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Father Mbaka wants Govs, senators, Reps to earn same minimum wage

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Mbaka faulted the allowances allocated to lawmakers while Nigerians are suffering of hardship.

Tinubu govt sued over failure to account for past loans

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The Nigerian Constitution, Freedom of Information Act, and the country’s anti-corruption and human rights obligations rest on the principle that…

FG tightens security on Third Mainland Bridge

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“We are increasing surveillance to protect our common investments, the bridges and lights.”

Police arrest 6 with arms, recover 5 vehicles in Kaduna

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“During the search, the officers discovered an AK-47 rifle in the suspect’s possession."

Prolific London child abuser Muhammad Talukdar jailed 14 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the Met Police, Talukdar began sexually abusing the victim in 1998 when she was just eight years old…

Obaseki overrules Benin palace, insists ban on Okaigheles stands

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

But the Benin palace in a statement on Friday, 7 June, said that Okaigheles across the seven local government areas…

4.7 million pupils sit on bare floor in Kano schools – Gov. Yusuf

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him:. "Today, I stand before you with a profound sense of duty, compelled by the pressing need to…

EFCC busts record 127 internet fraudsters during ‘Yahoo Party’ in Ondo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyewale said the alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a “Yahoo Party” held simultaneously…

Kano Gov. Yusuf set to employs 10, 000 teachers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Yusuf, who stated this while declaring a State-of-Emergency on education in the state on Saturday, said his ambition was to…

Israeli forces rescue four hostages after heavy gunfire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

During its October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Hamas killed about 1,200 people and took some 251 people hostage. Some…

NNPP’s chieftain Ajadi reacts to govs’ rejection of N60,000 as minimum wage

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

A chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has advised governors across the country to cut down…

11,794 Nigerians killed in lethal violence in 2023, Borno worst hit – Report

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the report, rural banditry and kidnapping remained prevalent in many states, saying in 2023, Borno State recorded the…

FULL LIST: Permanent phone numbers of Lagos Police DPOs offices, Area Commands

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun Lagos Police Command said it has acquired hundreds of telephone lines to be permanently assigned to the…

I have mandate to deliver good quality of life for Nigerians

Paul Dada

2 years ago

President Tinubu, who commended the contractor handling the project, Gilmor Engineering Limited, emphasized that his commitment to providing infrastructure across…

Police kill three bandits in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, commended the operatives for their exceptional display…

Lagos arraigns woman, Funmi Faith maltreating child in viral video

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The statement said Faith would be remanded in custody pending the issuance of the Director of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) legal…

Breaking: Tinubu names Abuja road after Chinua Achebe

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian…

Rivers: Alignment of former political foes with Wike, Fubara ruffles feathers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The recent surprise solidarity visits of the duo of Rivers billionaire industrialist and President of Belema…

162 Lassa fever deaths so far recorded in 2024 – NCDC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The National Lassa Fever Multi-partner, Multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) continues coordinating the response at all levels,” it said

Egbetokun tasks regional police chiefs on collaboration to tackle insecurity

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Egbetokun made this known at a meeting of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) technical sub-committee on training and…

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates LASUTH Paediatric Sickle Cell Centre

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking during the inauguration of the Centre, Sanwo-Olu said it would provide comprehensive care that includes early diagnosis, advanced treatment,…

Ajadi blows hot over traffic-induced hardship on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Southwest Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged the…

Three men docked for allegedly stealing N3.5bn from Access Bank

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the three men on two counts of stealing and retention of proceeds…

Osun man Jide Fadipe arrested for stealing school roofing sheets

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Mr Michael Adaralewa, the State Commandant of NSCDC, in a statement on Friday, said Fadipe, a resident of Ilaje-Area, BJ4…

CAPPA advises govt over food policies

Paul Dada

2 years ago

In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, the organisation commended the Nigerian government for its…

Ekiti mother in trouble for beating up vice principal

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police Prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant and others at large, committed the offences on…

Billboards: Edo govt warns LP’s Akpata against threat of violence

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Akpata, had at a press conference alleged that his billboards erected across Benin City have come under attack from some…

Otti calls for crackdown on oil thieves, illegal refinery operators

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Abia State Governor who described illegal refineries and other activities, as enemies of the state spoke when he received…

IHRC DG excited by Enugu Smart Green Schools

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ahure, who is the IHRC, International Relief Fund in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, remarked when he led…

EFCC grabs 3 men spraying naira notes at Asaba funeral ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The three men were arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Command of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the…

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