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Kano

14-year-old boy drowns in open water in Kano

The Spokesman of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, said the incident occurred on Friday morning.
PDP Southern Governors briefing newsmen after their meeting on Friday Night in Abuja

Crisis in PDP: Southern governors insist on presidency zoned to south

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu said they had watched with keen interest developments in PDP regarding zoning,…
Usman bamaiyi's wife and daughter kidnapped

Terrorists kidnap Plateau commissioner Usman Bamaiyi’s wife, daughter

The kidnapping took place early today in the Gindiri, Mangu LGA residence of the Commissioner.
Governor Nyesom Wike and Asari-Dokubo

Group slams Asari-Dokubo for mocking Wike’s presidential ambition

Dokubo had in a recent interview said Wike was not fit to be the President of Nigeria. He described Wike’s…
Smuggled rice

Navy impounds 70 bags of smuggled rice in Akwa Ibom

Kabiru, represented by the Base Operations Officer, Lt.-Cdr. Samuel Olawookere said that the suspects and 70 bags of rice were…
Kaduna Commissioner of Police, Yekini Ayoku, says the command has put in place security for Christmas and New year activities in the state.

Yekini Ayoku, Kaduna’s 40th police commissioner goes straight to work

Kaduna has been contending with a spate of terrorist attacks in rural communities, one of the latest being the attack…
Justice James Oyomire EDSIEC chairman

LG poll suspended as Edo PDP crisis festers

The decision to suspend the election is contained in a statement signed by Emmanuel Abebe on behalf of the chairman…
Kogi's poisoned cows

Kogi buries poisoned cows, confirms ban on beef consumption

The government also directed residents of Lokoja to avoid consumption of beef for seven days, so as not to fall…
EFCC

2023: Emefiele right person for presidency, Group says

Sani said that the call became necessary in view of Emefiele’s capability to turn around the economy of the country.
Amb. Isaac Chigozie Udeh

Udeh takes over as NRM National Chairman

Udeh said his mission for the party and for the country is to rescue Nigerians from poverty, reposition the country…
Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello summoned over breach of trust charges

Yahaya Bello: I will nominate first female running mate

According to him, nominating a female VP will show his commitment to running an inclusive government carrying women, youths and…
Governor Dapo Abiodun, Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former governor of the state, Aremo Olusegun Osoba and others at the Ogun Adire week

Gov. Abiodun worried about foreigners’ theft of Adire fabric designs

Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has vowed his administration will collaborate with the National Assembly and officials of…
Osinachi Nwachukwu

Shock, grief after Osinachi Nwachukwu’s death

Many could not just belief that the woman they called the Golden Voice, Angelic Voice and God's General, has gone…
Professor Wole Soyinka. Photo by Ayodele Efunla

Soyinka’s shocking verdict: Nigeria now a slave depot

Soyika said incessant kidnapping and enslavement of children make Nigeria over qualified for international assistance.
Soludo speaks at secretariat of Aguata LGA on Friday

Soludo: 100% of arrested Anambra hoodlums non-indigenes

Soludo further revealed that 85% of those criminals are from a particular state in South East while the remaining 15%…

Two internet fraudsters bag jail-term in Edo

Alade was accused of having fraudulent/scammed pictures containing pretence while Ederihbhalo impersonated the identity of Heike Hartmann, an American citizen…
Iyaloja

Oba of Benin becomes NDLEA’s Ambassador of war against drug abuse

The State Commander of NDLEA, Bubs Bakawa, who decorated the monarch in his Palace in Benin, told him that some…
Oil rich Delta State turns into one party with defection of House of Assembly Speaker, Dennis Guwor, 21 other lawmakers from PDP to APC

Oil theft: Delta Assembly passes forfeiture of property bill

This bill provides for the forfeiture of property used for storage of suspected stolen crude in the state.
Inuwa Yahaya vows to give Igbo community land to build headquarters in Gombe

Gombe governor orders recruitment of 1,000 teachers

Gov. Yahaya moved by the huge shortage of teachers in government schools, gave approval for more workforce into the service,”…

Court jails fraudsters Ernest James

The defendant was arrested on September 15, 2021, in the Ajah area of Lagos State, following creditable intelligence received by…
Fatuyi Yemi Phillips

Fatuyi Yemi Phillips NOGASA chairman docked for fraud

He was docked before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, along with his company, Oceanview…
Oyo governor Seyi Makinde questions antecedents of coalition politicians against the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general election.

Oyo to punish principals, teachers over exam malpractices

Abdu-Raheem condemned such acts of corruption and malpractices, vowing that if found culpable of such offences, the headship of such…
Faruk Sani

Hacker Faruk Sani jailed for stealing N6.9m from victim

Sani pleaded guilty to the five counts when they were read to him. In view of his plea, prosecution counsel,…
Omosehin Ipinle with EFCC operatives.

Oil theft: Captain Ipinle jailed, forfeits vessel to FG

Ipinle was arraigned alongside one Nsikak Friday for offences bordering on conspiracy, unlawful dealing and unlawful storage of 120 metric…
The Tuesday uniform of NSCDC

FG unveils new NSCDC uniform to be worn Tuesdays

The Minister during the presentation in Abuja said that the uniform was to be added to the uniforms already in…
Eid el-Adha: Lagos APC, PDP greet Muslims, preach peace, love

APC or PDP: Which should South East or Ndigbo follow?

The south-east must be dispassionate about its choices in the 2023 elections. Its umbilical cord was not buried with any…
Jonathan defends Buhari, backs removal of Section 84 of Electoral Act

Buhari speaks on death of Jonathan’s aides in road crash

He particularly sent consolation messages to the former president, urging him not to be distracted from his frequent local and…
Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor commends Governor Soludo for awarding contracts for completing over 200 km roads in Anambra in two years in office.

Aguata LG inferno: Soludo reveals culprits

Soludo said Aguata LG Secretariat was set ablaze by fleeing criminals who had been sacked from their operational camp by…
Buhari

Retirement age for teachers nationwide now 65, Buhari signs Act

Section 1 of the Act clearly states that Teachers in Nigeria shall compulsorily retire on attainment of 65 years of…
the terrorists with Alwan Hassan of BoA in a video

Insight: Those behind Abuja-Kaduna train attack

The use of explosives in the train attack may point to some jihadist collaboration, perhaps with Ansaru elements.