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UNICEF

Polio: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa lead Nigeria’s unvaccinated crisis as UNICEF pushes for change

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

This announcement came from UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed, during the launch of the…
Naval officer

Shock, as Naval officer shoots colleague dead in Katsina

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, reported that the incident occurred early on Friday…
Lagos man Adewunmi Taiwo confesses to making between N15,000 and N25,000 daily while falsely posing as an officer of LASTMA in Oshodi

‘I make up to N25000 daily posing as LASTMA officer’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Operating a white Hiace Coaster bus with the license plate KJA 724 YJ, Taiwo utilise this guise to harass drivers…
Police

Gombe man Mubarak Haladu arrested for kidnapping, killing 7-yr-old nephew

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

ASP Buhari Abdullahi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement on Friday. Abdullahi said that the…
FRSC says 13 people died when a bus with 11 people on board collided with a Golf car with 5 people on Kaduna -Abuja expressway on Friday

13 dead in Kaduna -Abuja expressway bus, car collision

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Sector Commander, FRSC Kabir Nadabo said the crash occurred near Olam farm on Kaduna-Abuja highway about 3p.m.m when Toyota…
Nigeria's Defense Headquarters says a Naval personnel Akila A opened fire and shot his colleague dead in Dansadua, Katsina State on Friday.

‘How Naval personnel shot colleague dead in Katsina’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Naval personnel deployed at FOB Dansadua, Katsina for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, opened fire sporadically and killed a colleague, Director,…
Residents of communities around Kemta-Somorin road, Abeokuta, Ogun laments killing of Professor Oladipo Ademuyiwa by hit-and-run driver

‘How former oil worker, police officer died in Eket hotels’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

According to the police, the former ExxonMobil staff slipped when he came out from the bathroom and fell and hit…
Police

Police speak on shooting incident that claimed 5 lives in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

"The Command not wanting to join issues with anyone or group remains committed to the ongoing operational patrols, improved security…
Dr Dayo Mobereola, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Adminstration and Safety Agency NIMASA.

NIMASA calls for immediate registration of dockworkers

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This advisory comes as part of NIMASA's ongoing efforts to enhance safety and regulation within Nigeria’s maritime industry.
Bauchi Command of FRSC attributed the crash which occurred at about 6.20a.m.to speed limit violation, fatigue and loss of control.

5 burnt to death as bus burst into flames on Enugu highway

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The accident occurred at G-Hostel junction on Thursday nightM Mr Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Ebonyi Command…
Umaru-Bago

Niger announces new minimum wage for workers

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This decision followed a meeting with the organized labour representatives at the Government House in Minna on Friday.
Operatives of Nigeria Customs Service seize smuggled goods worth N323m in their intensified fight against smuggling in Kebbi state.

Customs nabs 5 suspects, seizes contrabands worth N323m in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

He also revealed that five suspects had been arrested in connection with the seizures and had been granted administrative bail.
2Baba laments over Benue killings

2Baba releases first single since 2020

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Ace Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2face or 2baba, has released a new single titled ‘Kuku Google Am’.…
JOHESU said the ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a common tool used to pressure workers when government delays the resolution of labour disputes.

Health workers begin 7 days nationwide warning strike

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) has commenced a seven-day nationwide warning strike…
Lagos

Lagos crackdown at Obanikoro Bus Stop: Eight arrested in drug bust

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The enforcement exercise, carried out in conjunction with the Lagos State government’s ongoing Zero Tolerance initiative, led to the arrest…
Compulsory voting will rescue Nigeria’s democracy - Ubani

Kano govt. restricts movement for LG poll

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, said in a statement that the precautionary was expected to measure guaranteed the…
Tinubu

What transpired when Tinubu, Atiku met at wedding in Abuja (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The meeting, captured by photographer Taiwo Okanlawon, brought together two prominent figures who, despite their historical political rivalry, shared moments…
Omoregie

Top Legal Scholar Prof. Edoba Omoregie appointed UNIBEN VC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Born on April 5, 1969, Prof. Omoregie hails from Benin and holds his first, second, and third degrees from the…
Lagos

Lagos battles silent epidemic: 8.67 million residents affected by Hypertension

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a proactive public health move, the Lagos State Government aims to screen 800,000 residents during the week-long campaign, providing…
Chairman of KANSIEC, Sani Malunfashi says the commission now has the legal backing to conduct Kano LG election on Saturday Oct 25

Kano: KANSIEC gets court backing to conduct LG election

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Kano State High Court Number 15 affirmed the jurisdiction of KANSIEC to conduct Kano State Local government polls, slated to…
flood

Flood dislodges 770 households from homes in Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The flood is due to the rising water level that overflowed the banks of the River Benue, Aondowase Kunde, the…
'Why my kids won't be entertainers,' Davido discloses

Davido shuts down runway at Lagos Fashion Week

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Famous Afrobeat musician Davido has appeared at the 2024 Lagos Fashion Week’s runway. In a now trending video on the…
Nwosu

How Nigeria can honour late Democracy Icon Prof. Nwosu – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Prof. Nwosu served as NEC chairman from 1989 to 1993, overseeing the landmark June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was…
Information Minister Mohammed Idris, urges content creators, social media influencers to tone down negative rhetorics about Nigeria

Information minister to content creators: Put Nigeria first, moderate negative narratives

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Idris made the remarks in Abuja on Friday on the occasion of the celebration of the National Global Media and…
Bodies

Rivers helicopter crash: Two more bodies recovered, three still missing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Badeh noted that investigation teams are en-route to the crash site, adding that the process to retrieve the aircraft wreckage…
Gov. Ododo mourns Yakubu Muhammed

FG okays Kogi’s bid for international airport

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Ododo Administration has considered it a top priority for Kogi State to have an International Airport and join the…
UNIBEN

Edo Court acquits UNIBEN lecturer Ekundayo of rape, dismisses case on lack of proof

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Justice Itsueli upheld the "no case submission" filed by the defence counsel, former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of…
Damilola

Varsity student murders girlfriend Damilola for ritual, demands N10m ransom from grieving father

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Following the murder, the suspect, whose name remains undisclosed, reportedly demanded a ransom of N10 million from Damilola’s grieving father,…
Murder

Cleric docked for allegedly defrauding baker

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Prosecutor,  John Iberedem,  told the court that the defendant and his cohorts, at large allegedly committed the offences on…
Tinubu

FG condemns terrorist attack on Turkish aerospace company

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Nigeria extends its condolences to the Government and the people of Türkiye, while praying for the families of the dearly…
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