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Eid al-Fitr: Jigawa Govt. pardons 12 inmates

Namadi unveils massive N901.8bn Budget to transform Jigawa in 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Recurrent spending will cover ₦120 billion for personnel costs, ₦75.6 billion for overheads, ₦7 billion for contingency and stabilisation and…
Gilbert

Police launch manhunt for man who poured acid on lover in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Edo Police Spokesman opined that love is not by force, adding that it is better for lovers to part ways…
INEC

Reps to probe scholarship stipend delays

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“Any delay in payment undermines education and diminishes students’ morale,” he said, highlighting the potential setbacks caused by bureaucratic inefficiencies."
Tinubu

After long delay, Tinubu sends three ambassadorial nominees to Senate

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Akpabio told senators that “the list contains three names for now,” suggesting that further nominations could follow in due course.
INEC

Osun leads as voter registration hits 2.4 million

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Anambra State has not recorded any registrations as voter registration there is still suspended due to the recent governorship election
Senate

Insecurity: Senate proposes death penalty for kidnappers

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The resolution requires that, upon conviction for kidnapping, the death penalty must be enforced,” the Senate said. Lawmakers said this…
NDLEA

NDLEA smashes Lagos drug cartel, seizes N6.7bn Opioids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Babafemi disclosed that the operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, followed credible intelligence that the syndicate was preparing…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

Insecurity: House of Reps holds special plenary

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

Members of the House of Representatives, at a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed major reforms across military operations, judicial processes,…
100 days in office: Odunmbaku gives empowerment tools to Ojodu residents

100 days in office: Odunmbaku gives empowerment tools to Ojodu residents

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The donations were in fulfillment of Odunmbaku's campaign promises to eradicate poverty and support small business owners within the council...
Wike

“I learnt about it on television,” Wike speaks on FCT schools’ closure drama

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Wike stressed that nobody involved in the saga would be forgiven, adding that even him as the FCT Minister couldn’t…
INEC

No More Compromise: INEC declares total war on election fraud

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He encouraged the new REC to assure voters in Oyo State that their votes truly matter, and emphasized that INEC…
The APC urges Atiku to stop what it described as “persistent political restlessness,” saying the 2027 presidency is not for him.

“Rest, no fresh mandate awaits you in 2027,″ APC tells Atiku

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

APC added that the country was under what he described as focused and responsible leadership while urging Atiku to discontinue…
NRC

Rail project dispute deepens as homeowners demand full compensation

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The case shows the ongoing struggle between government development projects and the rights of citizens whose properties are affected. Many…

Why we got shortlisted for Business day 2025 SMEs award – Ayobami Eruobami

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Erumedia Group has been officially shortlisted for the highly respected BusinessDay SME 100 Awards 2025, a recognition that underscores the…
Customs

Customs board appoints new management members

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

He said that the move was in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government…
Road crash

Road crash leaves three dead in Gomb

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has confirmed three persons dead in a road crash on Gombe–Yola…

Amb. Melvin Ponsak Daji honoured at Emerging Elite’s Foundation Conference in Enugu

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Emerging Elite’s Foundation has celebrated a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its recent conference in Enugu State—an…
Ex-governor Babangida Aliyu expresses deep concern over the growing level of insecurity, especially in the Northern part of the country.

“North now has 19 Sardaunas, but lacks peace,” Aliyu laments growing insecurity

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The former governor said the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings and general insecurity were unacceptable, stressing that the primary responsibility…
Governor Seyi Makinde charges Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of Eid-el-Fitri celebration to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria

Makinde under pressure as APC youths announce drive to reclaim Oyo

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The future of Oyo must be planned today,” Aremu stressed, reaffirming the readiness of APC youths to lead the transformation…

Youth Innovation in the Spotlight: What to Expect from the Young Africa Innovates State Showcases

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Backed by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Programme is not just supporting…
Police

Rivers Police slam viral herdsmen attack video, call it fake

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed claims of a herdsmen invasion in the state, calling a viral social media…
Police

Kwara: Police launch rescue operation for abducted Isapa community residents

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Reports indicated that armed bandits numbering more than 20, stormed Isapa community on Monday with a large herd of cattle,…
The crash involved a commercial bus travelling towards Lagos and a truck at Okhuahe community section of the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo

16 dead as speeding bus crashes into stationary truck in Oyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Oyo government special adviser blamed the ghastly incident on overspeeding and careless parking of heavy trucks along the highway.
Ajadi hits Oyo PDP secretariat, declares 2027 governorship bid amid massive support

Ajadi hits Oyo PDP secretariat, declares 2027 governorship bid amid massive support

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election under the…
Matawalle said the Kebbi schoolgirls were rescued unhurt by a combined team of security operatives after nine days in captivity

How kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls were rescued from Mokwa forest – Matawalle

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The Kebbi State Governor who revealed that the rescued schoolgirls would be in Birnin Kebbi today (Wednesday) for the official…
Report from  UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women shows that femicide is rising around the world.

80,000 women and girls killed worldwide, UN decries rising femicide

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

In 2024, Africa recorded the largest numbers of female intimate partner and family-related killings with an estimated 22,600 victims (three…
Mamu was alleged to have collected ransoms on behalf of terror group from families of hostages and facilitated the delivery of same to them.

Kaduna train attack terror leader gave Tukur Mamu N50m from ransom paid – DSS

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The witness, who gave his testimony behind a witness screen for security reason, said the the group also asked Mamu…
Bishop Oyedepo

How I escaped setup with marijuana found in my car – Oyedepo

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

“Someone once planted Marijuana in my car, I’ve never seen it in my life so I wouldn’t know, my driver…
Soyinka

Inside Soyinka’s surprising mission to Ooni’s Palace

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Prof. Soyinka stressed the growing desire among diaspora Africans, particularly Afro-Brazilians of Yoruba ancestry, to reconnect with their past.
NSCDC spokesperson said the clashes between farmers and herders usually happened in Oluyole, Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa axis of Oyo state

FG says open grazing not banned

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The Minister highlighted that Nigeria currently has 273 gazetted grazing reserves covering over 4.5 million hectares.
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