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Lagos LG Elections and Imperatives of Mass Participation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

According to unconfirmed data, Lagos has the highest number of 1,401,390 unclaimed PVCs, followed by Oyo with 647,586, and Edo,…

Lagos set to attract Billions as Invest Lagos 2.0 kicks off with global stakeholders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Ambrose identified priority sectors for strategic investment, including infrastructure development, sustainable transportation, digital innovation, renewable energy, healthcare, creative and entertainment…

Yayi Boni, Jonathan lead West African Elders Pre-election Mission to Cote D’Ivoire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The executive director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) and head of WAEF secretariat, Ms Ann Iyonu, stated that the…

“I am shocked:” Tinubu reacts to Olubadan’s death

Paul Dada

9 months ago

"The President prays for the peaceful repose of the monarch's soul and urges the people of Ibadan to take solace…

Ladoja set to wear the Crown: Ex-Oyo Governor to become 44th Olubadan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Born on 25 September 1944 in Gambari village near Ibadan, Ladoja received his early education at Ibadan Boys’ High School…

AGF gives I-G go-ahead to prosecute Andy Uba, 1 other over alleged N400m NDDC job fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

No fewer than six witnesses had been listed to testify against the ex-lawmaker and Etu.

Civilians seek peace in Sudan, democracy and an end to SAF’s military rule

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

There have been growing and urgent calls for peace in Sudan by various international organisations for two years now. From…

PDP chieftain offers N5m for evidence that Bode George has ever won his polling unit

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

He accused George of repeatedly directing PDP supporters to vote for rival parties such as ADP and Labour Party during…

Boko Haram loses key strongholds in Nigerian Air Force airstrikes

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The operation, carried out under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted Wa Jahode and Loghpere, two major enclaves of the Jama’atu Ahlis…

Gov Yusuf distributes 500 transformers to Kano communities

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

He also announced that the state-owned Electricity Company has begun evacuating power from the 10-megawatt Tiga Hydrow-Power Generation Plant.

Ibadan man pleads guilty to abducting 17-year-old UI student

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The defendant committed the crime between May 19 and June 5, 2024, in Ibadan.

Serious tragedy averted as troops foil stop attack on Plateau Community

Paul Dada

9 months ago

“We, therefore, urge the public to continually furnish troops with actionable information to carry out the operations successfully, while also…

Ibadan mourns as Alaafin sends tribute to late Olubadan

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

We should all remember that our time on Earth will end one day. Death comes to everyone, no matter how…

Olubadan Olakulehin’s demise a great loss, says Makinde

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

He pledged that the state would stand by the family and give the late Olubadan a befitting burial.

Ex-Reps Speaker Agunwa Anakwe is dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

While paying tribute to the late Speaker, former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige, described him as “a close friend and…

25.7bn gone: Nigeria’s crude theft crisis linked to elites, militants

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

Energy analyst Henry Adigun added that barging is not ideal but gives companies more certainty compared to pipelines that are…

Coalition lauds N19.5bn disbursement to smallholder farmers

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The coalition also urged the Federal Government and National Assembly to increase budgetary allocation to NADF and protect visionary leadership…

Why Ibadan kings are always old: insights into the Olubadan system

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, is an ancient Yoruba city founded by warriors. Unlike other Yoruba…

Over 100 houses destroyed in Kebbi village floods

Paul Dada

9 months ago

Over 100 houses were destroyed, and many residents sustained serious injuries.

Lagos reaffirms commitment to growing tourism through agricultural experiences

Abimbola Aderinola

9 months ago

Lagos is positioning itself as a destination where visitors can appreciate the deep ties between nature, food, crafts, and heritage...

2027 Presidency: Obi says holding Nnamdi Kanu is meaningless, calls for peace talks

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

He promised that if elected in 2027, he would prioritise peaceful resolutions to national crises, while also enforcing the law…

Constitutional Review: Make kidnapping capital offence, editors urge National Assembly

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The editors condemned the senseless killings of victims, even where ransom payments have been made, describing such acts as barbaric…

When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Rather than waste everyone’s time parading tired slogans, the ADC gang should just say what they really mean: “We want…

Aye cult founder’s day: 52 arrested as police warn cult gangs in Lagos, Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The NBM, otherwise known as Aye Confraternity, celebrates its Founder's Day ceremony on July 7, every year, officially known as…

JUST IN: Olubadan Oba Olakulehin is dead

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Sources close to the royal family confirmed to PM News that the traditional ruler breathed his last in the early…

Customs issues alert on fraudulent CBT recruitment shortlist

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Customs said it is taking steps to trace the origin of the false information and will take appropriate action to…

Trump drags Elon Musk, calls his new political party “ridiculous”

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

President Donald Trump has slammed Elon Musk’s new political party, describing the move as “ridiculous” and branding the billionaire a…

Anambra man Samuel Eze caught with fresh human breast

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Samuel Eze was arrested on Sunday, July 6 by a Joint Security Team attached to Awada Police Station, the Anambra…

JAMB: Five ring-leaders of admission fraud syndicate under prosecution

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

JAMB revealed that the syndicate’s activities implicated a total of 17,417 candidates flagged as beneficiaries.

Ajadi fires important message to Nigerians over 2027 election

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

“As we are getting set for the 2027 general election, I urge the electorate to review the performances of the…

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