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Cult gangs on rampage in Edo, kill 20, take control of 3 LGAs

By Jethro Ibileke No fewer than 20 persons have been killed in battle between cult gangs in Benin,  following the…
Okezie Ikpeazu

Ikpeazu orders restructuring of Ulonna Farm Settlement

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the immediate restructuring of the Ulonna Farm Settlement in Ohuhu…
Nigeria's former Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili, stresses need for Africans to unite and change leadership style on the continent.

Ezekwesili reacts to Bakare’s claims she rejected being Buhari’s running mate

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has said that senior pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, was…
It’s too late for Igbos to beg for 2023 presidency - Shettima

We’re tired of old political cargoes in north – Arewa youths blow hot

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has stated that it will not allow politicians whom it described as “old political…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Gunmen kidnap 8 passengers in Edo

By Jethro Ibileke Eight passengers traveling in a commercial bus between Okhuessan and Emu, in Esan south-east local government area…

APC Governors visit Sanwo-Olu, decry wanton destruction of properties

Governor, under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) on Tuesday visited Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to…

Lagos shuts 16 health facilities over quackery, others

The Lagos State Government has shutdown 16 health facilities across the State for non-compliance with regulatory standards. 

Lagos traffic nuisance: 1,000 policemen deployed; 357 vehicles impounded

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday deployed 1,000 policemen to different parts of Lagos to control traffic and enforce…
IGP Mohammed Adamu sends detectives to Benue to probe attack on Samuel Ortom

Embarrassing: 12 police officers abducted, families looking for ransom money

Twelve Police officers, all assistant superintendents(ASPs) have been abducted in north west Nigeria. The men were going for special operation…

South-South Governors demand apology from Presidency over botched meeting

The Governors and leaders of the South-South geopolitical region have demanded for an unreserved apology from the presidency for abruptly…

Okada riders, Task Force clash in Lagos: Vehicles vandalised, one injured

Irate Okada riders clashed with Task Force officials on Tuesday at Rainbow area on Oshodi-Mile 2 Expressway with three vehicles…

Pastor Sam Adeyemi joins Forbes Coaches Council

Renowned motivational speaker, founder and Senior Pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi has been named as a…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State

Bread tax: Kogi govt fires Perm. Sec. Usman Ibrahim query

A top official of the Kogi State Government is in trouble over his involvement in a controversial tax regime on…
Airlines suspend flights to Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu following closure of the runway of the facility for repairs by FAAN.

Ugwuanyi lauds Dana Air flight resumption to Enugu

Enugu State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended Dana Air Services for its decision to restart flights to the Akanu…

Abiru backs Sanwo-Olu, says all hands must be on deck to rebuild Lagos

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial candidate for Lagos East in the forthcoming bye-election, Tokunbo Abiru has backed Governor Babajide…

Enugu govt begins Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium maintenance work

Enugu State Government has commenced the maintenance of facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, the Commissioner for Youths and Sport,…

Photo News: Buhari presides over Security Council meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over the security council meeting at the State House, Abuja.
Oil rich Delta State turns into one party with defection of House of Assembly Speaker, Dennis Guwor, 21 other lawmakers from PDP to APC

Delta assembly passes N384bn 2021 appropriation bill

The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N384 billion.

Okorocha to chair NAFEST 2020

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, will chair the 2020 edition of the National Festival of…

Woman in tears at SARS judicial inquiry in Lagos

The mother of paralysed 34-year-old Ndukwe Ekekwe, wept before a Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry as the case of…

How police detained Evans’ sister to arrest kidnap kingpin – Abba Kyari’s lawyer

Nosa Uhumwangho, Legal representative of the Inspector General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team, headed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba…

COCIN president laments kidnapping, killings in Nigeria

The Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) has decried the rising spate of kidnapping, armed robbery, killings, banditry and other…

National Theatre set to host Festival of Unity

The National Arts Theatre, Lagos says it will host Festival of Unity between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20 to celebrate…
Quadri Olaleye

Fuel hike, a violation of agreements with FG – TUC

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) says the increase in petrol price is in violation of all agreements the…

Niger govt inaugurates committee on peace, security

The Niger Government on Tuesday inaugurated 34-member Government and Community Youth Leaders Relation Committee (GCYLRC) to ensure peace and security…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Senator Abiru at 60

APC candidate Abiru, confident of bye-election victory

Mr Tokunbo Abiru, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming senatorial bye-election in Lagos East, said…
Nasarawa Govt. disburses N592m bursary to 16, 000 students

2021 Budget: Nasarawa governor presents N112.92bn

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Tuesday, presented the 2021 budget of N112.92 billion to the state House of…
Accept defeat, PDP tells Omo-Agege

Petroleum bill will add value, wealth to oil sector – Omo-Agege

Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy President of Senate, says the new Petroleum Industry Bill (BIP) will help drive the nation’s…
ASUU strike: CAANU sends message to Nigerian govt.

Strike: No hope in sight – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says there is no hope in sight to suspend its lingering strike due…
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Yellow fever outbreak: Lawmaker lauds Enugu govt’s quick intervention

Hon. Ezenta Ezeani, the lawmaker representing Igboetiti East State Constituency in Enugu State, has lauded the state Ministry of Health…