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Edo govt slams Olumide Akpata, Labour Party, LP candidate in the state 2024 governorship election over his recent assertions on tv programme

LP’s Olumide Akpata speaks on alleged clash with students at UNIBEN

The Labour Party governorship candidate had allegedly clashed with some students of members of the Student Union Government of UNIBEN…
Joshua Rogers, a reporter for Channels Television who was released by kidnappers on Friday after 24 hours in captivity recounts experience

Channels TV Reporter recounts kidnapping ordeal

The Channels TV Reporter was abducted on Thursday near his home in Port Harcourt and was released by his abductors…
Suit seeking disqualification of Akpata as LP guber candidate dismissed

Edo condemns clash between LP candidate, Akpata and UNIBEN SUG

The clash occurred on Friday, during a visit by the Senior Advocate to the Ugbowo campus of the University.
Some of the Yoruba nation agitators arrested in Ibadan for invading Assembly complex

20 Yoruba nation agitators arrested in Ibadan for invading Assembly complex

A group of persons allegedly invaded the complex located at the Government Secretariat vicinity in an attempt to take it…
Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to refrain from speaking negatively about Nation

Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to refrain from speaking negatively about Nation

Sanwo-Olu urged parents to guide their children right, reiterating that it is the responsibility of the parents to raise their…

23 inmates bag degrees, PGD at Enugu Custodial Centre

We will continue to encourage more inmates to take advantage of free educational reformation available at the correctional facility in…
Enugu

Two killed, 13 injured in road crash

She said while those that were  were taken to Hope Hospital in J4,  the bodies of the dead were moved…
APC

APC clears all 16 governorship aspirants in Ondo

 The primary election is scheduled to hold  on April 20.
Plateau Governor introduces tech-enhanced security measures

Governor Mutfwang reacts as gunmen attack Plateau communities

Mufwang in a statement by his spokesman, Gyang Berede, said government was determined for miscreants who attack communities to face…
Nnamdi Kanu

Abia rep begs Tinubu to release Kanu unconditionally

He said further that while it is their constitutional right to freedom, Nnamdi Kanu has not been accorded the same…
Oyo

Gunmen invade Oyo State Secretariat, security officials say no cause for alarm

A security man at one of the commercial banks around the secretariat main gate told NAN that gunmen numbering more…
Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Matawalle says President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing challenges facing Northern region

Northern Elders Forum burden to the north, threats against Tinubu ridiculous – Matawalle

The NEF had through its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, said the north had learned from its misstep in voting Tinubu and…
JAMB

UTME: Police, JAMB warn candidates against patronising fake websites

He, therefore, urged candidates to ignore any unsolicited messages noting that they were from elements who aim at defrauding candidates.
Woman

Avoidable deaths: Seven persons drown within one week in Lagos, says PPRO

According to Hundeyin the deaths would not have happened if all the necessary safety measures were put in place and…
Police identify man in threatening people with an AK-47 rifle in Benin, Edon State in viral video as Prince Chima, a constable

Viral video: Policeman to undergo mental health test, orderly room trial in Edo

The Police Constable was seen in the viral video posted by an X user dressed in blue T-shirt, black joggers…
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan has joined list of countries that have been declared as malaria-free by the World Health Organisation, WHO.

Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO

It said that health workers would begin an immunisation campaign aimed at reaching one million people.
Police arrest Cameroonian, eight others operating a gun manufacturing factory at Amahundu, Nanev, Kwande Local LG of Benue State

Police bust gun factory in Benue, nab Cameroonian, 8 others

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Police said its operatives have arrested a Cameroonian and eight others operating an arms manufacturing…
Woman

Police list 7 ‘avoidable deaths’ in Lagos in 6 days, issue advisory

Hundeyin said this on Friday while confirming that seven people have drowned at different swimming pools and beaches in Lagos…
Osun Amotekun

Osun security guard steals 9 air conditioners from employer, sells them as scraps

In a statement by Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun Amotekun Commander said Eze was arrested after his employer reported the theft…
Makinde

Makinde: New Authority will tackle recalcitrant lawbreakers in Oyo

Makinde who spoke while signing the bill into law said he presented the executive bill to the House of Assembly…
Kidnapped Channels TV reporter, Joshua Rogers, regains freedom

Kidnapped Channels TV reporter, Joshua Rogers, regains freedom

It was not clear whether ransom was paid. Earlier, unconfirmed reports had it that his kidnappers had demanded N30 million.
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

‘You’re a legendary leader, mentor,’ Delta Speaker hails Tompolo

Guwor said this in a 53rd birthday congratulatory message to Tompolo on Friday. In the message issued by his Chief…
Four deadly London men jailed 73 years for Euston shooting

Four deadly London men jailed 73 years for Euston shooting

On 14 January 2023, at approximately 13:30, a drive-by shooting was committed with a shotgun outside St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Euston, London, England, where a memorial service for…
Tinubu to governors, NASS leadership: Let's unite to make Nigerian greater

Tinubu to governors, NASS leadership: Let’s unite to make Nigerian greater

Led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the delegation included Senate President Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen…
Adebutu

Why I lost Ogun 2023 Governorship election – PDP’s Adebutu

While speaking on Thursday at the 92 years remembrance ceremony held at Ijeun Akoni in Odeda Local Government,of his late…
1,656 patients treated, 105 surgeries conducted at Lulu-Briggs Foundation's medical mission

1,656 patients treated, 105 surgeries conducted at Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s medical mission

The foundation said within the first two days, 1,656 patients, comprising men, women, and children, received free treatment and medication.
Court grants EFCC final adjournment to present its last witness in the trial of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele over alleged $6.23m fraud

$4.5bn, £2.8bn fraud: Court grants Emefiele N50m bail

Emefiele's co-defendant, Henry Isioma Omoile, in the fresh 26-count charge of $4.5 billion and £2.8 preferred against them also got…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

Edo 2024: PDP Legacy Group accuses Obaseki of ingratitude, makes demands

The Group which noted that it had been badly treated in the last four years by the Governor Obaseki-led administration,…
Joshua Rogers, a reporter for Channels Television who was released by kidnappers on Friday after 24 hours in captivity recounts experience

Condemnations trail abduction of Channels TV reporter in Rivers

Reacting to the development Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro Journalists Forum, Rivers State have condemned in strong terms the kidnap Joshua Rogers, who,…

I want my LGA to be the most educated in Nigeria – Lagos lawmaker

The move is part of his drive to ensure Ifako-Ijaiye becomes the most educated local government in Nigeria by 2037.