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Police douse anxiety over alleged plot by terrorists to attack Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

While assuring the public that the command is taking the report very seriously, Kogi Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello…

What Bayo Osiyemi meant to me – Tinubu

Paul Dada

4 months ago

President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sadness over the death of Prince Bayo Osiyemi, writer, journalist and his longstanding associate.

Police nab Ondo varsity students over alleged drugging, rape of female colleague

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Ayanlade said a neighbour rescued the victim after hearing unusual noises from the room and found her unconscious with the…

Pandemonium in Maiduguri Girls’ School over scare of terrorists attack

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, also issued additional details to calm…

Insecurity: South West Governors announce Regional Security Fund, Joint Intelligence System

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

In one of the most significant resolutions, the governors announced the creation of a South West Security Fund (SWSF) to…

Oshiomhole explodes on TV, calls Amaechi “Most Terrible” politician

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

“Look at his choice of language. A guy who shut down the Rivers Judiciary because he wanted to appoint his…

Oyo set for major leap as Makinde presents ₦892bn Budget for 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Makinde explained that the 2026 budget allocated ₦502.85 billion to capital expenditure and ₦389.14 billion to recurrent expenditure, bringing the…

Tinubu fires important message to ex-NNPC GMD Gaius-Obaseki

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Tinubu recalled that under Gaius-Obaseki’s leadership, the NNPC implemented ambitious initiatives spanning deep-offshore development, gas expansion, pipeline and depot construction,…

NRC launches Iddo turnaround, vows no legitimate traders will suffer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

While acknowledging that some makeshift structures may be affected, Opeifa noted that many traders have been operating for years without…

U.S. blasts Nigeria over massive school abductions in two States

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The U.S. called for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice, urging Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to protect…

How Jimmy Cliff was arrested, detained for 3 days in Nigeria 51 years ago

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Nevertheless, Jimmy Cliff said he cherished his trip to Nigeria, describing his experience as “bitter- sweet.”

Just in: UK rejects Nigeria’s request to transfer Ekweremadu

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The United Kingdom has turned down the Federal Government’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to complete…

Why we sacked Ezra Olubi – Paystack

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Paystack has explained why it fired its cofounder, Ezra Olubi, saying his old resurfaced tweets caused “significant negative reputational damage”…

PANASA President, Adegbesan charts a bold new future for African Scrabble after WESPAC 2025

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Team Nigeria won the Best Country title at the 2025 WESPA Championship that had 28 countries in attendance ahead of…

Teenage influencer leads online drug promo, arrested in NDLEA raid

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed that both suspects were apprehended with various confectioneries that tested positive for cannabis.

NNPC Limited declares ₦5.4 trillion profit for 2024

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Building on this performance, the Company unveiled its strategic roadmap to drive sustained growth and support Nigeria’s energy transition through…

“Don’t apply for a visa until you read this,” UK, Canada, Australia send alert

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The initiative, tagged #FightingVisaFraud, was announced during International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November) and represents what officials describe as an…

EFCC nets 192 convictions, recovers ₦566 billion in financial crime crackdown

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Habib highlighted that public support is vital. With community cooperation, EFCC managed to arrest 792 fraudsters in just six hours…

Just in: Atiku Abubakar officially joins ADC

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Atiku arrived the registration venue to a rousing welcome from supporters who sang, drummed and waved placards bearing his image.…

G20 Summit: Ramaphosa hails success despite tensions with U.S.

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The G20 summit in Johannesburg ended on Sunday, with South Africa declaring it a diplomatic success. Despite the United States…

Dangote rolls out $700m plan to end Nigeria’s sugar imports

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Dangote Sugar Refinery will use the money to develop more farmland, buy equipment, build infrastructure, train workers and support local…

Tax system too critical for politics, FIRS warns

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The agency urged politicians to stop spreading false information about routine administrative matters, saying Nigeria’s tax system is too important…

FG reveals details, gains of talks with US

Paul Dada

4 months ago

"Following these engagements, the United States Government affirmed its readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria."

Insecurity: What US Congress told president Tinubu on CPC tag

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Tinubu said: “Calling Nigeria religiously intolerant does not reflect reality. Nigeria is a democracy that guarantees freedom of religion, and…

Kwara church kidnap survivor narrates ordeal

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

A member of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) from Eruku, Kwara State, who was recently freed from captivity, has recounted…

Umahi vows to deliver Lekki Deep Seaport–Epe road in 21 months

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Umani said FG had already paid 30 per cent of the project cost, while the contractor would source the remaining…

Court adjourns Natasha’s trial

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation…

After conviction, Orji Kalu pushes fresh talks for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Kalu spoke during an interview on Sunday Politics, a current affairs programme on Channels Television.

Why governors halted my PDP chairmanship bid – Lamido

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Lamido had gone to court to stop the PDP convention after he was denied the nomination form to contest the…

Paystack sacks co-founder Ezra Olubi

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

According to him, Paystack ended his employment “before the supposed investigation was concluded, and without any meeting, hearing, or opportunity…

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