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Court sacks Ebonyi council chairmen, nullifies 2024 LG elections

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The elections had produced chairmen and councillors across the 13 local government areas of the state. Justice H.I.O. Oshomah, who…

Court sacks Ebonyi LG Chairmen, councillors more than a year after election

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Hamilton Ogbodo, counsel to the first plaintiff, Mr Samuel Udeogu expressed happiness over the court ruling that sacked the council…

Ebonyi Bishop remanded for alleged sexual abuse of church member

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Bishop Ndubueze, who was arraigned by the police, is facing a four-count charge bothering on threats to life, falsehood, fraudulent…

ADC inauguration turns violent as hoodlums burn secretariat, fire shots in Ekiti

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

ADC inauguration turns violent as hoodlums burn secretariat, fire shots in Ekiti

Lagos dredger docked for allegedly vanishing with ₦14.8m project money

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Following the probe led by Inspector Mathew Agbonta, the defendant was charged before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court sitting at Tinubu…

Ikorodu couple, son nabbed for allegedly reselling already sold ₦4m land

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to police investigators, the couple admitted to reselling the property to another buyer and promised to refund Adeyemo’s ₦4…

How a teenager became Nigeria’s Vice President for a day

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The event, organised by PLAN International, gave Joy a platform to speak on behalf of millions of Nigerian girls who…

Voter registration: Lagos APC unveils cash reward for polling unit, ward, LG with most registrants

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The APC chairman, who applauded party loyalists for the support for the party, urged party leaders in polling units, wards…

Black Tuesday in Niger: Over 30 dead, 40 injured in Tanker fire disaster

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Chairman of the Niger State Tanker Drivers Association and National Ex-Officio of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas…

Five men in court for calling Bauchi senator ‘sponsor of banditry’

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

The suspect was alleged to have stated that “Sen. Umar, a serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is…

LASTMA officers save Lagos ₦430bn yearly in Man-Hour losses

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Giwa revealed that each of the agency’s 4,100 officers helps prevent economic losses estimated at ₦85 million annually through proactive…

Ezurike Champions Human-Centred Digital Future at ReThinkAI 2025

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Introducing the concept of the Mecosystem, Ezurike described a future where consumers navigate complex, multi-platform environments—creating shared experiences through personalisation,…

ASNAT warns members: Stay away from Sowore’s protest plans

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

He reiterated ASNAT’s commitment to peace, stability, and national development, cautioning that no genuine national cause is advanced through violence…

Breaking: Tinubu picks UK-based Doctor Bernard Doro as new Minister

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Dr Doro, born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, brings more than two…

Absence of DSS lawyer stalls trial of 2 Ansaru terrorist group commanders

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

In count, Usman who hails from Okene Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi and Abba from Daura LGA of Katsina…

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan‘s trial for cybercrime adjourned

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Akpoti-Uduaghan is alleged to have transmitted false and injurious information via electronic means with the intention to malign, incite and…

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer breaks silence, alleges court bias

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Lead counsel to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, has broken his silence from custody at the Kuje…

FG arraigns Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, brother over protest disobedience

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Court arraigns Nnamdi KThe Nigeria Police have taken Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy EjimThis follows the #FreeNnamdiKanuNowanu’s lawyer, br

NLC issues ultimatum, threatens nationwide strike over lingering ASUU crisis

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve all ongoing disputes with…

Gov.Otti speaks on joining APC

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Rumours had spread on social media suggesting that the governor had defected to the APC.

PDP lawmaker joins APC, gives party full control of Benue federal seats

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over Tuesday’s plenary session, announced Ojotu’s defection and read the lawmaker’s letter on…

Comrade Abiodun Aremu’s burial programme announced

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

"Comrade Aremu was born in 1960 and died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident in Ota area of Ogun…

US-based “Nigerian” woman charged with murder after daughter dies of heat stroke in parked car

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Investigators noted that the mother had taken her daughter to work on several previous occasions, claiming she could not afford…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos backs Tinubu for 2027 re-election

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The meeting focused on promoting unity between the Yoruba and Igbo communities after recent demolitions in the state.

OAU students raise alarm over incessant robberies

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The SRC of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has cried out over what it described as a “climate of…

Financial Aid Alert: NELFUND launches 2025/26 applications

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“Institutional authorities are encouraged to show flexibility in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement,” the…

How Gbemisola Akayinode’s lies, carelessness sent her daughter to the grave

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A 36-year-old mother, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been arrested and charged with murder after her nine-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, died in a…

Four police officers in serious trouble over use of excessive force

Paul Dada

6 months ago

He appealed to members of the community to remain calm and assured that the police would handle the matter in…

Revealed! Why governors, senators, others are rushing to APC

Paul Dada

6 months ago

He revealed that during a recent APC governors’ meeting in Kebbi State, new defections were already underway.

Police bust drug ring, seize nearly 24,000 illicit substances

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“The Jigawa State Police Command remains resolute in its mission to safeguard the lives and wellbeing of all citizens through…

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