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CBAAC celebrates D-G’s contribution to cultural promotion

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

According to him, Adamu-Augie’s efforts in repositioning the centre had yielded significant results, with CBAAC becoming a hub for cultural…

Major shake-up in Nigerian Army as top officers get new appointments

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Further redeployments include Maj.-Gen. GO Adeshina, now Director General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, and Maj.-Gen. GM…

Sanwo-Olu charges Nigerians on steadfastness, as Lagos hosts Jumat prayers for fallen heroes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He disclosed that he had recently donated ₦75 million and vehicles to the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Legion…

2,176 arrests in four months: Lagos Police uncover alarming crime wave

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Deborah Akpede The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of 2,176 suspects for various crimes between September…

Lagos pleads with NUJ, RATTAWU: Don’t go on strike Monday, let’s dialogue

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The unions, representing workers of the Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation, including Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/EKO FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio,…

Djimon Hounsou opens up on financial struggles, racism in Hollywood

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In an interview on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, the Gladiator star, who boasts two Oscar nominations and numerous appearances in…

Sanwo-Olu celebrates industrialist Rasaq Okoya at 85

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"I wish Chief Okoya the best on his 85th birthday. I pray that God will grant him a longer life,…

How the ruling class caused current hardship in Nigeria – Osoba

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Osoba made this statement at his 90th birthday celebration which held on Thursday 9 January, 2025 at The White House…

Two dead after falling into diesel reservoir – LASEMA

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said both victims were in severe conditions and were promptly transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance…

Tinubu showers praises on Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"Aiyedatiwa's impressive political trajectory is a testament to the potential and possibilities in Nigerian politics", President Tinubu remarked

AfDB, partners move to accelerate universal electrification efforts

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The summit aims to secure the financial resources, partnerships, and political commitment necessary to achieve the ambitious Mission 300 plan…

LG election: ODIEC distributes sensitive materials

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The ODIEC chairman, however, advised all political parties, candidates, and their supporters to eschew violence and respect the rules of…

11 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway multiple crash

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“21 people were involved, including 12 adult males and nine adult females, while 11 people were injured, including eight males…

Fire burns shanties in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at 01.18hrs, LASEMA activated its response team from…

How Air Force has improved in 18 months – CAS

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Abubakar said that the NAF had, for long, prided itself as a pacesetter in Research and Development especially among the…

How journalists can help fight insecurity – Army

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Moments like this remind troops of the significance of loyalty, obedience and sacrifice as well as providing a unique opportunity…

Oyo Imam not subservient to Alaafin, Muslim group claims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Akintola said it was an act of impunity for Makinde to approve Owoade's appointment since there was still a case…

EFCC summons Okoya’s sons over ‘abuse of naira’

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

In a bold move, the EFCC has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, for interrogation…

Borno man caught with 116 wraps of Indian hemp

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Spokesperson for Borno Police Command, ASP, Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. He said that…

Police nab suspected drug peddler in Borno

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said that the arrest was made by the command’s Anti-Vice Squad following credible intelligence.

NERC transfers electricity oversight to Niger

Paul Dada

1 year ago

”Following the request, NERC directed the Abuja Electricity Distribution (AEDC) to incorporate a subsidiary (AEDC SubCo) to assume responsibilities for…

Dangote: Confirming what we’ve always known Zacch to be at 47

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, I watched with amazement as chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, extolled…

NASS committee rejects Solid Minerals Ministry’s budget estimates

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Chairman of the joint committee, Sen. Ekong Sampson, stated this after the Minister, Dele Alake, presented the ministry’s 2025…

Mahmood: Why INEC needs N126bn for its 2025 operations

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Mahmood said this on Friday in Abuja at the budget defence session of Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee…

Nigerian troops kill 109 terrorists, rescue 43 from kidnappers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The troops also arrested 81 suspects, Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba revealed in a statement on Friday in…

Linking NIDO to NIA malicious, harmful – Worldwide Coordinator

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Ubani described the claims, which suggested that the Federal Government established NIDO for espionage purposes on fellow Nigerians, as malicious,…

‘Eliminate Lakurawa or send them packing from Nigeria’, Commander orders troops

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Addressing the troops, Soleye encouraged them to remain steadfast in their mission, while assuring them of full support of the…

Why appointment of Owoade as new Alaafin cannot stand – Oyo kingmakers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The five kingmakers - Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Layinka; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Oyedepo, and…

MMIA Customs hits historic high, outpaces revenue target by ₦14.7bn

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The MMIA Customs boss expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their unwavering…

Police crack down on Fake News, arrest key suspect in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The Force has issued a stern warning against the misuse of social media and other platforms to spread fake news…

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