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Lagos Mainland commits funds, backing for Child Diversion Programme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Speaking on behalf of UNICEF, Programme Officer attached to the Bureau of Public Defender, Ms Gloria Odimba, said the diversion…

Police nab suspected car thieves, recover 3 stolen vehicles in Kano

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

According to a statement by CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer, the command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS) arrested one…

Property Mogul Kolapo Raji nabbed by NDLEA over 89.20kg Cannabis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

He stated that the 57-year-old alleged drug kingpin was apprehended at his Safe Court Apartment residence in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos,…

NDLEA busts Woman with fake Pregnancy, Ivorian excretes 82 Cocaine Wraps

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

On the same day in Kano, Babafemi said NDLEA operatives at the screening point of the departure hall of Mallam…

Tinubu urges winners of FCT, Kano, Rivers polls to serve with dedication

Abimbola Aderinola

1 month ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted area council elections in the FCT and by-elections in Ahoada East II and…

LAWMA records 1,023 illegal dumping cases in 2025

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

The authority disclosed that peak dumping periods occurred between midnight and early morning, with residential refuse, construction debris and hazardous…

Obasanjo calls for reform as NOUN VC Uduma storms Abeokuta

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

On enrolment, he disclosed that NOUN had no fewer than 300,000 registered students, with approximately 190,000 currently active, noting that…

INEC declares APC winner of Ungogo, Kano Municipal assembly by-elections

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

In Ungogo Constituency, the APC candidate, Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad, secured 8,975 votes to clinch the seat. His closest rival, Shua’ibu…

How Gombe varsity student Sammy Samaila lived on liquid for 21 years

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

While other students grab rice, bread and other snacks between lectures, Samaila, a 400-level Sociology student at Gombe State University,…

INEC declares APC’s Ishaku winner of Bwari chairmanship election

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for Bwari chairmanship election, who announced the results on Sunday in Bwari, disclosed that…

FCT poll: PDP’s Kasim wins Gwagwalada chairmanship election

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

Prof. Philip Akpeni, the Returning Officer for Gwagwalada chairmanship election, who announced the results of the poll on Sunday in…

‘It’s a great shame’ – Ireti Kingibe laments voter apathy at FCT council polls

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has expressed disappointment over the low turnout recorded during Saturday’s FCT…

Rotary International President honours Dr Emem Alban in Abuja

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

During his official visit to Nigeria, Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo and his wife formally recognised Dr Emem Aniekanabasi Alban…

Umahi cracks down on Contractors hoarding FG funds

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The minister also condemned the practice of fixing public funds in banks while seeking fresh disbursements from government, declaring that…

DOMRAD Homes introduces Dominion Bay residence with beachfront living

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

DOMRAD Homes and Properties has unveiled Dominion Bay Residence, a boutique development that offers a rare proposition: the ease of…

Borno Assistant Commissioner of Police killed in crash

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 month ago

The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, ASP…

APC’s Bulabari clinches Assembly Seat in Rivers Bye-Election

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

According to the breakdown released at the collation centre, the African Action Alliance (AA) polled 46 votes, the APC secured…

Ogun distances self from alleged endorsement of Ademorin Kuye as Awujale

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

According to the statement, reports circulating in some quarters claimed that the Ifa oracle had selected Prince Kuye and that…

Ogun govt reacts to alleged emergence Ifa oracle selected new Awujale

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Ogun government said that the process for the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be guided…

Early FCT results show APC stronghold in presidential villa

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

The FCT Area Council elections are being closely monitored by political observers, party agents, and residents, as they determine leadership…

Two dead, seven injured in U.S. mass shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

In total, nine adults were shot: one male and one female fatally, one male with life-threatening injuries, and three male…

Wike Replies Ireti: I didn’t impose FCT curfew without Tinubu’s approval

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Speaking while monitoring the elections in Garki, Karu, Karshi, Wasa, Apo, and Ketti, Wike said: “I never imposed a curfew…

Troops rescue 5 travelers from suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Nigerian Army added that in the aftermath of the operation, troops have intensified aggressive patrols and sustained area domination efforts.

ICPC monitors 35 federal Projects worth N4.61bn in Zamfara

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He said the aim was to ensure value for money.

Ibori’s daughter evades attack as APC congress turns violent in Ethiope

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The exercise, which was earlier slated to hold at Oghara Township Stadium, was reportedly shifted to Ovade within the council…

FG moves to establish Armed Forces College of Medicine in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Boriowo said the initiative would also address manpower shortages within the Armed Forces and expand Nigeria’s overall medical training capacity

Rivers by-election peaceful, orderly, says INEC

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He stated that the exercise had progressed without incidents of violence, describing the development as commendable and reassuring.

Ex-Nigeria football internationals pays courtesy visit to Mayor Okeowo

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Indeed, just as they once battled fiercely on the pitch for national glory, these legends have once again, demonstrated that…

Outcry as Obasa rolls out 3kg gas for 4,000 in Agege

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Several X users questioned the long-term value of the initiative, asking what social or economic problem a single 3kg refill…

PDP suspends spokesman over alleged anti-party conduct

Paul Dada

1 month ago

During this period, Nyor is prohibited from taking part in any party activities at any level.

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