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Sani Mohammed Idris abducted before Dr Ibrahim Garba Musa

Niger state terrorists abduct Permsec Garba Musa, granddaughter

He was the second senior official of government to be kidnapped, after the commissioner for information, Muhammad Idris.

We need true Nigerian president come 2023 – Group

The group made the call on Friday in Abuja at a rally to celebrate the 61st Independence Anniversary of the…
Tinubu with the Northern reps delegation

Northern caucus of House of Reps in London for Tinubu [Photos]

Representatives of the State Caucuses from the North East, North West and North Central geopolitical zones were also part of…
Abu Henry, 2nd left, and his Indian accomplice, 2nd right, when arrested in 2017.

India jails Nigerian Abu Henry 10 years, 5th to be sentenced

Henry was sentenced on Friday, the fifth Nigerian to be sentenced by the same court, this year for heroin smuggling.
Bus driver in Rivers kills passenger Ohawen over N50

Bus driver crushes passenger Ohawen to death in Rivers over $0.1cent

The tragic incident followed an argument between the passenger and bus conductor over the inability to pay N50 or $0.1…
COVID-19 vaccine:

Nigeria bags $400m World Bank loan for COVID-19 vaccines

The bank said that the fund is meant to provide upfront financing for safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and…
Court vacates order stopping APC National Convention

Why PDP, others are losing members to APC

Akume, who commended Buni for the feat, said that the CECPC chairman’s unassuming leadership had reunited the APC for greater…
The OAU students during their protest on Friday

OAU students ordered to vacate hostels by noon Saturday, school shut

The school said the closure was to forestall further breakdown of law and order, Public Relations Officer of the University,…
Deji Fasuan College built by Fayemi's govt

Fayemi commissions model college for Ekiti, five more colleges soon

Fayemi said that the model school, built along Ado-Afao road, was named after Fasuan to promote role modelling and imbue…
Buhari launching the deep Blue project

Maritime Security: Buhari assures of Deep Blue Project

In his Independence Day speech to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st anniversary, Buhari said Nigerians and stakeholders in the entire region would…
Buhari (left) with Russia's Putin: Military pact signed

Putin congratulates Buhari on Independence Day

Putin, in a statement issued by the Russian embassy on Friday, said that the bilateral relationship between both countries would…
NDLEA

NDLEA launches war against drug abuse in Kogi

Kogi State has been described as a high risk State for illicit drugs business and consumption with its unique location…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is currently incapacitated and receiving treatment abroad. Akeredolu is understand to be suffering from leukemia and has been off duty for over a month to attend to his health.  But Adamu at a meeting between the national leadership of the party and APC state chairmen, said the governor is incapacitated. “We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the Governor of Ondo state who we understand has been hospitalised overseas. We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery,” Adamu was quoted as saying by Daily Trust. He also said the list of ministers to serve in the government of President Bola Tinubu was not ready as the president is still consulting wide to get the best team. According to him, Tinubu had just begun "and he is doing his extensive consultation before coming up with his nominees for ministers." He said the nomination of the ministers would come first, adding that "They will go through their screening until they are pronounced after they have been submitted by Mr. President. And Mr President will formally appoint his Ministers and swear them in."

Independence day: Akeredolu grants 18 prisoners amnesty

Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has granted state pardon to 18 convicts as part of celebrations of Nigeria’s 61st…
Hajia Arinola Lawal

Kwara ex-Gov Lawal’s daughter lauds APC’s maturity

Kwara Commissioner for Enterprise Hajia Arinola Lawal has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Ilorin West local government TIC for…
Buhari in a motorcade

How Buhari, Nigerians celebrated 61st Independence in Abuja (Colourful photos)

It was a colourful moment on Friday as President Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerians celebrated  the nation’s 61st Independence anniversary…
Mamady Doumbouya

ECOWAS boycotts Guinea’s Doumbouya swearing-in, France, Mali envoys attend

ECOWAS condemned the 5 September coup d'état led by Doumbouya and initially called for the release and reinstatement of President…
Fani-Kayode and Wike

Fani-Kayode was never my friend, he wasn’t useful in PDP – Wike

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has denied ever being friend with Femi Fani-Kayode, who recently jumped ship from the…
NSCDC nabs 27-year-old man posing as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member to defraud parents, students with fake scholarship scheme

NSCDC arrests 41 suspects in Edo

Udoeyop disclosed that 21 were arrested for illegal dealing and transportation of petroleum products, four for operating Private Guards Company…
Dr. Sanwo-Olu receives her award

Sanwo-Olu bags special recognition award

Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday evening bagged a special recognition award in appreciation of her advocacy…
Odumosu paid last respect to CSP Abonde

Slain Lagos police officer, CSP Abonde goes home (Photos)

Slain Lagos Police Officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde was on Friday buried in Ibadan, Oyo State amidst weeping and wailing.
From left, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudasiru Obasa cutting the cake of Nigeria’s 61st National Independence Day Celebration at Agege Stadium in Lagos on Friday (01/10/21)

Sanwo-Olu to Nigerians: No reason to lose hope

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said there is no reason for Nigerians to lose hope in the country, even…
Bishop David Oyedepo on Sunday: says Buhari's govt evil

Oyedepo drops harsh message for lovers of war in Nigeria

Founder and President of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has prayed that God would flush out lovers of…
Alleged N400m fraud: Court adjourns Andy Uba’s arraignment

Why APC will win Anambra— Sen. Andy Uba

He cited the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government in Anambra and other states of the South-East, as the reasons…
Kogi

Accidents claim 137 lives in FCT

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command, said road accidents have claimed 137 lives in…
Pat Utomi

Nigeria’s future very bright – Pat Utomi

Prof. Pat Utomi, renowned professor of political economy and management expert, said Nigeria holds a very bright future in spite…
Google celebrates Nigeria on 61st anniversary of independence with doodle

Google celebrates Nigeria on 61st anniversary of independence

The largest search engine in the world, Google, on Oct. 1, celebrated Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day anniversary with a doodle.
Suspected Aye cultists arrested for dehumanizing female Tik Tok user

Edo police arrest Aye cultists for dehumanizing female Tik Tok user

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected cultists who were involved in the assault and dehumanizing…

Let’s take responsibility to make Nigeria work – Delta Speaker

The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to take responsibility for restoring the…
Tiktok celebrates Nigeria

TikTok celebrates Nigeria on 61st anniversary of independence

TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video, is joining the festivities with a series of innovative trends to celebrate…
Mike Premium

Abolish, not amend 1999 Constitution – Mike Premium, Convener NETLIN

Micheal Obinna Nwabufo popularly known as Mike Premium), the convener of New Light of Today’s Leaders Initiative (NETLIN a youth…