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Court acquits Lagos lawyer Yetunde Souza of N50m theft charge

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday acquitted Lagos lawyer Yetunde Souza, accused of stealing N50.2Million from Dominos Stores and Ozone…
Gov. Samuel Ortom says he will not challenge the victory of his opponent, Titus Zam of APC in the Benue North-west Senatorial seat election

Governor Ortom tests positive for COVID-19

Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Service chiefs: Northern Governors laud appointment

The Northern Governors Forum has lauded the appointment of new Service Chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Report: Nigerian troops capture 4 Boko Haram strongholds in Sambisa Forest

Nigerian troops with the support of the Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have captured four camps being used as training grounds…
Buratai

Buratai an exemplary officer: Osun monarch

A traditional ruler in Osun, the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, Tegbosun II, has described the immediate past Chief…
EFCC arraigns “Mama Boko Haram”, two others for N150m fraud

Trial of Mama Boko Haram begins, EFCC presents first witness

The trial of Aisha Alkali Wakil alias ‘Mama Boko Haram’ who is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a fraud…

Service chiefs: Nwodo thanks Buhari for Igbo snub

Chief Nnia Nwodo, former Ohanaeze president has sarcastically stung President Buhari with a 'thank you' message for snubbing the Igbo…

‘l saw hell,’ Immigration Service spokesperson recounts kidnapping ordeal

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The kidnapped spokesperson of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Bridget Esene,…

Residents of host community demand new deal from Agip Oil

Scores of residents of  Nkpolu Oroworukwo Community in Port Harcourt, one of the host communities of  Nigeria Agip Oil Company,…
Air Marshal Oladayo Amao

Oyetola congratulates new Chief of Air Staff, Oladayo Amao, others

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has congratulated Air-Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, on his appointment as the…

Protest at Port Harcourt Disco over sack of 150 workers

Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Angry workers disrupted operations of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution, PHED for many hours on Tuesday…

Police brutality: Man demands N1bn for kidnapping, looting of his property in Rivers

*Anietie Joseph Okon also asks for justice over the alleged murder of his 41- year- old elder brother, late James…

Emefiele gives update on renovation of National Art Theatre

The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has expressed hope that a contract for the renovation of the National Art…
Minister of Interior and former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

Aregbesola reiterates need for unity, peace among Nigerians

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to always give room for unity and peace to reign at all time…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says federal government must renegotiate with states for solutions to the nation's current economic challenges.

Edo has no funds to host National Sports Festival – Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has called on the Federal Government to help in funding the National Sports Festival…
Buba Marwa NDLEA boss: says credible data essential for fight against drug abuse.

CACOL applauds Marwa’s NDLEA appointment

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has given a pat on the back to the President Muhammadu Buhari…

TB screening: Sanwo-Olu launches mobile chest x-ray vans

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has launched three mobile chest X-ray vans to support Tuberculosis (TB)…

Justice for Rauf Fawale: DSS must produce David Olowoporoku, others

Mr Olawale Olokode, the Commissioner of Police in Osun, has demanded from the Department of Security Services (DSS), Osun Command,…

Sanwo-Olu donates computers, other accessories to school

Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Monday presented 10 HP Desktop Computers, 10 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems…

FG flags-off Extended Special Public Works in Lagos

After a protracted discussion among the stakeholders, the Federal Government today in Lagos finally launched the Extended Special Public Works…
2023 presidential election was not perfect - Femi Adesina

Adesina: Appointment of service chiefs not based on federal character

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity dismissed accusations that President Buhari failed to comply with federal character,…

National Arts Theatre renovation contract to be awarded in weeks: Emefiele

The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has expressed hope that a contract for the renovation of the National Art Theatre…
Lagos leads new COVID-19 cases

Breaking: Osun, Taraba lead in COVID-19 deaths

Five persons died from COVID-19 related complications in the western Nigerian state of Osun on Tuesday, according to data published…
COVID-19 cases soar in Nigeria

JUST IN: COVID-19 kills 15 Nigerians in single day, new cases drop

COVID-19 kills 15 Nigerians on Tuesday, as new cases drop nationwide, but Lagos and Abuja maintain lead.

Herdsmen: Call for security meeting now, Amuzu tells Abiodun

A community leader in Ogun State, Chief Toyin Amuzu has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to be pro-active and as…

Police, Shiites clash in Abuja, one feared dead

The Nigerian Police Force and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) have again clashed during a protest in…

My encounter with Tinubu at Bourdillon: Facts of the matter – Sunday Igboho

Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho on Tuesday narrated his encounter with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju…

Fayose wants sacked Service Chiefs prosecuted for human rights abuses

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on relevant bodies to probe the service chiefs who were…
NECO

NECO shifts 2020 external SSCE exams by one week

The National Examinations Council has shifted its 2020 SSCE (External) examination by one week. The exams were scheduled previously to…
The two-week nationwide warning strike declared by ASUU disrupts ongoing second semester examinations of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

UNIBEN announces resumption date

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin As the University of Benin (UNIBEN), prepares to open its gates for resumption of academic activities, authorities…