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Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi congratulates President Buhari and Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary

Umahi is a man of conviction – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on his 58th birthday taking place tomorrow.
Ambode, Tinubu and Fashola

Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode missing as Lagos holds LG poll

Three former governors and key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos did not vote on Saturday during…
Sunday Igboho issues 7-day ultimatum to killer-Fulani herdsmen to vacate Southwest

Igboho still in handcuffs inside police cell in Cotonou – Lawyer

Sunday Igboho still in handcuffs in the cell in which is being held in a police station in Cotonou, his…
Oregun

Lagos LG polls: Ikotun tricycle operators shun movement restriction

Some commercial tricycle operators in Liasu area of Ikotun, Lagos State, disregarded the movement restrictions put in place for the…
Chairman, LASIEC, Justice Ayotunde Phillips (Rtd.)

LG poll: Voters’ turnout satisfactory – LASIEC boss

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) said the turnout of voters in Saturday's local government election in the state…
Governor Abiodun votes in Iperu

Voter apathy, logistics challenge dog Ogun council poll

Saturday's local council poll in Ogun was characterised largely by low turnout of voters and logistic challenges.
Polling Unit beside Ikorodu General hospital

Lagos council election: Residents explain boycott

Some Lagos residents on Saturday, said they didn't vote in the council election because they were disappointed with some elected…

Lagos LG Polls: Card reader fails, voting delayed in Ojodu

Voting was delayed in some polling units across  Oke Ira, headquarters of the Ojodu Local Council Development Area at the…
University of Ibadan

No death recorded: UI clarifies statement on COVID-19

The management of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has debunked reports of any recent COVID-19 related death as being…
Polling Unit opposite Ayangburen Palace in Ikorodu

Heavy security, low turnout in Ikorodu council election

Low voter turnout characterised the Local council election holding in Ikorodu, although voting was peaceful.
Sanwo-Olu votes with face mask on

No face mask, no voting in Lagos

Unmasked voters at the Okerube Ward B Polling Unit were sent back to get their face masks before being accredited…

People are working behind scene for Igboho’s release – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said some people are working behind the scenes to secure the release of…

Sanwo-Olu votes, says LG poll peaceful, but poor turnout

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu voted at his polling unit 019, ward 09, Ikoyi on Saturday, saying the Local Government…
Just for illustration: Kano man Yusuf Aliyu drowns

Kano man Yusuf Aliyu drowns in open water

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 20-year-old man, Yusuf Aliyu, who drowned in open water…
A woman votes at Adekunle in Yaba

Slow start in Lagos council election, voters out in trickles

Elections into the 20 Local Government Areas (LGA) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) of Lagos State took off…

Voters apathy, late arrival of LASIEC officers mar Lagos LG poll

The Local Government election in Lagos State began on a shaky note with officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral…

LG Polls: Lagos, Ogun residents defy restriction order

It was business as usual in some parts of Lagos and Ogun state on Saturday morning despite the government’s restriction…
Diphtheria wreaking havoc in Nigeria, over 1000 died in 17 months

Up, Up go Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases

Nigeria recorded 317 new COVID-19 cases on 23 July, from 187 cases on 22 July, taking the total till date…
Five corps members recently abducted on Ifon/Owo road in Ondo State explain how they were kidnapped and released after paying N5m ransom

NYSC certificate to bear graduation date, course of study

The Director-General, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim said henceforth the discharge certificate for corps members will include…
Dr Ramatu Aliyu

FCT Minister Ramatu Aliyu assists indigent family with triplets

Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State on Friday visited the National Hospital, Abuja to extend…
BREAKING: Kano anti-graft agency summons Ganduje over dollar videos

Ganduje: I’ll monitor blasphemy case against Sheik Kabara

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said his administration would follow the blasphemy case involving Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru-Kabara to the…
Life and time of Abia's first civilian governor Onu: 13 quick facts

Govt, media partnership can move Nigeria forward – Ogbonnaya Onu

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu says a strategic partnership with the media on science, technology and…
APGA

APGA vows to resist emasculation of opposition in Abia

The Abia chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has vowed to resist any attempt by the ruling Peoples…
No ban on religious activities for inmates - NCoS

Fact: Out of 68,747 inmates in Nigeria; 67,422 are males

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has commissioned the Osun State Command office complex of the Nigerian Correctional Service,…
Senator George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs: says it is almost certain that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over the Benue Government House in 2023.

Buhari, APC have not failed Nigerians – Sen. Akume

The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume, said President Muhammadu Buhari has executed 24 development projects…
Gift Kenneth, his mom Dora Animam and girlfriend Spice Igwe

Delta woman Dora Animam, son Kenneth, girlfriend jailed for cyber fraud

A Delta woman Dora Animam and her son, Gift Kenneth have been convicted and sentenced in Asaba for internet-related fraud.
Ogun government rolls out figures to disprove claim of diversion of funds allocated to LGs in the state from Federal Govt by Gov. Dapo Abiodun

Ogun goes to LG poll today, slams movement restriction

The Ogun State Government has announced a statewide restriction of movement today to allow for a smooth and peaceful conduct…
Police acting in concert with military operatives rescue 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State.

70-year-old man, 7 others rescued in Katsina after gun-duel with bandits

The police in Katsina State have rescued eight persons, including a 70-year-old man after they were abducted by bandits at…

Emir of Daura: Nigeria lucky to have Buhari

Emir of Daura, Dr Umar Faruk Umar, said Nigeria is lucky to have President Muhammadu Buhari.
China donates 470,000 doses of COVID vaccine to Nigeria

Nigeria gets 470,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China

The Chinese Government on Friday donated 470,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria.