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Sporadic shootings on Christmas Day: General Ogunbos’ house burnt in Bayelsa

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt It was not a peaceful Christmas for one of the leaders of ex- Niger Delta ex-militants,…
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Christmas Eve tragedy: Four dead, many injured in Edo multiple crash

No fewer than four passengers travelling for the Yuletide celebration on Thursday lost their lives in a fatal multiple road…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Edo: Five kidnapped victims regain freedom after paying ransom

Five of the victims that were kidnapped on Tuesday, along the Benin-Auchi road, were on Thursday set free by their…

Ganduje shocked over death of Kwankwaso’s father

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso, the father of former…

Bandits sneak into Kaduna market; kill 7

Armed bandits sneaked into the Galadimawa Market, in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State, killing two vigilantes, five others…

Gov. Diri appoints Aproko as Special Assistant on Entertainment

Governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri has appointed a Nigerian comedian known as Aproko as his Special Assistant on Entertainment.

Oyo Deputy Minority leader’s sister kidnapped; Police claim ignorance

Mrs Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, sister to Oyo State House of Assembly Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola has been kidnapped by…
President Tinubu appoints retired DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo Coordinator National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons

Police arrest 3 suspects for rape, robbery, murder of trader in Edo

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three persons, Destiny Osa, Etim Zion and Samuel Jeremiah,…

Adamawa Assembly passes N140bn 2021 budget

The Adamawa State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the state N140billion 2021 budget.

NSCDC promotes 11 officers, upgrades 122 others in Zamfara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has promoted 11 officers and upgraded 122 others to various ranks and…

Photo News: Makinde inspects Saki projects

The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday went round Saki to commission some projects of Oyo State Agricbusiness Development…

Akwa Ibom assembly confirms 4 commissioner-nominees

The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed four commissioner-nominees.
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Police confirm killing of 3 officers in Benue

The Benue Police Command has said that unknown gunmen attacked and killed three Police officers at the residence of the…

LAWMA ready for Christmas, New Year festivities

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its readiness to meet the waste management needs of residents during the forthcoming…

Shell dismisses Rivers’ take over of OML 11 kidney Island

Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, has dismissed the sealing off and taking over of its asset in Oil Mining Lease,OML…

CACOVID Rice: Osun begins immediate distribution of 40,332 bags

Osun Government has commenced the immediate distribution of the rice component of Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19 (CACOVID) donated to…
Orji Kalu condoles Kano people over Bashir Tofa’s transition

Orji Uzor Kalu asks Christians to pray for Nigeria

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in his Christmas message to Nigerians urged Christians to pray for the betterment of the country.

Chima Iweregbu FBI wanted romance scammer jailed

International romance scammer, Daniel Chima Iweregbu has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty in Lagos.

Buhari’s the only man who recognized our farmers’ needs – Lawmaker

Rep. Chinedu Ogah (APC- Ezza South/Ikwo, Ebonyi), said President Muhammadu Buhari’s agricultural policy has given economic boost to farmers.

Nigerian artiste planning to feature Davido arrested for robbery

A 23-year-old upcoming singer, Dare Williams, has been arrested for snatching a vehicle from a hailing service driver in Lagos.

Niger governor, SSG mourn Sheikh Lemu

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has commiserated with the family of Sheikh Ahmed Lemu over the demise of the renowned…
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FRSC tells motorists to exercise patience

The Ifo Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has advised motorists to exercise patience and…
NSCDC men on patrol

NSCDC deploys 1,335 personnel in Benue

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue Command, on Thursday, said it had deployed 1,335 personnel to ensure…

Kidnappers of Rivers female Councillor Alasomuka demand N50m ransom

The kidnappers of Mrs Hannah Alasomuka, a Councillor in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, have demanded N50 million…

Billionaire Arthur Eze stung by two brothers, loses N1.5billion

EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned two brothers, Okwuchukwu Olisaebuka Eze and Nnadozie Onyeka Eze for stealing N1.5billion from billionaire Arthur Eze.

Christmas Outreach: Rivers police boss, others, laud Lulu-briggs Foundation

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Mukan psc, has commended the O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation for its yuletide…
NSCDC Operative deployed to combat coronavirus.

Man paraded for defiling 4-year-old neighbour

The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) on Wednesday paraded a 29-year-old man, Odife Edwin, for…

Nigerian singer dumps 53-year-old American wife

Nigeria’s singer Usman Umar, popularly known as SojaBoy, and America’s Lisa Hamme, who were both involved in 90 Day Fiancé…
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Yuletide: FRSC deploys 1,635 personnel in Kano

The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) Command in Kano State has deployed 1,635 personnel to ensure hitch-free yuletide in the state.

Zamfara Emir seeks reduction in housing deficit

The Emir of Talata-Mafara, Alhaji Bello Muhammad-Barmo has urged the Zamfara government to reduce the housing deficit facing Talata-Mafara town.