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Court of Appeal in Ibadan adjourns appeal filed by two factions of the PDP over the Nov. 2025 National Convention of the party indefinitely

Appeal Court adjourns PDP’s convention suit indefinitely

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Mr Sunday Ameh SAN, counsel to Alhaji Mohammed AbdulRahman, Senators Samuel Anyanwu and Mao Ohuabunwa, informed the court that he…
UAE calls for de-escalation over Iranian airstrikes, but insisted on its right to self-defence, UAE ambassador to Germany Ahmed Alatta says

Nigerian among 122 injured in Iran stike on UAE

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The attacks resulted in six deaths among Emirati, Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals, while 122 people sustained moderate to minor…
NIDCOM says 42 Nigerian traders were beaten up, arrested with their shops looted in Mozambique without any offenses levelled against them.

‘Skies unsafe to fly’- Dabiri-Erewa speaks on Nigerians stranded in Middle East

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“Never been this helpless before in my life, nine days stuck in Qatar with my family and other Nigerians who…
Obelawo

Prominent Osun businessman Yusuf Amuda Lawal ‘Obelawo’ is dead

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

He belonged to the second generation of Nigeria’s wealthy industrialists, following the footsteps of notable pioneers such as Candido Da…

NIN registration opens for Nigerians overseas

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

In a statement released on Tuesday, NIMC said Nigerians overseas can register for their NIN through approved enrollment centers in…
Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, Lagos

Breaking: Lagos International Trade Fair Complex shut down

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The traders expressed fears that the proposed arrangement involving state and local government authorities could lead to the introduction of…
Defence Minister Christopher Musa meets Service Chiefs, senior military officers over resurgence of terrorists' attacks in North East

Terror attacks: Musa, service chiefs meet to review operational strategies

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The minister acknowledged that the military had recorded some casualties in the course of operations, but stressed that terrorists and…
Hoteliers, residents drag BEDC before NERC, demand probe of ‘Band A' billing, poor power supply in Delta

Hoteliers, residents petition NERC over ‘Band A’ billing, poor power supply by BEDC in Delta

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have petitioned the…
drug trafficking

Nwaobu Arinze, others get 20 years jail for drug trafficking in India

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The Special Court handling cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) also slammed a fine of Rs200,000…
ADC dismisses claims that the ruling APC is responsible for the crisis in the Cross River State chapter of the party.

APC not responsible for crisis in our party, Cross River ADC says

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

ADC made the clarification following Tuesday's disruption an event planned by some alleged party members without proper authorisation.
police

Ongoing police recruitment: Service commission sends important message to applicants

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

In the terse notice tagged: Police Service Commission Recruitment into the NPF, the Commission explained what to do by candidates…
Edo Court remands Oghomwentiti Best Uwagboe in prison for allegedly attacking official of BEDC Electricity Plc during an official assignment.

Delta hoteliers, residents drag BEDC to NERC over ‘Band A’ billing despite poor power supply

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The noted that even though they were metered and grouped into ‘Band A’ power distribution system, BEDC has failed to…
NDLEA intercepts large consignment of cocaine at Lagos airport

NDLEA dismantles Kano drug hideouts, arrests 56

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

During the raids, operatives recovered various illicit substances, including cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam, and pregabalin, among other controlled drugs and…
UNILAG

UNILAG confirms exams will hold amid ASUU dispute

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

The university pointed out that this period is critical for students preparing for internships, the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme,…
Omoluabi Movement

2027: Omoluabi Movement begins mobilisation for APC candidates

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Omoluabi Movement, a political group in Ogun State, has reaffirmed its commitment to mobilising support for the re-election of President…
Dabiri-Erewa

FG escorts Nigerians out of Iran through Armenia border

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

Dabiri-Erewa also reassured Nigerians that, at the moment, there have been no reports of any Nigerian being harmed as a…

Court Grants Bail to Dr. John Abebe as FCT High Court Adjourns Case

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday granted bail to fertility specialist, Dr.…
Tunji-Ojo says President Tinubu approves employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals

Tinubu employs 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

According to him, the equipment in some of the correctional centres, like Kuje, can offer major surgery.
FG says has said it is monitoring the ongoing crisis in Middle East and will adjust policy measures where necessary to minimise disruptions

Middle East crisis: FG identifies threats to economy, promises policy adjustments

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The minister said that the country was entering the period of global uncertainty from a position of strengthening economic fundamentals.
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (Center) flanked by Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Syndoph Endoni (in hat) and other women leaders at a dinner organised for delegates of the ongoing 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at Nigeria House, New York.

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to gender equality, women empowerment

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Sulaiman-Ibrahim said advancing gender equality and women empowerment is a priority for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure inclusive action,…
Minister Nyesom Wike upgrades in Chiefs in FCT with admonition that they should continue to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu

FCT: Wike upgrades traditional rulers, urges support for Tinubu

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Wike explained that the gesture followed a request by the Ona of Abaji and Chairman, FCT Council of Chiefs, Alhaji…

How Adedoyin Ayeni is emerging as a voice for Nigeria’s new generation of storytellers

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Through Doyin’s Creations, the young author is confronting the challenges facing Nigeria’s literary ecosystem while inspiring a renewed culture of…
Tinubu-Ojo unveils scholarship scheme for over 1,000 indigent students seeking admission in Havilla University, Cross River.

Tinubu-Ojo unveils scholarship scheme for 1000 varsity students in Cross River

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

She said that the scheme would be “tuition-free award”, valued at N400,000 for each student and would cover from the…

Luelink launches online wager, social connecting app

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

People now prefer social betting where they challenge real people instead of sportsbooks. Luelink app/platform allows users to create wagers…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from office as the state's Head of Service with immediate effect.

Kano governor Abba Yusuf sacks Head of Service

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The governor also directed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu-Maimota, the Permanent Secretary, Admin and General Services at the Cabinet Office, to serve…

NNPC excited as Tinubu approves $20b FID Bonga Deepwater project

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The NNPC boss said the Bonga Southwest Aparo project, operated by Shell with all International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria…
ICPC has described claim in a viral video that it has arrested Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja as entirely untrue.

ICPC reacts to alleged arrest, investigation of Justice Omotosho

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The Commission also said its mandate does not include investigation of judicial officers.
Akpabio

“Ensure public funds are deployed to uplift lives,” Akpabio urges senators

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

“It is my earnest hope that every diligence has been exercised by our vigilant and patriotic sectoral committees to ensure…
No fewer than 80 indigent residents in Ibadan on Tuesday benefited from a N12 million Zakat distribution by an anonymous philanthropist.

Anonymous donor distributes N12m ‘Zakat’ to 80 needy in Ibadan

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Coordinator of the distribution, Alhaji Ismaila Saka, said beneficiaries included widows, students and other vulnerable residents identified through various Islamic…
Court orders remand of four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market, Lagos

Four police officers accused of killing traders in Lagos market remanded

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Ologun alleged the defendants and others still at large conspired and shot several traders dead with AK-47 rifles.
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