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Taraba shootout: Army confirms six soldiers, six terrorists dead

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

According to reports, six gallant soldiers sadly paid the supreme price, while one person is missing in action.

Security, economy restructuring will be my focus – Tambuwal

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

Leading presidential aspirant and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has met with the former National Working Committee of…

Emir of Bauchi denies endorsing Osinbajo

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwan Suleiman Adamu, has denied endorsing Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the 2023 presidency.

2023: APC urged to adopt Osinbajo as consensus candidate

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

According to him, “With Osinbajo’s enviable wisdom, vibrancy and humility, a better future are possible for Nigeria.”

Explosion rocks Kogi beer parlour; 3 dead

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

Kogi Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Egbuka, clarified, saying that reports indicated that it was a gas explosion and not…

Atsuwe Terver, Onguntubor Roland plead guilty to cybercrimes

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

Atsuwe Emmanuel Terver and Onguntubor Victor Roland have pleaded guilty to one count of separate charges bordering on impersonation.

Ekiti 2022: ADP Governorship candidate, running mate in fierce battle

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

The battle between the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Ekiti, Kemi Elebute-Halle, and her running mate,…

Human trafficker nabbed while trying to secure passport for victim

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), Anambra Command, on Wednesday arrested one suspected trafficker in…

NSCDC alerts private school owners in Zamfara

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

The State Commandant, Athanasius Spark, gave the alert while receiving the New Executive members of the National Association of Proprietors…

IPAC kicks as Reps amend Electoral Act for statutory delegates

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

The current version, which was assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari in February, prevented statutory delegates from taking part in…

PDP dumps zoning, throws presidential ticket open

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

The communique issued by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, said NEC noted the recommendation of the Zoning Committee that in…

Lagos blows hot as mob attacks VIS with spanners, iron rod, cutlasses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Oladeinde explained that several dangerous weapons were used on the personnel including; iron rods, wheel spanners and cutlasses that could…

VP Osinbajo submits forms to contest presidency

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

The chairman of TPP, Sen. Kabiru Gaya, and Sen. Muhammadu Bulkachuwa led the group that submitted the forms to the…

Bakare says he’s confident of picking APC presidential ticket

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

Bakare was the running mate of President Muhammad Buhari in 2015 presidential election on the platform of the defunct Congress…

PDP appoints La’ah as Senate Deputy Minority Whip

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

This comes after the former Minority Whip, Sen. Ibrahim Danbaba defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

2023 presidency: Akpabio resigns from Buhari’s cabinet

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

Akpabio submitted his resignation letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation ahead of submission of his presidential…

2023: Jonathan finally made up mind to re-contest presidency – Source

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

On May 9, Jonathan had rejected presidential expression of interest and nomination forms bought for him by people, described as…

36 Suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

A statement from EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said the suspects were arrested in Owerri, Imo State following credible…

Terrorists killed over 40 people in Taraba – Senate mourns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Orders 2022 as amended, Bwacha drew the attention of the chamber to…

Senate passes bill to re-enact Customs Act

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

When signed into law, the new bill would make the NCS a legal entity under the supervision of the Federal…

Tinubu submits presidential form with over 370 delegates’ endorsement

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Tinubu is the first to submit his form after meeting the needed requirement. It was gathered that 570 delegates endorsed…

Nigeria, Africa to witness 1st lunar eclipse Monday

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

According to Professor Augustine Ubachukw, the second eclipse is expected on November 8th 2022.

Terrorists strike in Taraba, shoot six soldiers dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

DSP Abubakar Usman, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Taraba Command, who confirmed the report to newsmen in Jalingo, said that…

We’ve failed the people – Ebonyi lawmaker confesses

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

By Douglas Okoro Mr Victor Aleke, representing Ebonyi North-West constituency in the Ebonyi House of Assembly (EHA) on Wednesday confessed…

N22bn Tramadol: Billionaire Ukatu slams NDLEA with N200m suit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Ukatu is currently in detention of the NDLEA, which had earlier alleged that he was the brain behind a N3…

One killed as gunmen attack JAMB officials in Lagos hotel

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

Hundeyin said that the police got a distress call at about 2.40 a.m. on Wednesday that some hoodlums had invaded…

JUST IN: Education Minister Nwajiuba resigns after Buhari’s order

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

His resignation came few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered his ministers seeking political offices to resign latest May 16.

Police angry as mob burns 2 phone thieves to death in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

The suspects were caught at early hours of Wednesday with 18 different mobile phones suspected to have been stolen.

Shocker: My wife frequently beats me, fleeing husband Famuyibo tells court

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 years ago

Famuyibo, who resides in Ibadan, said he could no longer tolerate the beatings.

Gbajabiamila pushes for total debt cancellation

Nimot Sulaimon

4 years ago

According to him, all debts owed by African countries should be cancelled, as this would help the countries to start…

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