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Sanwo-Olu emerges Southwest Governors’ chairman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At the meeting were Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun) and Biodun Oyebanji…

South-East among highest in human trafficking, – NAPTIP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Waziri-Azi said this on Monday at the opening of a one-day workshop organised in Enugu by the International Centre for…

Ibadan man Raimi Saka in trouble for shooting goat dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on June 1, at…

Reps group advocate 6-year single tenure for President, governors

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The lawmakers, who are 35 in number made the proposal at a press conference on Monday, June 10, at the…

Eid-el-Kabir: Sen. Yari distributes 380 cows in Zamfara

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Chairman of Sen. Yari’s Political Organization, Alhaji Lawal Liman, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday.…

Analyst commends Tinubu on reforms of financial sector, CBN

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ibrahim, in a piece made available to the media at the weekend, noted that the reforms that necessitated the probe…

Group accuses Peter Obi of hypocrisy, undermining Nigeria’s institutions

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The coalition said this while reacting to Obi's criticism of Nigeria electoral process and the outcome of the 2023 election…

NAF strikes knock out illegal oil refining sites in Imo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

NAF’s Director, Public Relations and Information, Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the operation was carried…

Troops rescue passengers after battle with kidnappers in Delta

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

A post on its official X Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian army said its troops’ swift response to a distress…

2024 Hajj: Another Kebbi pilgrim dies in Makkah

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The death of Abubakar was announced by Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board on Sunday. A statement by Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief…

Immigration officer Adeyinka to spend 7 years in jail for passport fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adeyinka was said to have received the sum of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) from Ojeffia to regularise the said…

Why we postponed Enugu State constituency rerun election – INEC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

On his part, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Sam Ngene, however, said the postponement was duly communicated to…

June 12: Movement holds rally for MKO Abiola, other democracy heroes

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Patriots, an eminent group of leaders of thought in collaboration with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria, will…

Committee urges NLC to consider realistic, sustainable minimum wage

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He pointed out that Nigeria is still recovering from the economic difficulties of the past administration and warned against making…

Eid el-Adha: Bauchi residents lament hike in ram prices

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Similarly, sheep and goat indicated similar increase in prices, as a medium size sheep sold for N100,00 and N45,000 as…

Bullion Records joins Eedris AbdulKareem, Baba Fryo; GyC, Ajaba for MC Smily’s show

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Saturday, June 8, 2024, will forever remain etched in the memories of Mowe residents and its environs…

NDLEA arrests Nigerien with illicit drugs, nabs 19 others

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Also in Kaduna, Tijjani Umar, 37, and Yahaya Suleman, 35, were arrested with 33.9 kilograms of cannabis sativa at Lafiya…

UNICEF supports Kano’s declaration of state of emergency on education

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"Rebuilding hope through quality education requires a collective effort from all stakeholders—government, educators, parents, and the community. We must address…

Tinubu approves mandate for special presidential envoy on climate action

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said this in a statement…

Katsina posts N4.08 billion IGR in first quarter of 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“Estimates indicate that the state is poised to surpass the N20 billion mark in internal revenue generation for the year…

Kano councilor sponsors 120 orphans back to school

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The 120 lucky orphans who had no means of continuing their education, were given scholarship to study in secondary schools…

FG bans hotels in Nigeria from lodging underage girls

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

" Right to healthcare: Children have the right to access healthcare services, including reproductive healthcare and mental health services."

Gov. Yusuf pays N1.3bn NECO/NBAIS liabilities, approves N300m teachers’ loan

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to a Statement by Governor Yusuf's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, non payment of the NECO and NBAIS fees,…

Man denies defiling five-year-old daughter

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

A man, Emmanuel Emeruwa has debunked what he described as 'a well coordinated malicious social media campaign' against him over…

How Tinubu can make June 12 truly memorable – Wale Okunniyi

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He said that at the death of MKO Abiola, NADECO demanded two things – a government of national unity and…

Tinubu makes top appointments for NCCC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Her appointment is in accordance with his commitment to actualize Nigeria's green industrial vision, boost investor confidence, and unlock sustainable…

Why House of Reps and Senate should be merged – APC chieftain

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“I think we should also jettison the idea of picking ministers outside of the legislature. It will save us a…

NDLEA intercepts codeine shipment from India

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

At least, nine suspects including Salisu Sanda, 48, and James Andrew, 25, were arrested by NDLEA operatives during a raid…

Primate Ayodele blasts governors for rejecting N60,000 minimum wage

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday accused state governors of being heartless following their…

“Life of every Nigerian matters” – Peter Obi sends message to Tinubu

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Peter Obi said he will continue to add his voice against the ever-rising tide of insecurity in Nigeria, stressing that…

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