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Female prison officer confesses months-long sexual relationship with a convicted rapist inmate

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

A former female prison officer who admitted to a months-long sexual relationship with a convicted rapist inmate has avoided jail,…

Kwankwaso welcomes 24 ex-military officers into Kwankwasiyya Movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Kwankwaso recently debunked a statement that quoted as refusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's overtures to dump the New Nigeria People's…

‘How DSS operatives arrested wanted kidnap kingpins at hajj camps’

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The two kidnap kingpins who have been on the wanted list of security operatives were arrested as they joined pilgrims…

Shadow govt: Senior lawyer commends DSS, says agency acted within mandate

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Utomi, a professor of political economy, had recently initiated what he called the "Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government", which, according…

PHOTOS: Shettima, Obasanjo, Soyinka, Govs, others at NSF opening ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Dignitaries including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, Imo, Osun and Kogi counterparts,…

NSF 2024, a celebration to build stronger Nigeria, says Gov. Abiodun

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Abiodun urged the athletes not to be desperate about winning medals but competing with integrity and honour.

One dead, three injured in Lagos building collapse

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The collapsed building, which was still under construction, is located along Ishaga Road, opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin, Lagos

Kogi: Ilajo Royal Family hails Supreme Court’s verdict on Obaro Stool

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The ilajo Royal Family said Owoniyi is an interloper and a usurper and not the rightful person to occupy the…

We need innovative technology to fight corruption – ICPC boss

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The ICPC Boss emphasized the need for strategic partnerships in addressing corruption, especially given its global nature, stressing that the…

SSANU, NASU reject N50bn disbursement formula, demand equity

Paul Dada

11 months ago

JAC called on the federal government to urgently review and reverse the distribution formula, warning that proceeding with the current…

Labour Party confident of victory ahead of Lagos LG polls

Paul Dada

11 months ago

He said the party would act within the law to mobilise voters and run a rigorous, impactful campaign across the…

Police foil kidnap attempt in Anambra

Paul Dada

11 months ago

Government Area of the state. The members of the gang who were said to be operating in a black coloured…

Tinubu meets with Catholic bishops in Rome, passes important message

Paul Dada

11 months ago

He said the development signalled a new era of a more robust relationship between the President and the Catholic Bishops'…

Federal High Court CJ redeploys judges

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“Consequently, there is no need for litigants and /or counsel to apply to the Hon. Chief Judge for re-assignment of…

“Yes sir, I’m a member of your delegation:” Obi tells Tinubu in Rome

Paul Dada

11 months ago

"President Tinubu, ever quick-witted, responded: 'I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the Head of the Nigerian…

Dark day in Kebbi community as bandits go on killing spree

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The Deputy Governor, Umar Tafida who visited, also said 15 farmers were killed in the attack. He announced the donation…

Many trapped as another building collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The cause of the collapse remains unclear, but experts on site suggest possible structural failure, poor engineering practices, or substandard…

Dabiri-Erewa receives 10 trafficked victims from Ghana, 2 from Mali

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Ten of the ladies were rescued from Ghana with their ages ranging between 16 and 30 years. They were received…

Seven dead, 16 injured in fatal Niger road crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The DG noted that the injured were taken to health centres in Badeggi and Agaie for treatment, while some were…

Octogenarian drug lords busted as NDLEA seizes N3.2bn Opioids in explosive nationwide raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The agency intercepted opioid hauls worth over ₦3.2 billion and arrested a shocking cast of suspects — including an 80-year-old…

Moment Tinubu met Pope Leo XIV in Rome (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

During the ceremony, President was seen exchanging warm pleasantries with Pope Leo XIV, in a brief but symbolic moment that…

No going back: Lagos announces date to begin statewide crackdown on single-use Plastics

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The commissioner noted that when the state banned Styrofoam food packs in 2024, it also issued a 12-month notice to…

Nobody can defeat Tinubu in 2027 – Northern elder Yakasai fires warning

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

According to him, public statements attributed to the ACF or the Northern Elders Forum on northern presidential support are largely…

SERAP drops bombshell: NNPCL must recover missing N500bn or face legal firestorm

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

SERAP also demanded that anti-corruption agencies be invited to probe the utilisation and location of the missing funds, stressing the…

80-yr-old ex-convict, 82-yr-old grandma arrested as NDLEA intercepts N3.2bn opioids

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

Ayuba had previously been arrested and prosecuted by NDLEA for drug dealing offences was convicted and served 10-year jail term…

NDLEA uncovers cocaine hidden in traditional ‘aso-ebi’ caps

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

He warned Nigerians to exercise caution when asked to transport traditional wear abroad on behalf of others.

Abducted Ondo APC chairman killed in kidnappers’ den

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

The matter took another twist when the bandits, who were not pleased with the amount offered, detained the two men…

47-year-old arrested for impregnating minor in Ogun

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 47-year-old man, Muraino Lasisi, for…

Gaius Chibueze pushes Africa’s self-reliance with tech, finance, farm innovations

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur and crypto pioneer, Gaius Chibueze, popularly known as “Bitcoin Chief,” is spearheading a wave of transformative projects…

Governor Yusuf suspends aide

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

The suspension which takes immediate effect was issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim,…

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