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Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker, Oligbi-Edeko resigns

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The APC lawmaker representing Orhionmwon East, Osamwonyi Atu, was unanimously voted as the new Deputy Speaker.

Oil theft: Navy nabs 215 suspects, destroys 468 illegal refineries

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Nigerian Navy said it has continued to maintain round-the-clock situational awareness of Nigeria’s maritime domain extending to the limits…

EFCC nabs 120 for internet fraud in Lagos raids

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

the suspects made up of 95 males and 25 females were arrested by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1…

Lagos woman Oluwatomilola jailed for N14.5m investment fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Oluwatomilola was arrested based on petitions that in 2021 she received N14.5m from some petitioners as investment capital.

Gov. Idris appoints secretaries for Kebbi LGs

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The SSG urged the newly appointed secretaries to work diligently towards the success of the present administration and the state…

Ogun POS operator jailed for gambling with employer’s N1m

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The defendant unlawfully withdrew N1 million from his employer’s account, Emeka and Jane Company, without consent, to play a game…

Police recover snatched bus in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The operatives swung into action following a distress call to the control room of the Police Command in Anambra by…

Police rescue man from kidnappers in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The feat was achieved by Anambra Police command’s operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA)…

‘Your time is almost up’: Primate Ayodele fires warning to President Ruto

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the president of Kenya, William Ruto, to adjust…

Police recover pistols, ammunition from shrine of arrested native doctor

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The recovery followed the suspect’s confessional statements after his earlier arrest, as well as a subsequent raid on the shrine…

Female prison officer confesses months-long sexual relationship with a convicted rapist inmate

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

A former female prison officer who admitted to a months-long sexual relationship with a convicted rapist inmate has avoided jail,…

Kwankwaso welcomes 24 ex-military officers into Kwankwasiyya Movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Kwankwaso recently debunked a statement that quoted as refusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's overtures to dump the New Nigeria People's…

‘How DSS operatives arrested wanted kidnap kingpins at hajj camps’

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The two kidnap kingpins who have been on the wanted list of security operatives were arrested as they joined pilgrims…

Shadow govt: Senior lawyer commends DSS, says agency acted within mandate

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Utomi, a professor of political economy, had recently initiated what he called the "Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government", which, according…

PHOTOS: Shettima, Obasanjo, Soyinka, Govs, others at NSF opening ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Dignitaries including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, Imo, Osun and Kogi counterparts,…

NSF 2024, a celebration to build stronger Nigeria, says Gov. Abiodun

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Abiodun urged the athletes not to be desperate about winning medals but competing with integrity and honour.

One dead, three injured in Lagos building collapse

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The collapsed building, which was still under construction, is located along Ishaga Road, opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin, Lagos

Kogi: Ilajo Royal Family hails Supreme Court’s verdict on Obaro Stool

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The ilajo Royal Family said Owoniyi is an interloper and a usurper and not the rightful person to occupy the…

We need innovative technology to fight corruption – ICPC boss

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The ICPC Boss emphasized the need for strategic partnerships in addressing corruption, especially given its global nature, stressing that the…

SSANU, NASU reject N50bn disbursement formula, demand equity

Paul Dada

11 months ago

JAC called on the federal government to urgently review and reverse the distribution formula, warning that proceeding with the current…

Labour Party confident of victory ahead of Lagos LG polls

Paul Dada

11 months ago

He said the party would act within the law to mobilise voters and run a rigorous, impactful campaign across the…

Police foil kidnap attempt in Anambra

Paul Dada

11 months ago

Government Area of the state. The members of the gang who were said to be operating in a black coloured…

Tinubu meets with Catholic bishops in Rome, passes important message

Paul Dada

11 months ago

He said the development signalled a new era of a more robust relationship between the President and the Catholic Bishops'…

Federal High Court CJ redeploys judges

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“Consequently, there is no need for litigants and /or counsel to apply to the Hon. Chief Judge for re-assignment of…

“Yes sir, I’m a member of your delegation:” Obi tells Tinubu in Rome

Paul Dada

11 months ago

"President Tinubu, ever quick-witted, responded: 'I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the Head of the Nigerian…

Dark day in Kebbi community as bandits go on killing spree

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The Deputy Governor, Umar Tafida who visited, also said 15 farmers were killed in the attack. He announced the donation…

Many trapped as another building collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The cause of the collapse remains unclear, but experts on site suggest possible structural failure, poor engineering practices, or substandard…

Dabiri-Erewa receives 10 trafficked victims from Ghana, 2 from Mali

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Ten of the ladies were rescued from Ghana with their ages ranging between 16 and 30 years. They were received…

Seven dead, 16 injured in fatal Niger road crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The DG noted that the injured were taken to health centres in Badeggi and Agaie for treatment, while some were…

Octogenarian drug lords busted as NDLEA seizes N3.2bn Opioids in explosive nationwide raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The agency intercepted opioid hauls worth over ₦3.2 billion and arrested a shocking cast of suspects — including an 80-year-old…

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