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Tinubu: Argungu Festival signals return of stability in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad Mera, described the festival as a symbol of courage, reconciliation, peace and enduring…

Yusuf sacks Kwankwaso’s ally, Galadima, as chair of Kano Poly’s governing council

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Galadima had backed Kwankwaso in his battle against Yusuf.

Ex-minister dumps PDP for APC, gives reasons

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The former Minister said he consulted extensively with members of political structure and loyalists across Adamawa state before he took…

Argungu Fishing Festival winner smiles home with 2 cars, N1m

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Speaking at the grand finale of the event, the Special Guest of Honour, President Bola Tinubu, described the event as…

Osun: Five PDP Reps, Senators formally defect to APC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Oyetola urged members of the party to work towards the victory of the APC in the Aug. 8 governorship election…

‘Rest in power’: ASUU pays tribute to Biodun Jeyifo

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The union highlighted his formative role at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he contributed significantly to the growth of ASUU and…

Customs intercepts cocaine consignment worth over N1bn

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

DCG Bomodi highlighted the strong link between illicit drugs and insecurity, noting that sustained collaboration among government agencies is critical…

Global Romance, Local Rules: Inside Countries That Restrict Valentine’s Day

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Valentine’s Day celebrations are heavily restricted in Saudi Arabia. In the past, authorities discouraged the sale of red roses and…

Ex-commissioner Musa Dumburi is dead

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

A former Yobe State Commissioner for Agriculture and one-time Commissioner for Environment, Alhaji Musa Dumburi, has died at the age…

Nigeria must protect its citizens, ADSC boss urges FG to deploy ambassador to South Africa

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

The President of the Africa Development Study Centre, ADSC, Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, has urged the Federal Government to urgently…

Driver crushes MFM member on way to church, absconds

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Bakara-Oki added that that in a profoundly heartrending turn of events, news of the tragedy reached the MFM Church during…

Kwara govt reacts to terrorists’ video showing people abducted from Woro community

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The terrorists who spoke in Hausa in the video had asked their victims, mostly women and small children, to confirm…

Argungu festival kicks off with record 59kg catch

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

The Argungu Fishing Festival began in 1934. It was first organised to celebrate peace between the Sokoto Caliphate and the…

18 ships unload cargo at Lagos ports as more arrivals loom

Paul Dada

2 months ago

NPA said that the expected ships would bring general cargoes, bulk urea, bulk wheat, empty containers, crude oil, rwa crude…

Police bust ‘big’ importer, distributor of adulterated engine oil in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

During intelligence-led raids, officers recovered 280 gallons of adulterated engine oils from locations in Imo, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, and Ogun

Battle for Rivers: Fubara explains his calculated move

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why he decided to appear “weak” in his political disagreement with the Minister…

Troops neutralise dozens of terrorists in north east offensive

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The military said: “The general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain…

Tinubu inaugurates Kebbi’s ultra-modern secretariat

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He described Idris as a focused and visionary leader with the masses’ interest at heart, saying ,” Gov. Idris is…

Dan’agundi becomes North-West coordinator of City Boys Movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

As North-West Coordinator, Dr. Dan’agundi will oversee the activities of the City Boy Movement in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto…

Operation Ramadan Mubarak: NDLEA nabs 17 drug peddlers, seizes illicit drugs in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Seized items recovered during the raids include assorted illicit substances such as Ice (methamphetamine), cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam, and rubber…

Dadiyata’s disappearance: Ganduje fires back at El-Rufai

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Contrasting the political climates of both states during the period in question, Garba maintained that Ganduje’s two-term administration in Kano…

Omokri to el-Rufai: You are Nigeria’s Jeffrey Epstein

Paul Dada

2 months ago

Omokri who referenced el-Rufai’s comments, wrote: “By his own admission on live television, an argument can be made that Nasir…

Group calls for united action as drug threat deepens

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Drug abuse is increasingly destroying lives, fuelling crime and insecurity, causing mental illness and physical and psychological dependence, straining relationships…

Police uncover illegal mortuary, recover eight decomposed bodies

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The suspect was identified as Sunday Ben Reuben, said to be a native of Nsit Ibom in Akwa Ibom State.…

Harmony Garden introduces real estate as ultimate valentine’s gift

Michael Adesina

2 months ago

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day celebration, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd has rolled out a bold campaign encouraging…

House to scrutinise INEC’s 2027 election schedule

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Honourable members have been strongly advised to prioritise attendance, given the importance of the issues under consideration,” he said.

Customs seizes four endangered animals

Paul Dada

2 months ago

According to him, at about 3.00 a.m. on Thursday, a patrol team acting on credible intelligence intercepted a motorcycle in…

“No forest too thick”: Edo police boss pledges to hunt down criminals

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Rescue efforts are ongoing and we will not be able to tell you the details but like in other cases,…

Sowore to Obi: You can’t preach new Nigeria while shaking hands with political parasites

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 months ago

Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has launched a blistering attack on Peter Obi, accusing him of betraying the promise of…

Army chief unveils upgraded accommodation for troops

Paul Dada

2 months ago

He explained that the blocks were previously occupied but had deteriorated. Shuaibu said, “This necessitated the relocation of residents to…

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