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Governing Council of UniAbuja approves appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as the 7th substantive Vice-chancellor of the university

Despite protests, UniAbuja confirms appointment of Maikudi as VC

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The university spokesperson said that Maikudi emerged the best among the 10 shortlisted candidates and interviewed by the Joint Council…
Obasa

Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for LASIEC, LSEB, LSETF

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Addressing the House before the approval, Hon. Fatai stated that the committee meticulously reviewed the credentials and qualifications of each…
Sowunmi

Tribal rhetoric could derail Nigeria, PDP chieftain Sowunmi warns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Sowunmi appealed to political leaders across Nigeria’s geo-political zones to prioritise democratic values and foster unity.
Orbih

Okpebholo taps PDP’s Dan Orbih to Chair AAU Governing Council

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Orbih, a prominent leader of the Legacy Group faction of the PDP in Edo, gained attention for his group's decision…
Nigeria's Military says son of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist leader, was among those killed in recent operations in Zamfara State.

Bello Turji will soon join his dead colleagues, Military vows

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Indeed, the military described Turji, a notorious terrorist operating in North-western Nigeria, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger states as a…
Bayelsa government mourns death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei, the state commissioner for Women Affairs, condoles her family

Bayelsa govt mourns as Women Affairs Commissioner dies

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

While extending condolences to the husband of the deceased, Chief Jackson Bidei, and her children, Kokua-Obiyai said Governor Douye Diri…
Tanker explosion

Police Station, three houses burnt in tanker explosion on New Year Eve in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Upon arrival, responders found the tanker engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading rapidly to nearby structures, including nine offices…
Police Kill 4 bandits in shootout in Benue

Benue: Police kill kidnapper, rescue association president

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

SP Sewuese Anene, the spokesperson for Benue Police Command said this while confirming the rescue of Yaji from kidnappers in…
PDP react to Supreme Court judgement that affirmed Monday Okpebholo victory in the October 2024 Edo governorship election.

‘Okpebholo plotting to exterminate democracy in Edo,’ PDP cries out

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Edo Chairman of PDP, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, made the call on Tuesday at a press conference he held over what…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio hails President Bola Tinubu astute leadership in the last two years in 73rd birthday message

Akpabio: Tinubu determined to fix economy, touch lives of Nigerians

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Senate President said this Akpabio this on Tuesday at Ikot Ekpene during his constituency briefing/empowerment programme. According to him,…
Magistrates

Ekiti man Ademilua Oni docked for killing 92-year-old mother

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Ademilua had pushed his mother to death after she challenged him for stealing, the police prosecutor, Insp Elijah Adejare, told…
Police recover array of weapons from the residence of Obinna Nwigwe after he was arrested for shooting incident at guest house in Abuja

FCT Police recovers ‘alarming array of weapons’ from Obinna Nwigwe

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Police spokesperson revealed that subsequent search at the residence of Nwigwe yielded an alarming array of weapons, including five…
Four minors have been taken into custody by the police after they were caught stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in the FCT.

FCT: 4 minors caught stealing iron rods from uncompleted building

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Public Relations Officer for FCT Police Command SP Josephine Adeh announced the arrest of the minors in a statement.…
Adaeze

Harvest of triumph: Lagos crowns Adaeze Nwankwo ‘Garden Queen’ with N2.5M reward

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Adaeze’s exceptional efforts did not go unnoticed. While Lagos missed the N20 million national prize, her standout performance at the…
Gov Alia

Gov. Alia signs N550.1bn budget into law

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He appreciated the Benue State House of Assembly for passing the appropriation bill into law, as well as the United…
Panic erupted in Oron LG of Akwa Ibom following rumours that bandits had broken into two schools in the area and abducted students

A’Ibom: Eno signs 2025 budget of N955bn

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The 2025 appropriation bill christened, “Budget of Consolidation and Expansion” has a recurrent expenditure of N300 billion and a capital…
Rivers

Teenager in court for allegedly stabbing uncle with knife

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Prosecutor, Chidi Leo, told the court that Patrick committed the offences on Dec. 27 at about 11.30 a.m. at…
Kogi governor, Ahmed Ododo presents N3bn to 2,381 beneficiaries impacted by climate change under ACReSAL Project

Climate change: Kogi govt presents N3bn to 80 communities

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The governor who assured that the Kogi State government will continue to provide enabling environment for the success and sustenance…
Okpebholo

Okpebholo hails Tinubu, NNPCL over restoration of Warri Refinery

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“For me, this is certainly a New Year gift to Nigerians. Edo State will continue to support the Renewed Hope…
Edo

Another Edo council chairman impeached

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Leader of the House, Haruna Mohammed who presided over the impeachment has since been sworn-in as Acting Chairman.
NDLEA

NDLEA arrests 1,290 suspects in Kaduna

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said that the operation led to the arrest of 1,290 suspects, which included drug traffickers, illicit drug users and…
Katsina Govt says 18 people were killed in clashes vigilante group members and ‘repentant bandits’ in Jibia LGA of the state.

We killed 40 bandits in one year – Katsina CP

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Furthermore, we’ve apprehended 573 suspects for various offences, including criminal force, intimidation, and breach of trust, demonstrating our commitment to…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Kano governor distributes N12.7m to 281 fire victims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The governor, who was represented by Alhaji Adda’u Kutama, Special Adviser, Cabinet Office, Kano, urged the beneficiaries to utilise and…
Abbas

Why Nigeria must not over-rely on oil – Abbas

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He however pointed out that the academia has a vital role in conducting research, generating data-driven insights and developing skills…
Gwoza Youth Forum said claim of “Christian genocide” distorts facts, undermines reconciliation, and threatens fragile interfaith peace.

Flood committee disburses N18bn to 101,330 Borno households

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Gujibawu said that more than one million people were affected by the flood disaster which displaced 101,330 households, and resulted…
LASTMA

Sanwo-Olu approves appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement announcing the appointments, the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, highlighted the exceptional qualifications of the new appointees,…
God used Umahi to make me governor – Nwifuru

God used Umahi to make me governor – Nwifuru

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Benson Olawale Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has again expressed his profound gratitude to the Minister of Works, Senator…
Abiodun

Abiodun Signs N1.054tn 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He also highlighted plans to enhance basic infrastructure, including more Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with corporate partners in key sectors…
Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore

Court orders DSS to release President of Miyetti Allah

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

An Abuja High Court on Monday, ordered the release of Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore,…
Battle of names: Gov. Okpebholo renames university founded by Oshiomhole

Battle of names: Gov. Okpebholo renames university founded by Oshiomhole

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University,…
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