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Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit

According to the NCDC, Lagos accounts for 60% of all reported cases, with Lagos Island being the hardest-hit Local Government…
Edo election: INEC holds crucial meeting with stakeholders

Edo election: INEC holds crucial meeting with stakeholders

“We have also accredited thousands of agents representing candidates and political parties at the 4,730 polling and collation locations."
EFCC

“Very soon you will see some banks get prosecuted”: EFCC boss talks tough

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has unequivocally declared the unwavering resolve of…
Marco Ramirez

Lagos court jails American businessman Marco Ramirez for 68 years

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, convicted an American…
Coach Augustine Eguavoen affirms he is still in charge of the Super Eagles, contrary to rumours making the rounds on the social media.

‘I’m still very much in charge,’ Eguavoen reacts to ‘resignation’ as Super Eagles’ coach

“I am the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, saddled with the responsibility of taking charge of the Super…
Seun Kuti

Why I interrogate society in my latest single ‘Stand Well Well’ – Seun Kuti

"Stand Well Well" is the third and final single from his forthcoming album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) which…
Umo Eno, Sanwo-Olu champion women's inclusion for national progress

Umo Eno, Sanwo-Olu champion women’s inclusion for national progress

The host of the conference, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to empowering women and ensuring their…
NLC at the end of its NEC in Rivers State issues an ultimatum of December 1 to state governments to implement the new minimum wage.

NLC calls for immediate, unconditional release of Ajaero

“Finally, the Organs of the Congress are in a closed door meeting whose outcome will be made available to the…
Bamidele

Legislative exigencies force Senate to postpone petroleum sabotage hearing

The Senate had established the ad-hoc committee to investigate billions spent on maintaining the nation's refineries, scrutinize regulatory agencies over…
C&S unveils plan for centenary celebration, proposes solution to Nigeria's problems

C&S unveils plan for centenary celebration, proposes solution to Nigeria’s problems

Nigeria is a nation rich in diversity and resilience, but presently facing socio-economic crisis. Millions of families are living under…
NNPC Ltd. raises alarm about what it described as emerging coordinated sabotage campaign being waged by a syndicate against the organisation

Dangote Refinery free to sell petrol directly to any marketer – NNPC

While puncturing the claims of MURIC, NNPC LTD in the statement noted that the pricing of petroleum products from any…
Nigerian artistes

Tekno Miles: The Rise of a Nigerian Music Sensation

Tekno's breakthrough came in 2015 with the release of "Duro," a hit single that topped various music charts. He followed…
Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu says not plan to stop students who are not up to 18 years old from writing WASSCE, NECO exams.

No plan to stop under 18 students from writing WASSCE, NECO – Minister

Sununu said this while fielding questions from journalists at an event to mark the 2024 International Literacy Day (ILD) on…
Nigeria's Military says son of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist leader, was among those killed in recent operations in Zamfara State.

Northern Elders send message to Tinubu on bandits’ kingpin Bello Turji

Turji and his cohorts have committed unspeakable crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and destruction of property. They must face the full…
Obasa

Lagos Assembly approves reordering of 2024 Budget, increases capital expenditure

Though the total budget size remains the same, the recurrent expenditure was reduced from N952,430,566,998 in the original budget to…
Ex-female Boko Haram member Fatima Musa says she regretted shredding her NCE certificate after accepting ideology of the insurgent group

‘I regret tearing my certificate,’ Ex-female Boko Haram member

She said she was convinced to tear up her NCE certificate when she accepted the twisted ideology of Boko Haram…
Kano

Emir Sanusi: I’m ready to help resolve ‘Fulani problems’

Emir Sanusi spoke while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a Fulani group with members across the…
Tinubu

Hajiya Dada, mother of late President Yar’Adua, is dead; Tinubu mourns

In a statement issued on Monday by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also extended his sympathies to Senator Abdulaziz…
Some Northern elders advise President Tinubu to ignore mischief against his Ministers, saying they are recording remarkable achievements.

ACF: Why we are excited over CDS Musa’s visit to Niger Republic

ACF in a statement issued in Kaduna by Prof . Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity Secretary on Sunday said the…
Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto

Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence chiefs to move to Sokoto

“The Federal Government is deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the North West particularly."
NFF blames tax dispute for the abortion of its deal with German Coach Bruno Labbadia to take over as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

NFF speaks why deal with Labbadia to coach Super Eagles was botched

Gusau blamed stringent regulations of German tax authorities for the abortion of the agreement between the NFF and Coach Labbadia.…
Lagos expands opportunities for Women entrepreneurs with GPR Policy

Lagos expands opportunities for Women entrepreneurs with GPR Policy

Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, also highlighted the significance of the initiative, describing…
Maxwell Opara, lawyer to NLC president, Joe Ajaero reveals what transpired at the meeting of the labour leader with the police on Thursday.

Lawyer reveals what transpired at meeting between Ajaero, Police

The Police had on Aug. 20, invited Ajaero, for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable…
Cuba celebrates Soyinka with Dulce María Loynaz International Prize

Cuba celebrates Soyinka with Dulce María Loynaz International Prize

In his acceptance speech, Soyinka conveyed his profound happiness and emotional connection, expressing how deeply he valued returning to the…
APC says it has uncovered plans by Gov Godwin Obaseki to use Edo Security Network (ESSN) to rig 21 Sept 2024 governorship election for PDP

Edo 2024: APC, PDP biker over alleged plans to rig election

Media Director of the APC Campaign Council, Prince Kassim Afegbua alleged that the ESN was set up by Governor Obaseki…
FG, ASUU in emergency meeting to avert strike

BREAKING! FG, ASUU in emergency meeting to avert strike

“The federal government will continue to do what is right to ensure good education."
Another batch of 171 Nigerians repatriated from Libya

Another batch of 171 Nigerians repatriated from Libya

According to NEMA, the returnees were received on 27 August, 2024 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Cargo Terminal, Ikeja,…
Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, boxing fans mourns Nigeria’s first Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun

Minister, boxing fans mourn Nigeria’s first Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun

Maiyegun died just days after the 60th anniversary of his remarkable achievement at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, where…
Makinde

Oyo begins 60-day building permit amnesty for property owners

Akin-Funmilayo said the scheme was in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s transformation and sustainable development agenda, designed to enable the…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Resident doctors begin strike over kidnapped colleague

The missing medical doctor was abducted on Wednesday, 27th December, 2023 within the the National Eye Centre Staff Quarters in…