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National Assembly Clerk speaks on Natasha Akpoti’s return

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has rejected claims that it has the power to unblock suspended…

Nepal Protests: 2 Nigerians rearrested after jailbreak

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Two Nigerian nationals who escaped from a prison in Nepal during anti-government protests have been rearrested by India’s paramilitary force,…

NELFUND pushes for NASS backing as new Development Levy promises education Breakthrough

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

NELFUND outlined plans to expand awareness campaigns, upgrade its digital platforms to guarantee transparent and user-friendly application processes, and strengthen…

How Carlots.ng is eliminating fake car listings, introduces manual approval

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Nigeria’s online car market has long been plagued by fake listings, with unsuspecting buyers often losing millions of naira to…

Ecobank unveils Design and Build 2025 Exhibition, featuring Benimana, Lawanson

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Prof. Lawanson, Leverhulme Professor of Planning and Heritage at the University of Liverpool, is widely recognised for her research on…

World Patient Safety Day: Lagos ramps up efforts to protect Newborns, Children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Lagos, she said, remains determined to close these gaps by reinforcing regulatory oversight and expanding safe healthcare access.

Police arrest 2 over alleged N25m internet fraud

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Ayanlade said that the command appreciate the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, whose strategic leadership and unwavering support…

Sanwo-Olu set to deliver inaugural NIIA distinguished lecture series

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The First NIIA Distinguished Lecture Series 2025 is organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in conjunction with the…

$4.5bn Fraud Trial: Court grants Emefiele’s request for forensic examination of WhatsApp messages

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Emefiele’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olalekan Ojo, had filed the application seeking permission for an…

Fuel queues now history – Dangote

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Dangote said that Nigerians, who had endured persistent shortages since 1975, were now witnessing “a new era”...

Presidency tears Atiku apart over hunger comment: ‘You’re out of touch with reality’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Onanuga also highlighted improved government revenues, noting that states are now paying salaries and pensions promptly while also having surplus…

Tinubu cuts vacation short, set to resume duties

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, having concluded his annual vacation earlier than planned.

Ineligible player: Setback for Super Eagles as FIFA clears South Africa

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Although other teams have faced sanctions during this qualifying campaign, the case involving South Africa drew particular attention in Africa…

Four arrested as NDLEA raids cannabis forest

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“If these forests can be utilised only for the cultivation of food and cash crops, the challenge of food shortage…

Why whistleblowing policy is weak

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He recalled that the policy led to significant recoveries of stolen funds in its early years, but it began to…

Guinness confirms Hilda Baci’s new record for largest serving jollof rice

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.

Alleged forgery: Court issues arrest warrant on 2 Abuja-based lawyers

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday issued a bench warrant against two Abuja-based lawyers,…

International Friendlies: Flying Eagles to take on Chile, Australia

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has finalized arrangements for the U20 boys, Flying Eagles to sharpen their skills and competition-readiness with…

IGP appoints Abimbola Adebisi as Lagos PPRO

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Lagos State Police Command expressed confidence that Adebisi will help strengthen communication and cooperation between the police, the media,…

Sanwo-Olu leads discourse on Nigeria’s future at inaugural NIIA lecture series

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The First NIIA Distinguished Lecture Series 2025 is organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in conjunction with the…

Rivers State: Fubara’s return sparks legal debate

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

He described it as an abuse of constitutional power. “My heart bleeds at the misuse of Section 305, which left…

No locus standi: Court throws out challenge to Rivers LG polls

Paul Dada

7 months ago

On the issue of the August 30 elections, Justice Jumbo declared the polls constitutional and legitimate, emphasising that they were…

Court grants Emefiele leave for forensic review of WhatsApp chats, iPhone evidence

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The defence team, comprising seven lawyers and led by Olalekan Ojo, SAN, had filed and argued an application seeking permission…

World Athletics Championship: Amusan wins silver in 100m hurdles

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Jamaica’s Danielle Williams came seventh in 12.53 seconds, and Nadine Visser of the Netherlands was eighth in 12.56 seconds.

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Kogi

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. Wilfred Ezemba, parish priest of St. Paul Parish, Agaliga-Efabo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of…

World Athletics Championship: Amusan zooms into 100m hurdles final

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The 27-year-old crossed the finish line ahead of Nadine Visser of the Netherlands, who clocked 12.45 seconds, and Poland’s Pia…

Alaafin speaks on appointing new Oyo Chief Imam

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has dismissed reports that a new Chief Imam has been appointed in…

Ogun issues evacuation warning to 20+ communities

Paul Dada

7 months ago

This advisory was issued in the 2025 Midterm Flood Alert press release by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya,…

Busted: Police operatives nabbed for extortion in Benin

Paul Dada

7 months ago

"The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism,…

School resumption: Ajadi sends important message to government

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Ajadi emphasized that unless deliberate action is taken to check the trend, many children risk being denied access to quality…

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