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Lagos task force raids shanties, confiscates contaminated turkey

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Collectively, we will keep Lagos safe, serene and habitable for all.” Akerele said.

Championing the people’s voice: Obasa’s dedication to grassroots representation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Moreover, Obasa's dedication to grassroots representation extends beyond merely listening and initiating policies. He has demonstrated a strong ability to…

Sanwo-Olu reads riot act to residents who litter drains, vandallise manholes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu, who was in the company of his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, also lamented that most of the manholes, on…

Tinubu’s choice of Adekanmbi as New HYPREP Coordinator excites Ogoni people

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi, the new Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).

Climate change: Lagos to plant 5,000 trees in one year

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“It’s something that we must as a government deliberately set out a strategy to do. Tree planting should be a…

What Tinubu said about assassination attempt on Trump

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday while he was rushed out of the venue of the…

US, UK, Europe-bound cocaine, opioids hidden in shoe soles, clothes seized in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babafeemi stated that in the same vein, a consignment of 440 grams of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis coming…

‘No! Nigeria doesn’t need additional state’, Agbakoba replies South-East lawmakers

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“State creation at this present harsh economic will, no doubt, lead to increase in the number of National Assembly members,…

Why church members trek 24.2km in Abuja

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The founder of the Church, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, explained that the long walk was to herald the church conference…

SERAP defeats Lai Mohammed in Court

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The Nigerian Government suspended Twitter on June 4, 2021, after it removed a post from former president Muhammadu Buhari.

Ogudu policeman who allegedly raped teenage girl detained

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The officer then lured the girl with the false information. When she arrived his office, he allegedly raped the girl…

‘They are not spiritual, they run after money’, Primate Ayodele lambasts CAN, PFN

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"I do not belong to Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria because they are not spiritual entities.…

Wailings as Kaduna agency demolishes illegal structures

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“As for the elderly people like us, some of us can be patient but what about the youth? Some of…

Oyo/Osun IPMAN, NUPENG shut down operations over alleged police harassment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

There will be no movement of trucks in and out of Osun and Oyo states, meaning that there will be…

Suspected smuggler kills Customs Officer in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The incident happened when a vehicle, suspected of being smuggled into the country struck the operative while attempting to evade…

What led to the Kubwa building collapse – CP

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The collapsed building, originally housing 45 self-contained rooms and previously serving as a hotel before conversion to other uses, has…

Anyim leads mass defection of PDP, other opposition parties to APC in Ebonyi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Among those who joined the mass defection to APC was a former Senator and PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2023…

“Huge blow to the nation” – PDP mourns tragic Jos school building collapse

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Saturday in Abuja, the party mourned the loss…

Tinubu vows food security measures and cost reduction efforts

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized recent steps such as temporarily lifting tariffs on imported grains and essential food…

‘You’re a beacon of progressive ideals,’ Tinubu hails Osoba on 85th birthday

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a statement released on Saturday by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu highlighted Osoba's distinguished career, noting his tenure…

Tinubu appoints new CEO, Executive Director for NSITF

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday replaced Mrs Maureen Allagoa with Mr Oluwaseun Faleye as the Managing Director/Chief…

Abducted Kaduna journalists regain freedom

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Kaduna State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) announced the release of the journalists and their families on…

Fire razes Emir of Kano Sanusi’s palace

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement by Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), the Chief of Staff to the Emir, said the incident occurred on Saturday…

What I learnt from Wole Soyinka – Female talking drummer, Ara

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ara described Soyinka as a great respecter and lover of African culture, urging the younger generation to emulate such from…

3 jailed for operating Illegal Bureau de Change in Maiduguri

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…

School building collapse: NGO berates regulatory agencies for negligence

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The tragic incident had resulted in the deaths of 22 students, with many more sustaining various degrees of injuries.

Six jailed for internet fraud in Uyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Six internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have…

Tinubu greets ex-PUNCH Chairman at 80

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The President prayed for the continued well-being of Chief Ogunshola and his family.

Soyinka tallest living iroko in Nigeria’s literary forest – NCC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Sanwo-Olu keeps ignoring our pleas, Lagos Community cries out in anguish

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She added that the government's negligence has left her and many others in a state of despair, struggling to make…

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