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LASG deepens engagement on bus reform initiative in Lekki-Epe corridor

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

The initiative, which restricts operations on the corridor to medium and high-capacity buses while limiting mini buses popularly known as…

Anambra shuts down spare parts market

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He explained that the enforcement exercise was carried out on the orders of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo.

NDLEA records major drug busts in Bauchi within four months

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The commander said that no casualty was recorded during the operations, adding that thorough intelligence and careful planning had ensured…

Police recover 30 firearms in Kaduna anti-Bandit operations

Paul Dada

1 month ago

In a separate operation, officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested a suspect in Jaji, Igabi Local Government Area, allegedly found…

Nigerians trapped in southeast Asia scam centres, NAPTIP, UK raise alarm

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The Abuja event offered survivors a secure platform to recount how they were recruited, the conditions they endured within the…

El-Rufai slams N1bn suit against ICPC, others over invasion of residence

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai prayed the court to declare that the invasion and search of his residence on Feb. 19 at about 2pm…

Abuja Land Shake-Up: 485 titles nullified by Wike

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Last year, the FCTA revealed that out of 261,914 Area Council land documents submitted between 2006 and 2023, only 8,287…

Rigging Crackdown: N’Assembly slams Jail term on INEC officials

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Bamidele’s remarks came amid criticism from opposition parties, who argued that provisions relating to party primaries, campaign funding and

Alleged 33.8bn Fraud: Ex Minister of Power Mamman’s defence hits snag as Witness fails to show up

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter till February 26, 2026 for the defendant to open his defence.

FCT Elections: Many result sheets were altered — ActionAid

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

He stressed that transparency in the electoral process is crucial to strengthening democracy and maintaining public trust.

Enugu govt fixes ₦150m mandatory advert permit for 2026, 2027 elections

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The ₦150 million permit grants political parties and candidates the right to deploy campaign materials and engage in visual promotions,…

Brace up! Dust haze, thunderstorms to hit Nigeria – NiMet warns

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of dust haze and cloudy weather conditions across the country from…

XEJet, UniAbuja partner to establish Centre for Aerospace

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Iza said the MoU would enable a purpose-built academic hub designed to advance aeronautical and astronautical engineering education in Nigeria…

Court adjourns Mamu’s suit challenging terrorist designation

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Justice Umar consequently requested further addresses, particularly on Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution and Section 49 of the Terrorism…

Lagos cracks down on open defecation, 46 arrested in Island sweep

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He reaffirmed government’s commitment to sustained monitoring and enforcement, warning that offenders would continue to face arrest and prosecution in…

Obi warns against costly delays for UTME candidates

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“No one disputes the need to enforce standards. However, enforcement must be structured in a way that protects innocent students…

Man kills wife, two children, commits suicide

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Investigators said the father, a 52-year-old German national, owned several firearms which were all licensed and was used to kill…

FCT Polls: PDP heads to court over alleged irregularities

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The polls, organised to fill six chairmanship seats and 62 councillorship positions, recorded low voter turnout, with allegations of vote-buying…

Why we’re yet to start operating from South-East on Mondays – Transporters

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

It would be recalled that the Anambra state Government restored Monday markets after prolonged sit-at-home disruptions that crippled commerce in…

FCT halts riders’ levy over multiple taxation complaints

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“Please ensure this directive is accorded the needed attention and compliance,” the mandate secretary said

Ajadi engages Oyo LG chairmen, pledges to carry forward Makinde’s legacy in 2027

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has reaffirmed his commitment to…

Dust haze to sweep North as rains hit Southern Slstates – NiMet

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

NiMet advised residents, especially people with asthma and other breathing problems, to be careful because dust particles are in the…

ECOWAS Naval chiefs synergise against growing threats in Gulf of Guinea

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The fifth meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff, which held between Feb. 16 and 20,…

‘Femi Falana, stop talking nonsense’- Wike hits over FCT election restrictions

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has blasted human rights lawyer Femi Falana for commenting on the movement restrictions imposed during last…

Fintech firm introduces cash incentives and customer rewards in February update

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

A digital trading platform DXHub has announced a new round of user-focused features and incentives as part of its February…

Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue 3 children in Borno

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. During exploitation, five terrorists were neutralised.

‘Students cannot suffer for your failures’ – Peter Obi warns JAMB

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Obi’s reaction followed reports of persistent hardship faced by candidates at various registration centres across the country, particularly at the…

Forum seeks decentralised security response against Lakurawa terrorists, others in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The forum emphasised that local institutions, including traditional and local government authorities, must be strengthened and empowered to provide timely…

Over 2,356 Nigerians deported from India

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

In the most recent reporting period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, Indian authorities deported over 2,331 persons,…

Petitions trail APC congresses in Katsina

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Out of the 361 wards and 34 local government areas in the state, Mohammed-Ali noted that the number of petitions…

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