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Northern states lead in teenage pregnancy cases in Nigeria

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

It showed 32 per cent of girls aged 15–19 in Kebbi had been pregnant, followed by Zamfara and Kaduna at…

IGP Disu removes Hundeyin, appoints new Police Spokesman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

According to the statement, Placid, a seasoned officer with decades of service in the police, brings extensive experience spanning administration,…

Shock as Speaker Abbas’ aide dies at 54

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

The Speaker recalled that the late aide was active only hours before his death, having joined him and colleagues for…

Ooni sends strong message To Fani-Kayode, Jimoh Ibrahim, Adewole

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

He also hailed former Aviation Minister, Fani-Kayode, a native of Ile-Ife, on his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, urging…

Britain puts powerful Aircraft Carrier on high alert amid Iran war

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

The development comes as pressure mounts on the government of Keir Starmer following criticism that Britain has been slow to…

Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos living proof of Africa’s vast economic possibilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

According to him, the state has accelerated the development of a multimodal transport system, including the commencement of passenger operations…

Three soldiers, 45 bandits killed in fierce Katsina gun-battle

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 weeks ago

Among those killed was Alti, the nephew and second-in-command to the notorious bandit leader, Adamu Alieru.

“Think of the people first, not politics first,” Kumuyi tells leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 weeks ago

Kumuyi stressed the need for cooperation among religious, political and traditional leaders to promote peace and development in their communities.

Strait of Hormuz closed, 3000 vessels, 20,000 seafarers stranded in Middle East – IMO

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 weeks ago

IMO disclosed that the Strait of Hormuz was closed after a tugboat assisting another vessel in the strait on Friday…

“Unlawful, brazen self-help,” El-Rufai’s family tackles ICPC over his continued detention

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since Feb. 18, following his release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…

Sad day in Ebonyi as kidnappers kill ex-deputy governor’s father

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The ex-deputy governor’s father was kidnapped on March 1 on his way to church at Ndufu-Alike community, Ikwo local government…

Police step up security in Borno over rumoured protest

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“The Borno State Police Command is aware of information circulating on various social media platforms regarding a purported protest,” Daso…

Tinubu unlocks major deepwater investment with resolution of OPL 245 dispute

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the agreement as a strategic milestone in Nigeria's economic reform agenda, reaffirming the administration's commitment…

Why we’re still keeping Abba Kyari in custody – NCoS

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had also clarified that its substantive drug trafficking case against Abba Kyari, remains…

How 10,000 US troops escaped death as Iranian warplanes closed in on major base

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Iranian warplanes were reportedly just two minutes away from bombing a major United States military base hosting about 10,000 troops…

ICPC under pressure as El-Rufai remand warrant expires today

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

El-Rufai has now spent 17 days in detention since he voluntarily honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Tinubu sends powerful message to Obasanjo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Tinubu recalled that Obasanjo first assumed national leadership as military Head of State between 1976 and 1979, a period that…

Tinubu sends five-member delegation to attend Jesse Jackson’s burial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Jackson’s burial programme began on February 26 with a lying-in-state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. Additional memorial…

Ayatollah Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba becomes Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Isa Isawade

1 month ago

Mojtaba is the second-eldest son of Ali Khamenei and has long been seen by observers as a potential successor.

IGP Tunji Disu inaugurates state police committee

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Disu made the move during his first formal engagement with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force following his appointment…

Why Iran postponed Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The farewell ceremony, originally scheduled to hold Wednesday evening in Tehran, was called off just hours before it was due…

Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo reveals how she was ‘begged’ to contest governorship

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The governorship aspirant who is the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how how people reminded her of the…

UK announces ‘unprecedented’ visa ban on four countries

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Home Office described the suspension on visa claims as an “unprecedented” step, as it is the first time such…

Lagos medical director, 2 others suspended over Adichie’s son death

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

They were suspended after the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel established a prima facie case of medical negligence against…

‘We can’t evacuate you, you are on your own’- US tells citizens in Israel as Iran conflict escalates

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The US Embassy in Jerusalem has warned American citizens that it is “not in a position at this time to…

Rivers: Gov Fubara unveils 9 new commissioner nominees

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

In a special notice signed by the Clerk of the House, Emeka Amadi, the nominees were directed to submit 40…

‘ICPC fabricated evidence, no spy gear found in our home’- El-Rufai’s son

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

In a statement released on Monday, El-Rufai’s son, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives,…

Wike slams Amaechi, others over ‘hypocrisy’ on e-voting in new Electoral Act

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and other opposition…

Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office reportedly attacked in Iran strike

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

"The office of the criminal Israeli PM, Netanyahu and the location of the regime’s Air Force commander were struck in…

Tinubu, wife send important message to Pastor Adeboye

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The presidential couple stressed that Pastor Adeboye’s contributions extend far beyond the pulpit, pointing to his impact in philanthropy, healthcare,…

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