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SERAP defeats Lai Mohammed in Court

The Nigerian Government suspended Twitter on June 4, 2021, after it removed a post from former president Muhammadu Buhari.
Police launch manhunt for a man who stabs his nephew to death with a broken bottle and fled from home after the killing in Lagos State.

Ogudu policeman who allegedly raped teenage girl detained

“The officer then lured the girl with the false information. When she arrived his office, he allegedly raped the girl…
Primate Elijah Ayodele lambasts CAN, PFN

‘They are not spiritual, they run after money’, Primate Ayodele lambasts CAN, PFN

"I do not belong to Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria because they are not spiritual entities.…
Wailings as Kaduna agency demolishes illegal structures

Wailings as Kaduna agency demolishes illegal structures

“As for the elderly people like us, some of us can be patient but what about the youth? Some of…
Members of IPMAN) and NUPENG in Oyo and Osun states shut down of their operations with immediate effect over alleged extortion, harassment by police

Oyo/Osun IPMAN, NUPENG shut down operations over alleged police harassment

There will be no movement of trucks in and out of Osun and Oyo states, meaning that there will be…
Suspected smugglers kill Insp of Customs (IC) Hamza Abdullahi-Elenwo during a stop-and-search operation along Daura-Kano road, Jigawa State

Suspected smuggler kills Customs Officer in Kaduna

The incident happened when a vehicle, suspected of being smuggled into the country struck the operative while attempting to evade…
What led to the Kubwa building collapse - CP

What led to the Kubwa building collapse – CP

The collapsed building, originally housing 45 self-contained rooms and previously serving as a hotel before conversion to other uses, has…
Former Senate President Pius Anyim led many chieftains of PDP, other opposition parties in Ebonyi state to defect to the APC.

Anyim leads mass defection of PDP, other opposition parties to APC in Ebonyi

Among those who joined the mass defection to APC was a former Senator and PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2023…
PDP

“Huge blow to the nation” – PDP mourns tragic Jos school building collapse

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Saturday in Abuja, the party mourned the loss…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

Tinubu vows food security measures and cost reduction efforts

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized recent steps such as temporarily lifting tariffs on imported grains and essential food…
Tinubu celebrates Olusegun Osoba's 85th birthday and book launch

‘You’re a beacon of progressive ideals,’ Tinubu hails Osoba on 85th birthday

In a statement released on Saturday by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu highlighted Osoba's distinguished career, noting his tenure…
Tinubu lauds military for cracking down on terrorists, restoring peace

Tinubu appoints new CEO, Executive Director for NSITF

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday replaced Mrs Maureen Allagoa with Mr Oluwaseun Faleye as the Managing Director/Chief…
Police said they are investigating certificate forgery allegations against four contestants in the NUJ election for the FCT.

Abducted Kaduna journalists regain freedom

The Kaduna State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) announced the release of the journalists and their families on…

Fire razes Emir of Kano Sanusi’s palace

A statement by Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), the Chief of Staff to the Emir, said the incident occurred on Saturday…

What I learnt from Wole Soyinka – Female talking drummer, Ara

Ara described Soyinka as a great respecter and lover of African culture, urging the younger generation to emulate such from…
Court convicts and sentences three illegal bureau de change operators to one year imprisonment each in Maiduguri, Borno State

3 jailed for operating Illegal Bureau de Change in Maiduguri

They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…

School building collapse: NGO berates regulatory agencies for negligence

The tragic incident had resulted in the deaths of 22 students, with many more sustaining various degrees of injuries.
Court jails six Uyo internet fraudsters docked on charges of  criminal impersonation, love scam and identity theft by EFCC 

Six jailed for internet fraud in Uyo

  Six internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have…
Tinubu

Tinubu greets ex-PUNCH Chairman at 80

The President prayed for the continued well-being of Chief Ogunshola and his family.
Why I wrote a new book at 90 - Soyinka

Soyinka tallest living iroko in Nigeria’s literary forest – NCC

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Sanwo-Olu keeps ignoring our pleas, Lagos Community cries out in anguish

She added that the government's negligence has left her and many others in a state of despair, struggling to make…

Bode George reacts to Supreme Court judgement on LG autonomy

"This is the right time to rejig our Constitution in full.”

LASG fights fake building materials testing

She said that the salt in such soil could damage steel and make buildings unsafe.

Four persons rescued from collapsed building in Abuja

She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials to avert the…

Jos School Tragedy: 81 victims discharged from hospitals

Izang further said that the five patients who were still on admission, were in a stable condition.

Plateau school building not caused by demons but negligence – Gov Mutfwang

Mutfwang who was conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on Saturday, ordered the immediate closure of the school.
Insecurity in Iresa-Adu: UK-based Prince disburses financial aid to security agencies

Insecurity in Iresa-Adu: UK-based Prince disburses financial aid to security agencies

Reports emerged on Sunday, July 7, indicating a recent surge in criminal activities in Iresa-Adu. Businesses were raided, and shops…

First lady expresses sadness over loss of lives in Plateau building collapse

The commissioner had said that emergency responders were currently at the scene conducting search and rescue operations.

Sanwo-Olu highlights virtues in Adeboye’s wife

“May the year ahead be filled with health, happiness, and continued success.”
Why I wrote a new book at 90 - Soyinka

20 Quick astonishing facts about Prof. Wole Soyinka at 90

In 1965, he seized the Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service studio and broadcast a demand for the cancellation of the Western…