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Nearly 300 journalists killed since 2023 – UN

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

He regretted that media workers have been “bombed in their cars, abducted from their offices, silenced behind bars, and dismissed…

FG raises alarm over diplomatic recruitment scam

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

Instead, all legitimate recruitment into the Nigerian Foreign Service is handled strictly by the Federal Civil Service Commission through official…

Nigerian Army sacks soldier over social media post on troops’ feeding

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The sack of the soldier, a private, was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson of Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint…

Kwara: Police kill bandit, nab 16 suspects, recover 98 rounds of ammunition

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The police spokesperson also said operatives of the Command successfully carried out a rescue operation at Apata Aje settlement, leading…

We won’t strip Tinubu’s wife of RCCG pastor title — Adeboye

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has made it clear that Nigeria’s First…

APC chieftain urges Oborevwori to end Mutu’s 27-year stay in House of Reps

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Bomadi/Patani federal constituency, for over 27 years since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, has been represented by a…

TUC demands gratuity for Lagos workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Aladetan made the call on Friday during the International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Workers’ Day: Lagos workers decry fuel costs, economic hardship

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The respondents, in separate interviews, urged federal and Lagos State authorities to address worsening economic conditions before the 2027 elections.

Ogun 2027: PDP’s Adebutu joins governorship race

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Describing himself as a law-abiding citizen and loyal party member, Adebutu stated that his decision to once again seek the…

INEC recognises Baba-Ahmed led leadership of PRP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Recall that a group which described itself as PRP Vanguard faction had recently rejected convention that produced Baba-Ahmed.

Adelabu defends stewardship in power sector, urges sustenance of reforms

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Adelabu defended the introduction of the Cost Reflective Tariff (CRT), acknowledging its initial resistance but noting that it is essential…

Why I dumped ADC for NDC- Sen. Binani

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Binani expressed gratitude to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the NDC for welcoming her and pledged to contribute meaningfully…

May Day: Amupitan tasks INEC staff on credible, transparent electoral processes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The INEC boss described the commission’s 14,000 employees as the silent engine driving Nigeria’s democracy forward while urging them to…

Rep Abejide succumbs to Mark, Aregbesola, abandons ADC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Abejide said he joined the party in 2019 and invested personal resources in strengthening its structures. He described his resignation…

Kidnapping: Navy imposes 13-hour curfew on Calabar waterways

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Bala said the outpost was strategically established to enable naval forces effectively monitor activities in the creeks.

Workers’ Day: Okpebholo launches ₦1bn interest-free loan for traders, artisans

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Meanwhile, the factional chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bernard Egwakhide, has called on Okpebholo, to exit the State…

BREAKING: Tinubu departs Nigeria for three-nation trip

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

According to the statement, President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France. He will later depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to…

NANS honours Rep. Akinlayo, rates Nelfund 80%, warns against AI misuse among students

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

The National Association of Nigerian Students has rated the Federal Government’s student loan initiative, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, at 80…

NDA speaks on viral reports of sanctions against cadets

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

NDA, in a statement issued Friday by the its Public Relations Officer, Reuben Kovangiya said Commandant’s Orders were routine administrative…

Man arraigned over alleged ₦200m Agrochemical theft, remanded in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos, have arrested a 55-year-old man, Aliyu Idris, for allegedly receiving and dealing…

President Tinubu declares national emergency on insecurity, poverty

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

These hydra-headed challenges, the government notes, have been treated as a national emergency due to their impact on productivity, livelihoods,…

Yul Edochie slams Peter Obi: ‘You are not a true Ndi Igbo’

Michael Adesina

2 weeks ago

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked controversy with his bold statement accusing Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State,…

Sanwo-Olu approves ₦50,000 Bonus for Lagos Workers amid hardship

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved an additional ₦50,000 salary support for all state workers for the month…

No vacuum! Wike’s loyalists assert control of PDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Mohammed said that the apex court’s ruling dealt solely with the legality of the Ibadan convention organized by the rival…

LSACA urges Lagos Workers to embrace HIV testing as 600 access free services

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has urged workers across the state to prioritise regular HIV testing and reject…

10 Nigerians, 15 Americans convicted in massive $215M fraud scheme in U.S.

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Ten Nigerians have been convicted in the United States for their roles in a sprawling $215 million international fraud and…

Kano orders probe of sacked Head of Service over alleged ₦1.5bn salary deductions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered an investigation into the activities of the sacked Head of Service, Abdullahi…

Lagos BDC Operator remanded over alleged ₦21m Fraud Scheme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

A Lagos-based bureau de change (BDC) operator, Hassan Abdullahi, has been remanded in custody after being arraigned before a Magistrate’s…

Radda clears ₦45.89bn gratuities, settles 14,560 retirees’ backlog

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has disbursed ₦45.89 billion to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to…

FirstBank Confirms Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing, Corporate Communications

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 weeks ago

FirstBank has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, effective immediately.

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