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Anguish as Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff Mahe dies

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and a…

Flood: NEMA distributes relief material to victims in Akwa Ibom

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The effects of the flood have been deeply felt in these communities, disrupting lives and livelihoods, and leaving many in…

Sokoto bombing: FG promises justice

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He described what happened in the two villages as very unfortunate, and assured that thorough investigations would be conducted with…

Appraising police efforts to check ‘one chance’ robbery in Abuja

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The residents said there was room for improvement and called on the police to build on the successes recoded in…

How we rescued 13 kidnap victims in Kwara – Police

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Victor Olaiya, commended the resilience and swift response of the operatives and…

Fire guts Lagos apartment

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said while the response teams were preventing the fire from spreading to other apartments within the building, the occupants…

Military personnel who carried out Sokoto bombing must be prosecuted – MURIC

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"The people of Nigeria deserve better and it is time for the government to take concrete actions to protect its…

Otti: Why I allocated 80% for infrastructure in Abia 2025 budget

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

He described the allocation of 82 per cent of the 2025 budget to capital expenditures and 18 per cent to…

Primate Ayodele slams Prophet Tibetan, begs FG to release Ooni’s ex-queen

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has pleaded with the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go of Oriyomi Hamzat and Ooni’s ex-wife,…

Police nab 859 suspects, rescue 46 from kidnappers in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Plateau Commissioner of Police, Mr Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this at a news conference in Jos on Friday. Adesina equally said…

Police decry fraudulent use of name, office of I-G by rogue officers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement on Saturday while lamenting the persistent unprofessional conduct…

Tchani lied over military camp claim: Sokoto, Kebbi border community leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Tchiani in a Christmas Day interview had claimed that Nigeria had provided a base for French soldiers near Lake Chad.…

‘Tchiani exhibiting traits of desperate, sinking military dictator’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

“Our contention is that Gen. Tchiani is simply exhibiting the traits of a desperate and sinking military dictator by making…

Alleged land grabbing: Delta govt probes Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

the Youth President of Ubulu-Okiti community, Ifechukwude Nwabuebo, alleged that the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi Ifechukude Okonjo and his…

Ribadu denies allegations: Nigeria has no plan to destabilise Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The NSA also rejected the accusation that Nigeria was hosting a French military base, clarifying that Nigeria has no history…

Death of Namadi’s mother, son shocking, painful – Jonathan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Jonathan stated: “I convey my deepest condolences to you and your family over the tragic loss of your beloved mother…

Lagos woman Chinedun accused of swindling traders of N11.7m remanded

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Chinedun was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate's Court, sitting at Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on five charges, including conspiracy,…

Oba of Benin revives historic Igue Wrestling after decades

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In the senior category, Mathias Iguma and Friday Eribo secured second and third places, while Famous Ilekhuoba (Orhionmwon LGA) and…

Oyo Police arrest 153 armed robbers, recover 12 vehicles in six months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The police chief added that he had instructed all area commanders, divisional police officers, and tactical teams to ensure the…

Family celebrates Akeredolu’s legacies one year after demise

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Family, friends, and associates of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, gathered in Owo…

Nigerian military speaks on use of drones used by terrorists

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations told journalists in Abuja on Friday that the drones being used by…

Buhari to Namadi: ‘Accept death of your mother, son as Allah’s divine will’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Governor Namadi, who assumed office earlier this year, has been a prominent figure in the state’s developmental efforts.

Anambra: Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo shot dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Fr Tobias, who was also a pharmacist was shot dead on Boxing Day, December 26, the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi…

Drama in Egor: LG Chair Ogbemudia impeached over misconduct allegations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Eghe Ogbemudia, daughter of former Midwest and Bendel State governor Brig-Gen. Samuel Ogbemudia, and Osawe were ousted on four charges…

Gov. Adeleke approves new Owa Obokun of Ijesha land

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The appointments of Prince Haastrup as the new Owa-elect was sequel to the demise of the immediate past Owa Obokun…

Alia sets politics aside, celebrates Akume at 71

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Recall that Alia fell out with Akume over control of the structure of the Benue chapter of APC and choice…

Lagos Imam passes verdict on Tinubu at Jumat Prayer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

President Tinubu, who spent the festive season in Lagos State, had arrived in the commercial capital on 18 December after…

How 10 civilians died from airstrikes targeted at Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto – Military

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, through its Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba told journalists in Abuja that the Sokoto…

Cross River: 2 suspected drug dealers arrested with 110 wraps of Colos, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Bassey and Okoi were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad of the Nigeria Police, Cross River Command. Speaking to…

Ibadan Stampede: Why Ooni won’t come to ex-wife’s aid – Makinwa

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The former Queen and seven others are currently being remanded in prison following the death of 35 children on 18…

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