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Drama in Lagos APC as Desmond Elliot withdraws from Primary midway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

In a stunning twist that has upended the local political landscape, actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has officially withdrawn from the All…

Peter Obi on Jonathan: ‘I’m focused on building Nigeria, not who is contesting’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has dismissed growing speculation surrounding a possible 2027 presidential comeback by former President Goodluck…

Ekiti APC Assembly Primary: Fayose’s son floors ex-deputy speaker, incumbent lawmaker in landslide

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The primary election, which attracted significant political attention across the state, saw Bolu Fayose dominate virtually all the wards in…

Insecurity: Nigerians have right to defend themselves, bear arms legally – Presidency

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“The Constitution grants every Nigerian citizen the right to private defence. You have the right to defend yourself,” Bwala said.

NDLEA busts ‘largest ever’ meth factory in Nigeria, nabs baron, 3 Mexicans, 6 others

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The NDLEA boss said the dismantling of the Anochili Innocent DTO, coming directly on the heels of the Simon Amadi…

Lagos backs over 200 cultural events, targets Africa’s tourism crown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to position the state as Africa’s leading tourism and creative capital after supporting…

IFAD, FG train 697 young farmers in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Dr Olawale Ademola, IFAD State Project Coordinator (SPC), made the disclosure during the learning route for incubates (trainees) of LIFE-ND…

Police nab husband, wife with 3 suspected stolen children in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

According to the statement, the arrests followed report at Mowe Division on 17th May by a resident of Omo Onile…

U.S. Authorities extradite Samuel Ugberaese over romance scam

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

According to court documents, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC) returned the indictment against…

How Oyo classrooms look days after school abduction (photos)

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Photos captured in the aftermath show desks left untouched, unfinished lessons and notes strewn across classrooms, and deserted communities where…

‘No permanent terrorist base in South West’ – DHQ

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

He described the attack on innocent children and school staff as callous and reprehensible, vowing that the Armed Forces are…

2027: APC confirms 3 incumbent Senators as Zamfara flag-bearers

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Bala said Zamfara Central recorded 136,419 votes cast, where Bilbis emerged winner with 127,686 votes, defeating Lubna Muhammad, who scored…

Apapa LG Rolls Out Another ₦30m Cash Palliative For 300 Residents

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

The Apapa Local Government on Tuesday disbursed another ₦30 million to 300 residents in the third phase of the Apapa…

Troops nab 12 suspected kidnappers in raids on Edo forests

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

According to the statement, the troops cleared Ugbovbighan Village, Olelo Forest, Egoro Amede Village, and conducted cordon-and-search operations at the…

NAF intensifies offensive, neutralizes terrorists in Adamawa and Borno

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The strikes were based on credible intelligence corroborated through Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which identified terrorist logistics hubs,…

Lectures suspended as strike begins at UNILAG College of Medicine

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

“Our members will not be involved in lectures of medical students, tutorial teaching, seminar teaching, case-based learning, clinical teaching in…

We’re very concerned – UN reacts to terrorists’ attacks on schools in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Armed groups attacked schools in Oyo State over the weekend during which dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers were reportedly…

Arrest Gumi immediately! – Adeyanju urges FG

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The call comes amid a viral video in which Gumi could be heard asserting that Fulani herdsmen “are part of…

Police intercept two with 339 wraps of cannabis in Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects picked up the consignment from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti on the instruction of an individual…

APC hails conduct of Reps, Senate primaries in Plateau, declares winners

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Oketete also declared Sen. Simon Lalong as the candidate for Plateau South, David Barji, Plateau Central and Simon Mwadkwon, Plateau…

2027: ‘Tinubu doesn’t trust me as an Igbo man’ – Cubana Chief Priest

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“Let me tell you, as I am now, Tinubu doesn’t really trust me as an Igbo man. He looks at…

Kogi East APC primary: Group claims victory for Erico Ameh

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

ACAT, at a press briefing, addressed by its State Coordinator, Oguche Richard, on Tuesday in Lokoja, hinted at Eriko's emergence…

‘Only one ward declared’ – Nwoko challenges APC Delta North primary result

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“The process was manipulated from day one. The State Government… It’s something that they conspired to produce results for what…

Peter Obi reacts to ‘plan’ by ex-President Jonathan to join 2027 presidential race

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Obi said his priority ahead of the 2027 general elections was to build a united, secure and prosperous Nigeria through…

Police nab man who led abduction of father for N6.5m ransom, accomplice

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently at large was also part of the plot to abduct the elderly…

Umahi: Why planned closure of Eko Bridge was suspended

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The minister also said that there would be remedial work on the bridge.

Mutfwang, 35 Govs donate ₦1.1bn at Gowon’s book presentation

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Mutfwang, who made the announcement at the event in Abuja on Tuesday, said his state, would purchase copies of the…

Barau: Tinubu ‘doing extremely well’ for Northern Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Represented by his deputy Governor, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the people of Kano North would…

Tinubu establishes Tax Ombudsman office to promote equity, fairness – Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The office serves as an independent mechanism for addressing taxpayers’ complaints, resolving disputes fairly, protecting taxpayers’ rights and promoting trust…

Kano anti-graft agency summons ex-HoS over alleged wage deductions

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Yahaya said Musa is expected to appear before the commission within the week to answer questions on the allegations.

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