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Sanwo-Olu mourns death of Olusi's wife

Lagos declares Monday work-free day

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Isese Day in Lagos is to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of…
Nigerian music superstars, Davido, Rema and ace comedian AY Makun have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’.

Davido, AY, among 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Within this illustrious roster of 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, we encounter a rich shade of leaders, economist,…
Osun Assembly summons Staff Audit Consultant accused of calling a professor 'bastard'

Osun Assembly summons Staff Audit Consultant accused of calling a professor ‘bastard’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“Staff members were humiliated, tormented, were verbally abused. That is not supposed to be. Staff members of the Osun State…
University of Lagos, UNILAG, unveils activities and programmes for its 54th Convocation to be held from January 10 to January 19

UNILAG denies jacking up fees again

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

In July, UNILAG announced adjustment in fees which was expected to take effect from the first semester of the 2023/2024…
Samson and Samuel Ogoshi

2 Nigerian brothers the Ogoshis plead not guilty in sextortion trial in U.S.

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, of Lagos, Nigeria, entered the pleas during their arraignment in US. District Court…
Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in Enugu

28 Enugu-based Yahoo Yahoo boys arrested in sting operation

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded, said…
Edo High Court remands 38-year-old Pastor, Simeon Okehielem, for allegedly raping and impregnating a house wife, Mrs Isoken Vivian Aigbedo.

Ogun man Taiwo Ishola docked for killing younger brother’s 2 sons

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Joy Akinsanya A 37-year-old man, Taiwo Ishola, has been remanded in prison in Abeokuta, Ogun State after he was…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Oyo state declares Monday public holiday for Isese Day

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

According to the circular, the governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the…
Police arrest 207 robbery suspects, recover 50 vehicles in Oyo

Minor escapes lynching after being accused of stealing plastic materials

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A resident, Silas Oresanya, said he was quietly sitting at a hidden place in his house when he sighted the…

Bauchi govt sacks 2 civil servants for stealing N332,000 belonging to dead colleague

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The two civil servants Nasiru Sama’ila, Chief Clerical Officer and Awwal Jibrin, Assistant Chief Clerical Officer were sacked for alleged…
Money ritual: Yahoo boys arrested in Port Harcourt

28 Suspected Internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu, exotic cars recovered

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the commission achieved the feat, says EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement.
FIPAN says scarcity of eggs and chickens imminent

Scarcity of eggs, chickens, livestock imminent – FIPAN warns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The President of the association, Raymond Isidinaso, while addressing journalists at a briefing, on behalf of the association in company…
An 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging self with a rope in Araromi Imota area of Lagos State.

Jigawa man Samaila Ilu commits suicide

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The remains of the 35-year-old hanging on a tree with a rope, spokesperson for the Jigawa state police command, DSP…
Report by Save the Children International (SCI) reveals 184 children were killed, while 1683 others were abducted across Nigeria in 8 years

1683 children kidnapped in Nigerian schools in 8 years – report

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The consultant who developed the report, Mr Augustine Mamedu, while presenting the findings in Abuja on Thursday, also said that…
Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja

Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

They all pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
Police uncover pistol in bag carried by young Nigerians resisting 'stop and search'

Police uncover pistol in bag carried by young Nigerians resisting ‘stop and search’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

It provides that “For any police officer to exercise the power to stop and search, he shall be in uniform…
Police arrest Abia Bishop Timothy Otu over the death of a members of his church he had lodged in hotel with, Evangelist Happiness Echezie.

Abia: Bishop Otu arrested over lady Evangelist found dead in hotel

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Earlier reports had indicated that Bishop Otu, whose church is located in Obikabia Junction Aba , Abia State, had gone…
Majestic Rig capsizes

Seplat gives update, says three crew members still missing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The company, in a statement gave update on the accident, but said the Majestic rig that capsized did not belong…

Anambra govt shuts orphanage for alleged child trafficking

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Anambra State Government has permanently closed the Arrows of God Community Children’s Home following claims of illegal adoption and…
36 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorist groups

BREAKING: 36 military officers killed in terrorists’ ambush in Niger

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba confirmed the casualties while giving update on the ambush of troops in…
FRSC Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu

FRSC orders clampdown on rickety vehicles nationwide

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has ordered an immediate clampdown on all…

84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…

LASG assures residents of transparency in allocation of homes in State-owned estates

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Olowoshago, however, affirmed that the state government's intervention had made a significant impact by providing subsidized homes in good environment.
Hospital

500 unapproved buildings, structures to be demolished in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Galadima, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Monitoring and Enforcement, Mr Hassan Ogbole, explained that all houses and structures…
Lagos set to begin capacity building for artisans in built sector

Lagos set to begin capacity building for artisans in built sector

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The skill acquisition programme which is tagged “Master Craftsman training Programme” which will begin on 19th August 2023 is to…
ECOWAS military chiefs to meet in Ghana amidst Niger unrest

ECOWAS military chiefs to meet in Ghana amidst Niger unrest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

ECOWAS member states had initially mulled a military intervention against those who carried out Niger’s coup, and the bloc’s heads…
Pastor's wife shot dead by suspected assassins in Edo

Pastor’s wife shot dead by suspected assassins in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The incident occurred at about 7.36 pm on Monday, 14 August, 2023, at the premises of the church, located at…
Drug dealers arrested by NDLEA

10 suspected drug dealers arrested in Kano

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Maitagari added that the suspects were arrested with 1,556kg, 106 kg of illicit substances as well as 21blk, 64blk and…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Kano govt warns Sabon Gari residents against environmental pollution

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Sule Garo also observed that part of the causes of bad roads in the area is due to indiscriminate disposal…
In sync with his characteristic bluntness, Portable opens up on why he is having an affair with Queen Dami, the late Alaafin of Oyo's wife

Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…
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