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2027: APC mobilises heavyweights for key meetings at presidential villa

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The APC informed all NEC members to take note of the date and attend, in line with Article 12.3 of…

EFCC appeals court ruling ordering release of 27 properties

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

EFCC has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the release of 27 properties…

Osun 2026: Accord Party awaits Gov. Adeleke’s official declaration

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Oladeji noted that Accord is currently the best political home for any serious politician seeking office.

Five abducted Rivers State University students regain freedom

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the students were rescued unharmed following an operation conducted at Rumuodogo 2…

INEC staff must have zero tolerance for corruption – Amupitan

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He appealed to members to allow the electoral process to strengthen the spirit of unity and collaboration within the INEC…

Unexpected earthquake shakes thousands in England

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck north-west England late on Wednesday night, waking up thousands of residents across Lancashire and the southern…

Killings: U.S. disagrees with Tinubu’s govt as Obadare demands end to Sharia law

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The United States House Appropriations Committee, in a joint briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has raised fresh concerns…

Displaced Nigerians at risk of hidden explosives, UN warns

Paul Dada

4 months ago

In response, UNMAS has trained Nigerian security forces, police and civil defence workers on risk education in unstable and “hard-to-reach”…

Rivers lawmakers endorse Tinubu for re-election

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The endorsement was contained in a motion signed by 26 members and read at plenary by the House Leader, Mr…

Nigeria shines as four Super Falcons players earn spots in world best list

Paul Dada

4 months ago

While Asisat Oshoala misses out this year, she remains the country’s most decorated representative, having appeared eight times consecutively.

Tinubu swears in five permanent secretaries, new NPC boss

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Those sworn in as permanent secretaries include Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama (Imo State), Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi (Nasarawa State), and Dr.…

Four killed as bandits, police gunfire tear through Kogi Community

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Omodara noted that a helicopter had been deployed days earlier as part of coordinated efforts to flush out attackers.

Edo Assembly sacks 324 workers, declares recruitment unlawful

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

It described the entire recruitment as “unauthorised, illegal and unlawful”, stressing that the letters were “null, void and of no…

NEC approves ₦100bn overhaul to strengthen Nigeria’s Security Training system

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

President Tinubu had earlier proposed a nationwide overhaul of security training institutions at the 152nd NEC meeting held in October.

Over-speeding driver kills police officer, scavenger in Lagos Island tragedy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Officials also arrested the driver as he attempted to escape and handed him over to officers at the Adeniji Adele…

Tinubu’s Wife launches bold N1.9bn support scheme for PWDs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The First Lady stated that under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme, 250 PWDs in every state and…

Senate confirms Musa Defence Minister after fierce screening

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Musa told the chamber he would immediately order a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the troop withdrawal once he…

Zamfara Gov, Ooni, others to attend 13th GAH Awards

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Creme de la creme from Nigeria and beyond are set to attend the 13th GAH Awards & Business Summit on…

Nigeria cannot fail in battle against insecurity – Akpabio warns

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He added that the nation owes it to young people and generations yet to come to ensure that Nigeria becomes…

How Satguru Maharaji plans to help free Nnamdi Kanu

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple terrorism-related offences and received additional jail terms for other counts of his…

Rowdy Senate Session as Lawmakers block ‘Bow-and-Go’ for Ex-CDS Musa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Akpabio directed the nominee to look specifically into the withdrawal of soldiers from the Kebbi school where dozens of schoolgirls…

Kidnappers must face death penalty, Senate insists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He said: “Kidnapping has instilled widespread fear in communities; undermined national economic activities and agricultural output; interrupted children’s education; bankrupted…

Shoaib Nasr honored with Crest Africa Award 2025 for Technology Innovation and Impact

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Shoaib Nasr has been honored with the Crest Africa Award 2025 for Technology Innovation and Impact, recognizing his outstanding contributions…

Trump renews immigration war, says Somalis not wanted in US

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said ICE targets people based on their immigration status, not their race or ethnicity.

Burna Boy makes big promise after kids are killed at US birthday party

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Burna Boy said he first learned about the shooting while listening to “The Breakfast Club” radio show, and the news…

“We have no factions, no godfathers,” Accord woos Adeleke

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Adeleke, who is seeking a second tenure in the 2026 off-cycle Osun governorship election had dumped the Peoples Democratic Party,…

Musawa announces FG’s partnership with Livespot for ‘Detty December Fest’

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The festival will bring together multi-stage concerts, nightlife experiences, fashion and cultural showcases, culinary pop-ups, art installations, and citywide programming…

Ibadan man Ridwan Surajdeen pleads guilty to naira abuse, fined N50,000

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

EFCC said the convict was caught spraying N200 notes at the Veger Club house at a night party Ibadan

Man who threatened to destroy all police formations in Anambra community arrested

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Police operatives attached to the Obosi Division on Dec. 2, acted immediately after intercepting the video and the suspect was…

Why President Tinubu rejects negotiation with terrorists

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration maintains a firm policy against negotiating with bandits…

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