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Why I paid surprise visit to Rivers Assembly Quarters – Fubara

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

But Nelson Chukwudi the Chief Press Secretary CPS to Governor in a statement issued later quoted Fubara as explaining that…

Edo govt denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The government made the denial in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media Projects to the Governor, Mr. Crusoe…

Legal battle against Oba of Benin over suspension of Enigie begins

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oba Ewuare II and the Edo State Government, are the 1st and 2nd Defendants respectively in the suit marked, B/250os/2023.

Sowore, others protest continued detention of journalist Ojukwu at police headquarters

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ojukwu who was abducted by the police in Lagos on May 1 and later transferred to Abuja, has been in…

Edo LP in disarray as group insists on Akpata’s removal

Paul Dada

2 years ago

It added that the APC and PDP are keenly watching and waiting in the wings for the party to make…

Lagos demolishes 301 distressed buildings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his words: "85 percent of the 354 of the identified distressed buildings in the state has been removed including…

Ex-Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, others to be arraigned Thursday

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Sirika was invited by the Abuja Zonal Command of the commission on the alleged contract malfeasance and was promptly interrogated…

ALGON accuses Fubara of withholding LG funds, backs impeachment call

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The LG chairmen said the action of the Governor was tantamount to proscribing local government councils in the state.

17 in police net for operating illegal Bureau de Change in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Kano Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel in an interview on Wednesday said the operation which was led by operatives…

Family accuses OSPAC vigilante operatives of robbing, killing 2 brothers in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

I don't know where they buried them. Again,they (OSPAC) are still threatening to kill the eldest brother of the siblings…

Three workers of oil company shot dead by gunmen in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Olise, who noted that the company enjoys a cordial relationship with the communities in the area, however could not confirm…

Edo Assembly Speaker apologises for causing rowdiness during plenary

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Recall that Agbebaku had suspended indefinitely Donald Okogbe (PDP, Akoko-Edo II); Addeh Isibor (APC, Esan North-East I) and Bright Iyamu…

Three in court for allegedly stealing chickens worth N14.4m

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Akinloye said the offences contravened Sections 383, 390 (9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.

Putin sworn in as Russian president for fifth time

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Putin in his remarks at the event, said: "We are a united and great people. Together we will overcome all…

Rivers crisis: Fubara spits fire, declares House of Assembly Assembly ‘dead’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Fubara opened what may be a new flank in the political crisis rocking the state he received a delegation from…

It’s hypocritical for Obi to criticise Lagos for deporting homeless people to Osun – Omokri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The former Labour Party's presidential candidate had on Monday said he was deeply saddened and shocked by the recent reports…

State Police: Your Position unacceptable, Lagos Assembly blasts IGP Egbetokun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Recall that the IGP, represented at a recently held one-day dialogue on state policing, themed, ‘Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing…

FG denies plan for establishment of foreign military bases in Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The Nigerian government already enjoys foreign cooperation in tackling ongoing security challenges, and the President remains committed to deepening these…

Niger troops arrest Nigerian notorious bandit leader

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“He was apprehended by Nigerien forces when he tried to rustle livestock through the country border,” he said.

Fire razes Shekarau’s residence

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The report quotes the Media Adviser to Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule as saying that the fire started…

‘Money spent on non-existing airport,’ Otti reveals findings of audit of Abia govt’s account

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The only Labour Party governor who took over from Okezie Ikpeazu of Labour Party on 29, May, 2023 said some…

Shettima departs for 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said besides the summit’s plenary, Shettima would speak at the Roundtable on African Infrastructure Investment with a focus on…

International Press Institute demands immediate release of detained journalist Daniel Ojukwu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Although no official reason has been given for Ojukwu's arrest, IPI Nigeria in a statement jointly signed by its President,…

Lagos shuts 367 churches, mosques, hotels, others over environmental violations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wahab said the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) undertook the 367 enforcement activities in households, markets, hotels, warehouses, service…

Nollywood actress Shan George defrauded of life savings, begs for help

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Nehru Odeh Popular Nollywood actress Shan George has been defrauded of her life savings worth N3.6 million in her…

Tinubu appoints Ugbodaga MD of newly established Orthopaedic Hospital in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It would be recalled that the Maxillofacial Surgeon was last year appointed as the Acting Medical Director of the Hospital…

Nurses to Gov Makinde: Meet our demands in 14 day or we’ll go on indefinite strike

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The council in a letter signed by its Chairman, Adeyemi Samuel, and Secretary, Aina Emmanuel, and addressed to Governor Makinde,…

Ribadu orders security agencies, others to enforce cybercrimes law

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Consequently, a levy of 0.5 percent of all electronic transactions value by the specified businesses in the Second Schedule to…

Nigerian troops kill 715 terrorists, rescue 465 kidnap victims

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In the North East, the defence spokesman said troops of Operation Hadin Kai conducted operations into Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu Triangle…

Cybercrimes: EFCC boss boasts of securing 500 convictions in few months

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“We are much ready to do more and also to encourage the heads of the world to give access to…

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