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Second Citizenship for Retired Athletes: Benefits and Application Process

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Second citizenship offers a range of benefits, from increased travel options to access to diverse resources. Navigating these complex laws…

‘We’re fully prepared to deal with trouble makers in Lagos’, Police warn

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking at the meeting, CP Olanrewaju said influential Nigerians have the responsibility to set an example and speak out against…

FG declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his remarks, Tunji-Ojo commended the resilience and dedication of Nigerian men and women, emphasising that their sacrifices would not…

Nigerians arrested over sextortion of Croatian

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to a statement released by Olumuyi Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police, the suspects were arrested following a…

Deadly Manda convicted of murder after CCTV evidence discredits self-Defence claim

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The police said while Manda evaded authorities, detectives successfully obtained CCTV footage of the incident, revealing that the attack was…

Met Officer Benson fired without notice for spanking girl

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The misconduct hearing panel, led by an independent chair, examined allegations that between April 2018 and August 2018 PC Benson…

Tinubu taps Ginsau as Chairman NWDC Governing Board, eight others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Onanuga, the step follows President Tinubu’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on 24…

Presidential Committee adopts FCT for groundbreaking Tax Reform initiative

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyedele clarified that harmonising and simplifying taxes would not lead to reduced revenue, as some may fear, but would instead…

At 107 years, I will attend Oyedepo’s 90th birthday – Obasanjo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“From Septuagenarian, you will become Octogenarian, and I will be here. From Octogenarian, you will become Nonagenarian, and I will…

Lagos Taskforce nabs four in Mushin drug trafficking bust

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the taskforce, the men were arrested in the Mushin area of Lagos during an operation targeting illegal drug…

43 dead as Hurricane Helene devastates Southeastern U.S.

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Casualties have been reported across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, with the governor of Georgia confirming 11 deaths…

Justice in sight: Four policemen who extorted N1m from Corps members face trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Fásípè claimed that the officers, armed and in uniform, had kidnapped the NYSC members and taken them to the Kafaru…

Devolution of Power, State Police dominate Ogundoyin’s address to Senate Committee

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ogundoyin also advocated for the transfer of certain powers from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List, enabling…

EFCC nabs ex-Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku over N27bn fraud allegation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ishaku remains in EFCC custody as of Friday night. Although the details of the charges remain confidential, the case is…

Lions Clubs promote literacy with school donations, tree planting in Ikeja

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In addition to that, a medical team was brought in to check teachers' blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and stress…

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize unveils 15 finalists for £1 million awards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The finalists’ solutions align with five key Earthshot goals: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build…

Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to embrace hope as Nation celebrates 64th Independence Anniversary

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism about Nigeria's future, citing ongoing workable plans and the importance of vision in ensuring the nation's progress.

50-year-old man in police net over cable, electricity transformers theft

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

lso in custody is one Aruka Uche (40), who reportedly received the stolen items from the suspects. The suspects allegedly…

PCNGI partners transporters to slash fares, empowers 2,000 youth with CNG tricycles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In another significant move, PCNGI is set to partner with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) on Monday, September 30th,…

NTA gets new leadership: Tinubu names seven Executive Directors

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Among the appointees is Ayo Adewuyi, who has been reappointed as Executive Director, News; Bar. Ibrahim Aliyu, a legal practitioner,…

Wike to contractors: If you don’t perform, we kick you out

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Wike made the threat in Abuja on Friday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the 15-kilometre left wing service lane…

Tourism pumps N4.1 trillion into Lagos GDP, fuels economic growth

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Lawal acknowledged Lagos’ vast potential as a global tourism hub, emphasizing the city’s rich cultural history, vibrant arts sector, and…

Alleged cybercrime: Isaac Bristol ‘PIDOM Nigeria’ gets N5m bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Justice Nwite said he was inclined to granting Bristol bail except where there was reasonable ground to believe that the…

Bureau de Change operator Abdullahi in custody over alleged $50,000 scam

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Following the incident, the complainant lodged a petition with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, who ordered…

Ex-convict arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspect and others who were arrested for various crimes ranging from robbery, stealing and kidnapping, were paraded by the…

Photo: Shettima meets UN Chief Antonio Guterres in New York

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Shettima who is representing President Bola Tinubu at the UNGA 79 and the Secretary-General discussed efforts to deepen UN-Nigeria cooperation…

Ekiti First Lady hails Oluremi Tinubu’s food bank, ICT initiatives for women

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Addressing women during her visit to Ekiti Southwest and Ikere local government areas of the state on Thursday, Dr. Oyebanji…

Rivers father flees to evade arrest over alleged serial rape of 14-year-old daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Sources revealed that residents of the compound became aware of the alleged rape following the complaints by the victim to…

Orji Kalu opens up on Edo election, economic difficulties, death rumours

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia State, has finally broken his silence after returning from a brief…

62-year-old docked over phone theft, illegal gun possession

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with two reliable sureties in like…

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