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Tinubu’s second year: Wike unveils plans for 19-day projects inauguration

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The inauguration of the projects were part of the decisions taken at the 14th FCT Executive Committee meeting of the…

‘No cause for alarm’, Ogun govt reacts to explosion at NSF venue

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Some containerized shops were destroyed following the explosion involving the diesel-laden tanker that occurred just behind the fence separating the…

Father of student shot dead in Ibadan driving recklessly, endangering lives – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Police explain circumstances that allegedly led to the killing of a 14-year-old secondary school student, Kehinde Alade, by one of…

‘How 7 inmates escaped from prison in Osun’

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Service’s spokesman, Abubakar Umar, said the NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has…

Tinubu returns to Abuja after Pope Leo XIV inauguration

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Tinubu met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria on Sunday, calling on leaders at all levels to…

Why I visited Sanwo-Olu – Jandor

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Jandor said the visit followed the reception to welcome him back to APC held last Friday in his local government.

Tinubu fires important message to Prince Lawal Obelawo

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

11 months ago

The nonagenarian industrialist and founder of Lopin Nigeria Limited is a pan-Africanist whose business interests span the United Kingdom, Cote…

Tension, outrage in Edo community as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Neigbours, drawn by gunshots, rushed to the scene only to find the woman lying lifeless in front of the house,…

Youths protest alleged harassment by EFCC in Benin

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Some of the youths wbo craved anonimity, alleged that operatives of the anti graft agency had severally broke into students…

Lagos bank manager, 4 others arraigned for alleged cybercrime

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

They were charged before Justice Alexander Owoeye, on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cybercrime and unlawful access to the…

Court dismisses VDM’s objection to Falanas’ defamation suit

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Falanas initiated the suit after an alleged audio recording by cross-dresser Bobrisky accusing them of perverting justice was made…

FG to sell Emefiele’s 753-duplex housing estate

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Executive Chairman of EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede, handed over the housing estate to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed…

Okpebholo overhauling Edo Security Corps to tackle insecurity – Commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Ohonbamu who stated this while speaking with journalists in Benin, disclosed that the overhauling is being handled by very senior…

Mutfwang constitutes fact-finding committee on Plateau attacks

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Inaugurating the committee on Tuesday in Jos, Mutfwang tasked members to establish the number of communities that had been attacked…

Ex-NDDC director, Tuoyo Omatsuli, rearraigned for alleged N3.6bn fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Omatsuli was rearraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside one Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited and…

EFCC re-arraigns ex-NDDC boss Omatsuli for ‘N3.6bn fraud’ In Lagos

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 19, 2025, re-arraigned Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former Executive Director on…

Panic as explosion rocks Gateway games venue

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

A gas explosion at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta — one of the venues for the ongoing 2024…

Police crackdown on Abuja robbers, kill one, arrest 7

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Adeh said that investigations revealed they operated a WhatsApp group through which they planned and coordinated their attacks, often relying…

Barack Obama, Usher dragged into Diddy scandal

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

Former President Barack Obama was unexpectedly referenced during testimony in the ongoing federal trial against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Police smash notorious interstate kidnap syndicate in Delta

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The operatives trailed the suspects to Port Harcourt, where they arrested a 21-year-old member of the syndicate in the Elelenwo…

Sterling arrested for helping 10 inmates escape Orleans Parish facility

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old maintenance worker at Orleans Parish Jail, has been arrested in connection with the escape of 10…

We were not elected to wear boxing gloves to fight Executive – Akpabio

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The Senate President underscored the urgent need to revive Nigeria's manufacturing sector, citing the collapse of the textiles industry and…

Umahi: Southeast Governors rally behind Tinubu, Lagos-Calabar Highway tolling begins December

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Highlighting a renewed federal focus on the Southeast, Umahi emphasized the significant infrastructure projects underway in the region, stating that…

Kogi: Tension as gunmen hold traditional ruler, abduct 4 others in Okoloke

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

A source familiar with the attack claimed that the criminals forced their way into the house of one Ezekiel Durojaiye,…

Lagos First Lady empowers nurses with stylish scrubs, crocs in bold healthcare boost

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and supporting frontline workers.

Abure faction of LP seeks police probe of Rep over document

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja while…

London teen killer jailed for life after cold-blooded stabbing in brent

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The brutal incident unfolded on October 19, 2023, when Kelenda was caught on CCTV stalking Tyrone on Kensal Rise before…

Crackdown in Lagos: 1,148 Destitute, mentally ill, beggars banished from Streets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Ogunlende reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to make Lagos a safer and more compassionate city, declaring that no citizen—regardless of their…

Uproar in Ibadan as trigger-happy police officer kills WAEC candidate

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

A tragic incident occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday when a student on his way to…

Citizenship drive: 116 Foreigners Seek Nigerian Nationality in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Layode further explained that each application undergoes scrutiny by a sub-committee comprising representatives from six key agencies: the Nigerian Immigration…

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