrims were barred

629 out of 43,000 slots given to Nigeria was allocated to Oyo State to perform 2022 Hajj, despite that over…
Lai Mohammed said his strategy enables the APC to reconnect with undecided voters and neutralise misinformation ahead of the election.

Why Nigeria can’t remove fuel subsidies now

In a wide ranging interview with Reuters on Monday, Mohammed said many other nations were introducing measures to help citizens…
Abiodun and Tinubu in France

Dapo Abiodun lands in France for Tinubu

Tinubu had travelled to Paris, France on June 27 for some important meetings and his media organisation said he is…
The mother of the girl uncovered the act after she discovered a whitish slimy substance on her daughter’s underwear while doing laundry, Osun Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi said

2 ritualists rape 10-year-old girl to death in Enugu

An eyewitness from the community, who pleaded anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident had thrown…
Illinois Police and firemen at the scene of multiple shooting

Breaking: Multiple people shot at July 4 parade in Illinois

Fourth Fest has been canceled. Please avoid downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available", tweeted…
Italian Reverend Father, Luigi Brenda: Rescued after gun battle in which three of his abductors were killed in by police operatives in Edo state

Police kill 3 kidnappers, rescue Italian Rev. Fr. in Edo

The 68-year-old members of Somascan Father’s Community, was kidnapped by the hoodlums along Ogunwenyi through Usen community, in Ovia South…
Amb. Mary Beth Leonard lists similarities between Nigeria, U.S.

Amb. Mary Beth Leonard lists similarities between Nigeria, U.S.

U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard on Monday highlighted the similarities between Nigeria and her country as it marked…
Governor Fayemi charges new HOS, Agbede to build a 21st century public service

Fayemi charges new HOS Agbede to build a 21st-century public service

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Monday swore in the state's new Head of Service, Mr Bamidele Agbede, charging…
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and his team monitoring the mock accreditation exercise using the BVAS at Salvation Grammar School Alekuwodo Osogbo ahead of the #OsunDecides2022 Election that will take place on 16th July 2022 on Monday

Osun election: INEC commences mock accreditation

INEC mock accreditation exercise will take place in six local government areas, two registration areas/wards across the three senatorial districts…
Edo High Court remands 38-year-old Pastor, Simeon Okehielem, for allegedly raping and impregnating a house wife, Mrs Isoken Vivian Aigbedo.

Osun herbalist Kehinde Ola remanded over 800k fraud

The defendant unlawfully and fraudulently obtained the sum of N800,000 from one Adesoji Omolewa under the pretext of taking care…
Timothy Olaoluwa

SOS: Six-month-old baby with hole in his heart needs N5.4m to survive

The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Awoyemi Olaoluwa are reaching out to the general public to offer an urgent financial…

Encomiums as top banker, Adeyemi Odusanya bids father farewell

The event had in attendance the high and mighty in all the strata of the nation’s economy - banking sector,…
Kenneth Aguba

Apostle Chinyere offers help to homeless Nollywood actor Aguba

Pictures of Aguba in a dirty environment has been trending on the internet since Monday morning as multiple reports said…
NECO

No examination on Eid-el-Kabir day – NECO

The National Examinations Council (NECO) said no examination was scheduled for July 9, contrary to insinuations in some quarters that…
Attack on INEC office in Enugu State

Updated: Gunmen overpower security officials at INEC office, destroy 748 ballot boxes

Gunmen who attacked the INEC building in Igboeze North Local Government Area office in Enugu State did not only raze…
Some of the innovators

Nigeria’s Well of Science among finalists in £1.1m Afri-Plastics Challenge

Another solution is ShoppersBag, a solution by Well of Science from Nigeria. ShoppersBags are reusable, recyclable and biodegradable bags that…
NECO

Islamic group urges NECO to shift exam from Salah Day

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to the National Examinations Council (NECO) to shift its examination date to Saturday…
Hoodlums set INEC office ablaze in Enugu

Hoodlums set INEC office ablaze in Enugu

Criminals have burnt down the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
President Muhammadu Buhari approves the appointment of chief executives and renewal of tenure of some officers of parastatal agencies.

Nigerian govt. replies U.S. senators over allegation of Christians persecution

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday condemned the call by five US Republican Senators asking for the redesignation of…
Yobe Govt. approves N2.1 billion for payment of retirees

Gov. Buni condoles with families of 10 auto crash victims in Yobe

Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe on Monday condoled with the families of 10 persons who died in a recent…
Hajj

Messy Hajj airlift operation: Nigeria gets succour from S/Arabia

NAHCON appeal to intending pilgrims to remain calm and prepared for onward conveyance for the 2022 Hajj.
Ex- Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose

N6.9bn fraud: Judge stalls Fayose’s trial

Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N6.9billion fraud and money laundering charges.

FCTA to upgrade Dei Dei livestock market

Dealers of livestock are warned not to take advantage of the Eid-el-Kabir festive period to make a brisk business, by…
IInspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba orders his officers to be firm and ruthless to criminals during Easter celebrations

IGP Baba calls for preventive policing

According to him, preventive policing is important because it prevents the occurrence of crime, engenders peace and ensures the provision…
Zamfara security guards

Arewa Forum wants joint vigilante task force in North west

According to the forum, the inauguration of CPG will reduce and checkmate bandits’ movement, fight them and stop their carnage.
Ex- Kano lawmaker Yusuf Sulaiman says emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of APC has sent jitters to the camp of the PDP.

Ganduje approves N33m for Kano scholarship students

The fund is part of the counter-part funding under the France – Kano State Government Scholarship Scheme.
The quadruplets of Naja’atu Isiyaka during donation of food and baby care items to them by Hajiya Aisha Matawalle, wife of Zamfara governor

Zamfara quadruplets get gifts from governor’s wife

Presenting the items to the families at the Federal Medical Centre Gusau, Hajiya Aisha Matawalle expressed delight and rejoiced with…