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Police acting in concert with military operatives rescue 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State.

Three persons kidnapped from Nasarawa rescued in Taraba

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The victims, were freed after a combined team of policemen, local hunters, and vigilantes engaged the kidnappers in a gun…
Bene Madunagu

Prof Bene Madunagu to be buried Friday

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Comrade Bene is survived by her comrade and spouse for over 50 years, Comrade Edwin Madunagu, and children – Mrs…
Police say FCT 348 suspects, 10 trucks loaded with vandalised metals have been apprehended during raids on some black spots in Abuja.

Police nab 348 suspects in raid on FCT black spots

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.…
Troops Nigerian Army intercept 139 bags of smuggled foreign rice along the Shao-Jebba Expressway in Moro Local Govt Area of Kwara State.

Troops nab smugglers, impound 139 bags of rice in Kwara

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The smuggled consignment of rice loaded in two vehicles were intercepted by troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade deployed for…
APC denies issuing any directive to incumbent LGA chairpersons, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 Lagos council poll.

Lagos LG poll: APC denies asking LG chairs seeking re-election to resign

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The APC Spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, said that the purported directive…
President Bola Tinubu tasks the Armed Forces of Nigeria to embrace innovation and adaptability in addressing the nation's security challenges

‘Embrace innovation to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges,’ Tinubu tasks military

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja, at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award…
he Nigeria Police Force said it has postponed the enforcement of the controversial Tinted Glass Permit policy based on a court order.

#Endbadgovernance protest: Nigeria Police asks Amnesty to retract report, apologize

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, said the letter to Amnesty International was dated 6th January 2025 in a…
Police say FCT 348 suspects, 10 trucks loaded with vandalised metals have been apprehended during raids on some black spots in Abuja.

FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting…
Adelabu

Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly…
EFC explains how five officials of Katsina Board of Internal Revenue divert over N1.2 billion from coffers of the state government.

How Katsina govt officials diverted N1.2bn – EFCC

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

EFCC said in a statement on Monday that the five officials were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state…
SSAP-SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire congratulates Mojisola Lasbat Meranda on her emergence as the Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly

‘Lagos Assembly will support Sanwo-Olu’s govt under new Speaker’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Stephen Ogundipe (APC- Oshodi/Isolo I) made the pledge in an interview on Monday…
Obasa

The Rise and Fall of the seemingly impenetrable Mudashiru Obasa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In the Lagos Assembly, he acted with the authority of a kingmaker, often overshadowing the governor himself. He showed little…
Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Ekiti man Olajide Fajana bags life imprisonment for rape

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Justice Olajide Fajana of Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti while delivering judgement on the case, convicted and…
Otti to build 250-room five-star hotel in Umuahia

Gov Otti approves upward review of Abia traditional rulers’ salaries

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of…
Lagos

Lagos slams Labour Unions over broadcast shutdown, orders workers back to work

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The government accused the unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers' Union (RATTAWU),…
Fortrust

Fortrust Asset Management launched with bold vision for financial growth

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The CEO emphasised that Fortrust is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organisations achieve their financial aspirations while navigating the…
Tinubu

Inside Tinubu, Kagame’s Abu Dhabi meeting: What really transpired

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Tinubu and Kagame’s meeting reflects the increasing recognition of Africa’s pivotal role in global sustainability efforts.
Police

₦2.17bn alleged fraud scandal: Almond Projects CEO lands in Kuje Prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Obadina pleaded not guilty to all charges. The EFCC then requested his remand, but Sanusi argued that Obadina had been…
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

Why we impeached Obasa as Speaker – Lagos Assembly

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a sweeping overhaul, Tobun said all principal positions and standing committees were dissolved, signalling a fresh start for the…
Edo

Edo governorship tussle: Tribunal adjourns till Wednesday

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He stated that the application was to allow the lead counsels to the two applicants to appear before the Supreme…
Akinlabi

The Journey of Professor Stephen Akinlabi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Like many academics bridging industry and research, Akinlabi navigates the challenges of translating laboratory innovations into scalable industrial applications.
Governor Ademola Adeleke

Gov. Adeleke breaks silence on report of ‘defection to APC’

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has rubbished reports claiming that he has made several attempts to join the All…
Mojisola Lasbat Meranda

10 astonishing facts about first female Lagos Assembly Speaker

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Her emergence on Monday, followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa who was accused of financial management and corruption.
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa impeached

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Obasa has also been accused of being contemptuous of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Sunday

Ibadan stampede: Court grants N10m bail to ex-Queen Naomi, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted a former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat,…
57-year-old man docked over alleged 2.5m fraud

Father arraigned over alleged sexual assault of toddler

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The defendant, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on defilement and unlawful penetration.
Edo

Edo woman burns domestic servant’s genital with hot metal 

Paul Dada

1 year ago

A statement by the Command’s spokesman,  Moses Yamu, disclosed that the 15-year-old victim, Jude Joseph, sustained injuries in his lap…
Lagos

NLC ejects workers, shuts LTV, Radio Lagos, Traffic Radio over Oracle, Minimum Wage crisis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

No sooner had Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Chapel Chairman, Leye Ajayi, wrapped up his impassioned address to the…
NAF says said it is investigating claims that civilians were killed in its airstrikes on hideouts of terrorists in Maradun, Zamfara State

NAF: We’ll probe alleged death of vigilante operatives in Zamfara airstrikes

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Reports had indicated that some civilians identified as members of Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG) were killed in Tungar Kara…
Lagos

Uproar in Lagos: LTV, Radio Lagos, Traffic Radio workers stage fiery protest over Oracle, Minimum Wage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

At the crack of dawn, the aggrieved staff, united under the banners of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and…
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