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INEC clarifies voter registration age

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

INEC responds to a question on whether a 16 or 17-year-old would be allowed to register in order to vote…

New lawmakers unveil agenda after receiving certificates form INEC

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

“I dedicate this victory to the people. I’ll work hard to exceed their expectations in the National Assembly,” she said.

Wike inaugurates water project for Karu, Orozo, Kurudu

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

“Unlike those who stayed in power for years and did nothing, President Tinubu’s administration is here to provide what you…

“Long overdue,” ASUU endorses FG’s 7-year moratorium on new varsities

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

“On average, each state and the FCT have about nine universities. This number is outrageous,” ASUU said,

Edo govt seals shrines, declares cult leaders wanted

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Inside, officers found a white casket and fetish items believed to have been used for initiation rituals and other clandestine…

Truck loses control on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, motorcyclist cheats death

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Panic gripped commuters on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday after a cement-laden truck lost control and rammed into a commercial…

Popular skit maker hacked to death in Lagos

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Tragedy struck in the Lakowe area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, as a popular skit maker and hairstylist, identified simply as…

Babcock 2025: ABUAD emerges overall champions as 8th NPUGA ends in style

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

The 8th edition of the Nigeria Private University Games Association (NPUGA) came to a colorful and energetic close, with Afe…

Why I was targeted by vigilantes – Anambra corps member speaks out

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

An Anambra National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Edema Elohor, has bravely broken her silence, revealing the horrific assault…

I’ll back anyone who stands with Tinubu – Wike declares

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has thrown his full weight behind President Bola Tinubu, declaring openly that…

Nasarawa Govt. earmarks N1.6bn to clear 2012 retirees’ benefits

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

Sule said that his administration had fully paid the inherited gratuity from 1996 to 2011...

2027: Senator eyeing Nasarawa governorship quits SDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Wadada had during a recent visit to President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock presidential villa told journalists that he will…

Collapsed mining site claims lives, Ebonyi govt reacts

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Speaking to journalists at the site, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Hon. Chidi Onyia, said the Greenfield mining site was…

Fresh strike looms as ASUU accuses FG of ‘shattered trust’

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a fresh strike, accusing the Federal Government of destroying every shred of…

Kaduna woman jailed 6 months for misappropriation

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

hen the charges were read to her, she pleaded guilty and begged the court for leniency.

Smugglers lose big as Customs intercept Rolls Royce worth N905m, others in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The Customs boss attributed the achievement of the Command to enhanced compliance drive, improved monitoring of the border activities, and…

Police arraign man, 30, over alleged office break-in, theft

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

The defendant, of Agric Olope Area in Ado-Ekiti, is facing a two-count charge of office breaking and stealing...

Poor menstrual hygiene linked to teen pregnancy, anaemia — FG

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

This was disclosed by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, during the validation and adoption of…

CNPP, CSOs Demand Extradition of Mele Kyari

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

The political parties and the civil society coalition said the court order freezing four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to the…

34-year-old petrol attendant faces alleged N1.7m theft charge

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

The defendant, whose residential address was unknown, is being charged with felony and stealing. He however, pleaded not guilty to…

Banned: UNIZIK bans post-exam, signing out ceremonies, cites reasons

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

She also cautioned outsiders against entering the campus to partake in or promote the banned practice, noting that violators risk…

Cybercrime Crackdown: 50 Chinese, one Tunisian deported after conviction in Nigeria

Paul Dada

8 months ago

"The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, and the Nigerian Immigration Service NIS, have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted…

Niger passes new academic retirement age bill

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

He claimed that the recommended age meets global standards and will help retain seasoned professionals...

‘I’m not competing with any king’ – Alaafin fires back at supremacy rumours

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Oyo, the statement noted, rose to prominence due to its wealth, military prowess, and strategic leadership, becoming the largest empire…

‘Staged kidnappings culprits must be punished’- Sen Nwoko

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

He noted that making culprits face the full weight of the law would send a clear message that such deceit…

NELFUND announces new conditions for student loans

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

The loan fund on Thursday made this announcement in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi...

Sharp rise in hostel fees sparks student protest at UNILAG

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Private hostels gained popularity last academic session due to delays in the renovation of university-owned accommodations by the Federal Government.

Kano set to sponsor weddings for repentant thugs

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

He noted that the initiative is a part of the state governor's plans to support the youths who wants to…

Iseese Day: Abandoning tradition is cultural suicide – Ifa priest to Yoruba sons, daughters

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

The Chief Priest urged the state government to take further steps toward institutionalizing traditional worship, ensuring that it thrives and…

ADC rejects proposed salary increase for political office holders

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He added that government should ensure timely and fair salaries for our civil servants and strengthening Nigerians social welfare programmes…

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