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Wike, soldiers will pay for killing IPOB members – Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has vowed that Governor Nyesom Wike will pay a heavy…

FG to meet ASUU again over lingering strike

The Federal Government will on Friday resume meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities over the ongoing strike in…

3,073 hospitalised for COVID-19, Lagos logs 142 new cases

There are now 3,073 Nigerians hospitalised for COVID-19, latest data by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) showed.
60 gunmen ambush policemen, lawmaker in Ebonyi, two cops abducted

Gunmen demand N100m ransom for six kidnapped policemen

Gunmen holding six assistant superintendent of police, ASPs, have demanded N100 million ransom for their release.

“It’s fake” – NAN disowns recruitment platform

The management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reacted to an advertisement purportedly announcing ”NAN Recruitment 2020/2021 Application…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

35-year-old poly lecturer murdered in Ogun

Mufutau Waliu, the Head of Department of Electrical and Electronics at the D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori, Ogun State, has…

Lagos Assembly begins public hearing for #EndSARS victims

The Lagos State House of Assembly has met with some EndSARS victims from the Lagos Central Senatorial district to determine…

Abdulrazak presents bill to cancel pension payment to ex-governors

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq on Wednesday presented to the state assembly a bill to repeal the law granting payment of monthly…

Bandits kill 3 vigilantes in Kaduna

Three members of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service have been killed in an ambush by bandits in Chikun LGA, Kaduna.

LAWMA sweepers receive Community Service Awards

Spotlight African Network, in conjunction with Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), today organised an award event, to celebrate and reward…

LASG to partner FAO on coconut production

Lagos State Government is set to partner with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to boost the coconut value…

Family of boy allegedly killed by “drunken” constable demands N100m

By Leonard Okachie The Nneibo maternal family of late Friday Arunsi, allegedly murdered on April 17, by a “drunken” police…

I have no regret clamping down on IPOB in Rivers – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret clamping down on the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Rivers…
President Tinubu appoints retired DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo Coordinator National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons

Police re-arrest 18 runaway prison inmates, 30 others in Edo

By Jethro Ibileke Edo state police command on Wednesday said it has re-arrested 18 of the runaway inmates who escaped…

Zamfara goldfield belongs to FG – Commissioner

  By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Dr. Nuruddeen Isa, the commissioner overseeing Zamfara State Ministry of Solid Minerals has said that the…

LUTH honours COVID-19 response team

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday celebrated its COVID-19 response team in appreciation of the efforts put in…

Traffic nuisance: 131 okadas, 150 vehicles impounded in Lagos

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday disclosed that 131 motorcycles, popularly known as okadas and 150 vehicles have been impounded…
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Roof collapse kills 8, injures 20 at wedding ceremony

Eight people died while 20 others injured as roof collapsed at a wedding ceremony on Wednesday in Pakistan’s northwest Kurram…

Zulum inaugurates 14-member almajiri committee

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state on Wednesday inaugurated a 14-Member Committee on reforming the Islamic ‘Tsangaya’ system of education,…
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ebonyi governor Dave Umahi

Buhari showers encomiums on Umahi the defector

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, for defecting to the the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Gov. Masari presents N282.7bn budget for 2021

Governor Aminu Masari on Wednesday presented a budget proposal of N282.7 billion for 2021 fiscal year to Katsina State House…
El-Zakzaky and wife Zeenah: File N4 billion suit against DSS, AGF

Kaduna govt opens “secret trial” of El-Zakzaky, wife

The trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El–Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat began…

Okada riders on rampage, chase away Task Force, vandalize BRT buses

There was mayhem on Wednesday at Ikeja Along, Ikeja area of Lagos as irate okada riders went on rampage and…

Sen. Agbo hails Umahi’s defection to APC

Senator Anthony Agbo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi, has lauded Governor David Umahi’s decision to…

UN Deputy Secretary General visits Senate President

Hajia Amina Mohammed, the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations on Tuesday visited Dr Ahmad Lawan, the President of the…

Senate President Lawan felicitates with Gov. Buni at 53

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday felicitated with the Governor Mai Mala Buni, as he marks his 53rd birthday.
Appeal Court reverses judgement sacking Governor David Umahi

Defection: Umahi has reactivated Zikist Eagle Alliance, says VON DG

By Naomi Sharang An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has hailed the defection of Gov. David Umahi…

N450m scam: Ex-Gov Shinkafi’s statement voluntary – EFCC witness

Tasiu Abubakar, the 6th witness of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of…
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Sporadic shooting in Surulere: Streets deserted, residents flee

Sporadic gunshots rocked Aguda, Surulere area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday as business owners quickly closed their shops and…

#EndSARS: Oyetola restates commitment to youth engagement, development

The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday reiterated his administration's commitment to revamping the State economy…