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‘Save us before we die,’ abducted Oyo principal pleads in captivity (video)

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“On Friday, around 9:30, we were attacked by a certain group of people and a good number of us were…

I never participated in APC Primary, Cubana Chief Priest insists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

Celebrity businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress…

NDLEA busts drug syndicates smuggling Cocaine, Opioids to UK, Australia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioid drugs concealed in carton walls and…

SERAP demands probe into alleged N800bn APC Campaign Funding scandal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently investigate allegations…

Two suspected kidnappers killed, kingpin, 1 other arrested in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The police operatives also recovered on AK-47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, one single-barrel gun, the sum…

Nigeria faces deepening moral crisis despite widespread religious belief — Prof Kunle Macaulay warns

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Professor Kunle Macaulay, a Nigerian theologian and Christian leader, has raised concern over what he describes as a widening moral…

Oyebamiji pledges to reinstate disengaged workers

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

Oyebamiji assured the workers that his administration would prioritise their reinstatement and also address outstanding salary arrears and promotion entitlements.

Makinde’s ambition won’t affect Tinubu’s chances in S/West — Adeyeye

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

Makinde’s ambition remains “immaterial and inconsequential” to the President’s electoral strength in the Southwest.

Abia Youth Group Defends Benjamin Kalu, Dismisses Claims of Abandoned Constituency Project

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

A youth-based advocacy organisation in Abia State has rejected allegations that a constituency project linked to Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker…

Kano CP urges Neighbourhood Watch Corps to remain partners in progress

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

The Neighbourhood Watch Corps is a recognized vigilante outfit inaugurated by Kano State Government to aide security agencies in the…

FG to open radio station for adult education

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

Edeh added that the radio platform would be jointly utilised by NMEC, the National Commission for Nomadic Education and other…

Police probe suspect’s escape from detention in Rivers

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

The Police Command in Rivers has begun disciplinary proceedings on an officer ASP Ekawhe Thomas, over alleged negligence that led…

Abdulsalami’s son wins Chanchaga APC reps’ ticket

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

Returning Officer, Mr Dan Islam, said Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who secured…

Eyewitnesses narrate how terrorists abducted 45 Oyo pupils

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

A parent of one of the abducted school children, Ajarah Ayanwale, said the terrorists deceived residents into believing they were…

Terrorists abduct 42 schoolchildren in Borno following killing of ISIS commander

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, confirmed that Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters stormed Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary…

APC aspirant alleges unfair exclusion from Katsina primary

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

“Twenty-five out of twenty-seven stakeholders voted in my favour during the exercise,” he alleged.

Police receive tactical support in Lagos

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

“Effective policing requires sustained support, modern equipment and institutional partnership,” he said

Tinubu welcomes Airbus plan to establish aircraft maintenance hub in Nigeria

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

He told the delegation that his administration was determined to scale up the cordial relationship between both parties, leveraging the…

“Don’t try it”: Anglican Primate warns Jonathan against 2027 presidential bid

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

According to the cleric, Jonathan has already secured an indelible place in history as a symbol of democratic maturity and…

Edo APC primaries throw up surprises as incumbents fall

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

“The exercise has been free and fair so far. It shows the level of preparedness of the APC ahead of…

2027: Four Imo Reps lose APC return ticket

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The primaries, conducted using the Option A4 voting system across the state’s 10 federal constituencies, produced a mix of returning…

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins APC Reps ticket unopposed

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for…

Confusion over dead ISIS leader resolved – Military

Femi Fabunmi

4 weeks ago

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to confusion about the identity of a terrorist commander known as Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, who…

APC Primary: Late President Buhari’s son floors opponent With 5,849 votes

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

Yusuf Buhari polled 5,849 votes to defeat Hon. Auwal Lawal Daura, who secured 21 votes in the exercise.

DHQ explains similarities in names of neutralised terror leaders

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

“There is no ambiguity regarding the identity of the individual neutralised in the recent operation,” he stated.

Police recover gun, arrest 10 after violence rocks APC primaries

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

He said the suspects linked to the chaos had been taken to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station for further investigation.

Presidency blasts doubters, insists slain ISWAP leader Al-Manuki is truly dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

The Presidency has defended the reported killing of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting…

Tragedy strikes as Isaac Fayose loses wife

Femi Fabunmi

4 weeks ago

Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife after…

Protest erupts over APC Reps ticket In Akwa Ibom

Femi Fabunmi

4 weeks ago

Widespread protests broke out in some parts of Akwa Ibom State during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives…

APC clears air on membership dues requirement for primary elections voting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in the ongoing primary elections are not required to…

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