BREAKING: Iran Warns US: Gulf Ports “for everyone or no one”

Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
LATEST SCORES:
Loading live scores...

News

Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu distributes of bags of rice and fertilizer as palliatives in Lokoja, Kogi State

Minister of Steel Development distributes palliatives in Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The symbolic distributions of the palliatives; 2,400 bags of rice and 1,200 bags of fertilizers — are in furtherance to…
Lagos First Lady Sanwo-Olu unveils activities for 24th National Women’s Conference

Lagos First Lady Sanwo-Olu unveils activities for 24th National Women’s Conference

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

She disclosed that the conference would feature a combination of virtual and physical participation, with an expected turnout of 3,000…
To tackle unwanted pregnancies among women, adolescent girls in Nigeria, AGE Network is set to launch its 2024 Belle by Choice Challenge

AGE Network launches 2024 ‘Belle By Choice’ Challenge

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Adejoke Adeleye, Ogun As part of its bid to help flatten the curve of unwanted pregnancies among women and…
Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates abduct four market women along the Lobia/Foropa waterways in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State

Gunmen abduct 10 boat passengers in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

However, details of the kidnap incident remain hazy at the time of filing this report. However, it was learnt that…
Court issues warrant of arrest against British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and two Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism.

Police declare British national, Andrew Wynne wanted over alleged attempted overthrow of Tinubu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“However, we advise citizens to be wary of subversive elements who weaponize and commercialize protests for personal financial and ideological…
Yusuf

Gov. Yusuf revokes 5-km Garko road contract

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has taken decisive action by revoking the contract for the construction of a…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike vows not to yield to pressure to stop demolition of   shanties that pose security threats to residents of the city

PDP summons Wike over anti-party activities

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a formal summons to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and…
The Chief Judge of Kogi State Justice Josiah Joe Mejedi gave the charge on Sunday in a brief remark at ECWA Gospel, Lokongoma, Lokoja

Kogi CJ tasks Nigerians on humility, diligence

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Mejedi, who was in the church for a Thanksgiving service by newly appointed Justice Ojoma Haruna for her elevation, commended…
19-year-old native doctor allegedly shoots a customer seeking bulletproof charm to death at Onumu Community, in Àkókò-Edo LG of Edo State.

Teenage native doctor shoots, kills bulletproof charm customer in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to a statement by the State Police Command spokesman, SP Moses Joel Yamu, the victim, Alex Ezekiel, approached the…
Burkina Faso

Gunmen attack Kogi community, injure 3 hunters

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

When the unsuspecting residents of Takete Ide, a peaceful agrarian community in MopAmuro Local Government, got intelligence on the attack,…
FG says it has began prosecution of 7 suspected illegal miners arrested in Kogi and Ondo states as part of efforts to sanitise mining sector.

Nigerian govt prosecutes 2 Chinese nationals, 5 others for illegal mining

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Federal Government said suspected illegal miners recently arrested in Kogi and Ondo states during an operation led by the…

Game up: Police arrest woman threatening Yoruba, Bini people with poison

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Somnberger's comment in that video was condemned by the Federal Government, the House of Representatives and many Nigerians.
Lagos Govt invites residents to take part in test run of Red Line rail operation ahead of the commencement of full operation of the service.

Sanwo-Olu invites Lagosians to take part in test operations of Red Line train

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While announcing the the kick off of the invitational passenger operations on his X handle, Governor Babajide Sanwo -Olu said…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has explained that the circumstances that led to the abandonment of two Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles by the troops recently seen being destroyed in a viral video by terrorists in Zamfara State.

‘Why troops abandoned combat vehicles set ablaze by terrorists in Zamfara’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday added that the MRAP vehicles were immobilised…
Nigerian GWR record holder for the longest marathon chess game Tunde Onakoya lauds UNFPA for providing space for girls to learn skills.

GWR record holder Onakoya lauds UNFPA for providing ‘friendly space’ for girls

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Onakoya gave the commendation during his visit to the UNFPA centre im Muna Displaced Persons Camp in Maiduguri, where he…
Terrorists

Boko Haram kills many, burn shops, houses in attack on Yobe village

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The attack on the remote village was reported to the Tarmuwa Divisional Police Station by Babagana Goni and Bako Ibrahim…
ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu says arrangements had been concluded for hitch-free Enugu council polls scheduled for 21 September

No plan to shift date of Enugu LG election – ENSIEC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Prof. Ngwu said this while dismissing speculations that the Sept. 21 date for the local government elections may be shifted.…
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria (SCFN) announces its first successful bone marrow transplant (BMT) at LUTH

Suicide suspected as 300-level UNILAG medical student dies

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Provost, who described the death of the student as shocking said the management of the College will conduct an…
Tunji-Ojo says President Tinubu approves employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals

Poor feeding: Interior Minister orders immediate investigation into custodial centre

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered immediate investigation into alleged poor feeding of inmates at Afokang custodial…

One out of every four Nigerian men is no biological father – DNA report

Paul Dada

2 years ago

According to the report, peace of mind dominates reasons for the DNA testings as the majority of tests (85.9 per…

SSANU reiterates call for payment of withheld salaries

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ibrahim said that the meeting was called to addresses grievances, ranging from withheld salaries, to systemic policy failures and the…

Stop Kapam Pollution, Compensate Victims, ERA, HOMEF, CAPPA Tell Kaduna Refinery

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"We call for an immediate stop to the toxic discharges by the company until a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)…
Appeal Court upholds Lalong's victory in Plateau Senatorial election

Former Gov. Lalong’s commissioner leaves APC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Garga did not state his next political destination, but a source close to him said he would move to the…
NAF

NAF kills terrorist kingpin, others

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Items recovered from the terrorists included five den guns, locally fabricated sub-machine guns, and live ammunition. Others include assorted charms,…

Firm advocates improved sensitisation to reduce maternal mortality

Paul Dada

2 years ago

A pregnant woman, Mrs Juliet Yakub, said that she almost lost her life and baby from pregnancy complications while patronising…
Osun state

Osun accident claims four lives 

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Sokumbi, however, warned that the command would not hesitate to deal with any road offender violating the state’s safety laws.

200 poultry, 500 cassava farmers benefit from FG’s empowerment in Edo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The poultry farmers were empowered with day-old chicks, multi vitamins and cash, while the cassava farmers got cassava cuttings and…
APC sweeps Kebbi LG polls, winning all seats

APC sweeps Kebbi LG polls, winning all seats

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Muhammad-Mera noted that a total of 17 political parties, including APC, NNPP, LP, AAC, Boot Party, AP, and SDP, among…
Enugu

Four dead in Osun-Ondo Expressway crash, FRSC Blames Speeding

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sokumbi explained that the accident occurred opposite Joseph Ayo Babalola University and was caused by excessive speeding, which resulted in…
OOU

Ogun shuts down two Chinese companies

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA has sealed two Chinese companies for operating in dirty environments, with improper waste disposal.…
1 … 676 677 678 679 680 … 6,775