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Slain NSCDC operatives to be buried with full honours

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The NSCDC Commandant-General urged members of the public to disregard what he described as embellished reports, stressing that he remains…

Peter Obi falls ill, cancels engagements after doctor’s orders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Obi said after medical consultation, he was advised by his doctor to take one or two days off for rest…

UNIZIK staff in trouble over N400,000 admission scam

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi, has ordered disciplinary action against a staff member,…

Lagos seals Lekki mansion

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Lagos State Government has sealed a property in Lekki for allegedly discharging wastewater into the environment and endangering lives.

Tinubu sends powerful message to Bishop Mike Okonkwo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The President believed the visionary stewardship of the presiding bishop of TREM has fostered peace and harmony, promoted education, improved…

Airstrikes rain fire as NAF, troops slaughter 30 terrorists in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In a barrage of three successive, precision airstrikes, the terrorists were cut down in their tracks, with more than 30…

Tragedy hit actor Ibrahim Chatta as son dies suddenly

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Nollywood community has been thrown into mourning over the two painful losses.

Six killers jailed combined 167 years over ruthless London execution of Janayo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Within seconds of Al-Kurdi’s call, Janayo stepped outside and was ruthlessly shot by Mansaray. The group fled, discarding knives that…

Bloodbath in Edo as Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel, abduct Chinese

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

In the ensuing gunfire, eight NSCDC personnel and one civilian were cut down instantly, while four other officers sustained serious…

Travellers in fear as kidnappers storm Benin–Auchi road, seize Edo Line bus

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Panic gripped travelers along the Benin–Auchi Highway on Friday when suspected kidnappers struck, abducting 18 passengers who were on board…

Reps opposition calls for change of minority leadership over N19bn scandal

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

A recent viral video in the social media where the Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. George…

Gov Alia reacts to Waya’s petition against him to Pope Leo XIV

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Waya had in the petition accused Alia of corruption and sponsoring violence and intimidation against political opponents.

“Our admission not for sale,” LASU warns

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The University insisted that no member of staff had the authority or capacity to offer admission for money, warning candidates…

Gbajabiamila recounts his failed attempts to become a soldier

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The former Speaker of House of Representatives described his love for the military is deep and enduring, describing soldiers as…

Zulum approves stipends, free meals for Borno students

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Zulum said the support and meals were designed to boost school enrolment in northern Borno, devastated by over a decade…

INEC announces key changes to voter registration in FCT

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The devolved registration will commence on Monday, 29th September, and end on Wednesday, 8th October, 2025.

Alia moves to ease pain of 76 fallen heroes’ families

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

It was tears and relief in Makurdi as Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, disbursed N380 million to families of 76…

Troops kill 15 terrorists in Katsina, nab 13 suspects in Kaduna, Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed one armed herder during clearance operations, in Logo Local Government Area of Benue.

Police probe murder of Lagos designer Deb’rah Porsche

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Shock and outrage have trailed the gruesome murder of Lagos interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, who…

Alleged anti-union agenda: PTD opposes NUPENG’s call for strike against Dangote

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

PTD asked its members to ignore the NUPENG's strike notice which it described as “insensitive, callous and unacceptable” in a…

Falana slams jail term for hungry man who stole yam

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the three-year jail term handed to a 28-year-old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh,…

Gbajabiamila inaugurates 1,200-capacity auditorium at Lagos Army barracks

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Gbajabiamila added that he was working to pull down the old bungalows in the barracks and replace them with a…

How Sujimoto boss Ogundele, defrauded us of N5.7bn – Enugu govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Enugu State Government urged Nigerians to disregard what it described as "theatrics and crocodile tears," of Ogundele.

Politicians now using cryptocurrency for money laundering – Olukoyede

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

While encouraging players in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to prioritize enlightenment and training of investors, Olukoyede noted that SIBAN could…

Ajadi showers praises Ogun NNPP woman leader Precious Bagbansoro

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Ajadi, who contested the Ogun State governorship seat in the 2023 general elections, also used the occasion to underscore the…

NAFDAC busts fake chemical, water, rice factories in Abuja (Photos)

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The team also shut down a counterfeit rice operation at a shopping plaza opposite the World Trade Centre, Abuja, where…

Oyo Rep unveils plan to deliver 10m South-West votes for Tinubu in 2027

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to him, the movement will unite Nigerians across religious, ethnic, and political lines in order to strengthen democratic participation…

Nigerian troops kill 11 terrorists, nab 64 suspects in nationwide operations

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The source said the troops of 222 Battalion repelled threats around Alau Dam and seized weapons and ammunition.

Lagos First Lady takes free healthcare to Epe, targets grassroots access

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On the broader healthcare agenda of the state, Sanwo-Olu pointed to the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme as an example…

Police avert lynching of woman over abduction of 3 children in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Hashiru was apprehended on Sept. 4, at about 5:45 p.m. by members of the public at Orange Market, Mararaba, while…

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