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Shettima leads FG delegation to console Jigawa Governor over double tragedy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, led a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa State to commiserate with Governor…

I fought principalities and powers alone and won to make Nwifuru governor – Umahi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

“Nothing will stop this. I fought principalities and powers alone and won to make him governor. Do you think I…

Kwara gun battle: Police foil kidnappers’ plot, rescue 13 victims in daring operation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The rescued victims included three female and 10 male, drawn from various locations, including Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero Local Government Area,…

Sanwo-Olu, Prelate Abah, Orelope-Adefulire, others call for patience, unity

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Speaking after a Christmas service at the Anglican Church, Marina, Lagos, Orelope-Adefulire expressed deep sympathy to families affected by recent…

Kidnappers kill prominent herdsman in Ondo

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“A distress call was placed to the Amotekun Corps’ Ogbese outpost by fellow herdsmen who discovered Yunusa’s lifeless body at…

Fierce battle in Imo: Two soldiers dead; troops crush ESN fighters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Recovered from the forest were: Five AK-47 rifles, one Fabrique Nationale rifle, two magazines and one tear gas launcher

Kidnappers of Ondo Anglican cleric, family demand N75m ransom

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Presently, Amotekun and the hunters are combing the bush, to ensure the victims are rescued from their abductors.”

13 burnt to death, one injured in Ondo road accident

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Immediately after the collision, the two buses went up in flames. The men of FRSC, Police and Fire Service were…

Traders count losses as fire ravages Nasarawa market

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“This incident has left many of us helpless, and some are currently in the hospital due to the shock. We…

Anguish as Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff Mahe dies

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and a…

Flood: NEMA distributes relief material to victims in Akwa Ibom

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The effects of the flood have been deeply felt in these communities, disrupting lives and livelihoods, and leaving many in…

Sokoto bombing: FG promises justice

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He described what happened in the two villages as very unfortunate, and assured that thorough investigations would be conducted with…

Appraising police efforts to check ‘one chance’ robbery in Abuja

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The residents said there was room for improvement and called on the police to build on the successes recoded in…

How we rescued 13 kidnap victims in Kwara – Police

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Victor Olaiya, commended the resilience and swift response of the operatives and…

Fire guts Lagos apartment

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said while the response teams were preventing the fire from spreading to other apartments within the building, the occupants…

Military personnel who carried out Sokoto bombing must be prosecuted – MURIC

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"The people of Nigeria deserve better and it is time for the government to take concrete actions to protect its…

Otti: Why I allocated 80% for infrastructure in Abia 2025 budget

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

He described the allocation of 82 per cent of the 2025 budget to capital expenditures and 18 per cent to…

Primate Ayodele slams Prophet Tibetan, begs FG to release Ooni’s ex-queen

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has pleaded with the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go of Oriyomi Hamzat and Ooni’s ex-wife,…

Police nab 859 suspects, rescue 46 from kidnappers in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Plateau Commissioner of Police, Mr Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this at a news conference in Jos on Friday. Adesina equally said…

Police decry fraudulent use of name, office of I-G by rogue officers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement on Saturday while lamenting the persistent unprofessional conduct…

Tchani lied over military camp claim: Sokoto, Kebbi border community leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Tchiani in a Christmas Day interview had claimed that Nigeria had provided a base for French soldiers near Lake Chad.…

‘Tchiani exhibiting traits of desperate, sinking military dictator’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

“Our contention is that Gen. Tchiani is simply exhibiting the traits of a desperate and sinking military dictator by making…

Alleged land grabbing: Delta govt probes Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

the Youth President of Ubulu-Okiti community, Ifechukwude Nwabuebo, alleged that the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi Ifechukude Okonjo and his…

Ribadu denies allegations: Nigeria has no plan to destabilise Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The NSA also rejected the accusation that Nigeria was hosting a French military base, clarifying that Nigeria has no history…

Death of Namadi’s mother, son shocking, painful – Jonathan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Jonathan stated: “I convey my deepest condolences to you and your family over the tragic loss of your beloved mother…

Lagos woman Chinedun accused of swindling traders of N11.7m remanded

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Chinedun was arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate's Court, sitting at Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos Island, on five charges, including conspiracy,…

Oba of Benin revives historic Igue Wrestling after decades

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In the senior category, Mathias Iguma and Friday Eribo secured second and third places, while Famous Ilekhuoba (Orhionmwon LGA) and…

Oyo Police arrest 153 armed robbers, recover 12 vehicles in six months

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The police chief added that he had instructed all area commanders, divisional police officers, and tactical teams to ensure the…

Family celebrates Akeredolu’s legacies one year after demise

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Family, friends, and associates of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, gathered in Owo…

Nigerian military speaks on use of drones used by terrorists

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations told journalists in Abuja on Friday that the drones being used by…

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