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Atiku is among thousands of mourners already gathered in Bauchi for funeral prayer of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman- Bauchi

Dahiru Bauchi’s funeral prayer: Bauchi govt declares today work-free

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

President Bola Tinubu described Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, as “a moral compass whose life was devoted to teaching, preaching and guiding…
Obaseki

Edo Assembly to question Obaseki, others over MOWAA, Radisson deal

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The work on the Radisson Hotel had since been abandoned after billions of Naira was allegedly spent on it while…
Lamido expresses deep concern over lingering crisis within PDP, lamenting that foundation members have been sidelined by “new forces”

Lamido gives PDP 10-day ultimatum to replace Turaki-led NWC with caretaker committee

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

“I am pushing for a caretaker committee. I am calling on Wike, Damagum, and others to forgive one another and…
Ngige

Lady shot dead as gunmen rain bullets on Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Anambra Police Command confirmed the incident.
Lagos

Lagos moves to overhaul private schools regulation with new Policy Framework

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He noted that non-state schools now play a central role in expanding access to education, easing pressure on public schools,…

Arabinrin Aderonke calls for technocratic leadership as sports sector faces decline

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Atoyebi, who recently won a sports role model award in Denmark, shared her views during the maiden edition of the…
Police

‘I’m innocent’: Delta chief denies role in incident, seeks clarification from police

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Chief Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has requested that the Delta State Police Command clarify a statement that referenced…
he Nigeria Police Force said it has postponed the enforcement of the controversial Tinted Glass Permit policy based on a court order.

IGP withdraws 11,566 Policemen from VIP Escorts following Tinubu’s order

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

According to the IGP, redeploying the officers is essential to restoring balance in personnel allocation and improving police visibility nationwide,…
Senate confirms Mrs. Ayo Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of FCC and 37 commissioners representing 36 states and the FCT

Senate confirms Omidiran, 37 others as FCC Chairman, Commissioners

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Olalere Oyewumi, said from their résumé, the nominees had different positions both locally and internationally.
Tinubu

Tinubu appoints Ribadu to lead US-Nigeria Joint Working Group

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

President Tinubu urged members of the Joint Working Group to work assiduously with their US counterparts to ensure smooth operationalisation…
ADC NWC ratifies decision of the Kogi Executive Committee of the party to expel Hon. Leke Abejide over alleged acts of indiscipline.

ADC expels only member in National Assembly, Leke Abejide

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Abejide, the only elected member of the party in the National Assembly has refused to recognize the ADC NWC led…
Military reopens travel borders in Guinea-Bissau

Military reopens travel borders in Guinea-Bissau

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

This announcement came shortly after former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, was removed from the country after being stuck during the…
Modern agriculture

Failing EU standards could cost Nigeria billions, warns minister

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Commodities must now be traceable, legally produced, and deforestation-free,” Kyari said. “If we fail to adapt, Nigeria could lose over…
Police intercept two men transporting a large cache of high-grade firearms and ammunition from Benue to Kwara State in Nasarawa State.

Legalising guns will tear Nigeria apart — Activist raises alarm

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Agberen issued the warning in a statement on Thursday, stressing that any policy permitting gun ownership must come with strict…
Northern governors mourn Islamic cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Northern governors mourn Islamic cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The NSGF chairman said the late Tijjaniyya leader played an indispensable role in promoting peace, unity, tolerance and moral discipline,…
REVOP

FG unveils REVOP to crush revenue leakages, transform Public Finance

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Speaking at the formal presentation during the 31st National Economic Summit in Abuja, the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun,…
IGP affirms withdrawal of Police officers from VIPs

IGP affirms withdrawal of Police officers from VIPs

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

This action was ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday. He issued the directive in a bid to increase…
Okpebholo

Okpebholo sacks EdoGIS boss over Presco land’s revocation controversy

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Edo State Government had also earlier denied purported revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy of 13,545 hectares of a parcel…
JUST IN: Court convicts Kanu of engaging in terrorism act

Nnamdi Kanu denied move to Abuja ahead of Appeal

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The family of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has raised alarm after an Abuja court reportedly declined…
JUST IN: Jonathan confirmed safe, out of Guinea-Bissau

JUST IN: Jonathan confirmed safe, out of Guinea-Bissau

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Ebienfa confirmed that Jonathan had left Guinea-Bissau with the other members of his delegation on a special flight...
Alaafin

Insecurity: Alaafin unveils anti-banditry team, seeks stronger collaboration with security forces

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged the Nigerian government to include traditional rulers and local intelligence…
Police

Violence in Akure: Duty officer killed after clash with thugs

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He reaffirmed that while police misconduct will not be tolerated, anyone who attacks officers performing their duties will face strict…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Again, bandits strike Niger community, kidnap villagers

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Gunmen have launched yet another round of attacks in Niger State, abducting at least 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa…
Smith, Moore Introduce the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026

US Congressman Moore threatens action against Nigerian Govt. over Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s safety

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Moore also warned that Dachomo's safety must not be compromised, adding that action will be taken if anything happens to…
Military reopens travel borders in Guinea-Bissau

Military appoints new leader in Guinea-Bissau after seizing power

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Guinea-Bissau’s military has appointed a new leader, one day after soldiers seized power, arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and stopped…
Police

Police arrest kidnapper, two teenage girls with gun in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The suspects confessed that the weapon belongs to one Peace Ehinor, who escaped during an earlier raid.
Ganduje expresses sorrow over recent attacks in Kano border communities which led to death of three persons and kidnapping of several others

Bandit attacks: Ganduje urges Kano govt to act swiftly

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The former governor further called on the Kano state government to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and community-based security strategies, warning that,…
Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to alleged NNPC fraud

NNPCL responds to market pressure, lowers petrol price by N15

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Newsmen who visited filling stations across Abuja on Thursday confirmed that NNPCL has cut its pump price from N945 to…
Alebiosu

Alebiosu unleashes tough new enforcement drive for Lagos Waterfronts in 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The Commissioner said Lagos would intensify enforcement operations to protect the rights of legitimate property owners, stressing that government would…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

Court stops EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses from testifying against Emefiele

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The judge held that the ruling was now a subject of appeal filed by the prosecution and pending before the…
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