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Man electrocuted while trying to vandalise transformer in Awka

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

According to him, the action of the vandal who was dressed in security uniform set off large explosion at the…

1,219 or 121 votes? INEC reacts to ‘manipulation’ of result sheets in FCT election

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

INEC said that other results circulating online were also cross-checked in line with the Electoral Act before collation.

El-Rufai asks court to stop ICPC, EFCC, DSS from freezing, seizing his assets

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai sought a declaration that any attempt or plan by the respondents or their agents to apply for, obtain or…

Tragedy as Man stabs four dead in U.S. before being fatally shot

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Moments later, multiple 911 calls reported that the man was actively attacking individuals outside a home. A deputy arrived within…

Five in police custody over murder of 57-yrs-old farmer in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

By Jethro Ibileke Five suspects have been arrested by operatives of Edo State Police Command over the alleged murder of…

Lagos First Lady, Army urge Boys to embrace discipline, Military careers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Now in its fourth edition, the LBCI seeks to expand educational opportunities and nurture a generation of responsible young men…

‘How hoodlums attacked ADC supporters at party’s secretariat, Oyegun’s house in Edo’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The suspected thugs reportedly invaded the secretariat shortly after the LP presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, and other…

40 Astonishing Facts about New Acting IGP Tunji Disu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Disu was appointed Acting IGP by President Bola Tinubu on February 24, 2026, replacing the former, Kayode Egbetokun

Nigerian govt reacts to claim of ransom payment in rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

It also added that the claim "constitute a disservice to the professionalism and integrity of Nigeria’s security forces and the…

FCT election: APC’s Maikalangu says victory in AMAC reflective of people’s will

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Maikalangu said the large turnout and 40,295 votes he scored in the election reaffirmed public trust in his leadership and…

NDLEA seizes 490 Kg of cannabis, 17,568 bottles of Codeine syrup in Sokoto

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

NDLEA said the seized cannabis was contained in 47 bags stored by one Monday Effiong an indigene of Cross River,…

Assassination Attempt: Peter Obi attacked in Edo

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over an attack on its chieftain, Peter Obi, as…

EFCC: Why we’re not in hurry to charge El-Rufai to court

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai was held in EFCC’s custody for two nights, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, over corruption allegations levelled against…

Tinubu announces Disu as new police boss, confirms Egbetokun’s resignation

Paul Dada

1 month ago

But in a statement by Bayo Onanuga the President's Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Tinubu accepted the former IGP's resignation…

Sokoto 19-year-old jailed 21 years for rape of minor

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Sokoto High Court judge added that the convict had been found guilty of an offence that was grievous and…

Victory of APC candidates in Rivers by-election well-deserved, Fubara says

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

“I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Fubara said.

Police arrest APC Publicity Secretary

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Idris-Gusau was arrested on Tuesday, Alhaji Bashir Ataka, the Welfare Secretary of APC in Zamfara confirmed.

Ex-NRC boss Fidet Okhiria remanded over alleged $385,000, N165.5m fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

EFCC alleged that Edetanle violated the Public Procurement Act, 2007, in the award of contracts to contractors of the corporation,…

Presidency breaks silence on IGP Egbetokun’s resignation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The confirmation came amid swirling speculation about the circumstances of Egbetokun's exit from the top police post, which he assumed…

War Anniversary: Zelensky accuses Putin of failing to break Ukraine

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Russia says it launched the invasion to stop Ukraine from joining NATO. However, Ukraine says the war is an attempt…

El-Rufai asks court to quash DSS suit, award N2bn compensation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The grounds cited in the motion seeking the dismissal of the charges include: their constitutional invalidity, lack of disclosure of…

Omokri: No mercy for el-Rufai over nosebleed claims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Omokri's post comes amid reports from el-Rufai's media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, that the former governor suffered an overnight nosebleed while…

How Malami begged me to bail him from prison – Sowore boasts, mocks El-Rufai’s ‘bleeding nose’

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

According to Sowore, Malami had, at the time of his detention, “sent people” to him and his lawyers, having realised…

2027: Kogi youths donate ₦100m to back Tinubu’s re-election bid

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Governor Ododo also said that no government in Nigeria’s history has given young people as many opportunities as the current…

El-Rufai’s Nosebleed in Detention: Atiku demands clarity from FG

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Atiku further stated that whichever agency is responsible for El-Rufai’s custody has a constitutional duty to guarantee his safety, dignity,…

Mother of 3 commits suicide after fiancee’s family rejects marriage

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“On 12/02/2026, it was reported that one Abigail Adebayo, 30 years old, allegedly ingested Sniper insecticide following a family disagreement…

Speeding truck kills LASTMA officer, two others in Badagry tragedy

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He said that the driver fled the accident scene but, was later apprehended by other LASTMA personnel who handed him…

Bayelsa gets new deputy governor as assembly backs Akpe

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Akpe previously served as Majority Leader in the State House of Assembly before his appointment as Chief of Staff at…

RCCG pastor’s curse fails as lady tweets after death prophecy

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“Stay off twitter until banger boys start parading ‘their’ pictures with RIP ……my parents are active SM users. Abeg o!…

Tinubu to sack IGP, COAS before 2027 election – Primate Ayodele

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“The spirit of the Lord revealed to me that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, the Chief of Army…

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