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Zamfara govt donates 50 hectares of land for Renewed Housing Programme

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Dangiwa said that the ministry was also collaborating with Zamfara government for houses built in the state under the National…

Matawalle: FG to establish 3 military formations in Sokoto to fight bandits

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Minister spoke when he led military personnel to reopen the Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road closed eight years ago on Thursday.

Tinubu congratulates businesswoman Bola Shagaya on 65th birthday

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"President Tinubu extends his heartfelt wishes for the continued health and happiness of the trailblazing entrepreneur."

PDP sweeps local govt poll in Plateau

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Chishak explained that the winners had satisfied the provision of the law and had been returned elected. He however added…

Nigeria’s First Lady donates N1 billion to revive OAU’s horticultural landscape

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“I will donate N1 billion to restore OAU’s horticultural landscape," Tinubu said.

INEC suspends election materials inspection indefinitely as thugs clash in Benin

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Meanwhile, seven persons believed to be political thugs, have reportedly sustained bullet wounds when suspected supporters of the two major…

Why we believe Edo election results were manipulated – Yiaga Africa

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said the outcome of the election was assessed based on three principles: resilience, integrity, and impartiality tests.

Road accident claims life of wheelbarrow pusher in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Officers were swiftly on the scene, coordinating emergency efforts and securing the area.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest Paediatric Hospital set for unveiling in Lagos 2025 – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Expressing satisfaction with the progress of the work, the governor stated, “We are on track, and we believe the hospital…

Shock as prominent Bishops Abioye, Aremu quit Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Their retirement is in line with the operational guidelines of the Liberation Commission, also known as the Mandate, which serves…

Boat owners decry decline in Lagos to Porto-Novo travels

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Fajemirokun said that so far, only 65 trips had been made from January till date.

Olukoyede urges youths to shun internet crimes

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Similarly, the representative of the Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan is quoted as urging the youth to…

Nigerian girls have potential to bring change, says SGAI

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"In Nigeria, the collective role of all stakeholders is imperative to halt the challenges girls face."

Lagos First Lady inducts Over 700 students into Young Farmers Club

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

During the induction, Dr. Sanwo-Olu emphasised agriculture's crucial role in Nigeria’s economy, describing it as the backbone of the nation’s…

Six abducted Lagos journalists rescued in Anambra

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"Meanwhile, operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member," the statement noted.

Court deals devastating blow to Fubara, affirms Amaewhule as Speaker

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The court chastised Fubara for disregarding the rule of law, emphasising that his actions constituted a gross violation of the…

SDGs: Nigeria reviews progress, galvanises stakeholders for accelerated action

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (OSSAP-SDGs) in collaboration with the United Nations Development…

Lagos sacks six LASTMA officials over misconduct

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Bakare-Oki reassured the public that LASTMA is committed to improving its operations and urged Lagos residents to report both commendable…

Stakeholders call for e-voting, automated voter’s card, BVAS

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The call was made on Thursday in Benin, at a Media and CSO roundtable discussion on the recently concluded Edo…

Tinubu celebrates NEPZA CEO’s election to World Free Zone Board

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The President notes that Ogunyemi's election to the board of the international body is a testament to the ongoing reforms.

Lebanese predator Akar jailed 14 years for exploiting teenage girls in Kano

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Justice Shu’aibu slammed Akar with a 14-year jail term without an option of fine. Additionally, Akar must pay a N2…

14 years without option of fine – Lebanese jailed for sexually exploiting 2 Kano girls

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

By Ramatu Garba A 67-year-old Lebanese national, Zuhier R Akar, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting…

South Korean Novelist Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Born on November 27, 1970, Kang grew up in a literary family. Her father, Han Seung-won, is a well-known novelist,…

Army: We’ve arrested soldier who killed Insp. Ganiyu, justice will be served

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The incident is highly regrettable, given the Division’s commitment to the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement.…

Lagos Police Inspector Ganiyu killed by Soldier in tragic confrontation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to a statement from SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Inspector Ganiyu was killed…

Troops under siege? Nigerian Army denies attack claims in Imo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Unuakhalu recalled a previous incident on October 3, 2023, when the headquarters of the Isiala Mbano LGA was set ablaze…

Lagos strikes back: Illegal Army structures torn down at Yaba College

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, as part of…

Jonathan urges Ghana to ensure credible elections ahead of 2024 polls

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Jonathan also stressed that the success of elections in any country rests heavily on the credibility and professionalism of these…

CACOL blasts court rulings hampering EFCC’s anti-corruption efforts

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

According to Olukoyede, the EFCC is currently unable to conduct investigations in 10 Nigerian states due to restraining orders issued…

Palestinian death toll passes 42,000 in Gaza

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

A further 97,720 Palestinians have been injured since October 7, 2023, the ministry said. The figures do not distinguish between…

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